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Opening of classes generally peaceful, orderly in Ilocos Norte

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By Leilanie G. Adriano & Dominic B. dela Cruz
Staff Reporters

Laoag City—More than 60,000 elementary pupils and 20,000 high school students woke up early on June 2 to attend the first day of classes today in the new school year.

Speaking in behalf of Ilocos Norte Schools Division Superintendent Araceli Pastor who just reported for work on June 3 after a month-long holiday trip to the United States, assistant schools division superintendent Joel Lopez said the June 2 opening of classes among public schools was generally peaceful and orderly in Ilocos Norte.

“So far, we have not encountered any problems,” Lopez said citing the annual conduct of Brigada Eskwela which ensured the smooth and orderly resumption of classes today.

According to Mr. Lopez, at least 170 new teachers were hired this year to augment the teaching pool with the implementation of the K-12 education curriculum. He said however that they have yet to determine the increase of enrollment this year.

There were also at least five integrated schools located in Vintar and Badoc which opened this June.

Just after the flag raising ceremony, students and teachers such as at the Laoag Central Elementary School immediately proceeded to their classrooms and started their class.

While maintaining an average ratio of one teacher per 30 students (1:30), the Ilocos Norte education department continue to produce highly competitive students, gaining numerous awards both in national and international events.

In terms of manpower development, Ilocos Norte boasts of its high literacy rate as compared to other provinces in the country.

Meanwhile, members of the Philippine National Police were also deployed in various schools of Ilocos Norte to ensure the safety and security of students. They likewise helped in maintaining a smooth flow of traffic in thickly-populated schools.

LC police in full alert for opening of classes
IN Laoag City, officer-in-charge P/Supt. Jeffrey Gorospe said the police was in full alert for the opening of classes as officers were deployed in all the elementary and high school around the city.

Mr. Gorospe added that they earlier met with barangay officials and tanods where schools are located to ensure peace as well as the smooth flow of traffic.

He said the ongoing construction of a bridge near a Catholic school along Gen. Segundo Ave. may increase traffic volume in the area and that they have devised a re-routing scheme to lessen its effects.

The Laoag police OIC also revealed that they are now suffering from lack of personnel following the recall of 10 officers lent as augmentation force by the police regional office. But he expressed hopes that they would still maintain their functions.

Meanwhile, the city police is also stepping up its monitoring of suspected pushers infiltrating schools this school opening.

Mr. Gorospe said they have learned of a modus wherein school-age individuals may pose as high school or college students to enter schools to peddle illegal drugs.

He also said that the police would also monitor fraternities inside and outside schools to prevent violent clashes. He however admitted that there are also fraternities which are helpful to the city. Among these are the fraternities they tap during various events in the city.

Schools fumigated
MEANWHILE, city health officer Dr. Renato Mateo said they have started fumigation of schools long before the start of classes to prevent mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus from breeding.

Aside from the fumigation activities, Dr. Mateo added that his office will also distribute rice husks to the different barangays in a bid to fight dengue.


The Laoag City Bureau of Fire Protection has also re-inspected dormitories and boarding houses in the city in preparation for the new school year.
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