Marawi City (1 July) -- Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal 'Bombit' Adiong Jr. lauded Lanao del Sur teachers for their passion and dedication in providing quality education to Muslim school children in the province.
In a festive ceremony held at the Provincial Capitol grounds dubbed as the Department of Education (DepEd) Day, the Governor expressed his gratitude for the support and cooperation of DepEd to his administration.
He also underscored the importance of education in preparing for a successful future.
"The source of prosperity has never been merely how ably we accumulate wealth, but how well we educate our people," he stressed.
Education, he said, is no longer a pathway to opportunity and success rather it is a prerequisite for success.
The DepEd Day is part of the golden anniversary celebration of the province. A cultural parade followed by an investiture ceremony marked the occasion.
The highlight of the ceremony was the conferment of Education Secretary Jesli A. Lapus as Datu a Ladiawan recognizing him as a model and ideal man in the field of education.
Secretary Lapus meanwhile expressed appreciation for the confidence and trust in conferring him the title saying he has accepted it with great honor and responsibility and promised to continue his best to be worthy of it.
The ceremonial installation was initiated by the five Schools Divisions of Lanao del Sur including Marawi City and the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur. (Apipa P. Bagumbaran /PIA)
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