Sto. Niño National High School to Gain Two New Classrooms Through OIC Donation

Sto. Niño National High School will receive a new two-classroom building through a ₱1.6-million donation from Oro Integrated Cooperative, expanding learning spaces and supporting quality education in Manolo Fortich.

STO. NIÑO, MANOLO FORTICH — Students and teachers of Sto. Niño National High School (NHS) are set to benefit from additional learning spaces following the donation of a two-classroom building by Oro Integrated Cooperative (OIC).

Mayor Rogelio N. Quiño led the groundbreaking ceremony for the project on June 24, 2026, together with representatives from OIC, the Department of Education (DepEd), school officials, teachers, and other stakeholders.

The project has a budget of ₱1.6 million, with each classroom having a floor area of 30 square meters. The facility will feature a steel-frame structure, double-wall metal-cladding partitions with Psycem boards, and concrete flooring. Construction is expected to be completed within 45 working days.

New Classrooms to Support Growing Student Population

Secondary School Principal I Raymund June E. Alemania said the additional classrooms will significantly improve the school's capacity to provide students with a safer and more conducive learning environment.

“They will provide a safer, more conducive, and more comfortable learning environment where our learners can develop their knowledge, skills, and talents,” Alemania said.

Once completed, the new facility will help the school accommodate its growing student population and prepare for the admission of Grade 11 learners in the next school year.

Sto. Niño NHS currently has an enrollment of 264 students.

OIC Strengthens Support for Local Education

Mayor Quiño expressed his gratitude to Oro Integrated Cooperative for its continued commitment to supporting the community and helping address the need for additional classrooms.

OIC Chief Executive Officer Floriano R. Hilot said that while the donation consists of only two classrooms, the cooperative hopes the project will make a meaningful contribution to the school and its learners.

“Gamay ra ning duha ka classroom, but at least makatabang siya nga makahatag og comfortable venue for education. Hinay-hinay nga gatabang ang OIC aron makatabang nga matubag ang kakulangon sa classrooms in our community,” Hilot said.

Improving Access to Secondary Education

During the ceremony, Mayor Quiño reflected on how access to education in Manolo Fortich has improved over the years.

He recalled growing up in San Gabriel, Sto. Niño, when he had to walk to Tankulan to attend school. The distance and financial challenges, he said, even forced him to temporarily stop his studies.

For Mayor Quiño, the establishment and continued development of Sto. Niño National High School represent significant progress for communities that previously had limited access to secondary education.

“Karung panahon, nindot na gyud kaayo. Una ta nakabuhat og integrated school ug karun Sto. Niño National High School na gyud siya,” Quiño said.

“Almost all barangays, especially far-flung barangays, dunay integrated school,” he added.

Education Remains a Priority

Expanding access to quality education remains the third priority under Mayor Rogelio N. Quiño's Eight-Point Agenda.

Through strong partnerships with the private sector and other stakeholders, the Local Government of Manolo Fortich continues to improve school facilities, expand educational opportunities, and provide a more conducive learning environment for Manoleño students.