Camalig, Albay opens 1st community college with 120 pioneer students

CAMALIG, Albay — The municipality of Camalig has opened its first community college, allowing 120 pioneer students to pursue higher education closer to home.

The Camalig Community College, located in Purok 4, Barangay Salugan, formally opened on Monday, (Aug. 24) with the students divided into three sections and enrolled in Construction Engineering.

The opening coincided with the inauguration of new school facilities led by Mayor Carlos Irwin “Caloy” Baldo Jr. and Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Alfredo “Pido” Garbin Jr., along with representatives of Albay officials, members of the Sangguniang Bayan, barangay officials and other guests.

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Among the facilities inaugurated was a three-story, 12-classroom building funded through the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF). 

Garbin said the P65 million LGSF allocation and the efforts of the Camalig local government made the construction of the building possible.

“Today in Camalig, what was once a dream, a promise turns into reality,” Garbin said, adding “This (college) will be a big help to students and parents who dream of finishing their education and helping their families.”

“That is our purpose here—to fulfill the dream of finishing college and earning a degree,” the lawmaker said.

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Baldo said the college was open to anyone who wished to enroll and pursue higher education.

The local government would also seek sponsors and educational assistance programs to help students meet their financial and other needs, he said. INQ