(by editorial board, The Manila Times, August 9, 2024)
Despite the long distance, mountainous terrain and fast flowing rivers, students living in the remote area close to Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental are anxious not to miss a day at school. For some students, the trek to the Miguel S. Mondia Elementary School in Brgy. Yubo, Sitio Bais, La Carlota City takes up to 3 hours on foot often braving fog, rains and swollen rivers. Just a few kilometers from the crater of Mt. Kanlaon, the school is considered as…
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