Students of San Francisco High School in Quezon City are now enjoying safer, more comfortable, and conducive learning environments following the completion and opening of a new four-storey school building that replaced a structure destroyed by fire in June 2025.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally inspected the newly completed facility, accompanied by Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon, Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.
The new building marks a significant step in the government’s continuing efforts to improve educational infrastructure and ensure that students have access to quality learning facilities despite setbacks caused by disasters and emergencies.
During the inspection, President Marcos emphasized the importance of responsible governance and the proper use of public funds, noting that transparent and efficient spending enables the government to deliver essential services and infrastructure projects that directly benefit Filipino communities.
“If government funds are properly spent, this is what we can do,” President Marcos said, pointing to the newly constructed building as a tangible example of how public resources can be transformed into projects that improve the lives of citizens.
The President underscored his administration’s commitment to strengthening the country’s education sector through investments in school buildings, classrooms, and other learning facilities. He said that every peso allocated for public services must translate into meaningful improvements for students, teachers, and communities.
The newly constructed four-storey building provides modern classrooms and learning spaces designed to accommodate the needs of San Francisco High School’s growing student population. Its completion restores educational facilities lost in the June 2025 fire and ensures that students can continue their studies in a safe and secure environment.
Secretary Dizon highlighted the Department of Public Works and Highways’ commitment to delivering quality infrastructure projects on time, while Secretary Angara noted that improving school facilities remains a key component of the Department of Education’s efforts to enhance learning outcomes nationwide.
Mayor Belmonte welcomed the completion of the project, describing it as a testament to the strong collaboration between the national government and local authorities in addressing the needs of Quezon City’s students and educators.
The reconstruction of the school building reflects the administration’s broader agenda of investing in human capital and creating opportunities for young Filipinos through improved access to quality education. It also demonstrates how effective stewardship of public resources can accelerate the delivery of vital infrastructure projects that support community development and national progress.
As students settle into their new classrooms, the facility stands as a symbol of resilience, recovery, and the government’s continuing commitment to building a stronger future for the nation’s youth.
