03/08/2026
๐ Project READ Launching: Reading Empowers and Develops
"Bawat Batang San Pedrohanon, Marunong Magbasa" ๐
Bacacay Community College proudly took part in the official launching of Project READ, held at Bacacay Community College, in partnership with San Pedro Elementary School with the support of Maโam Emilyn C. Quiambao, Principal I (DepEd Bacacay East District, Albay Division)
Project READ is initiated by Bacacay Community College with Mrs. Editha B. Crucis as the Chair of the Community Extension Program, Dr. Gundelina B. Obias, the College Administrator, and Dr. Iluminada B. Panong, College Dean.
In collaboration with the LGU Bacacay, headed by Hon. Daniel Jose โNookieโ R. Bombales, the full support of Mayor Nookie made this project a reality.
This initiative highlights our commitment to community extension programs and literacy development, ensuring that young learners are empowered through reading. ๐
The event featured inspiring messages from our key leaders, school administrators, and project proponentsโMaโam Riza B. Bon and Maโam Jenelyn B. Panong, followed by an exciting ribbon-cutting ceremony and learning hub tour. โจ
Graced by SDO DepEd Albay officials: Maโam Maria Eloisa M. Arellano, JD, Senior Education Program Specialist for Soc. Mob. Schools Governance Operations Division; Maโam Liz Revidad, Senior Education Program Specialist for Monitoring and Evaluation SGOD; Maโam Mai Anne D. Rondola, Education Program Supervisor I for English, Curriculum Implementation Division; and Dr. Jocelyn S. Paz, Public Schools District Supervisor, DepEd Bacacay East District.
Thank you to everyone who made this collaborative milestone possibleโour dedicated college president, VPAA, faculty, student tutors, parents as home reading buddies, partner teachers, and esteemed guests! ๐
Together, let us continue shaping a brighter, literate future for every child. ๐โจ