24/09/2026
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ | ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ณ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ณ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ๐'๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค๐ฐ๐๐ฒ
For years, students of San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc have raised concerns regarding the dimly lit Walkway connecting the Senior High School Building to the College Building. As daylight fades, particularly after 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, the pathway becomes increasingly dark, creating discomfort and raising safety concerns among students who regularly use it.
Recognizing the need to provide a safer and more secure campus environment, the Parents, Teachers, and Community Association (PTCA) of the Senior High School Department spearheaded the installation of four solar-powered lights along the Walkway on May 5, 2026. The PTCA members are composed of: Marizil Maglasang, PTCA President; Jasmine Castillano, PTCA Vice-president; Reylan Camallere, PTCA Secretary; Maricel Pascua, PTCA Treasurer; Andito Totlentino, PTCA Auditor; and Julie Ann Cortes & Renette Gasatan, PTCA P.I.O.
The lack of adequate lighting had long been a recurring concern within the campus community. Students remained on campus beyond regular class hours for extracurricular activities, organizational meetings, academic requirements, review sessions, and other school-related responsibilities often found themselves walking through the poorly illuminated pathway. The limited visibility not only made it difficult to navigate the area safely but also caused feelings of fears and uncertainty, especially in the evening. These concerns underscored the importance of addressing the issue to ensure the well-being and security of every student.
In response to these concerns, the 2025-2026 PTCA officers initiated a sustainable solution by installing four solar-powered lights along the walkway. Powered by renewable solar energy, these lighting fixtures provide reliable illumination throughout the evening while reducing dependence on conventional electricity. The project not only improves campus safety but also promotes environmental sustainability through the use of clean and energy-efficient technology.
The installation of the four solar-powered lights bought significant benefits to the school community. Most importantly, it enhances the safety and security of students, faculty members, and staff who use the hallway after sunset. Improved lighting increases visibility, minimizes the risks of accidents, and provides students with greater confidence and peace of mind as they travel between buildings during the evening.
Moreover, the project reflects the PTCA's commitment to responding to the concerns of the school community and supporting initiatives that create safer and more conduave learning environment. More than simply illuminating a pathway, the installation of the four solar-powered lights symbolizes the shared commitment of the PTCA of the Senior High School Department of San Lorenzo Ruiz College of Ormoc to addressing the needs of the campus community.
Through this initiative, the once-dark walkway has been transformed into a safer and more welcoming passage, reflecting the institution's dedication to student welfare, innovation, and responsible environmental stewardship.
โ๏ธ Chloe Bactol | SV Writer
๐ท Mariel Maglasang | SV Photojournalist
