ORMOC CITY MAYOR LUCY TORRES GOMEZ led the inauguration of the Reading and Learning Center in Barangay Macabug on Friday morning, October 11, 2024. The event, accordingly, signifies the support of the local government unit of Ormoc in enhancing literacy and continuous education among individuals in the community, encouraging people of different ages to further grow their skills and knowledge. Further, the reading and learning center serves as a hub for many types of activities, such as reading sessions and educational community events.

During the event as well, daycare students received school supplies in support of their learning.

The inauguration ceremony was also graced by SK Federation President Krizea Caessandra Mercadal, DILG-CLGOO Jean Redi Briones, members of the Rotary Club of Ormoc, and the barangay officials of Barangay Macabug, led by Punong Barangay Bernardino Edgar Camus. (By James Gadiano / EV Mail October 7-13, 2024 issue)