Four teachers in disparity areas under the Sixth Country Program for Children (CPC-6) were awarded recently for their efforts and initiative in the promotion and advocacy of children’s rights in their schools.

The awardees, who each received a Certificate of Appreciation and a bag of teaching supplies, were Juliet Mercullo of East Balabag Elementary School in Valencia, Shiela Marie Estonilo of Salag Elementary School in Bacong, Amalia O. Samson of Sacsac Elementary School in Siaton and maribeth Ahito of Damig Elementary School , Bayawan City.

The four awardees were honored by members of the CPC-6 technical Working Group together with Department of Education Provincial Superintendent Dr. Maria Milagros Velez and 2^nd District Cong. George P. Arnaiz.

The evaluation of the awardees was based on their communication plan implementation, and their efforts to reduce drop-out rates in their schools. Rep. George Arnaiz said the province is very fortunate to be included in both the fifth and sixth stages of the Country Program for Children.

He said he is confident that the programs have helped the children in the province. “Now children know what rights they have and they are a lot better than what they were before,” he said.

He also said he hopes the program will continue and involve the entire province, and the benefit more areas in Negros Oriental.