SURIGAO CITY — A new chapter in secondary education is taking shape in Barangay Luna as the City Government of Surigao, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), broke ground for a two-storey, eight-classroom school building on September 15, 2026. The facility, located at Km. 4, Barangay Luna, is funded through the DepEd General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 and will be implemented by the city government in coordination with DepEd. The project will support the establishment of Barangay Luna National High School, which will be formally named Doña Rosario Diez Cortes Memorial National High School, bringing secondary education closer to learners in the community.
Bringing High School Education Closer to Home
For students in Barangay Luna and neighboring areas, the new school is expected to provide a more accessible option for completing their secondary education. Previously, learners from the area had to travel to other parts of Surigao City to attend high school, adding transportation expenses and daily travel demands for families. Once completed, the eight-classroom building will provide a dedicated learning facility within the community and help accommodate the area's growing demand for secondary education. The project is also intended to provide students with a standard-compliant environment conducive to learning and development.
City Government and DepEd Join Efforts
The groundbreaking ceremony brought together representatives from the city government, barangay leadership, and the education sector. Among those present were Vice Mayor Alfonso Casurra; City Councilors Karl Casurra and Joenil Aldonza; Barangay Luna Captain Neil Aldonza; Chief of the School Governance and Operations Division Dr. Elizabeth S. Larase; School Principal Aurae Juliet Morales; and City Engineering Officer Engr. Genevieve Pontevedra. The ceremony marked the project's transition toward construction following the formal collaboration between the City Government of Surigao and DepEd. Through the partnership, government resources and local implementation efforts are being directed toward expanding educational infrastructure in the community. The planned Doña Rosario Diez Cortes Memorial National High School represents an investment in accessible secondary education, giving Surigaonon learners a school facility closer to home while supporting the city's continuing efforts to strengthen education infrastructure.
