Aquino quashes rumors of Pisay transfer

MANILA, Philippines — President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday ended rumors that the Philippine Science High School's (PSHS) Diliman campus will be transferred to another location.

"Alam kong may mga agam-agam ukol sa nababalitang paglilipat ng inyong campus. Ako na mismo ang magsasabi sa inyo: Mananatili ang Pisay sa Agham Road," Aquino said in a speech at the school's graduation rites.

He said that the PSHS will stay in its current location so as not to disrupt classes.

"Dahil nga po napakaraming nagsumikap para masigurong makakuha kayo ng mataas na kalibre ng edukasyon, dapat din nating siguruhin na hindi kayo mababagabag o magugulo sa pag-aaral ang mga estudyante ng Pisay," Aquino said.

The President also asked Science Secretary Mario Montejo to order the improvements in the school's facilities after noticing some needed repairs in the gym where the ceremony was held.

"Napansin ko lang po, Secretary Montejo, na hindi yata maganda acoustics nitong gym na ‘to. Baka gusto mong pag-aralan at pagtulungan natin," Aquino said toward the end of the speech.

He also observed the poor conditions of the state-run school's sports facilities.

"Napansin ko lang po ‘yong apat na basketball goal na nakita ko dito sa inyong campus, wala ni isa may net. At ‘yong soccer field po butas-butas po ang net–iyon, sagot ka na po iyon," Aquino said.

"Padala na lang po n'yo 'yong bill," he added.

The President also vowed to push for the completion of the proposed 19 Philippine Science High School campuses, as well as a campus for each region.