The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is rushing the completion of the ongoing construction of the 4-storey Open University System Building of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Mabini Campus in Sta. Mesa, Manila.
In her report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) Director Loreta M. Malaluan said that civil works on the new PUP building is currently 50 percent accomplished.
With an allocation of P50 million, the PUP Open University System Building aims to provide better learning facilities for the students.
The PUP Open University System gives opportunity for economically challenged students, out-of-school youth, teachers, administrators, managers, professionals, and ordinary employees to pursue degree programs and non-degree courses at a lower cost and more flexible schedule.
“As the institution caters more and more students every year, the demand for better facilities has been prioritized by the PUP management. We hope that with this building, we will be able to add a much-needed modern and fully-equipped school facility,” said Director Malaluan.
“Designed to provide the university with a more conducive environment, the project will help promote the expansion and development of academic and social learning for PUP graduate students,” added Director Malaluan.