By Anthony A. Araos
Every trip to a remote village in Ifugao introduces new experience or adventure. This welcoming statement sounds like a very good news.
Each of the said perks would have been welcome to any traveler and surely there is a note of due respect in a locality such as Barangay Burnay in Lagawe that is so pleasing to anyone’s ear.
Apparently, a great deal of the energies of my recent trip to this village was taken of with interacting with young villagers. The discussion with old folks and some barangay council officials became secondary to my objectives and was simply not bothered. Whatever the case, there were no regrets. The change came in the direction way above our heads. Religious explanations could be offered while learning enough time to think of after factors.
So, on a chilly night at a campaign rally, I interacted and engaged with them. Then, as soon the main speaker ended his speech, there were loud voices from children. So an elderly leader stood up and said, “Keep quiet!”
What hinders these kids from playing? What stops them from doing so? It’s election time already.
One thing that was very good at that point was staying attuned to the needs of the times and would go on later telling the people that pursuing the initiative is practical and doable.
Earning an elementary degree education in a far-away village is one thing. Moving on and obtaining a secondary education degree is another thing.
For a very long period of time, young school children of Barangay Burnay experienced this problem. After graduating from Burnay Elementary School, a few of them opted to enroll at Don Bosco High School (DBHS) at the main Barangay Poblacion South. Well, DBHS is a Roman Catholic Church-operated learning institution and is about 3.2 kilometers away from the barangay. What do I really have to argue? Parents of these school children are mostly poor farmers. Tricycle rides are certainly costly. Needless to point out that tuition fees in a privately-run high school are sky high.
Immediately after gathering enough information about the problem, I aired a solution. It is an undisputable fact that there is a need for the construction of the Burnay National High School- operated by the national government.
Youth empowerment here cannot be remotely achieved without addressing this lingering problem. Burnay young school children and their parents are not immune to the effects of high cost of living.
There is so much joy in helping young people who believe in the importance of education in 2025 and the coming years. If it cannot be avoided, but to highly prioritize their concern in this part of the province. There are so many ways to ensure prosperity in Lagawe. This is clearly one. Some mighty doings for a public high school in Burnay.
Working toward a common goal and help bring out the best and human nature inside all of them in young folks in this scenic village matters. I see the Burnay National High School nestling in natural surroundings as it offers learners a harmoniously gift of tranquility in the center of the equation.
It is evident that the time to act on this all-important matter is now. Yes, it is possible. Make 2025 the year that dreams of poor Burnay folks come true. If this is true, what are we all waiting for? That conclusion will become surprisingly clear as we proceed to work together to realize this aspiration.**
