By Danny  Estacio

TAYABAS CITY,  Quezon — More than 4,200 pairs of croc slippers donated by private individuals and the city  government of were  given to students from three elementary schools here on September 13.

The slippers were handed to Grade 1 to Grade 6 students of Tayabas West Central School-I, Tayabas East Central School and Gibanga East Elementary School led by Mayor Lovely Reynoso-Pontioso, and private business owners including Emily and Edwin Abadilla ; Hotei Construction Supply and Sun Moon Star Hardware and Merian Reyes, owner of Star Horse Shipping Lines.

Pontioso told the parents and teachers who attended the event that her administration focuses on the well-being of the students, especially those in far-flung villages.

She said part of her goals for the young learners is to provide schools with strong Wi-Fi connection for their school requirements.

“Our young students should not be deprived of the convenience of technology. They are the ones who will push our city to greater advancement and they need all the assistance from the city government,” said Pontioso.

She said the slippers they wear could be the “jumpstart of confidence” to motivate them to reach for their dreams, much like the way they scrambled searching for the size of their crocs.

The lady mayor also thanked the private and business members of the community who shared their resources.