Megaworld to open first Visayas school with help from La Salle

MANILA - Megaworld said Monday it would open this year its first school venture in the Visayas, with the help of the De La Salle Brothers.

The P240-million Newton School of Excellence will offer primary education targeting residents of its development of the same name in Mactan, Cebu and the province's expat community, Megaworld said in a statement.

The school, which was established with the help of the Lasallian Schools Supervision Services Association will focus on technology-based programs.

Shares of Megaworld 0.41 percent to P4.81 in early trading, compared to a 0.88-percent decline in the main index.

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