Last August 2014, PLDT has turned over 3
classrooms in Bicol as continued support to the call for better access to
quality education.
Cogon Elementary School in Irosin,
Sorsogon was granted 2 classrooms and Colegio de Sta. Rita in Del Gallego,
Camarines Sur was given assistance for 1 classroom of their 24-classroom building.
“In
line with our business of bridging people and communities here and abroad, we
chose education as a major corporate social responsibility program because we
acknowledge that more opportunities can be accessed by children and youth who
have completed their basic education. We are happy to share that PLDT is
building more classrooms nationwide,”
said Ms Evelyn del Rosario, PLDT Community Relations Head.
PLDT has long been supporting the
construction of new classrooms to address defective and hazardous environment
that impedes learning of pupils. The sad state is that more often, teachers and
students make most of the resources available and continue to hold classes in
dilapidated structures. With these new classrooms, young people will now have a
more conducive environment for learning.
This donation was made possible by PLDT’s
funds in the Balik Baterya Program of Motolite and the Philippine Business for
Social Progress (PBSP). To date, PLDT, as the Program’s top donor, has turned
over almost 1.5 million kilos of used lead-acid batteries (ULABs) amounting to
P27 million pesos. With its ULABs, the company was able to provide 54 Learning
Resource Centers or mini-libraries; construct roads, drainage systems and other
facilities such as multi-purpose centers; and organize TB prevention programs. Also
with the funds, PLDT was able to construct 11 new classrooms and repaired 6
classrooms nationwide.
“Thank you, PLDT, for this significant
contribution to both environment and education. Your donation will surely be
benefiting many generations to come. Thank you for the partnership as we work
together in improving the lives of more Filipinos,” said PBSP Luzon Regional
Center Manager, Ms Kristine J. Rivadelo during the turnover ceremonies in
Colegio de Sta Rita last August 14.
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