PLDT, Ramcar, Inc. and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) recently turned over to Malabon National High School -- Longos Annex a computer laboratory with 20 sets of personal computers. The project, named Paaralang Laan sa Dunong at Talino --- Computer Laboratory Project, was made possible through PLDT’s used lead-acid battery donation to the Motolite-PBSP Balik Baterya Program. Joining PLDT ComRel Head Evelyn del Rosario are PLDT Logistics Operation Division Caesar Sing , Motolite CSR Head Eman Ragaza, Deped Officials and students and teachers of Malabon National Hign School.
“Grateful is an understatement.” This was how the Malabon National High School – Longos Annex OIC Mrs. Lolita Acuña described her sentiments that sunny morning. She has looked forward to the turnover ceremony while the preparations were ongoing. The students are all too thrilled that finally, they would be able to get actual hands-on experience with their new computers. “At flat screen pa!” as some of the students proudly described their new acquisition.
After the morning’s turnover ceremony, the PLDT and RAMCAR representatives visited another project site in Malabon’s Acero Libis Area, where a PBSP community was based.
The Samahang Magkakapit Bisig ng Acero Libis Phase II Homeowners Association was the beneficiary of another Balik Baterya project which entailed the construction of roads and drainage systems in the area.
The project is very much appreciated as this would help the community in flood management. As mentioned by one of the community members who accompanied us in the area tour, “Maraming salamat po talaga. Malaki ang naitulong ng maayos na daan… hindi na putik-putik ang mga tao, lalo na ang mga bata, pag umuulan. Napakalaking tulong at ginhawa talaga.”
ISUZU SIGNS MOU WITH BALIK BATERYA
Isuzu Automotive Dealership, Inc. (IADI) signified its support to the program through an MOU Signing held at their Muntinlupa office. Signing on behalf of IADI are Mr. Alejandro Paguio, Functional Director-Service, Mr. Rene Paningbatan, General Manager and Ms. Monina Macavinta, Auto Central Marketing Services Head.
SMB-DAVAO GIVES BOOKS TO DARONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
San Miguel Brewery-Davao turned over 260 English and Math textbooks to Darong Elementary School in Davao del Sur.
As mentioned by their Principal Mr. Homer Camposo, performance of the school in Math and English is fairly high as reflected in the 2008 National Elementary Achievement Test (NEAT). However, the school’s Mean Percentage Score is still below passing which is 70.5%. Thus, donation of additional textbooks to serve as reference will be very beneficial to both pupils and teachers.
NESTLE LIPA JOINS ROSTER, DONATES ULABS
Another Nestle plant has joined the roster --- Nestle Lipa (where our favorite Milo and cereals are manufactured J).
The Balik Baterya team visited the plant last September 25 and was welcomed by VP and Plant Manager Noel Lonzanida, SHE Head Edwin Ramilo, Industrial Services Section Manager Edwin Erasquin and FAS Coordinator Mary Grace Tan.
Before the year 2009 ended, an initial 1,000 kilos of ULABs were hauled from the plant.
TRANSWORLD TURNS OVER BOOKS TO PAYATAS C ES
Balik Baterya Team with Transworld Brokerage Corporation, represented by its Safety Manager, Mr. Jason Zamora, turned over 54 Math, English and Science Books to Payatas C Elementary School.
Payatas C ES is an earlier recipient of Balik Baterya textbooks from SGV, Mister Donut and Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation. The teachers are very thankful of the additional reference/instructional materials the program has provided. As mentioned in the March 2009 study of the Ateneo Center for Educational Development, provision of additional textbooks is necessary for Payatas C to be alleviated from being one of Quezon City’s “Depressed, Deprived and Underserved” Schools.
Lear Corporation Strengthens Basic Education through Five Learning Resource Centers
Three primary schools in Olango Island and two in Lapu-Lapu City were provided Learning Resource Center (LRC) packages by the Lear Corporation. The three schools in Olango Island were the Candagsao and Talima Elementary schools of Barangay Talima, and the Poo Elementary School. The two schools in Lapu-Lapu City were Basak Elementary School and Pusok Elementary School
During turnover ceremonies in the respective schools on Olango Island on Thursday, September 17, and on Lapu-Lapu City on Friday, September 18, staff and officers from the Lear Corporation led by Ms. Amabel Magnolia Abella, Country Senior HR Manager donated various instructional materials on Math, Science, English, Filipino, and HEKASI or Social Studies, a bookshelf and table and chair set, as well as established arrangements for teacher’s training to be provided to the schools. Also present during the events were Mrs. Vivien Taneo, DepEd District Supervisor of Olango Island, and Dr. Carmelita T. Dulangon, DepEd Superintendent, both from the Division of Lapu-Lapu.
