To help the public schools in Bohol, particularly those that were affected by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake in October last year, The Department of Education (DepEd), has linked hands with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the Australian government in the construction of a three-classroom building for the San Miguel Central Elementary School (ES)…
GROUNDBREAKING. L’Oreal Philippines Managing Director Rowel Viajandre (center) leads the groundbreaking of two one-storey two classroom school buildings in Tanauan, Leyte. As part of the company’s commitment to support education in the country, L’Oreal Philippines broke ground for the construction of two one-storey, two-classroom school buildings in Tugop Elementary School (ES) of Tanauan, Leyte. The…
Photo shows employees of Cathay Pacific Airways and representatives of PBSP and DepED during the official turnover of Olango’s first public library. A Hong Kong-based airline contributes to the development of Cebu’s Olango Island by building a facility that fosters better learning through reading. Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd. with Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP)…
Photo shows PBSP Visyas Regional Center Director Jessie Cubijano (left) and Lear Corporation Senior HR Manager Amabel Abella (right) during the turnover of a learning resource center in Tingo Elementary School of Olango Island. Lear Corporation inspires learning of students through reading by providing learning resource centers (LRC) to three schools in Cebu’s Olango Island:…
Photo shows teachers of Palapag I Central School with PLDT Head of Community Relations and Public Affairs Evelyn del Rosario during the turnover activity of a two-classroom building for the school. To support the Department of Education’s (DepEd) aim to bring more students to school this coming year, Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company with…
To ease the difficult situation that school children face in Mindanao, Coca-Cola Foundation built a 4 classroom, 2-storey school building (shown in photo above) in Lumbia Elementary School, Cagayan de Oro City, and another 3 classroom, 1-storey school building in San Roque Elementary School in New Corella, Davao del Norte. The classroom buildings is funded…
On May 17, 2014, around 160 swimmers from all across the country trooped over to Mactan, Cebu for the 7th OLANGO CHALLENGE. The OLANGO CHALLENGE started in 2008 when Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) Visayas Executive Committee (VIXCOM) Chairman Jose Antonio Aboitiz thought of a unique way to address the classroom shortage in Cebu’s…
In photo (L-R): Sudip Mall, General Manager, Mondelez Philippines ; Mario Deriquito, Undersecretary, Department of Education ; Rafael Lopa, Executive Director, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). Mondelez Philippines, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), and the Department of Education (DepEd), signed a memorandum of agreement to adopt Panalaron Central Elementary School in Tacloban, Leyte….
Metrobank and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) recently turned over new classrooms to benefit more than 400 students of Bolbok Elementary School in Tuy, Batangas through the Metrobank Build-A-Classroom Project. The Metrobank Build-A-Classroom Project is a legacy project undertaken by Metrobank and its employees in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary that started last…
Due to the damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan (Local name: Yolanda) in the Visayas region last November that destroyed vital infrastructure in the region, YesPinoy Foundation (YPF), a youth-focused organization, turned over PhP 1.6M for the construction of a typhoon-resilient classroom building in Iloilo. In photo are (from L-R): YPF Chairman Dingdong Dantes and…
In photo (L-R): Sudip Mall, General Manager, Mondelez Philippines ; Mario Deriquito, Undersecretary, Department of Education ; Rafael Lopa, Executive Director, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP).
Mondelez Philippines, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), and the Department of Education (DepEd), signed a memorandum of agreement to adopt Panalaron Central Elementary School in Tacloban, Leyte.
Panalaron Central Elementary School is one of more than 3,000 schools reported by DepEd that were damaged by typhoon Yolanda in the Visayas.
Mondelez Philippines General Manager Sudip Mall shares, “Mondelez Philippines’ mission is to create delicious moments of joy. We plan to do this in Tacloban through our Joy Schools program. More than rebuilding, our Joy Schools program is a 3-year commitment to help promote quality education and nutrition for students. Furthermore, because Tacloban experienced tragedy during Typhoon Yolanda, we would like to extend our adoption to the community by helping sari-sari stores’ livelihood as well.”
Elementary school teachers from five schools namely Bayanan Elementary School – main, Muntinlupa; P. Zamora Elementary School, Pasay; P. Manalo Elementary School, Pateros; Gen. Vicente Lim Elementary School, Manila; and Sampaloc Site II Elementary School, Parañaque recently underwent Reading Enhancement training under the Mondelez Philippines’ Joy Schools Program. This training is part of the 8…
Metrobank and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) recently turned over new classrooms to benefit more than 400 students of Bolbok Elementary School in Tuy, Batangas through the Metrobank Build-A-Classroom Project. The Metrobank Build-A-Classroom Project is a legacy project undertaken by Metrobank and its employees in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary that started last…
Elementary school teachers from five schools namely Bayanan Elementary School – main, Muntinlupa; P. Zamora Elementary School, Pasay; P. Manalo Elementary School, Pateros; Gen. Vicente Lim Elementary School, Manila; and Sampaloc Site II Elementary School, Parañaque recently underwent Reading Enhancement training under the Mondelez Philippines’ Joy Schools Program. This training is part of the 8…
Due to the damage caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan (Local name: Yolanda) in the Visayas region last November that destroyed vital infrastructure in the region, YesPinoy Foundation (YPF), a youth-focused organization, turned over PhP 1.6M for the construction of a typhoon-resilient classroom building in Iloilo. In photo are (from L-R): YPF Chairman Dingdong Dantes and…
Alexander Untal, Area Head of Metrobank Mindanao Area IV (1st, right) cuts the ribbon to formally hand-over newly-completed school building for students of Cotabato. Assisting him were Guiamel Abad (2nd, right) Principal of Tamontaka Central School and Mary Jay Infiesto (2nd, left) Regional Manager/OIC of PBSP in Mindanao. Also present to witness the turn-over event were officials from Metrobank, DepEd and students of the beneficiary schools.
When it rains, students will no longer run for cover in Pebpoloan Elementary School. Just recently, Metrobank formally handed over to the students and teachers in Cotabato City, a newly-completed school building to replace leaking, makeshift classrooms still being used.
Epson Precision (Philippines) Inc., in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, donated 405 school desks to three public schools in Lipa City, Batangas—Inosluban-Marawoy National High School, Pinagtungulan National High School and Pinagkawitan National HighSchool. The donation is in support of the President Corazon Aquino School…
Epson Precision (Philippines) Inc. (EPPD) in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the Department of Education, Culture andSports (DECS) donated 405 schooldesks to three public schools in Lipa City Batangas: Inosluban Marawoy National High School, Pinagtungulan National High School, and Pinagkawitan National High School. Epson’s gift was in support of the…
ROLANDO Cervantes has always wanted to be an engineer but his dream had to be put on hold. At the age of 14, he stopped school and took on odd jobs just to help his parents make ends meet. During the day, he worked a ta convenience store and babysat at night. He also worked at a carinderia as a waiter, cashier, and dishwasher. This is a common scenario in Manila where not every child has the opportunity to go to school. Most low income families just could not afford the rising expenses in education. “This is one social need that we, at SCG, are trying to address through the SCG Sharing the Dream scholarship program,” said Anukul Kbngrit, country director of SCG in thePhilippines. “Now on its sixth year; this scholarship program in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) provides financial and material assistance to a total of 150 public school students in Batangas, Bulacan, and Taguig where our Philippine subsidiaries operate. “SCG’s local subsidiaries include Mariwasa Siam Ceramics, United Pulp and Paper Co., CPAC Monier, and SCG Trading. In addition to this assistance, SCG also provides a life skills workshop to help students become socially responsible individuals. The scholarship program looks for students who don’t only have good academic standing, but are also motivated to rise above challenges and remain steadfast in reaching for their dreams no matter how their living situation makes it seemingly impossible. Kbngrit explains that this programs tands out from the others as it is more character based rather than focusing only on the student’s academic standing. “SCG is all about sustainability for the future, and what better way to build the future than to invest in the youth. They are our future leaders, and great leaders are not necessarily honor roll students. More importantly, they should have a strong character and a sense to overcome problems that the society is faced with.
Photo shows a Kindergarten class with their Sacks O’ Joy from PLDT-Smart Foundation and PBSP To give students a better chance of rising from their current situation and earning themselves a brighter future, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) had launched “Sack O’ Joy”, a fund raising project that generated thousands of bags…
