-Hon. Ma. Laarni I. Cayetano (Taguig City Mayor)
Words delivered and left a meaningful mark during the classroom turn-over ceremony of Philam Life Foundation to Taguig National High School.
The event is so significant because it showed the corporate responsibility of Philam Life Foundation as a new resident of Taguig City, the educational commitment of the local government unit of Taguig and the dreams of the children of the said community.
Established in 1997, Philam Foundation embarked on Philam Paaralan as its flagship program that aims to help improve the quality of education in the Philippines through the construction of classrooms in underprivileged communities, includiing typhoon-devastated provinces.
To date, a total of 23 fully-furnished Philam Paaralan classrooms were constructed in Isabella, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Batangas, Compostela Valley and Agusan del Sur. By the end of 2014, Philam Paaralan will have built a total of 60 classrooms with the completion of 37 classrooms being built in Yolanda-hit areas in the Visayas.
Philam Foundation Executive Director Max G. Ventura said, "It is our belief that, as big part of nation building, education should be prioritized even during disaster recovery efforts." A line truly reflective of the actions of the group as demonstrated during the turn-over ceremony.
It was a successful turn-over event for all the needed and expected parties were present. The whole Philam Foundation team lead by their Executive Director Max G. Ventura was present, the Department of Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, Hon. Laarni Cayetano, Mayor of Taguig, Taguig National High School administration and parents, all took part of their time just to be there and show their support and gratitude.
Such endeavors are quite remarkable and touching when you see people unite for a common cause. People not simply after self-gratification but for the dreams of others. Others who would lead and form the nation that we are in right now, regardless of religion and social standing. Such is the case in Taguig National High School that day. To give you an idea about the school, this is one institution that has a high percentage of Muslim students. I have Muslim friends and it was a delight to see a place that houses both Muslim and Non-muslim. A place where equal opportunity in terms of learning is present and everybody living in harmony.
A worthy endeavor, a community of people working hand-in-hand, and a government that is indeed for the people. Truly an event that I hope would create more such events in the future.
Photos:
(All photos used were personally taken by me during the turn-over event)
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| Hon. Laani Cayetano |
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| Turn-over ceremony |
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| Certificates of appreciation were given to Hon. Lani Cayetano and Philam Life Interim CEO Bobby Madrid |
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| The new classroom |
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| Ribbon cutting room #1 |
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| Philam Staff |
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| Ribbon cutting room #2 |
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| Ceremonial turn-over |
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