GSIS, DepEd bring digital tools to remote Negros Oriental school

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) formalized its donation of P400,000 worth of digital learning equipment  to Patrociña D. Encarnacion National High School (formerly known as Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School) in Dumaguete through a Deed of Donation. The activity is part of GSIS’s Corporate Responsibility initiative under its Adopt-a-School Program. The deed was proudly displayed during the turnover ceremony led by officials from GSIS, Department of Education, and the recipient school.

Dumaguete City— The Government Service Insurance System, in partnership with the Department of Education, recently donated P400,000 worth of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment to Patrociña D. Encarnacion National High School, a remote public school in this city.

The donation, which includes nine laptops, two printers, and three wall fans, is part of GSIS’s Adopt-a-School initiative aimed at supporting last mile schools defined as institutions in hard-to-reach areas with limited access to learning resources.

Patrociña D. Encarnacion National High School, formerly known as Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School, is among 165 schools nationwide identified under the program. Reaching the campus requires a four-hour drive and a trek through outlying barangays.

“Our commitment goes beyond providing equipment. We strive to help students adapt to today’s learning needs by giving them access to digital tools and new opportunities,” GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said. “Every gadget represents hope. Each one is a testament to our shared belief that every Filipino child deserves a fighting chance for a brighter tomorrow.”

The donation supports both DepEd’s Last Mile School Program and GSIS’s ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts to promote inclusive and quality education.

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