The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) renewed its partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide school supplies, computer laboratories and school buildings to its various host communities.
NGCP said in a statement yesterday the partnership aims to assist learners and their parents by providing school supplies for Grades 1 to 3 as well as raise awareness about transmission line safety, anti-pilferage and the company’s zero harm policy, to host communities.
Anthony Almeda, NGCP president, and DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara led the renewal of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the latter’s headquarters in Pasig City last month.
“The latest MOU reflects our strong commitment to supporting the DepEd and fostering a brighter future for students across the country, ensuring that no one is left behind… Through this partnership, we provide learners with a conducive environment that fosters growth and academic success, enabling them to reach their full potential and build a brighter future,” NGCP said.
Since 2011, the company said, it has provided a total of P473.43 million of corporate social responsibility program support to DepEd, including the distribution of 870,500 schoolbags filled with school supplies worth P212.13 million in 3,482 schools across the country.
To help bridge the digital gap, NGCP also established 39 computer laboratories worth P101.34 million to select public schools in underprivileged and remote host communities, giving students access to basic computer proficiency necessary for future opportunities.
Additionally, NGCP constructed classroom buildings worth P159.96 million in support of government initiatives to provide essential infrastructure facilities that foster an ideal learning environment.
“This is NGCP’s way of recognizing the critical role of our host communities that have consistently supported us and helped protect power transmission facilities in their respective areas,” the company said.
