Jan Vincent Lanuza, News, Communication Management Office
In the monthly flag raising ceremony held on December 2, the executive committee, students, administrative staff, and faculty of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) witnessed the official turnover of one (1) bus to be used for the Education of Wheels (EOW) program donated by the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Philippines/Isla Lipana & Co.
Attending from PwC are Chairman and Senior Partner Roderick M. Danao, Chairman Emeritus and Isla Lipana & Co. Foundation President Alex B. Cabrera, PwC Acceleration Center (AC) Manila General Manager Nilesh Sharma, and several key directors and partners.
University President Dr. Manuel M. Muhi expressed his gratitude to PwC for their generous contribution and sincere commitment in ensuring that education is accessible for all.
“Saksi po ang lahat sa makabuluhang araw na ito dahil sila po ang makikinabang sa inyong napakagandang proyekto na naging bahagi ang PUP. Maraming salamat po sa inyong tiwala sa Education on Wheels ng PUP at marami pong mga estudyante natin ang matutuwa at lalo silang maiinspire na mag-aral at maging kagaya ninyo na maging matagumpay sa kanilang propesyon.” Muhi said.
Roderick M. Danao, proud alumnus of PUP, in his speech, ensured that the donated buses are brand new and custom made to ensure its longevity and to serve its purpose on becoming the mobile classroom for the EOW program for the less fortunate Iskolar ng Bayan in Payatas and Tatalon in Quezon City and in Smokey Mountain, Manila, offering them a unique opportunity to break free from the cycle of poverty and chart a brighter future for themselves, their families, and to their communities.
“This mobile classroom is not just a bus, it is a beacon of hope for the children of Payatas, Tatalon, and Smokey Mountain who, otherwise, might not have access to quality and free education that only PUP, our Sintang Paaralan, can deliver,” he stated.
Representing the Acceleration Centers Leader Hari Kumar, Nilesh Sharma emphasized the importance of making it certain that every youth has access to quality and affordable education.
“I firmly believe that it is a duty of every individual in the world to nurture our children and youth as they are the architects of the future. By investing our resources in developing skills amongst students, especially those deprived of quality education. We are actively forging an equitable road ahead, ” he said.
“This initiative is about so much more than a piece of infrastructure, it represents hope, opportunity, and a powerful example of what we can achieve when we come together with a purpose and heart,” he added.
After official turnover of the bus, a ceremonial blessing of the vehicle was held, led by University Chaplain Rev. Fr. Stephen Mifsud to praise this great blessing and seek God’s protection as it fulfills its intention to help the Iskolar ng Bayan.
With this recent donation, PUP continues to further its commitment to extending its reach to support more impoverished Iskolar ng Bayan through EOW which currently houses 140 students, aiding them via the free and quality education that the University offers.
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