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The CEMEX Philippines Foundation, together with the APO Cement Corporation and Solid Cement Corporation, build bridges to the future through its Adopt-a-School program.
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(L-R) CEMEX Philippines Foundation President Jaime Ruiz de Haro, Department of Education Assistant Secretary Teodoro Catindig, CEMEX Philippines Vice President for Planning Sergio Menendez sign Memorandum of Agreement for adopted schools in Antipolo and Cebu.
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The series of MOA Signing effected with the Department of Education, and the schools to be adopted in Cebu and Antipolo, seals the Foundation's support for the Filipino youth, and paves the official realization of addressing the schools' needs.
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During the MOA Signing for the Inayagan Elementary School, a student sang a song of thanks for CEMEX Philippines Foundation, represented by VP for Planning Sergio Menendez and CEMEX Philippines Foundation Trustee Atty. Ma. Virginia Eala (2nd and 3rd from left). Local government officials together with the DepEd District Supervisor and other guests were present to witness the event.
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"We truly appreciate the efforts and contributions made by the private sector and are particularly pleased to have the CEMEX Philippines Foundation join us in the Adopt-A School Program," Department of Education Assistant Secretary Teodoro Catindig said.
"You are taking your stand with us to face the challenge of giving students better access to education," he added.
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, who graced the MOA Signing in Cebu said, "we are honored to witness corporate social responsibility being made to work where it is needed most."
She emphasized that with the adoption, the Foundation was giving the children of Naga "a reason to hope for a brighter and more prosperous future".
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Inayagan Elementary School and CEPOC Central School principals Desiree Misa and Concepcion Garcia share the full support not only of CEMEX Philippines Foundation officers, but of Cebu Governor Gwendoly Garcia, Naga Mayor Ferdinand Chiong and DepEd Schools Division Superintendent Recaredo Borgonia.
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CEMEX Philippines Foundation President Jaime Ruiz de Haro talked about the projects of the Foundation, and emphasized the importance of the projects saying, "we recognize the importance of education, and that knowledge is key to the success not only of individuals but of nations as well, and we are truly pleased we are able to help achieve this."
"We seal this agreement with the schools that we will adopt as proof of our commitment to help the children have better access to quality education," Ruiz de Haro added.
The Adopt-a-School program of the government created a unique opportunity for the private sector to partner with the government in raising the bar for Philippine education. Also, the program helps bridge the gap created by the inadequacy of government resources, where sadly, 91% of education budget is spent on salaries and wages of teachers and employees nationwide, and only 9% is used to address the real education issues and needs of students.
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Cabarrus and Sapinit Elementary Schools' Principals Lelita Celeste and Dolores Agong respectively, CEMEX Philippines Foundation President Jaime Ruiz de Haro, Antipolo City Mayor Angelito Gatlabayan and Solid Cement Corporation Plant Director seal partnership that would support educational needs of Antipolo students.
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Local government leaders led by Antipolo City Mayor Angelito Gatlabayan and NagaMayor Ferdinand Chiong were one in praising CEMEX Philippines Foundation for its continued support and endless generosity in supporting the communities and spearheading projects that will help uplift the educational standards of the students in the Philippines.
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Jaime Ruiz de Haro speaks before teachers, students, government representatives and CEMEX Philippines/Solid Cement officials during the MOA Signing.
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The four (4) adopted public elementary schools namely, Cabarrus Elementary School and Sapinit Elementary School in Antipolo City; and CEPOC Central School and Inayagan Elementary School in Naga, Cebu will benefit from the Foundation's "Education towards Quality and Improved Performance" or EQUIP program, which will mainly address the priority needs of the schools. This will include projects such computer donations, facilities improvement, school supplies distribution, training and medical assistance activities.
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