UPIS students receive gadget donations for online classes

11/27/2020 12:00:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

As of October 5, 2020, various devices and gadgets were donated to University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS) students to aid in classes conducted through remote learning.

There were a total of 110 tablets, 58 laptops, 23 WiFi packages, six desktop computers, and two netbooks donated. Donations came in from alumni of UPIS Batches 1986, 1970, 1995, 1975, 1993, and 1994, the Philippine Cabin Crew Charities Inc. (PCCCI), the Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI), the UPIS Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), students, and other anonymous donors.

The donations were distributed to the students with the help of representatives from the PTA, Batch 1995 alumni, and other batches. 

When asked why they chose to donate to UPIS, the PSRTI responded, “UPIS is known for its high-quality education given to young students. It is also a public school in need of additional equipment considering the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to go online teaching.(sic)”

Mrs. Aida Padua, a founding member of the PCCCI, said they were approached by the Committee on Scholarships for donations. PCCCI and the committee regularly communicate regarding their scholars. No fundraising event was held for the donations, their only request was that scholars who lack gadgets for online learning must be prioritized during distribution.

When asked to give a message for students, Mrs. Padua advised them to take care of their gadgets, study very well, and make their benefactors proud. She even adds, “If you have an opportunity to help anyone, whoever they are, extend that help… You will never know if you are the angel that God sent to help that person. And your kindness will be returned a thousandfold.” //by Franz Joves