By Nestle G. Taala

Mrs. Joan Castor, CPU Project ETC Logistics Coordinator, formally handed the donation to the faculty members of Agsirab Elementary School.

Changing lives through Education, Technology and Community (Project ETC) in partnership with Central Philippine University conducted an outreach activity in Brgy. Agsirab, Lambunao, Iloilo on October 22, 2021.

CPU-Project ETC gave out school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, plastic envelopes, among others, to their beneficiaries which were the pupils from Agsirab Elementary School. A total of 292 pupils received these materials, from kindergarten to grade six.

Founded by Ms. Ann and Loy Seisa; and children Tristan and Andrea, Project ETC is a non-profit organization that partners with the CPU Community Engagement and Service Learning Program. It gives greater opportunities to school children in developing areas of the world and their families through its core values of education, technology, and community. Project ETC believes that education is one of the greatest tools for positive change in children and in communities.

Dr. Levi Delos Santos, CPU Community Engagement and Service Learning Program Director, facilitated the transfer of goods to the vehicle of Agsirab Elementary School.

Project ETC founders are generous advocates of technology; they respond to the needs of technology in expanding to other areas of the world. ETC’s humanitarian goals would not be achieved without the support of the community. It also aims for a positive relationship with community leaders, parents, and school officials in order to understand their exact needs and make resolutions together.

The particular outreach activity in Lambunao was participated by Mr. Nico Catedrilla, nephew of Ann Seisa, BSN Class 1977; Loy Seisa, devout benefactor of CPU; Mrs. Joan Castor, CPU Project ETC Logistics Coordinator; and Dr. Levi Delos Santos, CPU Community Engagement and Service Learning Program Director.

CPU-Project ETC continues to reach out to different communities determined by the people behind this charity work.