By Project ETC
Project ETC in action with Coordinator Ms. Joan S. Castor during the turnover of food supplies donated by the Seisa family in support of the school’s feeding program.
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream without the burden of hunger. Guided by this belief, Project ETC (Education, Technology, and Community) continues to create brighter futures by investing in children, empowering communities, and creating opportunities through education, technology, and meaningful partnerships. As a non-profit organization, Project ETC remains committed to improving the lives of schoolchildren and their families through sustainable community-based needs.
Founded by Dr. Anecita Seisa and Mr. Joaquin Seisa, together with their children, Mr. Tristan Seisa and Ms. Andrea Seisa, Project ETC is anchored on the belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty. Through its three pillars—Education, Technology, and Community—the organization has reached more than 10,000 schoolchildren through school-based feeding, educational assistance, and community development initiatives that have contributed to improved nutrition, attendance, classroom participation, and academic performance.
Since 2019, Project ETC has strengthened its mission through its partnership with Central Philippine University through its Community Engagement and Service-Learning Center (CPU CESLC). Building on years of successful collaboration, the partnership expanded its commitment by adopting Iloilo River Plains Integrated School in Brgy. Lanit, Jaro, Iloilo City, Badiang Elementary School in Brgy. Badiang, New Lucena, Iloilo, and Tapikan Elementary School in Brgy. Tapikan, San Joaquin, Iloilo under a five-year community engagement initiative (SY 2026–2030).
On July 3, dedicated CPU volunteers, together with representatives from CPU CESLC, visited the three adopted schools to deliver and officially turn over a month’s supply of carbohydrate-rich food staples. More than delivering food, the volunteers brought hope and encouragement while reaffirming the University’s commitment to serving children alongside its community partners.
For School Year 2026–2027, the feeding program benefits 758 learners across the three partner schools—495 from Iloilo River Plains Integrated School, 130 from Badiang Elementary School, and 133 from Tapikan Elementary School. Every bona fide learner from Kindergarten to Grade 6 benefits from the program, regardless of nutritional status, through the collective efforts of school administrators, feeding coordinators, teachers, parents, local government units, and volunteers who prepare and serve nutritious meals each school day.
The initiative advances CPU CESLC’s Program ERNEST—Education, Resource Utilization, Nurturance, Environment, Social Welfare, and Technology Transfer—through meaningful community engagement. It also contributes to the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Together, Project ETC, the Seisa family, CPU CESLC, partner schools, local government units, parents, and volunteers, and community stakeholders continue to demonstrate how collaboration can transform lives. Through every shared meal, every act of service, and every partnership forged, they creating brighter futures for every child – one learner, one family, and one community at a time.