SOLAR-POWERED SCHOOL. Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, leads the turnover Sunday (August 31) of a solar power project to Kagay Elementary School in Talipao, Sulu. The project is jointly implemented by the University of the Philippines' Upsilon Sigma Phi, Department of Energy and Philippine National Oil Company-Renewalbes Corporation. (Photo courtesy of Westmincom Public Information Office)
The University of the Philippines’ (UP) Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity, in partnership with a government agency, private firm, and the military, has provided a conducive learning facility for the students of a school in a remote area in Sulu.
The beneficiary of the project is the Kagay Elementary School in Talipao, Sulu, described by military officials as “under constant threat of terrorism.”
Inaugurated on August 31, the project includes the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic panel sufficient enough to provide power to the Multi-Media Learning Center (MMLC) given to the school.
Secretary Alfonso Cusi of the Department of Energy (DOE) approved the implementation of the solar power project when it was presented to him by DOE Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella, a member of the Upsilon Sigma Phi Batch 1993.
The DOE said it hopes the solar power project would be “the first of many that will be replicated in the war-torn areas of the country.”
The DOE and Upsilon’s Batch ’93 tapped the Philippine National Oil Company-Renewables Corporation (PNOC-RC) to design and install the 2.28 kWp solar with 189.6Vdc and 9.02A battery system, which can provide power to the basic necessities of the MMLC for the school children.
The MMLC should be able to power an 80-watt computer, 300-watt projector, 200-watt sound system, printer, two 40-watt electric fans, four 5-watt lighting facilities. It includes a secured battery storage area for the safety requirements of the system.
Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), led the turnover of the solar rooftop, and was assisted by Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., Joint Task Force Sulu commander, and Brig. Gen. Peter Suchianco, Judge Advocate General Reserve.
“A soldier must have the mind of a warrior and the heart of a peacekeeper. Our coming here has nothing to do with our military operations, but we are here for our peace and development campaign,” Sobejana said.
The military also turned over to the students two electric fans, two projectors, a laptop, and 345 bags of school supplies.
“We are here not only to help but also to inspire you (Kagay students). We hope to come back with our projects that will benefit more students in Sulu,” Suchianco said during the inauguration of the project.
“We will do it together with the AFP and other universities in Manila,” Suchianco added.
Talipao Mayor Nivocadnezar Tulawi said the turnover of a solar rooftop “is a big relief to our constituents” since they felt they were not abandoned by the government.
Reckman Abtong, Kagay Elementary School head, said they are "empowered by your donation. I hope you will continue to partner with us in promoting quality education.”
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1079516
The beneficiary of the project is the Kagay Elementary School in Talipao, Sulu, described by military officials as “under constant threat of terrorism.”
Inaugurated on August 31, the project includes the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic panel sufficient enough to provide power to the Multi-Media Learning Center (MMLC) given to the school.
Secretary Alfonso Cusi of the Department of Energy (DOE) approved the implementation of the solar power project when it was presented to him by DOE Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella, a member of the Upsilon Sigma Phi Batch 1993.
The DOE said it hopes the solar power project would be “the first of many that will be replicated in the war-torn areas of the country.”
The DOE and Upsilon’s Batch ’93 tapped the Philippine National Oil Company-Renewables Corporation (PNOC-RC) to design and install the 2.28 kWp solar with 189.6Vdc and 9.02A battery system, which can provide power to the basic necessities of the MMLC for the school children.
The MMLC should be able to power an 80-watt computer, 300-watt projector, 200-watt sound system, printer, two 40-watt electric fans, four 5-watt lighting facilities. It includes a secured battery storage area for the safety requirements of the system.
Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), led the turnover of the solar rooftop, and was assisted by Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., Joint Task Force Sulu commander, and Brig. Gen. Peter Suchianco, Judge Advocate General Reserve.
“A soldier must have the mind of a warrior and the heart of a peacekeeper. Our coming here has nothing to do with our military operations, but we are here for our peace and development campaign,” Sobejana said.
The military also turned over to the students two electric fans, two projectors, a laptop, and 345 bags of school supplies.
“We are here not only to help but also to inspire you (Kagay students). We hope to come back with our projects that will benefit more students in Sulu,” Suchianco said during the inauguration of the project.
“We will do it together with the AFP and other universities in Manila,” Suchianco added.
Talipao Mayor Nivocadnezar Tulawi said the turnover of a solar rooftop “is a big relief to our constituents” since they felt they were not abandoned by the government.
Reckman Abtong, Kagay Elementary School head, said they are "empowered by your donation. I hope you will continue to partner with us in promoting quality education.”
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1079516
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