Kalinaw News: Army and GMA Kapuso Foundation distributed school supplies in remotest area in Iloilo

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 3, 2021): Army and GMA Kapuso Foundation distributed school supplies in remotest area in Iloilo



CAMP HERNANDEZ, Dingle Iloilo – 1,062 kinder and grade 1 pupils from 28 elementary schools in the remotest and underserved areas of Iloilo City received backpacks, complete with school supplies, and anti-COVID-19 hygiene kits from the GMA Kapuso Foundation Inc. (GMAKFI) Technical Education, in partnership with the Department of Education of Iloilo and the 61st Infantry Battalion.

The three-day distribution held on September 28 to 30, 2021, partners members of GMA Kapuso and other stakeholders, together with elements of the 61IB, trekked to the geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in the municipalities of Santa Barbara and Oton, Iloilo. The activity aims to inspire both parents to continue encouraging and motivating their children to study and remain in school by providing them with complete sets of school materials.

The activity was made possible through the convergence of the GMA Kapuso Foundation Inc, Regional Coordinator Ms Amabelle Russiana, Dra. Ma Fe L. Brillante, Public School District Supervisor (PSDS), BGen Marion R Sison, Commander, 301st Infantry Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Noemi S Nepumuche, 604th Community Defense Center and the 61st Infantry Battalion.

In strict observance of health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, parents received the packages on behalf of their children.

“The children are the young generations in the country that experienced the lack of education and parental support. To fill-up the gaps in education, the GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc, DepEd and the Philippine Army joined hands in giving school materials and bringing back the interest of the children to learning and education.” Ms. Russianna said.

Furthermore, she emphasized that it is not all the time that we need to give big things; but it is the sum of small contributions that help achieve the bigger purpose. Education, she added, is one of the keys to reach one’s dreams.

The parents expressed their gratitude to GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Philippine Army for their commitment in helping their children reach their dreams.

Brigadier General Marion Sison, 301Bde Commander, underscored the importance of instilling the value of education among the children especially in the GIDAs. “We must empower these children through education. No child should be left behind. We have to implement innovative programs and activities to help them learn. This way, they do not lose hope in reaching for their dreams. These simple contributions will support their educational needs amidst the pandemic,” Brigadier General Sison said.

“By providing these children with opportunities, we help them discover their hidden skills and develop their abilities to make them responsible individuals and potential leaders of our nation.” Brigadier General Sison further urged the parents to guide their children into the right path of success, “Let us work together to support all government initiatives and facilitate the delivery of programs, projects, and services in your communities,” Brigadier General Sison added.

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