ABRA DE ILOG, Occidental Mindoro. In a significant step toward digital inclusion and Indigenous empowerment, two Iraya Mangyan graduates from Occidental Mindoro were recently awarded Chromebooks under a sustainable technology initiative jointly spearheaded by BolunTurismo PH, SulatKamay, and the APO Midwest Alumni Association.
On June 28, Rhodora Matingnan-Sales and Dario Matingnan, both graduates of Bachelor of Science in Education, received the devices to support their preparation for the upcoming Professional Licensure Examination for Teachers. For these aspiring educators, the Chromebooks provide much-needed access to review materials, online classes, and examination simulations, resources that are often unavailable in geographically isolated Indigenous communities.
“This is not just about giving gadgets. It’s about building bridges toward accessible education for the Indigenous youth of Mindoro,” said Venus Funtanilla, Chairperson of the Chromebook Grant Project Philippines.
The initiative follows a sustainable model: once the recipients pass the board exam, the Chromebooks will be returned and reassigned to the next set of scholars, creating a cycle of opportunity and educational continuity. The project is led by Gary Hernal (Chairman, Chromebook Grant Project USA), Venus Funtanilla (Chairman, Chromebook Grant Project Philippines), and John Harvey Calabia (Project Coordinator for Occidental Mindoro).
More than a donation, this effort represents a shared vision for equitable access to education, cultural upliftment, and long-term community development.
Si Venus L Peñaflor ay naging editor-in-chief ng Newsworld, isang lokal na pahayagan ng Laguna. Publisher din siya ng Daystar Gazette at Tutubi News Magazine. Siya ay isa ring pintor at doll face designer ng Ninay Dolls, ang unang Manikang Pilipino. Kasali siya sa DesignCrowd sa rank na #305 sa 640,000 graphic designers sa buong daigdig. Kasama din siya sa unang Local TV Broadcast sa Laguna na Beyond Manila. Aktibong kasapi siya ng San Pablo Jaycees Senate bilang isang JCI Senator.
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