SAN PABLO CITY. The third round of the Chromebook Grant Project concluded with a memorable awarding ceremony held at the San Pablo City Mega Capitol in Barangay San Jose, San Pablo City.
San Pablo City Mayor Vicente B. Amante and Laguna Vice Gubernatorial Candidate Gem Retuerto Amante took center stage as they personally handed over Chromebooks to 95 deserving students from various public high schools. These students were carefully screened to ensure that the recipients, from marginalized sectors, truly deserved this vital educational support.
The Amante family are true advocates of education, having established more than 12 integrated high schools in remote barangays and a university to ensure that every citizen has access to quality education. Their unwavering dedication to education continues to create opportunities for countless students, empowering them to achieve their dreams and improve their communities.
The project focuses on preparing students to excel in today’s digitally driven world by providing them with the necessary tools to embrace modern learning environments. It emphasizes the importance of equipping young learners with technology to ensure they can participate actively in the digital age while also fostering their ability to adapt to advancements in AI and online education.
This initiative is made possible through a partnership with APO Midwest, based in Chicago, USA, under the leadership of Gary Hernal and Venus P. Funtanilla in the Philippines. Their collaboration bridges international efforts with local needs, ensuring that underprivileged students gain access to resources that not only enhance their educational opportunities but also enable them to thrive in a future increasingly shaped by technology.
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.
