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"I read an article from mindanews.com that your organization is helping schools in Mindanao by providing them with encyclopedias and reference books. I am so happy to learn about your efforts in support of school children who need educational resources so they can be prepared for the future. I was formerly city councilor from the City of Digos but am now living in Canada. As former Chairman of the Committee on Education, I am aware of the meager resources available for education from the national and local governments. During my term, I discovered that many schools in my city lack books and resources." - - Nonito Dondon Llanos III, Edmonton, Canada.
"The teaching staff and pupils of Pangasugan Elementary School would like to express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Move On Philippines for providing us with a computer and printer for our school. We will never forget your generosity. God Bless you all and more power! - -
Ms. Teresa Rabanos, Teacher-in-Charge, Pangasugan Elementary School, Baybay, Leyte.
"Everyone had a grand time inspecting the books donated to Apolandia Elementary School by Move On Philippines. Aside from the books, the plastic courier bags used to pack the encyclopedias were also appreciated by the teachers. They expressed plans of converting these packaging materials into school bags for children who do not own any. That's a remarkable attitude and a showcase of creativity and resourcefulness." - - EJ Matela, Program Director, Minland Foundation, Kidapawan City, Cotabato.
"We, the teaching staff of Apolandia Elementary School, are thankful to Move On Philippines for their generous hearts and for providing our needs for books. Thank you very much and more power to all of you." - - Valeriano Y. Delos Reyes, School In-Charge, Apolandia Elementary School, Barangay Kapatagay, Digos, Davao
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"Our school is located far north of Davao City, seated on a flat land on top of a mountain. Agriculture is the main source of living of its inhabitants. Students have to walk several kilometers to reach the school. In spite of the eagerness and enthusiasm of students to learn, they cannot fully attain such goal due to lack of facilities. Our small library lacked books in math, science and English, which students need for references. Encyclopedia is still a strange item to them. Even our dictionary is incomplete due to wear and tear." - - Clara G. Ocampo, Principal, Camanlangan National High School, New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province.
"We respectfully request help for Paaralang Elementarya ng Camanlangan. We badly need a computer and encyclopedia. These tools will help our students achieve better learning outcomes. - - Diomedes Calicdan, Head Teacher, Camanlangan Elementary School, New Bataan, Compostela Valley Pronvince.
"Since computer literacy is now being introduced in the curriculum, the school does not have enough computers to serve the students. Some graders even thought that computer monitors are TV sets. Their library is almost bare of books. Students have to look for books/encyclopedia elsewhere for their research projects. According to the principal, they needed books in English, math and science for references. The government can’t fully support the schools for even the teachers' salaries are often delayed." - - Mrs. Nene Remoquillo, a local volunteer writing on behalf of Camanlangan Schools, Compostela Valley Province.
"Hilaan Elementary School is located in a mountainous area approximately 13 kilometers from the municipality of Bontoc, Southern Leyte. Our teachers have very limited or no access at all to computers. They travel to the municipality of Sogod (6-7 kilometers away from Bontoc) to have their reports, exams and other instructional and visual materials encoded/processed or computerized. Our students have not seen a computer in their life." - - Maria Villa O. Sumodlayon, Teacher, Hilaan Elementary School, Barangay Hilaan, Bontoc, Southern Leyte.
"Our school library has books but they are very old. We do not have dictionaries and encyclopedias. Although computer cafes are available, it is expensive for us to have our reports, exams, programs and other classroom related typewritten from time to time. There is also a need for us to be updated with any informative educational tools such as software programs that will enrich teachers and students' knowledge. Availability of computer would enhance report making on time, school documentation, networking and other related school activities not to mention that it will also help improve the teaching quality in classrooms." - - Ernesto B. Omolon, Principal, Guadalupe Elementary School, Barangay Guadalupe, Baybay, Leyte.
"The package of dictionaries and books for each of the 16 elementary schools in Cotabato's post-conflict areas will be highly appreciated - I guarantee. Any gift is treated the same because the real gift for them is the hope that is stirred up by knowing that people, who do not know them, trust them and are willing to help them. Your noble initiatives readily inspire people who are on the brink of giving up. Your efforts also contribute to social cohesion building (eventually nation building) because you influence the human psyche not only of the beneficiaries but also of the people around them and the people who hear about your noble cause - that helping others should be the norm even if you do not know them. And since the kind of help being given is according to the donor's available resources and being given willingly, Move On Philippines is imparting a very powerful message here - - that helping is not about how many or how much, but is about the willingness of a person to help others - a value that you have that should encourage other people especially in these times of compulsive materialism." - - EJ Matela, Program Director, Minland Foundation, Kidapawan City, Cotabato.