Rotary Club of Historic Filipinotown turned over 30 new internet-connected computers to two public high schools in Pampanga, Philippines on February 6, 2009.
The two public high schools were recommended by the Philippine Department of Education, based on economic and technology needs. Porac High School and Magalang High School are within the areas damaged by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in the 1990's. The two high schools have about 800 students each.
Each high school received 15 new computers including critical software programs. The Matching Grant also provided for training of the teachers and supporting staff. Each school and its surrounding communities committed to secure and maintain the equipment. Sustainability will be ensured by charging affordable usage fees to students.
The grant amounted to $21,000-. RC of HiFi tapped a generous donor for $6,000-, the Filipino United Network (USA) headed by Dr. Philip Chua. District 3830 in the Philippines matched this with $6,000- from its DDF. The Rotary Foundation provided the balance of $9,000-.
The RC HiFi team was headed by President Sonny Gancayco, together with P-E Benito Miranda and International Services Co-chair Jun Pinlac. Its partner is Rotary Club of Makati North, headed by its PP Gus Lagman, President Dante Ang and P-E Vic Austria.
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