Why it matters
The partnership—backed by an initial P10-million grant from Okada Foundation—will bring AuroraPH to far-flung schools in Palawan, Zambales, Cebu, Siargao, Iligan, Davao, Cotabato, and Surigao, where students continue to face barriers to learning due to unreliable power and connectivity.
What they’re saying
Aboitiz Foundation president Ginggay Hontiveros-Malvar emphasized the shared advocacy driving the collaboration.
“This partnership reflects more than just financial support. It embodies a shared responsibility, a shared advocacy, and a shared dream: that no child in the Philippines should be left behind because of geography, lack of access, or lack of resources.”
Okada Foundation president James Lorenzana said the initiative will leave a lasting legacy.
“We know that this project will create a lasting impact. We are lighting up classrooms, supporting teachers and giving children the chance to learn with confidence and growth. In doing so, we leave behind a legacy that will benefit generations to come.”
The big picture
AuroraPH, launched in 2024 with 11 pilot schools, has already reached over 2,500 students and teachers. The program provides renewable energy, satellite internet, and digital devices to bridge the education gap in remote areas.
What’s next
AuroraPH aims to reach 100 schools by 2025 and expand to 300 nationwide, covering nearly 20 percent of unenergized schools. With Okada Foundation’s support, the initiative takes a bold step toward an inclusive, tech-powered future for Philippine education. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
