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The foundation’s work earned two distinctions at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, with Bayanihan Para sa Silid-Aralan receiving an Award of Excellence and SBF-Eyes, or Security Better Future through Eyes, securing an Award of Merit.
Why it matters
The programs show how corporate social investments can extend beyond one-time assistance by addressing both the physical learning environment and students’ ability to participate effectively in the classroom.
Bayanihan Para sa Silid-Aralan tackles classroom shortages through the construction of school buildings in partnership with local governments and communities. The program has delivered 873 classrooms across 149 schools nationwide, according to a company release.
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Security Bank Foundation complements its classroom-building efforts with SBF-Eyes, which addresses vision problems that can hinder children’s learning and classroom participation.
The program provides eye screenings and prescription eyeglasses to public-school students who need vision correction.
What they’re saying
Security Bank Foundation chair Rafael Simpao Jr. said the recognition affirms the organization’s approach to creating lasting benefits for communities through its education initiatives.
The Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators Philippines, recognizes communications programs and campaigns for strategic execution and measurable results.
The big picture
The programs reflect Security Bank Foundation’s approach of working with schools, local governments and other stakeholders to sustain social development initiatives over the long term.
By pairing new classrooms with services that address students’ everyday learning needs, the foundation is broadening the scope of its education investments — from providing places where children can study to helping ensure they can see and participate effectively once they are inside them. —Princess Daisy C. Ominga |Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
