DOST-STII Receive Donation from BPI Foundation for STARBOOKS

January 16, 2023

DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) led by Director Richard P. Burgos formally received a monetary donation from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation Executive Director Owen Cammayo which intended to help in the deployment of the STARBOOKS to 10 pre-identified last-mile schools in remote communities throughout the Philippines.

In his statement, Cammayo underscored the role of STARBOOKS in providing free S&T learning content to underserved communities in marginalized areas.

The simple ceremony was held at DOST-STII office in Bicutan, Taguig City.

Witnessing the ceremony also were Alan C. Taule, chief of DOST-STII’s Information Resources and Analysis Division, Arlene E. Centeno, chief of DOST-STII’s Finance and Administrative Division, Melanie P. Magbuhos, program manager of BPI Foundation, and Juvylyn S. Revina, associate director of BPI Foundation.

Henry A. de Leon, DOST-STII

Source: https://www.facebook.com/dost.stii/posts/561290769376014