To ensure that learners can take online international assessments in the future, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Nov. 14, that it had received 50 desktop computers donated by an education partner.
Witnessed by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara and Assistant Secretary for Operations Malcolm Garma, DepEd Mimaropa Director Nicolas Capulong described the donation as “a gift from heaven” for the Mimaropa Regional Office.
Capulong also emphasized that the computer units donated to their region would be vital in preparing schools for online international assessments, including the upcoming Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) next year.
Moreover, Angara expressed his deepest gratitude to Pilipinas Today Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Renesar Deunida, who donated the computer units to DepEd Mimaropa.
“Talagang hulog ng langit ito, Sir [Rene]. Kami ay taos-pusong nagpapasalamat. Maraming, maraming salamat, Sir Rene. Hindi ka nakalimot dahil si Rene, he came from humble beginnings. At alam niya ‘yong transformative power of technology (“This is truly a blessing from heaven, Sir [Rene]. We are deeply grateful. Thank you so much, Sir Rene. You did not forget because Rene came from humble beginnings. And he knows the transformative power of technology),” Angara said.
Deunida, also a proud product of the public school system, vowed to donate another 50 units next month.
With more than two decades of experience in the field of technology, Deunida has served as an Information Technology specialist for the United Nations, HSBC, and the World Health Organization (WHO).