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| Converge visited the Kapangan Central National High School in Benguet to join the school’s Brigada Eskwela in preparation for the opening of classes. Converge donated cleaning materials and school and office supplies for the students and teachers of the school. IN PHOTO: (from right) Cordillera Administrative Region Crew Supervisor of North and Central Luzon Bernie Luma-ang, Business Head of Converge partner GallopVision Services Inc. Mayumi Lara Kanda, and Converge Community Relations Manager Jennifer Ambanta with the teachers of Kapangan Central National High School. |
Converge ICT Solutions Inc., a leading fiber broadband and technology provider, has partnered with the Brigada Eskwela program in Benguet to help prepare Kapangan Central National High School (KCNHS) for the upcoming school year.
In collaboration with partners in Baguio and the local government of Kapangan, Converge donated cleaning supplies and essential school and office materials to benefit both teachers and students.
Demonstrating its commitment to bridging the digital divide, Converge also pledged to provide fiber internet scholarships to three deserving KCNHS students. These scholarships offer free fiber internet connection for a minimum of two years, with the potential for extension until the students complete their tertiary education, provided they maintain good academic standing.
The scholarship recipients will be chosen based on their academic performance in the previous year and their financial circumstances. This initiative underscores Converge's dedication to empowering students and fostering educational opportunities within the community.
“In today's education, using technology isn't a choice anymore – it's a must. At Converge, we want to contribute in improving the quality of education by providing access to online resources and promoting the development of essential digital skills and literacy among learners,” said Converge VP and Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations Jay-Anne Encarnado.
| As part of its sustainability commitments, Converge is dedicated to creating positive community impact through its solutions and technologies. It empowers underserved communities by enabling access to world-class and reliable fiber internet services to bridge the digital divide. Similarly, Converge is actively working towards fulfilling Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which focuses on providing quality education, and SDG 1, aimed at eliminating poverty. |
“Sa naipamahagi n’yong serbisyo, sana ‘yung mga mag-aaral natin, maging tutok sila sa pag-aaral. Sabi nga nila, ang edukasyon ay mula sa salitang educere, meaning 'to draw out.' 'Yun ang layunin naming mga guro – to draw out the talents of the students. At the same time, educare o ‘to train.’ 'Yung mga bata, sa pamamagitan ng teknolohiya, marami silang malalaman and they will be trained,” said KCNHS School Principal Alfonso Doriano.
“Malaking tulong sa mga estudyante ang internet lalong lalo na 'yung mga nakikita namin na may leadership potential. Mas makakapag-lead pa sila sa mga kaklase nila at ganun din sa kanilang performance as students. Pundasyon ito para sa kanilang higher schooling,” said Juliet M. Luma-ang, Teacher at KCNHS.
Recently, Converge unveiled its BIDA Fiber Internet Scholarship Program that powers free fiber internet for underprivileged senior high school students. The application was open to incoming Grade 11 students enrolled in public schools who have chosen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand.
