Bayer Business Services Philippines, Inc. donated 304 units of pre-owned laptops to Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ campuses in Sta. Mesa and Taguig.
“As part of society, we feel obliged to do our part for the common good,” said BBSPI managing director Johan Fourie. “We are doing this small part with the hope that you can do yours better with a little help.”
Dean Sylvia Sarmiento of the PUP Manila College of Accountancy and Finance noted how the computers will benefit the students in their academic work. “This donation will be an instrument in our pursuit of academic excellence,” she said.
Prior to the donation, the college only had 20 computers for their 50 students.
“Now the ratio of students to laptops will be 1:1. We will place some of these units in the library, extension and research office, and in the office of student organizations where you can use them for your assignments, projects, and research papers,” said Marissa Ferrer, director of PUP Taguig.
Bayer’s corporate social responsibility programs currently focus on education and science, health and basic social needs, and involvement in sports and culture. Its programs take inspiration from its purpose, “Science for a better life.”