The Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc. (CFBCI) donates school supplies under the Handog Balik Eskwela project to students of Kapitbahayan Elementary School in Navotas City on July 30, 2024.
The project aims to support 1,000 Grade 2 students in Kapitbahayan Elementary School, Navotas Elementary School 1 and Daanghari Elementary School.
School bags filled with notebooks, pencils, rulers and other essential items were distributed to the beneficiaries.
Navotas City Mayor John Reynald Tiangco expressed gratitude for the group’s donation.
He said that the new school supplies would strengthen students’ motivation and enjoyment of learning.
Tiangco also encouraged the pupils to maintain a nutritious diet and to work hard to achieve their dreams.
Dr. Florietta Quijano, principal of Kapitbahayan Elementary thanked CFBCI for its contribution, highlighting the donation’s impact on 666 Grade 2 students of the school.
CFBCI president Samuel Lee Uy, vice president Willy Chuakimtong, director Willy Chion Wong, director Richard Alviar, vice chairman Henry Tiu, vice chairman Eduardo Ting Tiu, vice chairman Gregorio Lagamayo, vice chairman Linda Lao, plenary member Ramon Wong and English secretary Mexica Bausa represented the organization.
Uy emphasized CFBCI’s commitment to helping the Department of Education nurture young Filipinos into “batang MAKABANSA” who would contribute to nation-building.
“This small gesture of kindness aims to inspire our students and enhance their learning experience,” he said.
The initiative underscores CFBCI’s dedication to empowering the youth and fostering a supportive educational environment in the country. Julie Ann Lope
