DepEd cites IF, SBITC for advancing education

Receiving the awards were (from left) Henry Dungca, SBITC management services and government affairs head; Olga Lledo, SBITC human resources manager and corporate social responsibility coordinator; Philippe Baudry, SBITC executive director; and Milky Llorente, ICTSI Foundation program head for Subic Bay.

The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Olongapo City recognized ICTSI Foundation (IF) and Subic Bay International Terminals (SBITC) for their contributions to education during an awards ceremony held October 16 at the SMX Convention Center in Olongapo City.

The recognition highlighted the organizations’ four-year partnership with DepEd Olongapo and their support for programs that enhance learning opportunities for students across the city.

Representing IF and SBITC at the ceremony were Philippe Baudry, SBITC Executive Director; Henry Dungca, Management Services and Government Affairs Head; Olga Lledo, Human Resources Manager and Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator; and Milky Llorente, IF Program Head for Subic Bay corporate social responsibility projects.

Among the initiatives cited was the donation of 575 smart televisions with accompanying wall brackets from 2022 to 2026, equipping every classroom across 24 public schools in Olongapo City in support of DepEd’s digitalization program. DepEd also recognized IF’s scholarship program, which supports students from Grade 9 through college.

Llorente thanked DepEd Olongapo for the recognition and reaffirmed the commitment of IF and SBITC to continue supporting education initiatives in the city.