PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications, Inc.’s social outreach arm PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF), in collaboration with Cebu Diversified Advocacy Cooperative (CEDACO), extended support to Cebu Technological University Cebu City Mountain Campus (CTU CCM) through the donation of digital tools, office supplies, and planting kits as part of PSF’s nationwide back-to-school initiative.
CTU CCM, established to serve the youth in the upland communities of Cebu City, has grown into a trusted learning hub for students across the Visayas and Mindanao. Surrounded by farming communities and eco-tourism sites, the campus offers agriculture-related programs that directly support and strengthen local livelihoods and industries.
“Young people have the capacity to shape the future of agriculture, not only through modern technology, but through fresh ideas and a commitment to serve their communities. We hope these resources encourage students to think beyond the classroom and become changemakers who will help us build a more connected and empowered Philippines,” said Ma. Esther O. Santos, president, PLDT-Smart Foundation.
Aligned with its mission to empower agricultural communities, PSF integrates this advocacy into its education initiatives to inspire the youth to take an active role in advancing the agriculture sector and promoting sustainability.
CTU CCM’s Agriculture Department received a laptop with e-learning materials, a printer, and office supplies to enhance teaching, research, and student learning. These resources are especially impactful for students with limited access to technology.
“Thank you so much to PSF for donating these supplies to us. This is our first time receiving a donation like this. This is very helpful for our instruction, research, and for our students because most of them do not even have a laptop,” said Alma Rosillo-Magno, PhD, Agriculture Department faculty at CTU CCM.
PLDT and Smart also donated #PlantSmart kits containing vegetable seeds, loam soil, and fertilizers, supporting the campus garden while encouraging students to grow their own food and practice sustainable agriculture.
PSF’s back-to-school initiative reinforces the PLDT Group’s efforts to help provide quality education to Filipino children and youth through digital technology. This effort also aligns with PLDT and Smart’s goal to help the country achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly SDG No. 4, which promotes quality education.
