From L-R: Pilar Rodriguez Elementary School Principal Ma. Ligaya Romero, Barangay Cabantian Kagawad Lamberto Cagatin, Alsons Dev representatives Mayjelyn Pasaol and Janice Villanueva, DepEd Buhangin District Supervisor Rosalita Monsanto, and Cabantian Elementary School Principal Liza Anne Ebron.
As part of the company’s mission to advocate the importance of education, Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) through its corporate social responsibility arm, the Conrado & Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (CLAFI), organized parent mentoring sessions for the parents of Cabantian Elementary School and Pilar Rodriguez Elementary School on January 29 and 30, 2018, respectively.
Representatives of CLAFI, together with trained parent leaders, facilitated the whole day activity, which aimed to highlight the importance of parental support. Some of the topics covered were ways to raise successful children, family planning, and simple financial management.
In her Opening Remarks, Alsons Dev Human Resources and General Services Department (HRGSD) Assistant Manager Ms. Janice Villanueva stressed Alsons Dev’s commitment to support its beneficiary schools in providing quality education for the kids of the Cabantian and Tigatto community.
In turn, Department of Education Buhangin District Supervisor Ms. Rosalita Monsanto commended Alsons Dev and CLAFI’s efforts, and concurred the vital role parents play in the education of their children.
To culminate the session, parents wrote a letter to their children expressing their commitment to support their schooling and dreams.