Education plays a major role in the quest of achieving a person’s goals. The school is considered as a second home to students where they enhance their knowledge and skills. Lessons about values, morals, ethics, religion and many others are being taught in school to help shape the student's own identity and personal perspective. M Lhuillier, as the leading non-bank financial institution, supported the “Adopt a School Program” to give quality education to children through the efforts of different OPEC groups and their projects.
Education plays a major role in the quest of achieving a person’s goals. The school is considered as a second home to students where they enhance their knowledge and skills. Lessons about values, morals, ethics, religion and many others are being taught in school to help shape the student's own identity and personal perspective. M Lhuillier, as the leading non-bank financial institution, supported the “Adopt a School Program” to give quality education to children through the efforts of different OPEC groups and their projects.
Handwashing Facility
To impose proper sanitation, OPEC News Network, OPEC Panay Lontian Gems, OPEC Dagyang, and OPEC Last Frontier accomplished the Handwashing Facility project for their chosen beneficiaries.
OPEC News Network selected the Calbayog City National High School has more than 5, 000 students. OPEC Panay Lontian Gems’s beneficiary was the Sigcay Elementary School, OPEC Dagyang’s Bulig Eskwela project picked Pajo Elementary School and OPEC Last Frontier chose the Central Taytay High School. These OPEC groups also distributed school supplies to their beneficiaries.
The project aims to provide an adequate water supply and to improve sanitation within the school.
Lighted School Signage
OPEC Sawot's Lighted School Signage project was enforced at Cornelio C. Melgar Elementary School and Sambagon Elementary School. The aforementioned schools also received one computer set.
OPEC officers during the turnover ceremony distributed snacks and school supplies such as ML bags and pencils to the students of Sambagon Elementary School. The team also conducted a feeding activity and giving of school supplies for the students of Cornelio C. Melgar Elementary School.
After Taytay- Malaya Elementary School’s old signage at the school’s entrance was damaged by the local government’s road-widening project, the dilapidated signage was replaced by OPEC La Lagoon’s Lighted School Signage project.
The occasion was led by regional manager Jeremias Supilanas with regional auditor manager Teresa Supilanas and area managers Rene Armada and Ramon Azuelo. Also, present at the affair were OPEC president Ma. Jose Portutio along with other OPEC officers. School principal Sakib Puddin delivered a heartfelt message at the ceremony for the blessing received from M Lhuillier.
Renovation of School Facilities
Public schools may find it difficult to carry-on renovation projects within its premises due to the deficiency of funds.
OPEC Lakan’s Restroom Renovation project answers this difficulty. A turnover ceremony took place at Jose J. Mariano Memorial High School in Bintog, Plaridel, Bulacan on February 19, 2020.
Selected school personnel and students were present to witness the ceremony where they welcomed the arrival of the OPEC team with huge smiles.
A short program was organized by the school and commenced with inspirational speeches from the following: secondary school principal 1 Rolando Reyes, Plaridel district supervisor Bartolome De Jesus, PTA President Michael Angeles and SSG president Clarenz Kyla Lorenzo.
Regional manager Roberto Butas and OPEC president Ma. Milania Castro also gave their message and presented M Lhuillier’s campaign and civic activities. OPEC vice president Angelica Balonzo then presented visual aids about the proper ways to maintain cleanliness and ways to improve personal hygiene practices.
A plaque of appreciation was given to OPEC Lakan as a token of gratitude for M Lhuillier’s initiatives in helping public schools.
Wenceslao Village High School, on the other hand, benefited from OPEC Lingap Lugud’s renovation project where a turnover ceremony was held at the said school on February 19, 2020. The project focused on repairing the school’s stage and the ceiling of Grade 8 classrooms. The team also distributed 200 school bags filled with school supplies.
The social event started with a seminar on how to become a successful student, which was delivered by area manager Mark Joseph Manalo who’s an alumnus of the school. Manalo shared his journey on achieving his dreams and also left a short message to students about conquering one’s challenges with a brave heart.
Grade 9 and 10 students entertained visitors with a winning piece of Tugsayawit that conveyed an empowering message.
Covered Walkways
A covered walkway provides shelter and protection for students and personnel from the sun and most especially during bad weather conditions. However, most public schools are not able to construct such infrastructure because of the lack of funds.
Allacapan Vocational High School was just one of the schools that needed a covered walkway. OPEC Green Valley responded to its need and completed the project on February 27, 2020. 2,000 individuals including students and teaching and non-teaching personnel reaped the benefits of the covered walkway.
The OPEC Green Valley team was warmly welcomed by school principal William Calabazaron during the turnover ceremony of the project held at the school’s gymnasium. The program started with a speech from regional manager Marlon Bangay.
The school principal along with faculty members and students expressed their deepest gratitude to M Lhuillier through a self-composed song entitled “Pasasalamat Kay Lhuillier” by Grade 12 students Lovely Joy Pascual and Randy Ibana.
Mulu-Muluan Elementary School was also one of the beneficiaries of the covered walkway project. OPEC Zambasulta-Vinta conducted a turnover ceremony on February 27, 2020.
A short program was prepared to formally welcome the OPEC team headed by regional manager Jeremias Supilanas with area managers Lebert Dapat, Ramon Azuelo and Rene Armada. The event was also graced by OPEC president Ma. Jose Portutio and OPEC officers.
The school principal with the teaching and non-teaching personnel extended their appreciation to M Lhuillier for supporting the students’ education.
Green Gasp of Hope: Eco-Library
Reading a book is a good habit to further enhance knowledge. In the advancement of technology, where all things become fast-paced, people have been reading books digitally and leaving printed books behind. OPEC Kalayaan carried out their Ecobrick Reading Hub project to Governor Luis A. Ferrer Jr. East National High School at Barangay San Francisco, General Trias City, Cavite last January 31, 2020. This promotes a quality education with an eco-friendly ambiance for students who wish to read wonderful books.
OPEC officers also distributed plants and vegetable seedlings such as okra, tomatoes, eggplants, radish, and cabbage. School supplies like ML towel and keychain were also distributed.
M Lhuillier supports the vision of the school and institution to uphold a quality education for the growth and success of the students. With the guidance of dedicated teachers, children will become the best version of themselves.