- Students of Old Cabalan Integrated School who were also part of the recipients of the learning tablets.
- 1,027 learning tablets were donated to Olongapo City Division of the Department of Education by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The tablets will be used to assist struggling readers to help them progress.
- Front row 2nd to the right - Ms Ilynne S Samonte, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent; 3rd to the right - Dr Arlene Dela Rea, Social Mobilization; 7th from the back row - Mr Ric Ednave, SGOD Chief, DepEd; front row 6th, Ms Imelda P Macaspac, Schools Division Superintendent
- BCDA Director Rolen C Paulino, Sr, who represented the City Mayor. In his message, Director Paulino reaffirmed the local government's commitment to supporting the Division's mission and vision.
- School teachers, reading supervisors, DepEd officers, and parents were present during the handover ceremony in Old Cabalan Integrated School.
- Students performed special number during the handover ceremony in Old Cabalan Integrated School.
- The turnover ceremony was facilitated by Master of Ceremonies, Ms Monette F Cruz, who is also servicing as the Church Communication Council Director for Olongapo.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in a meaningful educational initiative at Old Cabalan Integrated School, reaffirming its commitment to literacy, self-reliance, and service to children and families in the community.
In partnership with the Department of Education – Olongapo City Division, the Church donated 1,027 tablets to support the Division’s Reading Literacy Program. The devices are intended to assist 1,027 identified struggling readers, equipping them with digital tools to strengthen foundational reading skills and helping them progress as confident learners—now celebrated as “reading winners.”
The tablets will be integrated into reading instruction across participating schools, expanding access to learning resources for students who need them most and supporting more inclusive, technology-enabled education.
The turnover ceremony was attended by Schools Division Superintendent Imelda P. Macaspac, along with other DepEd officials and community leaders. The event reflected a strong spirit of collaboration and cultural pride, highlighted by student-led traditional performances and messages of support from local stakeholders, including BCDA Director Rolen C. Paulino, Sr.
Church humanitarian missionaries and service missionaries for Welfare and Self-Reliance were also present, emphasizing the Church’s belief that education is essential to personal growth, opportunity, and long-term self-reliance.
Olongapo Stake President Ricardo Asur shared that the initiative reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church’s responsibility to care for one another.
“What we do reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ—that we help and support each other,” President Azur said. “When we follow the Savior, we think of our brothers and sisters who need help most, especially the children who are striving to learn and improve their lives.”
During the signing of the deed of donation, Church representatives also emphasized the long-term impact of literacy initiatives.
“Education is a catalyst for a better life,” they said. “By strengthening literacy through technology, we hope to help ensure that no child is left behind due to limited access to resources.”