IN TIME for the celebration of the 60th Public Library Day, Widus Foundation Inc.(WFI) rehabilitated the Angeles City Public Library.
Under the project, the foundation donated an Information and Technology Center, a Leisure Reading Center, and a Center for Kapampangan Cultural Heritage to the learning facility which was opened to the public on Monday, March 11.
The P1.6-million library rehabilitation project included installation of 12 desktop computer units with printer, donation of 12 mesh chairs, metal frame bookshelves, a sala set, and a newly refurbished office set up for the Language Service Unit equipped with its own desktop computer, laptop and LCD projector.
The event also highlighted the newly established The Center for Kapampangan Cultural Heritage also known as “Sinupan Singsing.”
The center was established to host free activities and seminars focused on local heritage education.
WFI executive director Neki Liwanag cited the challenges the Kapampangan language and culture is facing. She said that WFI has chosen to support Angeles City Library because of the importance of history and culture in education.
“By further strengthening a place like Angeles City Library which provides free access of information and nurtures learning, we are able to promote and preserve our language and culture not only for today’s society but also for the years to come. It may seem challenging now but Widus Foundation is in it for the long haul until we achieve our common goal,” Liwanag added.
For his part, Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan lauded WFI for taking part of the city’s renaissance with its continuous contribution to the community.
The turnover rites were led by Liwanag, Widus human resources director Ana Christi Galura, and Widus general manager Tarek Aouini together with Pamintuan, Vice Mayor Bryan Nepomuceno, Pagcor Gaming and Licensing Development Department head Angeline Papica-Entienza, and Pagcor-Casino Filipino Angeles Sr. customer relations officer Oscar Rodriguez, Jr.