CONSOLACION National High School in northern Cebu has received clinic and medical supplies donated by Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) and Universal Feed Mill Corp.
The supplies will benefit the school’s staff, faculty and students, AboitizPower and Universal Feed Mill said in a press statement.
While maintaining the quality of education as a top priority, the leadership of Consolacion National High School said they emphasized the importance of the health and well-being of their students and staff, considering the significant amount of time spent within the school premises.
Garnet G. Posas, the school caretaker, expressed gratitude for the support of AboitizPower and Universal Feed Mill.
“The impact of this project to the health and wellness of our students is truly significant. As school administrators, our role is to not only educate students, but also to provide healthcare services when needed. We wish for the school to serve as a place of learning and a home where they can feel safe and cared for,” Posas said.
Joshua T. De Manuel, chief executive officer of Universal Feed Mill, highlighted the critical role of businesses in improving health services by making medical resources more accessible to schools in Cebu.
“As an educator myself, I feel strongly about the plight of students. Beyond classroom walls, books, and lessons, what students need is a well-equipped school clinic where they can be treated and be comfortable enough to recover,” he said. “These hospital beds, first-aid kits, crutches, and other supplies are but the start of what I hope would be something that can be sustained for all members of the school to use in the long term,” he said.
Consolacion National High School is one of the beneficiaries of AboitizPower’s program to support public schools across the Philippines, aiming to improve the quality of education and the welfare of students. In addition to upgrading the clinic, medical equipment had been provided to members of the evening class of Consolacion.
“At AboitizPower, we know that the value of advancing businesses and communities is better achieved through collaboration,” AboitizPower first vice president-head of retail James Byron Yu said. “With partners like Universal Feed Mill, we hope to spread more positive energy to communities, and deliver projects that improve education and health.”
AboitizPower is one of the country’s leading companies in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. Meanwhile, Universal Feed Mill Corp. is a Cebu-based manufacturer of hog, poultry, and gamefowl feeds.