By: Alhea Jane Barrios
Copyedited by: Jeyana Sophia Caparros and Estella Marie Talua
Pasay City National Science High School held a turnover ceremony last August 8, 2024, in the school’s Audio-Visual Room to formally acknowledge the donations from the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) and Aviation Partnership Philippines Corporation, a Cebu Pacific subsidiary.
Valued at approximately PHP 20,000.00, the donations are part of the Aviation Partnership Philippines Corporation’s commitment to supporting partner communities and will aid in preparing the school for the upcoming academic year as part of the Brigada Eskwela program.
The event began with preliminaries and welcome remarks by Mrs. Arlene I. Arcellana. Following this, Mr. Mark Reniel Balolo introduced the guests and partners, including Ms. Michelle B. Matias, Director for Capacity Planning; Ms. Krizia Katrina P. Lapis, Human Resources and Administration Director; and Mr. Gil C. Gatchalian, Head of Training and Aircraft Structure Adviser.
Remarks from the partner company highlighted their commitment to supporting the school’s work immersion program for Grade 12 students, aligning with their focus on aviation.
Representatives from PCNSciHS included Mrs. Maria Leonora Luisa Angeles, Mr. Mark Reniel Balolo, Mrs. Arlene I. Arcellana, Mr. Gil Ganelo, Mrs. Pinky Esguerra, Mrs. Anabella V. Cusi, and Mrs. Myra R. Jaime.
The ceremony included the turnover of donations, the awarding of the certificate of appreciation to the partner company, and a photo opportunity with all attendees.
