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| L-R: Acer Academy Business Partner Lead Clare Mari Acuesta, Acer Philippines Head of Product Management for Commercial Business Cristian Caoagas, Acer Philippines Managing Director Sue Ong Lim, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Vice Chancellor for Academics Angelo Marco Lacson, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Dean of Deaf Education and Applied Studies Bea Francisco – Dean, School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS), De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Director of External Linkages Sherlo Reyes (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Acer Philippines) |
Acer Academy has entered into a partnership agreement with the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to provide learning devices for deaf students through the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS), a program dedicated to giving deaf Filipino learners access to inclusive, high-quality education.
Acer Academy donated five Acer TravelMate laptops to DLS-CSB. These devices are intended to help SDEAS students access online learning platforms, complete academic tasks and digital coursework, participate in blended learning activities, and improve their digital literacy and employability. “Education is one of our priority segments. We always believe in the power of education. In the Philippines, we have a program called Acer Academy. As of now, we already have more than 400 members nationwide. More than providing devices, we are committed to keeping the partnership with Benilde in terms of immersion programs and partnering with students with disabilities,” said Acer Philippines Managing Director Sue Ong-Lim.
“Through this partnership, we are opening pathways not only for students but also for the Benildean community. It will strengthen digital capacity, promote skill development, and support inclusion,” said DSL-CSB Dean of Deaf Education and Applied Studies Marian Patricia Bea Francisco. “Many think that Benilde is a school for those who have, but it’s not true. Yes, we have students like that, but many are struggling to make ends meet. We take many of our own initiatives for advancement. We look for partners like Acer, benefactors, and donors who can help us provide more education to the underprivileged and others, including persons with disabilities or those with special learning needs,” said DSL-CSB Vice Chancellor for Academics Angelo Marco Lacson.
Acer Academy in the Philippines is a program designed by Acer to help schools, colleges, and universities integrate technology into learning by providing hardware, software, training, and support to create digital classrooms, enhance digital literacy, and foster innovation in education.
For more information about Acer Academy in the Philippines, visit @AcerAcademyPhils on Facebook and Acer Philippines' official website at www.acer.com.
