Help is on the way for the highest-need public high schools in Ilocos region and CAR as Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), and branded marketer Northern Star Energy Corp., today launched the award-winning Caltex Fuel Your School (FYS) campaign. The project aims to raise P3 million through a fuel up-to-donate scheme from June 1 to July 31, 2018.
Caltex will donate one (1) peso for every liter of fuel purchase in Caltex stations throughout La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Mountain Province and Caltex station, Upper Session Road, Baguio City. The P3 million will be allocated among 30 of the highest-need public high schools, donating P100,000 to each school to fund classroom projects in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
From the 80 submissions, 30 project proposals were able to pass the screening process of AmCham Fnd. Phil. Inc (ACFPI). Department of Education (DepEd). Gaddani National High School teacher Wilma Salvador was one of those who made the shortlist for his proposal, “Science On The Go.”
“I’m exhilarated to be part of the Fuel Your School shortlist. Knowing how much the STEM students of Gaddani National High School will benefit from the equipment provision for such an extensive and engaging project makes me want to jump to the campaign period as soon as we can. We are grateful to Caltex for such a captivating campaign,” said Salvador.
Northern Star, a major project partner, donated a total of 1.5 million pesos and will leverage its 26 Caltex stations where motorists can gas up to participate in Caltex FYS.
Speaking during the launch at the Caltex station in Upper Session Road, Baguio City, Northern Star Chief Operating Officer, Juan Miguel T. Delgado said, “We are excited to start Caltex Fuel Your School. Education has always been part of our company’s social investment initiatives. Being a major partner in this project is a way for Northern Star to improve the learning environment of the students in the local communities where we operate.”
For the past 3 years, the Fuel Your School campaign of Caltex has been able to provide STEM resources to 88 schools, 3,000 public high school teachers, and over one million public high school students in Metro Manila, Davao, and Bicol. These efforts were recognized by different award-giving bodies such as the Silver and Gold Anvil Awards from Public Relations Society of the Philippines, a merit recognition from the coveted Quill Awards, and the American Chamber of Commerce CSR Excellence Awards.
“The implementation of the K-12 curriculum has laden the system with the lack of learning materials and equipment which has taken a backseat to structural provisions by the government. An inclusive and stakeholder-engaging project such as the Caltex Fuel Your School is indeed one of its kind and offers a quick solution to the gap in learning resources for the STEM track. The program is revolutionary and we are happy to support it,” DepEd Region 1, Chief Education Support Services Division, Edilberto R. Abalos, shared.
“We believe that by helping the highest-need public high schools, we help shape the economy’s future. Through Caltex Fuel Your School, we are able to enhance the learning experience of the students by providing them the opportunity to acquire 21st-century learning equipment. Giving back to the community is what inspires us to grow as a business.” Raissa Bautista, Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs, said in a statement.
The chosen 30 STEM public schools who will be participating for this year’s Caltex Fuel Your School are:
Abra
1. Abra High School
- Improving Science Skills and Knowledge Through Continuous Improvement (ISSKCI)
Ma. Agnes Faye B. Bringas
2. Gaddani National High School
- SCIENCE On The Go
Wilma P. Salvador
3. San Isidro National High School
- Project LEAFLET (LEArning is Fun, Let’s Experience iT!)
Sherwin B. Zapatero
La Union
4. Aringay National High School
- REAL SCITEX (Reinforcing Active participation of Learners through Scientific, Collaborative, Interactive and Technology based Experiences)
Regie P. Tactay
5. Castor Z Concepcion Memorial National High School
- Project CAL-TE-X (Calculator-Television)
Emily O. Camat
6. La Union National High School
- PLUGGED IN: Robotics MeetUp
Arlyn A. Siador
7. Luna National High School
- Project CALTEXCEL (CALiber Teaching to Excel in ScienCE Learning)
Merlyn A. Manalang
8. Naguillan National High School
- Happy Class
Maria Teresa Esperanza H. Badon
9. President Elpidio Quirino National High School
- Science Panorama
Erwin C. Llavore
10. Sto. Tomas National High School
- STEMming ideas
Philip D. Sapasap
Ilocos Norte
11. Bacarra National High School
- STEMulate! (STEM Upgraded Laboratory and Technology for Education)
Revelyn L. Pacol & Jasper Domingil
12. Bangui National High School
- PROJECT STAND (Science and Technology for Authentic and New Discoveries
Nove Lheen C. Taquicana
13. Ilocos Norte Agricultural College
- 21st Century Math-ICT Room
Hazel M. Bareng
14. Ilocos Norte National High School
- Sci-LaB-U (Science Learning and Better Understanding)
Lenor M. Tunac
15. Marcos National High School
- LAB KO, LOVE KO!
Joan S. Simon
16. Paoay Lake National High School
- Fuel You-R School with due Tool
Bagnus Dennis C. Paz
17. Pinili National High School
- Empowered by the Star: A platform of establishing better science and technology education
Frances Danielle Q. Pascua
18. Sarrat National High School
- Sarrat E! (SNHS in Action for Robotics and Research Advancements gearing Towards Excellence)
Marc Paul T. Calzada
19. Solson National High School
- #REFUELtheirFUTUREwithLAB!
Johnver F. Curameng
20. Sta. Rosa National High School
- The 21st Century Accurate Learners Thru Technologically-advanced Equipment from the Xtra-ordinary Fuel Your School Project
Mercy Baltazar Ganal
Ilocos Sur
21. Candon National High School
- Project Leaves (Laboratory Equipment for Accessible and Viable Education for STEM)
Felomino B. Valdez, Jr.
22. Ilocos Sur National High School
- Ma-Liknayang PASCO (Physics made fun with PASCO)
Lexter C. Supnet
23. Mabilbila Integrated School
- Grapes: Fuel For Life (Ferment, Utilize, Extract, Lactate)
Valmike D. Cabiles
24. Narvacan National Central High School
- Modernization Program Through Robotics
Roxanne C. Rimbaoa
25. San Emilio National High School
- Hands-On-Minds- On Learning through CALTEX (Collaborative Assimilation Learning and Teaching EXperiences
Kelvin O. Salanio
26. Santa Maria National High School
- Fuel- Fix, Upgrade, Enrich and Lift our School for a FantasTech learning
Cherry Ann C. Cereno
27. Tagudin National High School
- Project DIGICOM (Digitally Communicative) Classroom: An Investment for Life
Jocelyn A. Bayuga
Benguet
28. Baguio City National Science High School
- STEMatic D.R.I.V.E (Developing Responsible Inventors Very Effectively) for Nation’s Progress
Rufina D. Cadsi & Leo Peter N. Dacumos
29. Pines City National High School
- Project PINES-SHS CALTEX (Collaboration And Learning Towards Excellence)
Jeany C. Dupo
Mountain Province
30. Guinzadan National High School
- Integration of Technology in Science Laboratory Experiments
Bernadeth B. Aliping