LISTED telecommunications provider Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has struck a partnership deal with the local government of Valenzuela to set up high-speed Internet connectivity solutions for the recently opened Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science (ValMaSci). PLDT Alpha Enterprise and PLDT-Smart Foundation provided the design and support for the needed connectivity solutions. In addition, they also committed “a significant number of tablets for the school’s collaborative room.”
The new school is a four-story building with 24 classrooms, and six state-of-the-art laboratories. It accommodates over 700 high-school students with a 40:1 classroom ratio on a single-shift.
The project is part of the local government of Valenzuela’s Education 360° Investment Program, a comprehensive initiative for more classrooms, quality school supplies, training programs for both teachers and parents, reading improvement programs over the summer, as well as feeding programs. With its high-speed data connectivity and 24/7 Wi-Fi access, ValMaSci’s faculty and students are given improved access to information and education opportunities. The PLDT solution also supports numerous advanced education equipment, such as Smart Boards in laboratories. “When my personal experience is satisfactory, why would I venture out to somewhere else? I had a very good experience with PLDT over the years. I want that good experience for the city’s projects also. That is why PLDT was the top of mind for this project. We are proud to partner with PLDT and we are thankful for the investment. On behalf of the students and the faculty of ValMaSci and from the bottom of the hearts of the Valenzuelaños, thank you for your contributions,” Valenzuela City Mayor Rexlon “Rex” T. Gatchalian said.
PLDT alpha Enterprise Head Juan Victor I. Hernandez said, “PLDT is proud of this partnership with the city of Valenzuela, especially with Mayor Rex Gatchalian, to empower students and teachers of the Valenzuela city School of Mathematics and Science through our ICT solutions.
We look forward to working with you in providing the City of Valenzuela and its constituents with world-class ICT solutions to tap emerging opportunities in today’s increasingly interconnected world.”