Pathways-Bulacan Celebrates 5th CLP Graduation

Three hundred twenty-eight (328) public school teachers from elementary and secondary level in Bulacan attended a commencement exercises held at the Hiyas Convention Center, Malolos City, Bulacan on December 13, 2005 for successfully completing the five-day training in basic computer usage under the Computer Literacy Program (CLP) of Pathways-Bulacan.

Guests included Governor Josefina Dela Cruz (Provincial Government of Bulacan), Mr. Marcos Dela Cruz (Asst. Schools Division Superintendent for Elementary- DepEd Bulacan), and Mr. Harvey S. Keh (Director, Pathways-Philippines). During their speech, the speakers gave emphasis on the importance of ample knowledge in science and technology, including computer literacy, in the improvement of the education sector. In addition, Mr. Keh declared his admiration for teachers whom he dubbed as the true heroes of our time. Gov. Dela Cruz, on the other hand, promised to distribute more computer units for Bulacan public schools.

Pathways-Bulacan Computer Literacy Program started on January 19, 2005 through the initiative of Ateneo De Manila University, Department of Education-Bulacan and the Provincial Government of Bulacan. To date, two thousand one hundred seventy-two public school teachers and students have undergone the hands on training provided by Pathways in basic computer usage.

Source: Pathways-Bulacan