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| A school kid in Duit, Kiangan, Ifugao smiles as he browses the donated books. |
The "Libro
Mo, Inspirasyon ko" book drive visited schools in Kiangan and Sadanga and
distributed 100,000.00+ worth of book
donations as the start of classes kicked of this month.
The "Libro
Mo, Inspirasyon Ko" kicked of last October 2012 initiated by S.M.I.L.E.
Movement, Inc. to help build libraries of isolated schools in the Cordilleras.
The movement
believed that the K-12 education system will not work unless quality of
education are also improved and building libraries in schools who have no
access to internet for research is one of the best ways to help improve the
education of the children.
Sponsors of the
book drive are Congressman Nick Aliping for the transportation, Rex Books Store
who donated 58,000 worth of textbooks, Ben and Evelyn Liquete who donated 1
balikbayan box of assorted goods coming all the way from Australia, Marj Casuga
who donated 1 set of children's encylopedia, Photojournalist Jj Landingin
donated several educational software and 2 computer cpu, Baguio Chronicle
editor Sly Quintos brought in several boxes of textbooks and inspirational
books, Lorie Ann Damasco who decided to donate the collection of her
mother Leonora San Agusting who was dubbed as one of the three witches of
Baguio that consist of Readers Digest, inspirational books, National Geographic
and other publications dating back to the 1940's.
Although
she hates to see her mother's collection leave the house, Damasco said that
" it would be better if they are used rather than just lying around
gathering dust. The books will be more useful in isolated schools than in the
city where research can be done through computers. "
Several good
hearted individuals also donated old textbooks, lego toys and flash cards. Online
facebook groups frequented by overseas workers NIKadKa, Tambayan Blues and
Bebsat tako donated cash allowance for the drive.
Rex Book store's
donation along with other elementary books were brought to Duit Elementary
School in Kiangan, Ifugao last June 20. The teachers headed by Geronima Pumihic received
the books with teary eyes. The school's principal Thomasa Bumidang was
currently on a meeting during the drive.
On June 21,
Leonora San Agustin's collections were brought to Central School in Poblacion,
Sadanga along with other books with an estimated total of 70,000.00. It was received
by Mrs. Bernadette Macanas, the principal of the school. The books will be used
by the school and the community for research.
Other individuals
joined the cause and donated books, educational softwares and other educational
materials like lego toys and flash cards for preschoolers.
From the start of
the drive, five schools have received donated books: the new Sinipsip National
Highschool Annex in Natubleng, Buguias, Benguet; Camilo Lucaben Elementary
School in Madayment, Kibungan; Mappit Elementary School in Kiangan, Ifugao;
Haliap National Highschool in Asipulo and Ayangan National Highschool in
Lagawe.
The Libro Mo,
Inspirasyon Ko book drive will continue to bring books to isolated schools
requesting books.
The movement is
accepting donations; books, old but still usable computers, educational
software, lego blocks and bookshelves. Donations can be dropped at Kikan Bar
and Resto (former Ayuyang) at Baden Powell Inn and Kairuz cafe in Km. 6, La
Trinidad. The group can be contacted through smilemovementph@gmail.com, phone
numbers are 09269722222 and 09199933911.
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| School kids happily browses the books in Duit Elementary School. |
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| School kids in Sadanga Central Elementary School browses books under the shade of the movement's service. |
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| The two pupils of Duit Elementary School are fascinated with the small story books. |
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| A school teacher in Sadanga Central Elementary School began teaching school kids with the newly donated books. |
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| First time to see illustrated English literatures, the smiley faces of these kids in Sadanga shows their appreciation of the donated books. |
Photos and story by Carl C. Taawan
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