DOST-Science and Technology Information Institute (STII) led by Director Richard P. Burgos formally received a monetary donation last January 16, 2023 from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation Executive Director Owen Cammayo which intended to help in the deployment of the STARBOOKS to 10 pre-identified last-mile schools in remote communities throughout the Philippines.
In his statement, Cammayo underscored the role of STARBOOKS in providing free S&T learning content to underserved communities in marginalized areas.
The simple ceremony was held at DOST-STII office in Bicutan, Taguig City.
Witnessing the ceremony also were Alan C. Taule, chief of DOST-STII’s Information Resources and Analysis Division, Arlene E. Centeno, chief of DOST-STII’s Finance and Administrative Division, Melanie P. Magbuhos, program manager of BPI Foundation, and Juvylyn S. Revina, associate director of BPI Foundation.