True to its commitment to support value-adding programs and initiatives that benefit communities in the Philippines, ASUS Philippines partnered a new with the ASUS Foundation, Chung Yuan University, Fil-Chi Love & Care Foundation, and Optimus Creative Agricultural Biotech Co., Ltd. to conduct a 2-week digital technology and information education camp for 120 students in Cotabato, Southern Mindanao.
The successful event, done in cooperation with the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), organized and facilitated by an international volunteer group composed of college students from Chung Yuan University, one of Taiwan’s premier learning institutions. In thoughtful consideration of the region’s agricultural roots, the team contextualized the network tool of the course’s game interface to pique students’ interest in digital technology and its applications to their community’s felt needs, one of which is smart agriculture.
The initiative also saw ASUS donating 40 pre-owned computers, used also during the camp, towards the establishment of the 1st Taiwan Digital Opportunity Center (TDOC) at USM, to extend the same learning opportunity for students both in neighboring schools and far-flung areas
“It is a privilege to partner with our friends in Taiwan for this exciting opportunity to support and help lessen the digital divide in our communities in Southern Mindanao,” said George Su, Country Manager of ASUS Philippines.
KEY POINTS
- Strategic partnership: The program highlighted the collaborative partnership between the Philippines and Taiwan, represented by ASUS Philippines, the ASUS Foundation, Chung Yuan University, Fil-Chi Love & Care Foundation, and Optimus Creative Agricultural Biotech Co., Ltd.
- A passion for technology and communities: ASUS Philippines underscores its heart for technology and commitment to Filipino youth and communities with this initiative, which makes digital technology more accessible to students living in less fortunate areas.
