Manila, Philippines – With education evolving to online technology and digital tools, PLDT’s support to UCV for e-learning is especially critical during these extraordinary times when educational institutions are finding new ways to extend their classrooms beyond the traditional walls.
The University of Cagayan Valley has long been a partner of PLDT Enterprise for connectivity and communication services since 2010.
We want to help UCV achieve this vision by introducing an innovative tool that would help students become locally and globally comparable despite the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, said Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups.
Through LMS, UCV is now able to deliver instruction on the Microsoft 365 platform through SharePoint, Teams, and Mobile devices providing a familiar environment for their staff, faculty, and students.
Vic Tria, First Vice President of PLDT Enterprise, added that as e-learning is a promising strategy introduced by the Department of Education, our partnership with UCV makes digital technology a paramount tool for the academe as well as other industries and sectors which ensures continuity of operations.
Perez-Mari said that strengthening the digital technology of UCV through e-learning systems, one of which is from PLDT shows their continued commitment to the Philosophy of its founders “Every man, irrespective of creed and economic status, has the inherent right and access to quality education.” “We appreciate that PLDT is one of our partners in the voyage of UCV in finding the best alternative solutions for both our students and our faculty,” said Dr. Perez.