This endeavor was initiated in line with the celebration of Metrobank’s 50th anniversary. In support to this project, Metrobank employees donated a portion of their salaries for the cause. The fundraising was spearheaded by the Purple Hearts Club, the bank’s employee volunteers’ group.
The project aims to build 24 classrooms in 9 public schools situated all over the country. Construction is aimed to start soon, with locations in Navotas, North Cotabato, Cotabato, and
Intended to augment the private sector’s engagement in Private-Public Partnerships (PPP), this project is also directed to bridge the gap in the public education system and classroom shortages as reported by the Department of Education (DepEd).
[Photo above shows, from left, PBSP Group Director Jazmin A.Gutierrez;
PBSP Executive Director Rafael C. Lopa; Metrobank External Vice President and
Human Resources Management Group Head Vivian Lee-Tiu; and Metrobank Foundation
President Aniceto M.Sobrepeña.
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