PTC-CSJ’s 15 years of sowing hope with gratitude

Large group of people at a banquet posing for a photo, each holding a green booklet with a gold bow, around round tables set for a meal in a conference room. The PTC-CSJ Foundation celebrated its 15th anniversary on May 21 at the Nexus Center in Makati with the theme, “15 Years of Sowing Hope.” The milestone event gathered the Foundation’s trustees, staff, partners and beneficiaries in a meaningful program centered on gratitude and a shared commitment to education.

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As part of the celebration, the Foundation honored its first five partner schools in Muntinlupa, recognizing their collaboration over the past 15 years. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Bayanan Elementary School-Main, Lakeview Integrated School, Sucat Elementary School-Main, Muntinlupa Elementary School, and Alabang Elementary School.

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The Foundation also recognized seven institutional partners for their continued support and shared commitment to its mission.Plaques of appreciation were awarded to the Department of Education–Schools Division Offices of Muntinlupa and Quezon City, Lingkod Muntinlupa Foundation, Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna, Read to Achieve Foundation Philippines, Inc., Synergeia Foundation, and WWF-Philippines.

Representatives from partner organizations and beneficiaries also shared messages of appreciation during the program.

“On behalf of every Muntinlupeño learner whose life you have touched, thank you,” said Ms. Violeta M. Gonzales, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent and OIC of DepEd-Muntinlupa. “Thank you for making the mission of education a shared voyage. Thank you for the 15 years of tireless service, for the thousands of meals, the countless training hours, and the hope you have instilled.”

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