Dualtech Center and SHI Manufacturing Services Philippines Support ALS Communities in Bohol

Dualtech Center, in partnership with SHI Manufacturing Services Philippines, has extended its support to the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in various communities across Bohol. This effort aims to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in ALS by donating laptops and school supplies, conducting career talks, and implementing corporate social responsibility initiatives that equip both teachers and learners with the tools and knowledge necessary for personal and professional development.The team first visited Dagohoy, Bohol for the turnover ceremony of laptops and school supplies donated by SHIMS. The laptops were handed over to Mr. Exequiel J. Cifra, Public Schools District Supervisor, together with DepEd Dagohoy ALS teachers. The laptop will be used by ALS teachers and learners as tools to enhance teaching and learning materials. Dualtech also conducted a career talk to promote its programs to students in Dagohoy and nearby towns.The outreach continued in San Miguel, Bohol, where the team made a courtesy visit to Mayor Ian Gil Garcia Mendez to introduce Dualtech Center’s Electromechanics Technology course. The visit was organized by Sangguniang Bayan member Ms. June Reign and was joined by DepEd representatives from Dagohoy. Students and representatives from various schools in San Miguel also participated in the event. SHIMS provided additional support by donating school supplies and a laptop to assist ALS educators and learners in the area. A career talk was also conducted to encourage local youth to consider technical-vocational education through Dualtech’s programs.

Dagohoy and San Miguel were selected as beneficiaries of SHIMS’ CSR activities, as both were among the groups that had previously visited the SHIMS factory in Batangas for Dualtech’s immersion program.The team extended its efforts to Tagbilaran City, where they met with the Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Wilfreda D. Bongalos. During the meeting, Ms. Bongalos emphasized the ongoing partnership between Dualtech Center and the Division Office of Tagbilaran. She noted that many students from Tagbilaran have already graduated from Dualtech’s programs and expressed her appreciation for the opportunities provided to local youth through technical-vocational education.The group then visited Manga National High School to conduct a career talk, accompanied by Dr. Janet Butalid and ALS Program Specialist Ms. Bhing Rosil. SHIMS also donated school supplies and a laptop to support the learning needs of ALS teachers and students in Tagbilaran City.The group’s last community visit also marked the team’s first visit to the municipality of Sagbayan, Bohol. DepEd and ALS Sagbayan shared success stories of their learners who had graduated from Dualtech Center. Ms. Sheryl Coronel, HR Manager of SHIMS, presented their company and highlighted its more than 20-year partnership with Dualtech Center. She also expressed SHIMS’ continued support for students aspiring to study at Dualtech, emphasizing that they are welcome to complete their On-the-Job Training at SHIMS.

Through these community visits, Dualtech Center and SHIMS have shown their commitment to helping Boholano youth. By working closely with DepEd and local leaders, the team continues to bring learning opportunities closer to underserved communities. These efforts not only provide opportunities for students to gain skills and jobs, but also inspire hope through technical-vocational training.