School Kits and Snacks Distributed to Mipaga Elementary School

Marawi City, July 4, 2025 – The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Synergeia Foundation distributed school kits and snacks to the students of Mipaga Elementary School.

This initiative was made possible through the collective efforts of the Department of Education, led by Undersecretary and Chief of Staff Atty. Fatima Lipp D. Panontongan; the Synergeia Foundation, headed by its President, Dr. Milwida “Nene” Guevarra; and the National Board of Trustees Chairman of the DepEd National Employees Union (NEU), Mr. Johnny G. Balawag. Also accompanying the team was former President and CEO of Philhealth Rey Aquino (former Mayor of San Fernando City and Congressman of Pampanga).

The project was also supported by Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr. and his wife, Tangcal Mayor Sittie Aisah T. Adiong, in line with the advocacy of the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG) MPM Class 2024E. Dr. Guevarra serves as one of the professors for the class, which includes several department heads from the Provincial Capitol.

The activity aimed to equip students with essential school supplies and motivate them to become more engaged in their academic journey. The school administration and students warmly welcomed the program and expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the donors’ generosity.