DTI Bagwis establishments donate school supplies to IPs

DTI Bagwis Certified Establishments donated school supplies to Indigenous People through the “Tabang Paeskwela Sa Tribo Project” of the National Commission for Indigenous People (NCIP) today June 10, 2016 at DTI Davao City Field Office.
Ms. Lyn Balanza and Ms. Nenita Alongo of NCIP RXI gladly received the school supplies from NCCC Supermarket and NCCC Hardwaremaxx which was facilitated by DTI Assistant Regional Director Edwin O. Banquerigo. The activity was witnessed by Consumer Action for Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle Network, Inc. (CASHL) representatives.
“Because of the meager budget, NCIP had to request support from partner agencies in helping and reaching out to indigenous people in Davao City,” Ms. Nenita T. Alongo said.
Thus, DTI initiated to invite its Bagwis Certified Establishments to respond to this call and to help the indigenous people. Since part of their commitment as Bagwis Certified Establishments is to have a community social responsibility activities.
Assistant Regional Director Banquerigo said, “We hoped our partner bagwis establishments will do the same next year and the following years because the experience of helping other people and seeing them smile is fulfilling.”