Three public schools and the DSWD Lingap Center officially received pre-owned items from Tarlac State University during the annual “Disposal Thru Donation” held today (September 11) at the TSU Warehouse, Lucinda Campus.
TSU, through the Supply and Property Management Unit and some members of the Committee on Disposal, turned over the serviceable items to first-time recipients, namely Manabayukan Elementary School, Tariji Elementary School, Baras-Baras High School, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development Lingap Center.
The donated items include cubicles, office tables, counter tables, wooden shelves and cabinets, fiberglass chairs, steel chairs, monobloc chairs, laboratory chairs, modular cabinets, curtains, tiles, and others.
Moreover, the beneficiaries also received computer tables, screen projectors, a laptop, and an OptiPlex desktop.
According to Office of Administrative Services Director Ms. Winniefe F. Gutierrez, representative of Vice President for Administration Atty. Gherold C. Benitez, the disposal of "condemned" items started with auctioning to junk shops until eventually, the Disposal Committee decided to donate the items to government agencies and public offices in need.
Sentiments about the university's noble disposal measure were echoed by Atty. Meliza Joy P. Manalo, TSU resident auditor from the Commission on Audit, through a message.
“This initiative reflects not only the university’s commitment to sustainability and proper resource utilization, but also its strong dedication to community service and partnership… May today’s turnover inspire us all to continue working together for the advancement of education and the promotion of social welfare in our communities,” Mr. Philip Winston Salas, COA staff, read.
In an interview, Dr. Vivian David-Paulo, Tariji Elementary School principal, said that the items they received would benefit their students and teachers.
“Kulang na kulang po talaga kami sa mga upuan ng mga bata, makikita niyo po sira-sira. Pinagtiyatiyagaan lang po naming i-repair. Improvised din po 'yung mga teachers’ table namin na gawa pa po sa mga kawayan at sirang kahoy pati po 'yung mga computer namin na kung saan-saan nakalagay. Kaya tuwang-tuwa po 'yung mga teachers at magulang ng mga estudyante na binigyan po kami ng TSU ng mga magaganda at mukhang bagong gamit,” Principal David-Paulo said.
“Sana po ipagpatuloy ni TSU ang pagbibigay ng donation sa mga public schools gaya namin dahil hindi po nila kung gaano kalaking tulong ito sa amin. Kung saan-saan kami pumupunta para makahingi ng mga ganitong bagay pero ang TSU mayroong ganitong initiative na makatulong,” she further added.
The elementary school received 132 monobloc chairs, 10 fiberglass chairs, five office tables, and five counter tables, among others.
Meanwhile, Mr. Lito Conte, Disposal Control section head and overall coordinator, shared that there are fewer beneficiaries this year due to the limited number of available items for disposal.
He added that the selected government agencies were assessed based on the results of an on-site survey conducted among the requesting agencies.
Representatives of the chosen beneficiaries visited the university for the viewing and selection of items on September 9. jlm/OPA
Photo: Franc Lewis R. Juanatas
