Cebuana Lhuillier launches 7 new ALS centers
In line with its goal of further expanding the reach of its education advocacy, Cebuana Lhuillier, through its social responsibility arm Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. (CLFI), has launched seven new Alternative Learning System centers in Makati, increasing the current number of its ALS centers to 73 nationwide, nine of which are located in various barangays in the city.
CLFI started its campaign supporting the ALS three years ago, as a way to provide alternative means to basic education to many Filipinos. The foundation has partnered with many local government units (LGUs) and various government and non-government organizations to provide free and better education to as many students as possible, regardless of their stature in life.
“The year 2017 is a milestone year for us since we are celebrating the 30th year of Cebuana Lhuillier, so we wanted it to be more meaningful in terms of the advocacies we promote and campaign for, especially our main thrust on education,” Cebuana Lhuillier president and chief executive officer Jean Henri Lhuillier said.
“As a company who pushes for financial inclusion, we believe in the value and importance of education in achieving such goal and as a means to escape poverty. We believe that by providing access to basic education, we are providing our KaCebuanas longer a chance to change and uplift their lives, achieve their dreams and contribute more to society. We also hope that by doing this, we could also inspire other private companies to join our campaign for ALS or launch their own similar program,” he added.
For Makati, CLFI has already opened ALS centers at Gen. Pio del Pilar High School and Tibagan Elementary School. The foundation is adding new ALS centers at Maximo Estrella Elementary School, Poblacion Community Center, Fort Bonifacio Elementary School, Comembo Community Center, Pembo Elementary School, Bangkal Main Elementary School and Rizal Elementary School.