GILAS project launched
To enable public school students here to compete on an equal footing with their private school counterparts, the city government has officially launched the Gearing Up Internet Literacy and Access for Students (GILAS) program early this week.
GILAS is a computerization project for all city public high schools and is sponsored by the Ayala Foundation in cooperation with the city government.
The city government earlier produced some P2.4-million to procure computer units and accessories for the use of the city high schools. Of the amount, P1.2-million was resourced by Ayala Foundation from Rex Drilon, Mario Jalandoni, the family of Juan Miguel Luz, Mr. and Mrs Roland Amman of Switzerland, and the Filipino Seafood City in San Francisco, California.
The foundation also provided free internet access to beneficiary schools for one year to let public school students experience the information revolution. Internet facilities were offered by service providers like PLDT, Globe Innove and Smart Communications.
Beneficiaries of the city project were Fort San Pedro National High School, Iloilo City National High School-Calapran Extension, Jalandoni Memorial High School-Bo. Obrero Extension, Jaro High School-Buntatala Extension, Jaro High School-R.G. Hechanova Extension and SPED-Integrated School for Exceptional Children.
Earlier, the Department the Trade and Industry has given their share of units of computer to Iloilo National High School, Iloilo City National High School, Jalandoni Memorial High School, Jaro National High School, La Paz National High School, Mandurriao High School, Ramon Avanceña National High School.
"This project will give public school students the chance to compete with students from the private schools," said Mayor Jerry P. Treñas.
(Adora Bandorio/PIO)