ING Hubs Philippines has strengthened its commitment to uplift Filipino learners through a major donation of 150 brand-new laptops to the Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP). The turnover ceremony brought together leaders from government, business, and the tech community, underscoring the growing role of public-private collaboration in closing the country’s digital gap.
DepEd Secretary Juan Edgardo Sonny Angara thanked ING Hubs Philippines for the contribution, saying the initiative directly supports the Bagong Pilipinas vision by giving students the tools they need to lead and thrive in a digitally driven future. He emphasized that the donation helps bridge long-standing disparities in technological access across public schools.
The initiative forms part of ING Hubs Philippines’ wider Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda to elevate literacy and digital readiness across the country. It follows the recent launch of the ING Orange Corner at Dr. Artemio N. Eustaquio Elementary School in Taguig, a learning space designed to inspire curiosity and encourage reading among young students.
Country Manager Hazel Zaide Delos Santos noted that the donation reflects ING’s core purpose of helping people stay a step ahead in life and in business. By equipping classrooms with modern tools, ING aims to give students the chance to explore advanced learning resources and build skills essential for a globally competitive workforce.
The turnover marks another step in ING Hubs Philippines’ mission to empower communities through meaningful, technology-driven initiatives. With continued support from IBPAP and DepEd, the organization is set to expand its impact in 2026 through programs designed to build digital capability, strengthen education, and create opportunities for Filipino learners nationwide.
