The Office of the Vice President, the United States Agency for International Development, and Philippine Business for Education has launched a P17-million partnership to support free technical-vocational skills and employability training for at least 1,000 unemployed and out-of-school youth in the country.
During the surprise visit, VP Leni was able to observe the operations of the hub—from access to computers, printers, and other gadgets and equipment to free internet connection. Trained volunteer tutors are also present to assist the children with their lessons.
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto accompanies Vice President Leni Robredo as they meet the volunteer tutors for the hub, as well as one of the parents and her children who have signed up for this assistance.
"She commended the AFP in its efforts to fight the pandemic and noted how the organization has cared for its personnel which allowed it to continue in supporting government efforts."
The Oasis Project is an initiative under the Office of the Vice President that will provide temporary shelters for medical frontliners. Way to go, VP Leni!