Senator Ed with Mr. Yosi Tanco
One of the most celebrated Senators who made Education as his main platform to get elected is Senator Edgardo Angara. Senator Ed was a former President of the University of the Philippines and has become one of the most respected Senators in the country. He is also a friend of the Chairman of the STI Education Services Group Mr. Eusebio Tanco.
Senator Angara talking to STI Faculty Lyndon Alfonso
The STI Mobile School is one of the supposed "crown jewels of STI." Word got to Senator Angara that one of the advocacies of the STI Foundation is to help others places in the country get to know more about ICT through the STI Mobile School. The bus is equipped with 24 computers with LCD screens and is internet ready. It is basically a computer laboratory on wheels.
A trip around the STI Academic Center
Senator Angara visited the STI Academic Center at the Fort to see the bus. Luckily he was not disappointed since he was in awe when he got inside the STI Mobile school. After looking at the bus he then inspected the STI Academic Center by going to four floors of the building. Being the educator that he is, he then talked to teachers and gave advices to students as he went by several on going classes. He also went to see the STI Center for the Arts which was at the fifth floor of the building.
The Senator and RP Youth Coach Eric Altamirano
When he got to the 8th floor where the STI Gym is located he was for a big surprise. That evening the RP Youth 16 and under National Team was practicing. Their Coach Eric Altamirano is a familiar name to the Senator since Coach Eric was instrumental in putting the University of the Philippines on top of the UAAP Basketball scene back in 1986. Senator Ed was still the President of UP then. An impromptu reunion of sorts.
Senator Ed shoots a free throw
The Senator was chided if he still had what it takes to shoot hoops. He then took out his coat, rolled up his sleeves and tried to shoot some hoops. Not bad for someone who looks 50 years old but as his staff would say the Senator is already 75 years old. After a few shots it was the turn of Mr Tanco to shoot some hoops
Mr. Tanco shows the senator how to shoot
Mr. Tanco was not to be outdone. He is still in tip top shape and calls out STI employees to play with him when he has the time. He took three shots from the 15 foot line and sank the third. After that third shot, they called it a day and had some merienda at the building's lobby.
The Senator advising the future Senator
Disclaimer: Senator Angara visited the STI Academic Center to see the bus and not to join me on my birthday. That was what others believed since I was the one who took care of everything for his visit. Hopefully what the Senator and our Chairman talked about will bear fruit in the future.
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