THE SOUTHEAST Asian Ministers of Education Organization – Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology on Tuesday donated computers and other furniture to a school in San Benito, Surigao del Norte to help in its recovery after being severely damaged by Typhoon Odette.

The donation was handed over by SEAMEO INNOTECH Center Director and former Education Secretary Leonor Briones to San Benito Mayor Gina Menil and San Benito National High School Principal Reysan Tesiorna.

The donation included 20 computer units, 16 chairs, 9 mobile cabinets, 7 office tables, 2 book shelves, and other office equipment.

“What began as a chance encounter at an event hosted by the Management Association of the Philippines led to the realization of much-needed support for Filipinos in far-flung areas across the archipelago. I call upon business groups and those in the private sector to explore donating their useful equipment and furniture to those most in need, especially those most isolated and under the lowest income brackets,” Briones said.

Menil thanked Briones and INNOTECH for the donation, saying that some schools as well as public service facilities in their municipality are still reeling from the damages caused by Odette.

San Benito is a sixth-class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte with a population of over 5,600 people.

The high school has more than 560 students as of this school year.