Buhi, Camarines Sur

SAN VICENTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

One hundred fifty school kids from Pili, Camarines Sur will be receiving a bike to school from Bikes for the Philippines Foundation, San Miguel Foundation and the Department of Education (DepEd), during bike turnover ceremonies at San Vicente National High School in Pili, Camarines Sur on 15 May 2017.

Bike beneficiaries would walk for as long as two and half hours to get to school. They would wake up as early as 3 am so they can get to school in time. By being part of this program, student beneficiaries can save as much as Php28,000 in school allowance money and more than 720 hours of transportation time. Through the bikes they would able to save for needed expenses in school and spend more time at home for house chores and homework.