Power Mac Center backs Bataan LGU bid to upskill teachers

Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center (PMC) provided the technology requirements of the Provincial Government of Bataan in its bid to accelerate capacity-building for its grade school and high school teachers.

In a recent turnover ceremony led by Governor Jose Enrique “Joet” Garcia III, over 4,000 MacBook devices were distributed to Elementary teachers and School Heads, and schools with computer laboratories across Bataan. The province is accelerating the digital transformation of its classrooms by integrating technology. This initiative aims to enhance teaching and learning experiences through the adoption of digital tools and interactive learning platforms.

“Power Mac Center is honored to extend our education solutions to the local government of Bataan and its dedicated teachers to empower them amid the increasingly tech-driven education setting. We hope to partner with more local governments and members of the academe in our mission to continuously help Filipino students be globally competitive,” said PMC Director for Marketing and Product Management Joey Alvarez.

As a valued Education partner, the Bataan government enjoys PMC’s special support in overall servicing, from product procurement and priority service and repair to technical training for teachers, school principals, and IT personnel. This covers topics that explore the possibilities of teaching and learning with Mac and foundational resources that will help them innovate in their classroom.

Such investment is ultimately expected to make students in Bataan more competitive and equip them with the digital skills required in the workplace now and in the future.

“Alam natin na makakatulong ito sa inyong pagtuturo, paggawa ng inyong mga lesson plans (We know that this will help you in your teaching, creating your lesson plans),” said Bataan Vice Governor Ma. Cristina Garcia. “Makakaasa po kayo at ipinagmamalaki ko sa iba pang mga Vice Governor sa ibang probinsya na talagang ang ating SEF ospecial education fund ay talaga namang ramdam sa ating lalawigan ng Bataan, at talagang ibinibigay natin yung parte para sa ating education system (Rest assured and I proudly tell Vice Governors in other provinces that our SEF or special education fund is fully harnessed in our province of Bataan, and we are really giving the share for our education system).”

The event was actually the second installment of device turnovers, following the success of the initial implementation benefiting no less than 2,500 junior and senior high school teachers and Division supervisors in 2023.

Provincial Government of Bataan, Power Mac Center team up to boost quality of education. Over 3,000 teachers and school heads receive laptops, while various schools across Bataan get to beef up their computer laboratories with Apple devices. In photo (center, L-R): Jernie Jett V. Nisay, Representative – Pusong Pinoy Partylist; Dr. Carolina S. Violeta – Department of Education Bataan Schools Division Superintendent; Jose Enriquez S. Garcia III – Governor, Province of Bataan; Ma. Cristina M. Garcia – Vice Governor, Province of Bataan; Jomar Gaza – Board Member, Province of Bataan & Chairperson, Committee on Education; and Lawrence C. Sison – Chief Executive Officer, Power Mac Center

Learning made limitless

PMC’s Education Business group has been paving the way for digital empowerment within the academe by extending end-to-end tailored support, from the procurement and use of Apple devices and accessories to service and training.

Its solution packages are specially designed to prepare teachers and students alike for the classroom of today and of the future. The company even accommodates Customized-to-Order (CTO) units to cater to the individual needs of schools, universities, and LGUs. With its expansive presence of over 120 retail stores nationwide, it is now easier than ever for LGUs and school administrators to accelerate their education campaigns.

In Central Luzon alone, PMC has retail presence in [Bataan] PMC SM City Bataan and PMC Vista Mall Bataan; [Bulacan] PMC SM City Baliwag, PMC SM City San Jose del Monte, PMC SM City Marilao, and The Loop SM Center Pulilan; [Nueva Ecija] PMC SM City Cabanatuan; [Pampanga] PMC SM City Clark, PMC SM City Telabastagan, PMC SM City Pampanga, PMC Vista Mall Pampanga, and The Loop Newpoint Mall; and [Zambales] PMC Harbor Point and PMC SM City Olongapo Central. PMC’s official service arm Mobile Care also has a branch at Newpoint Mall.

Meanwhile, retail customers can also avail the special education pricing for the iMac, MacBook, iPad, AppleTV, and Mac Mini, as well as Mac and iPad accessories at any Power Mac Center and The Loop store nationwide. The discount is extended to bonafide members of the academe including all students, faculty, and school and IT administrators. Flexible payment options are available.

Interested LGUs, schools, and universities can collaborate with Power Mac Center by visiting <https://powermaccenter.com/pages/education> or emailing concerns or inquiries to <academy@powermaccenter.com>.

More information on news and promos is also available in the OFFICIAL Power Mac Center accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Viber, and YouTube, as well as The Loop Ph Facebook and The Loop Ph Instagram.