Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT) was the first school in Cebu to be chosen as a school partner to ASUS Philippines' education initiative - ASUS Edukasyon School Partnership Program.

Now more than ever, SCSIT needed the extra boost to recover not only from the impact of the global pandemic but also from the aftermath of typhoon Odette that hit Cebu and other parts of Visayas and Mindanao in late 2021.

The Virtual Partnership Recognition Ceremony was held last March 29, 2022 to formally welcome the institute into the program. The event was attended by ASUS executives and SCSIT representatives.

This momentous ceremony is a recurring online event that formally marks the beginning of the partnership between ASUS Philippines and its chosen partner school

(from top left) Leaders from both institutions were present at the online event. Ceremony host and ASUS Business Technical PR Specialist Brainard Sy, ASUS Country Manager George Su, ASUS Lead Product Marketer Jacob Vargas, ASUS Business Lead Francis Avila, SCSIT President and Chairman of the Board Engr. Alden F. Salazar, MBA, SCSIT VP of Academic Affairs Dr. Beth Salazar Villarin, Phd, Edwin Salazar, and ASUS Vertical Sales for Education Margarita Baula.

George Su, ASUS Country Manager, officially welcomed the newest school partner in their role of making an impact in the education industry in the Philippines.

“ASUS understands these new challenges for both students and teachers, this is why we created comprehensive education solutions including laptops, desktops, and all-in-one PCs, enabling progressive learning in a fast-paced world,” Su shared.

During the ceremony, Engr. Alden F. Salazar, MBA, School President and Chairman of the Board, expressed confidence about the partnership during his speech.

"It takes a lot of people for good students to become good professionals. It takes a village, it takes good school partners to deliver that, and ASUS, I’m very proud, has welcomed us into helping our students chase their dreams," he said.

Dr. Beth Salazar-Villarin, Ph.D., SCSIT VP of Academic Affairs, also expressed her gratitude to the ASUS team for choosing SCSIT and giving the school a chance to participate in an upgrade that would place the institution into a more competitive position in the marketplace.

SCSIT is an accredited educational institution of basic education and higher learning located in Cebu City. Their College department is divided into several units namely; the College of Business and Hospitality Management, College of Computer Studies, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Criminology, College of Nursing, and College of Maritime.

Under the ASUS Edukasyon Partnership Program, SCSIT will gain provision for yearly development funds, computer laboratory enhancements, and technology seminars. Excelling teachers and instructors are also entitled to exclusive discounts as well as seminars to upgrade them on the latest technological trends, teaching modalities, and hardware fundamentals. In addition, outstanding students are also entitled to be part of a subsidy program that will get them exclusive discounts as well as seminars.

These benefits are part of Edukasyon School Programs namely the School and Institution Program, Teachers and Instructors Program, and Students and Learners Subsidy Program.

ASUS Business Lead Francis Avila shared the information above during his introductory remarks as he welcomed SCSIT into the program and expressed ASUS Philippines' genuine commitment to providing better learning opportunities for the country's educational sector.

At the end of the session, ASUS Vertical Sales for Education, Ms. Margarita Baula excitedly welcomed SCSIT into the program and expressed how she's looking forward to personally meeting the SCSIT team in Cebu.