Panasonic Asian scholarship: A better life for a better world

MANILA, Philippines - Panasonic Group awarded full scholarships to four technical-vocational students during the 2014 Panasonic Asian Scholarship awards ceremony held recently.

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp. (PMPC) president and Panasonic Scholarship (Philippines) chairman Nobuo Yasuhira; Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC)-Mandaluyong president/rector Fr. Vitaliano Dimaranan, SDB; PMPC executive director Hiroyoshi Fukutomi; and DBTC vice president for student affairs Fr. Demetrio Carmona presented the scholarships to the recipients, judiciously selected nationwide based on high academic ability and financial need.

The recipients are: Mharjon Cueto, Manila; Jovi-Mar Maca, Mandaluyong; Gervhic Paul Obado, Bulacan; and Laurence Teodoro,  Rizal.  They are all enrolled at DBTC, and taking up a 15-month technical-vocational training certificate course consisting of a 10-month “in-center” training and five-month supervised “in-plant” training.

In his message at the awards ceremony, Yasuhira mentioned that the localized Panasonic scholarship program is to serve as a platform in cultivating new breed of leaders, who could contribute to the commitment of Panasonic in leading a better life to better the world. He also emphasized: “Let me just remind our scholars that while undergoing training, you are not just mere students, but you are indeed representatives of your respective communities.  Panasonic wish to support the Philippines for its industrial development, by way of your intellectual ability, your personality, and your humanity.  Thus, you have also a big burden on your shoulders, which is social responsibility.”

During the ceremony, DBTC also recognized three outstanding Bosconians, who are now holding executive positions and serving PMPC.  Receiving the “Bosconian Industry Benchmark” award for 2014 are PMPC assistant director Robert Pacheco, PMPC general manager Harry Sarmiento, and PMPC group manager Raymundo Garcia, who continues to uphold a unique standard of excellence, commitment and service, and for contributing their expertise and skills in the industry as Bosconians.