Tampakan, South Cotabato – Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and dream. On October 7, 2026, Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI) brought joy and support to young learners at the Snip Child Development Center in Sitio Snip, Barangay Tablu, Tampakan, through the distribution of school supplies and slippers, helping nurture their early learning journey and brighten their families’ day.
The turnover activity forms part of SMI’s Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), which supports education and community development in its host and neighboring communities. Through initiatives like this, SMI continues to extend assistance to young learners, helping provide essential items that can make their early learning experience more comfortable and enjoyable.
For the parents, seeing their children smile with excitement was a heartwarming moment. The school supplies will help the young learners with their classroom activities, while the slippers will provide them with a practical item for their daily use.
Maribeth Palima, a daycare teacher, expressed her gratitude to SMI for extending assistance to the center and its young learners.
“Dako ni nga tabang sa ilaha, especially sa mga panginahanglan nila sa school. Salamat SMI! ” Palima shared.
Rosaly Bergado, mother of twon children, also thanked SMI for its continued support and for bringing happiness to the children and their families.
“Salamat po sa inyo. Kambal po ang mga anak ko at talagang nakita ko na happy sila sa regalo na bigay ng SMI,” Bergado expressed.
Beyond the school supplies and slippers, the activity reflects the value of compassion, generosity, and partnership in nurturing the next generation. Through its SDMP initiatives, SMI continues to work alongside its host and neighboring communities to support children’s development, promote access to learning resources, and contribute to a brighter future for young learners and their families. (30)
