Acer Academy Partners with De La Salle College of Saint Benilde to Advance Deaf Education Through Technology

Partnership announcement featuring all six leaders. From left: Clare Mari Acuesta (Business Partner Lead, Acer Academy), Cristian Caoagas (Head of Product Management for Commercial Business, Acer Philippines), Sue Ong Lim (Managing Director, Acer Philippines), Angelo Marco Lacson (Vice Chancellor for Academics, De La Salle College of Saint Benilde), Bea Francisco (Dean, School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies, De La Salle College of Saint Benilde), Sherlo Reyes (Director External Linkages, De La Salle College of Saint Benilde)  

In a groundbreaking partnership initiative, Acer Academy has collaborated with De La Salle College of Saint Benilde to advance inclusive education and digital accessibility for deaf students through innovative technology solutions. This strategic alliance aims to bridge the digital divide and provide comprehensive support to students with disabilities in the Philippines.  

Acer Academy has entered into a partnership agreement with the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) to provide learning devices for deaf students through the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS), a program dedicated to giving deaf Filipino learners access to inclusive, high-quality education.

 

Acer Academy donated five Acer TravelMate laptops to DLS CSB These devices are intended to help SDEAS students access online learning platforms, complete academic tasks and digital coursework, participate in blended learning activities, and improve their digital literacy and employability.

 

 

“Education is one of our priority segments. We always believe in the power of education.
In the Philippines, we have a program called Acer Academy. As of now, we already have more than 400 members nationwide. More than providing devices, we are committed to keeping the partnership with Benilde in terms of immersion programs and partnering with students with disabilities,” said Sue Ong-Lim, Managing Director of Acer Philippines. 

 

“Through this partnership, we are opening pathways not only for students but also for the Benildean community. It will strengthen digital capacity, promote skill development, and support inclusion,” said Marian Patricia BEA Francisco, Dean of SDEAS, DSL CSB.

 

“Many think that Benilde is a school for those who have, but it's not true. Yes, we have students like that, but many are struggling to make ends meet. We take many of our own initiatives for advancement. We look for partners like Acer, benefactors, and donors who can help us provide more education to the underprivileged and others, including persons with disabilities or those with special learning needs,” said Angelo Marco Lacson, Vice-Chancellor for Academics, DLS CSB.