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07 Activity 1

Name Tumang, Rogie Boy P. Date

Section BSIT-3a Score

Direction: Analyze the news excerpt to rationalize the importance of social responsibilities. Elaborate on the questions in
at least three (3) sentences. (3 items x 10 points)

How a community program in rural PH provides schooling to IP children – SunStar Davao, April 2022

Sarah Cabante, 12, a ninth grader, joined her friends on a gloomy Wednesday morning to discuss their learning modules
at the Happy Forest Kids (HFK) Center -- a learning center located in a remote community in Sitio Catmonan, Barangay
Macambol, Mati City, Davao Oriental in Mindanao, Southern Philippines.

The center, just a stone’s throw away from her home, serves as a learning sanctuary for indigenous children who have
little to no access to essential educational services and learning materials, a concern that worsened during the
coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. Children in this upland and coastal community are generally deprived of
technological gadgets and strong connectivity, while others remain computer illiterate.

When the pandemic hit early 2020, young learners from this poor community with over 120 children from primary school
to Senior High School were greatly affected.

In the Philippines, to respond to the threats of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Education shifted from face-to-
face classes to three modalities: Modular (printed or digitized), online learning, and radio and television-based
instruction, or a combination of these (blended learning).

This is where HFK stepped in. Seeing connectivity and lack of learning materials and gadgets as a hindrance to
children’s education in the new normal, HFK - Catmonan coordinator/champion and owner of Darrporrt Camping Site,
Daruel Porlares pushed for providing computers and internet connection in the area under the HFK Computer Literacy
and New Normal Learning Program.

Source: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1927341/davao/feature/how-a-community-program-in-rural-ph-provides-schooling-to-ip-
children

Questions:

1. What social responsibility was fulfilled by the Happy Foster Kids Center, and how was it fulfilled?

HFK Center provided pandemic relief to children in a rural area. For children to continue learning when schools moved
online, laptops and internet were provided. Those without access to technology or the internet could now pursue an
education.
2. Based on the excerpt, what are the adverse effects of unstable internet connectivity and lack of learning gadgets?

Lack of access to computers and reliable internet caused some children to be unable to learn. Additionally, their lack of
computer literacy made things difficult for them during the pandemic.

3. How would you rationalize the importance of social responsibilities based on the provided news excerpt?

Aiding children during difficult times is crucial. HFK achieved this by providing learning resources. Social responsibility
makes ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and supports communities in times of need. In this
instance, the goal is to ensure that during the pandemic, nobody is left behind.
 GRADING RUBRIC:
Performance Standards Points
The student provided a justified explanation of the question. 5
The student provided a clear answer with at least three (3) sentences of explanation. 5
Total 10

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