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Microsoft has opened two centres in the Philippines to add to the information technology teaching it already provides under its global programme.
The company says its aim in establishing the sites near the Subic Freeport Zone and in Pampanga is to help 'under-served young people and adults by providing technology skills through community-based technology learning centres'. Since the start of the initiative several companies in the Subic Freeport Zone have considered implementing their own CSR programmes and have entered into talks with Microsoft.
Voluntary bodies are also involved. Microsoft has formed a partnership with a group called Learn.ph, which works with two non-governmental organizations. Ramon Lacbain III, the area vice-governor, said he would also like to see the training offered to indigenous people and members of local tribal communities.
Microsoft has committed $1billion (£550m) for five years to teach IT skills worldwide. In the Philippines the company last year made grants of R91million ($1.67m, £920,000).
The company says its aim in establishing the sites near the Subic Freeport Zone and in Pampanga is to help 'under-served young people and adults by providing technology skills through community-based technology learning centres'. Since the start of the initiative several companies in the Subic Freeport Zone have considered implementing their own CSR programmes and have entered into talks with Microsoft.
Voluntary bodies are also involved. Microsoft has formed a partnership with a group called Learn.ph, which works with two non-governmental organizations. Ramon Lacbain III, the area vice-governor, said he would also like to see the training offered to indigenous people and members of local tribal communities.
Microsoft has committed $1billion (£550m) for five years to teach IT skills worldwide. In the Philippines the company last year made grants of R91million ($1.67m, £920,000).
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