Kolehiyo ng Subic learning lab gets boost from RP Energy
As part of its education-related initiatives under the Katuwang Natin sa Buhay corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, Redondo Peninsula Energy, Inc. (RP Energy) recently completed the refurbishment of the Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Operations Laboratory (THRO) of the Kolehiyo ng Subic in Subic municipality, Zambales.
The project included the installation of a mini bar, a refrigerator, oven and gas ranges, as well as other hotel and restaurant-related equipment to create the optimal learning environment for the students.
The Kolehiyo ng Subic is the first community college in Subic, Zambales and 500 of its enrollees are in the tourism, restaurant and hotel operations course.
According to RP Energy project manager Grant Smith, “RP Energy understands that demonstration classes are essential for students in hotel and restaurant management. It helps them to be more familiar with the hotel and restaurant environment making thebetter candidates for jobs and giving them higher prospects for employment.”
The college is adjacent to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone that has a thriving hotel and restaurant industry. Kolehiyo ng Subic administrator Juan Deveraturda recalled that students used to hold practical and demonstration classes outside the THRO laboratory because of the lack of equipment.
He adds, “What made it more problematic was that the number of enrollees increased every year making the laboratory’s refurbishment really imperative. We know that the fully-equipped lab will inspire students to study and learn more.”
“We’re always glad to have this opportunity to assist our stakeholders, said RP Energy’s Grant Smith.
RP Energy is a consortium composed of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) PowerGen Corporation, Aboitiz Power Corporation and Taiwan Cogeneration International Corporation.
It is the developer of an environment-friendly and state-of-the-art 600-megawatt coal-fired power plant at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The plant is expected to augment the power supply in the Luzon grid when it starts commercial operations. -end-
