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Silid Aralan and Bear Hug:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n A Partnership for Children’s Education<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f7f7f4″ custom_padding=”0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”0px|||” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”on” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”620px” custom_padding=”0px|||” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”on” custom_width_px=”620px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.3.2″ text_font=”PT Sans||||” text_text_color=”#323232″ text_font_size=”18″ text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”14px||0px|” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Julius Nico E. 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This partnership is specifically designed to empower Bear Hug’s beneficiaries, fostering greater confidence and competence in their educational journeys. The joint program aims to provide crucial support and resources directly impacting the academic development of the children in the community.<\/span><\/p>\n \n The signing ceremony was led by key representatives from both organizations to seal the partnership and discuss the upcoming steps. Ms. Jane Alexandra Mata and Ms. Tere Hizon represented Bear Hug, while Mr. Arcie G. Mallari and yours truly were present for Silid Aralan Inc. Despite the challenging weather conditions, with heavy rain pouring due to Typhoon Crising, the MOA signing pushed through which greatly displayed the dedication of both parties.<\/span><\/p>\n \n This commitment highlights a shared passion for upliftment, demonstrating that even adverse circumstances cannot deter the determination to support children in need. 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