Salto donates three million pesos of educational equipment to students nationwide. Cockfighting and gamefowl-breeding enthusiasts across the country participated and had a total of 812 entries to the annual Salto Breeders Benefit Sabong in 2020, which made the computer donation possible.
Due to the pandemic, the turnover of equipment was pushed back to 2023 in a series of outreach programs from March to April.
“With the support of our Salto endorsers and partners, we were able to distribute more than 120 computers. Since nakita natin noong pandemic na requirement ang digital infrastructure, kaya ito ang ibinigay namin. Lahat ng suporta ng breeders, we are giving back to the community because that is our commitment,” said Pilmico Assistant Vice President for Gamefowl Feeds Rommel Ting. “With the support of our Salto endorsers and partners, we were able to distribute more than 120 computers. We saw the need for digital infrastructure during the pandemic, so we donated computers. Our commitment is to give back to the community all the support we receive from [Salto] breeders.”
Salto is the gamefowl feed brand of Pilmico. The brand is committed to giving back to the community and supporting education.
One hundred (100) percent of derby proceeds were used to purchase 124 computer sets with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, with additional water dispensers and printers. These were distributed to public schools across provinces from Bulacan to Sarangani. This is part of the project’s objectives to encourage the youth to be more engaged in their systems by providing them with fundamental tools vital to a progressive learning experience.
“Always thankful kami sa mga private partners tulad ng Salto na nag-share ng blessings dito sa amin,” said Mayor Salway D. Sumbo Jr. of the Municipality of Malapatan, Sarangai Province. “We are always thankful to private partners just like Salto who share their blessings with our community.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this article about?
This article covers a community outreach effort in which a gamefowl feed brand donated educational equipment worth three million pesos to public school students across the Philippines. The donation was made possible through proceeds generated from an annual breeder event held in 2020.
What is the broader goal behind this initiative?
The initiative reflects a brand commitment to give back to the communities that support it. By channeling the support of breeders and endorsers directly into education, the program seeks to engage Filipino youth in digital learning and equip them for a more progressive future.
What prompted the computer donation?
The 2020 Salto Breeders Benefit Sabong drew 812 entries, and all derby proceeds – equivalent to three million pesos – were used entirely to purchase computers and related equipment. The initiative was inspired by the increased need for digital infrastructure observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What equipment was donated and to whom?
A total of 124 computer sets – each including a monitor, keyboard, and mouse – along with water dispensers and printers were distributed to public schools spanning provinces from Bulacan to Sarangani. The goal was to provide students with fundamental digital tools to support their learning.
Why was the turnover delayed until 2023?
The distribution was originally planned for 2020 but was postponed because of the pandemic. The actual outreach programs ran from March to April 2023, taking place across multiple provinces through a series of community visits.
