Perfect Match: MSHS Math Computer Lab Receives Brand-New Computers and Printer from Axos Business Center

October 17, 2024 | Manila Science High School | Words and Image(s): MSHSAFI BOT Asst. Treasurer Luz Lorenzo (1977)

MSHS and Axos contingents in front of the newly furnished MSHS Math Department Computer Lab (from Left to Right): MSHS Asst. Principal Annie De Guzman, MSHS Science Department Head Rosabelle Cacapit, Axos SVP and Head of Operations Rhex Santos (MSHS Batch 1997), Axos Bank President and Chief Admin Officer Ron Pitters, MSHS Principal Mark Gil Tabor, Axos Country Manager Richard Venables, Axos Head of Technology Jean-Marc Bauquin, Axos Head of Finance Len Moreto, Axos Head of HR Crys Cardenas, and MSHS Math Faculty Members Romel Abella, Frelie Faylogna, and Maybelle Fausto

In a simple informal ceremony on October 17, 2024, Axos Business Center turned over 16 brand-new Acer Aspire TC-1775 desktop computers and one brand-new Canon Pixma printer to Manila Science High School (MSHS) for use in the Mathematics Department computer laboratory. The donation from Axos was spearheaded by Rhex Santos of MSHS Batch 1997, currently its SVP and Head of Operations.

New look of the MSHS Math Department Computer Lab with 16 brand-new Acer Aspire TC-1775 desktop computers and one brand-new Canon Pixma printer donated by Axos Business Center

At the turnover ceremony, Axos was represented by its Country Head, Richard Venables, and its senior officers. Aside from MaScian Rhex Santos, also in attendance were Jean-Marc Bauquin, Head of Technology; Len Moreto, Head of Finance; and Crys Cardenas, Head of Human Resources. Client Success Lead Raffy Maceda, Data and Project Lead Reymond Castro, and IT Support Jumer Lopez participated in the ceremony as well. Highlighting the importance of the donation and in celebration of the first anniversary of Axos Business Center, the event was also graced by the presence of Ronald Pitters, President and Chief Admin Officer from the Axos Bank headquarters in San Diego, California.

MSHS and Axos contingents in front of the new MSHS building (L-R): MSHS Principal Mark Gil Tabor, Axos IT Support Jumer Lopez, Axos Client Success Lead Raffy Maceda, Axos SVP and Head of Operations Rhex Santos (MSHS Batch 1997), Axos Data and Project Lead Reymond Castro, Axos Country Manager Richard Venables, Axos Bank President and Chief Admin Officer Ron Pitters, Axos Head of Technology Jean-Marc Bauquin, Axos Head of Finance Len Moreto, MaSci Foundation President Allan Malig (MSHS Batch 1989), Axos Head of HR Crys Cardenas, MSHS Math Faculty Member Romel Abella, and MSHS Science Department Head Rosabelle Cacapit

Accepting on behalf of MSHS was Principal Mark Gil Tabor. He was accompanied by Assistant Principal Annie De Guzman, Head of the Science Department Rosabelle Cacapit, and Mathematics Department faculty members, namely, Frelie Faylogna, Maybelle Fausto, Reynaldo Rafols Jr., Diana Grace Aniban, and Romer Abella. All expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation which fills an urgent need.

Signing of the Deeds of Donation and Acceptance (L-R): MSHS Principal Mark Gil Tabor, Axos Business Center Country Manager Richard Venables, MSHS Math Faculty Member Romer Abella, and MaSci Foundation President Allan Malig (MSHS Batch 1989)

MaSci Foundation President Allan Malig (MSHS Batch 1989) welcomed the perfect match arranged between Axos and the MSHS Mathematics Department. In fulfillment of certain business requirements, Axos chose to donate to an educational institution, while earlier this year, the MSHS Mathematics Department expressed its critical need for equipment in its computer lab. It is everyone’s hope this relationship will be sustained in the future and continue to be mutually beneficial.

MSHS and Axos contingents in front of the newly furnished MSHS Math Department Computer Lab (L-R): MSHS Asst. Principal Annie De Guzman, MSHS Science Department Head Rosabelle Cacapit, Axos SVP and Head of Operations Rhex Santos (MSHS Batch 1997), Axos Bank President and Chief Admin Officer Ron Pitters, Axos Country Manager Richard Venables, Axos Data and Project Lead Reymond Castro, Axos Head of Technology Jean-Marc Bauquin, Axos Head of Finance Len Moreto, Axos Head of HR Crys Cardenas, MaSci Foundation BOT Asst. Treasurer Luz Lorenzo (MSHS Batch 1977), MSHS Principal Mark Gil Tabor, and MSHS Math Faculty Member Romel Abella

MaSci Foundation President Allan Malig (MSHS Batch 1989) having a chat with (L-R) AXOS SVP and Head of Operations Rhex Santos (MSHS Batch 1997), Axos Bank President and Chief Admin Officer Ron Pitters, and Axos Country Manager Richard Venables

Unboxing of desktops and printer donated to MSHS by Axos Business Center

MSHS Math Department faculty member (L-R) Maybelle Fausto, MSHS Science Department Head Rosabelle Cacapit, and MSHS Math Department faculty member Frelie Faylogna pose with hand hearts to express their deep gratitude to Axos Business Center for donating the much-needed computers and printer