{"id":558,"date":"2025-05-21T09:55:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T09:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/?p=558"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:19:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T10:19:44","slug":"plus-center-launch-cebu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/plus-center-launch-cebu\/","title":{"rendered":"BingoPlus Opens PLUS Tech &#038; Livelihood Center in Cebu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a shared mission to promote inclusivity and digital empowerment, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/\">BingoPlus Foundation<\/a>, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), proudly inaugurated the <strong>PLUS Center for Technology and Livelihood<\/strong> at the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II in Brgy. Labangon, Cebu City.<\/p>\n<p>This milestone initiative is part of the Foundation\u2019s <strong>FutureSmart Program<\/strong>, aiming to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other individuals undergoing social rehabilitation through technology and skills training.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-565\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pwd-digital-literacy-training-plus-center.webp\" alt=\"PWD trainees using assistive audio software and speech-to-text tools during digital literacy training at the PLUS Center for Technology and Livelihood.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pwd-digital-literacy-training-plus-center.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pwd-digital-literacy-training-plus-center-300x99.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pwd-digital-literacy-training-plus-center-768x253.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/plus-center-launch-cebu\/#Strengthening_Partnerships_Changing_Lives\" >Strengthening Partnerships, Changing Lives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/plus-center-launch-cebu\/#A_Broader_Vision_for_Social_Impact\" >A Broader Vision for Social Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/plus-center-launch-cebu\/#About_BingoPlus_Foundation\" >About BingoPlus Foundation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empowering_Futures_with_Technology\"><\/span>Empowering Futures with Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The BingoPlus Foundation turned over \u20b11.5 million worth of cutting-edge tools and equipment to the center, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>20 desktop computers<\/strong> with assistive features like speech-to-text and audio software<\/li>\n<li>A large-format tarpaulin printer and a heat press machine for the Commercial Arts program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These resources are set to enhance AVRC II\u2019s vocational training programs in digital literacy, graphic design, and printing, giving trainees hands-on experience with industry-relevant technology.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe\u2019re not just donating equipment \u2014 we\u2019re investing in people,\u201d said Celeste Jovenir, Vice President for Investor Relations at DigiPlus and COO of BingoPlus Foundation. \u201cThis center represents opportunity, independence, and a more inclusive digital economy for all.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-566 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/graduates-using-plus-e-center-facilities.webp\" alt=\"Graduates accessing computers and printing equipment at the PLUS e-Center to process job applications or start businesses.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/graduates-using-plus-e-center-facilities.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/graduates-using-plus-e-center-facilities-300x99.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/graduates-using-plus-e-center-facilities-768x254.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Partnerships_Changing_Lives\"><\/span>Strengthening Partnerships, Changing Lives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This initiative supports DSWD\u2019s \u201c<strong>Adopt-A-Center<\/strong>\u201d project and underscores the power of public-private partnerships in delivering meaningful impact. Dr. <strong>Jera D. Armendarez<\/strong> of AVRC II highlighted how the new equipment will help their trainees transition into employment or even entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOur clients now have better tools to prepare for jobs in creative and digital fields. This partnership proves what we can achieve when we work together.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>DSWD Region 7 Director <strong>Shalaine Marie S. Lucero<\/strong> echoed this sentiment, adding, \u201cWe\u2019re not just expanding services \u2014 we\u2019re opening doors to digital inclusion and lifelong growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-567\" src=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bingoplus-donation-turnover-ceremony-plus-center.webp\" alt=\"BingoPlus Foundation COO Celeste Jovenir and Executive Director Angela Camins-Wieneke officially handing over digital equipment to DSWD representatives for the PLUS Center.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bingoplus-donation-turnover-ceremony-plus-center.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bingoplus-donation-turnover-ceremony-plus-center-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/bingoplus-donation-turnover-ceremony-plus-center-768x255.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Broader_Vision_for_Social_Impact\"><\/span>A Broader Vision for Social Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The PLUS Center is part of the BingoPlus Foundation\u2019s expanding social development efforts, which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educational scholarships<\/li>\n<li>Disaster relief aid (like the recent \u20b110 million support to Super Typhoon Carina victims)<\/li>\n<li>Digital upskilling programs for underserved communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThese aren\u2019t just machines \u2014 they\u2019re gateways to creativity, livelihood, and self-sufficiency,\u201d added Jovenir.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_BingoPlus_Foundation\"><\/span>About BingoPlus Foundation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>BingoPlus Foundation<\/strong> is the social impact arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., committed to building a tech-enabled, inclusive future. In 2024, the Foundation increased its community outreach budget by 500% to over <strong>\u20b1100 million<\/strong>, deepening its investment in initiatives that uplift Filipino lives.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about our programs, visit:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/\">https:\/\/bingoplus.ph\/blog\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a shared mission to promote inclusivity and digital empowerment, the BingoPlus Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), proudly inaugurated the PLUS Center for Technology and Livelihood at the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) II in Brgy. Labangon, Cebu City. 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