14/07/2025
Basa Isla Bantayan Foundation: Igniting a Lifelong Love for Learning
Under the leadership of VP-CEO Frankie Villacastin-Despi, the Basa Isla Bantayan Foundation continues to flourish as a volunteer-driven initiative founded by passionate and well-meaning Bantayanons. The foundation is deeply committed to promoting and nurturing the reading habits of children and young adults across Bantayan Island, with the goal of inspiring a lifelong love for learning and literacy.
In support of this meaningful advocacy, Cebu Institute of Technology โ University (CIT-U) generously donated books to the foundation. We extend our heartfelt thanks to CIT-U President Engr. Bernard Nicolas E. Villamor, Vice President for Administration Mr. John Gregory B. Escario, and Vice President for Academic Affairs Atty. Corazon E. Valencia for their invaluable support.
Spearheaded by CES Head Dr. Luni N. Villacastin, CES Coordinator Mr. Jason Lim, and Mrs. Jeanette Lim, the CES Team successfully conducted a heartfelt turnover of books and school supplies to various schools across the island.
In collaboration with Basa Isla Bantayan, the outreach initiative included meaningful visits to Guiwanon Elementary School, Sungko Elementary School, and Cebu Technological University (CTU) Bantayan Campus.
Our sincere gratitude goes out to everyone who supported and contributed to this inspiring cause. Together, we are building a brighter futureโone book, one child, and one community at a time.