23/12/2025
𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝟴𝟮 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆
Asian College of Technology-Integrated School (ACT-IS) successfully held its Family Day on December 14, 2025, featuring 82 raffle prizes designed to foster joy, sharing, and community spirit during the holiday season.
The prizes were distributed at different times of the program, starting as early-bird rewards after registration and continuing through the Holy Mass, games, dinner, and the Bingo Social.
Food essentials such as 10 packs of spaghetti packages, 20 5-kilo sacks of rice, and one 50-kilo rice sacks, were among the prizes that supported practical household needs.
Home and electronic items were also included namely the 24 electric kettles, 20 fridge bottles with Meadows Crepe, a turbo USB fan, flat iron, oven toaster, coffee maker, and 3 rice cookers.
Major prizes, particularly the donated appliances, were awarded after the Bingo Social, marking a memorable conclusion to the celebration.
According to the PTA President Ruby Mecha, the raffle draw was chosen as a practical and cost-effective alternative to the previous year’s contest-style event, allowing the school to give back to contributing parents while maximizing limited resources.
Despite a modest PTA budget of ₱10,000, additional support from generous individuals through solicitations enabled the program to expand to 82 prizes, prioritizing an inclusive and memorable experience over attempting to meet individual preferences.
However, Mecha also mentioned that the organizing team faced minimal challenges involving the transport of heavier items which was successfully overcome through teamwork, dedication, and careful planning from the PTA Execom officers.
Simultaneously, fairness and transparency were ensured by issuing raffle tickets during registration, allowing participants to drop their own tickets into the tambiolo or the raffle drum and having trusted raffle drawers to draw.
As Mecha further emphasized, the prizes further strengthened the sense of community by addressing basic needs, especially for families affected by the recent calamities, reflecting the IS Family’s support and commitment to care.
The raffle draw winners expressed visible shock and overwhelming happiness as they received their prizes as one stated that: “Winning this oven toaster is like winning a lottery ticket, I am thankful for ACT-IS for giving me the chance of winning an oven toaster.”
With high hopes, Mecha also noted that future IS Family Day celebrations can enhance the raffle segment by securing more sponsorships from local commercial establishments, allowing for even more exciting prizes and a bigger impact on the community.
The wide range of prizes reflected the school’s commitment to generosity, community spirit, and family-centered celebration during the ACT-IS Family Day.
✍️: Rhyza Adrias
📸: Ashley Verdida & Lara Santosidad
