Alpha Phi Omega Donates 50 Left-Handed Armchairs, Promoting Inclusivity in Education

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Alpha Phi Omega Donates 50 Left-Handed Armchairs, Promoting Inclusivity in Education

The days of left-handed students at Catanduanes State University being left without suitable seating are coming to an end, as this morning, September 18, Alpha Phi Omega (APO) turned over 50 armchairs designed for left-handed students to the university officials.

"Most students are used to right-handed chairs, and we even celebrate Left-Handers Day, we at APO initiated this project to make left-handed students more comfortable and to promote inclusivity. This reflects our commitment to service," shared Engr. Renderizzah Floralde, an APO Zeta Nu member and alumna of CatSU.

Another APO Zeta Nu member and fellow CatSU alumna, Luz R. Jubay, expressed that this donation is a way to give back to the institution, which was the first fraternity to be recognized in the campus. She also noted that the project aligns with APO's fourfold service: service to the campus, service to the community, service to the chapter, and service to the nation.

Dr. Gemma G. Acedo, Vice President for Academic Affairs, extended her gratitude to the donors. She shared that the chairs will be distributed equally across all colleges, with more chairs expected from APO.

"Thank you for always supporting our university," Dr. Acedo said, joined by Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs Engr. Benjamin Hannycel T. Nuyda, Executive Vice President Dr. Roberto B. Barba Jr., and other key officials.

This effort aligns with House Bill No. 8654, passed in 2018, which would mandate that all public and private educational institutions provide appropriate armchairs for left-handed students.

The measure states that “it shall be obligatory for all educational institutions, both public and private, that make use of armchairs in the classroom to provide the appropriate armchairs for left-handed students equivalent to at least 10 percent of the student population.”