Computers for the Philippines

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We've recently started a small project to give old computers a second live in the Philippines. We collect computers, check them, clean and fix them when needed, and then ship them to the Philippines for use in public schools, health organizations, NGO's, and other organizations that serve the public good, and cannot afford to buy computers themselves.

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2018 Negusi wrote:

Monday, 16 April 2018 00:08:48 PHT

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K. L. wrote:

Sunday, 28 January 2018 14:41:29 PHT

I'm interested in giving away my relatively new computer to a charity. It's fully functional and has a digitally licensed windows 10 operating system. I'm wondering on how to give it to you guys. Please reply to me on this comment and/or my email I provided.

Kenneth L. wrote:

Sunday, 28 January 2018 14:35:48 PHT

I'm interested on giving away my relatively new computer. It's fully functional and has a digitally licensed windows 10 operating system. And I want to give it away to charities and/or people that need it. How do I donate it to this charity organization?

Jessie A. Avestro wrote:

Saturday, 28 March 2015 07:06:06 PHT

Greetings. I saw your site and would like to inquire. I would like to ask if possible to request computers for our indigent elementary school children. I would like to set up a computer library for the school children of Baculod Elementary School which is located at Barangay Baculod, Alcala, Cagayan. The location is about 14 hours drive from North of Manila. The children of this barangay are seldom expose to computers and would be dis-advantageous to them once they go to high school or college. Please help this school as majority of the children are indigents. Hope and pray that with your good heart, you could help them experience what other children in the world are experiencing. Thanks and God Bless..

eliezer wrote:

Saturday, 26 November 2011 18:40:38 PHT

How we avail the ITC for the school Use.

Thomas wrote:

Sunday, 6 November 2011 08:57:17 PHT

Hello I run a technology company, and we have a lot of outdated computer equipment that we no longer need. I am in charge of the online backup services and a few others cloud departments. Our firm usually sends these off to municipal recycling facilities which are sent to unnamed developing countries for use there. I think I can send you valuable computer components like CPU, hard drives, RAM and motherboards, as they are costly but valuable. Other items like large CRT monitors are not energy efficient and cost a lot in carriage, perhaps cost more in shipping than they are worth. Does the school have IT experts on site who can assemble these parts into a working system?

Larry Pearson wrote:

Tuesday, 27 September 2011 02:35:42 PHT

Hello My Father in Law has Pancreatic cancer and also Liver cancer. They live in the jungles of Bohol Philippines. They have no home telephone or running water they only have a cell phone. I am looking for a computer so that I can get my Family on the Internet so I can do online chat with them and send them photos from the United States. Please is there a computer that I can get that Has an USB adapter to hook up to a cell phone satellite internet. If there is some way to hook up a USB Connection so that the computer can hook up to a Cell Phone Satellite wireless. Thank you for your time and help in this matter. Thank you Larry Pearson :)

Larry Pearson wrote:

Tuesday, 27 September 2011 02:35:06 PHT

Jac. Ambrosio wrote:

Wednesday, 20 April 2011 11:01:07 PHT

Hi, I and my wife just visited Bohol and Panglao last April 8-10, 2011, and we were really fascinated with the island.. I learned from this site that you accepting donations of old computer... where can i give my donation? Im living here in Manila...

Jac. Ambrosio wrote:

Tuesday, 19 April 2011 15:11:50 PHT

Ryan Colinares wrote:

Wednesday, 9 February 2011 09:34:28 PHT

I Ryan Colinares, one of the Barangay Pastoral Team, Chairperson on Liturgy in our Barangay. I would like to ask a donation of 1 computer and 1 projector because we have lots of activity that needed this gadgets such as: film showing for the children including cathism. hope that you can help me....

Karim wrote:

Sunday, 26 December 2010 02:02:46 PHT

I think the Phillipines has a lot of potential, and is growing rapidly in the technology space, many US and European business outsource their work to smart Phillipine business, and with the growth of cloud computing this will be even more prevalent. Cloud computing the advent of technology like online backup services stands to be a huge advantage as it connects the world closer together.

Joseph D. Rico wrote:

Thursday, 14 October 2010 18:24:37 PHT

This is not a comment. I just want to ask if an institution like High school can also avail to your program?

Steve Smith wrote:

Thursday, 12 August 2010 07:03:42 PHT

Good day. My mother has a friend from Mabini, Bohol who would like to supply computers for her hometown. In my business, I have access to several systems. Can you ship computers to a specific township? Your specs show "currently (2006)". This leads me to believe the website hasn't been updated for some time. Are you still providing this service? If not, can anyone please tell me a valid contact for such a venture. Thanks in advance.

Jim wrote:

Sunday, 10 January 2010 16:00:46 PHT

I don't know you guys but my advise to you is to have a foundation of organization to support your project. I think we are the first one to install two computer rooms for elementary school in the Philippines. Our website www.nabuenos.org , it is under construction but we will upload our photos soon. Good luck to you guys!

Ernie J. Lastimoso wrote:

Tuesday, 8 December 2009 17:30:31 PHT

We are overwhelm with the technology now. A fast growing and fast changing. We are part of that scenario coz were offering Special Science Class in Janiuay Pilot Elem. School at Janiuay, Iloilo with a 2 units of instructional computers for 35 pupils in a classroom were indeed in a deep problem to impart knowledge which we suppose to share. By these cause, we are looking for donors with great heart that could share their blessings for these young children that we have. For your positive response thank you so much and Merry Christmas in advance.... My email:zhian_ej@yahoo.com

Roen wrote:

Saturday, 10 October 2009 12:31:03 PHT

gud day. I need also most articles and research studies about computer-aided instruction in the philippine education. Plesase help me. Thanks...

leisley ashley wrote:

Tuesday, 19 May 2009 19:48:20 PHT

how to send p.c in philippines coz im thinking about it.

Rick wrote:

Sunday, 8 March 2009 11:16:43 PHT

Your Comment Great job everyone! For your information it should be "life" not "live" in: "give your second computer a second LIFE in the Philippines". Example of both words used in the same sentence: "I live a good life therefore I am happy" Best Regards and keep up the great work. rick anderson

JOY wrote:

Thursday, 18 September 2008 09:37:29 PHT

hi...i am very much thankful for such program like this...i am hoping that someday im one of some lucky beneficiaries of this program.thanks a lot..

Joy wrote:

Wednesday, 17 September 2008 14:26:48 PHT

Hi...i am very much thankful for such program like this...i am hoping that someday im one of some lucky beneficiaries of this program. Thanks a lot..

Bert Gay wrote:

Sunday, 25 November 2007 13:21:37 PHT

Good day I have a woman in Philippines requiring a computer to type up school projects for kids who unable to buy one themselves, this lady is also unable to buy at present and I have exhausted my funds to asist any options or suggestions welcome Regards Bert gay

JazzyJean wrote:

Thursday, 12 July 2007 14:25:55 PHT

Hoi Jeroen! God bless you in all of your undertakings. what I found here in this specific page is a heartwarming gesture form you. May all your benevolent aspirations for Bohol (I am not from Bohol but I am from Pinas and it's very touching that you thought of this project..and on behalf of all the Pinoys.. DANK JE WEL!!!) be back to you a thousand fold. God bless and more power!

I Stein wrote:

Saturday, 9 June 2007 00:55:37 PHT

If you send a used computer to the Phillipines do you have to pay a customs duty on importation? I am thinking of sneding one from USA. Thanks

Amelia Pineda wrote:

Thursday, 12 April 2007 11:21:53 PHT

...im still waiting for your response regarding of my request about computer for my daughters...hope i can receive response from you. thank you very much

Church wrote:

Wednesday, 14 March 2007 23:25:29 PHT

Are you serious? Sending computers to Philippines? Perhaps you can help me here provide computers to schools here in the Southern part of Philippines. Regards.

Gladys wrote:

Sunday, 23 July 2006 22:21:07 PHT

Hi! Greetings in peace! Its a great opportunity for me to enquire about some topics related to computer literacy especially in the public schools? is there any existing schools in the Philippines which are using computer as a medium of instruction ? . This may give an additional inputs in my research thesis in masteral, t.y Another inquiry also, if you donate some computers in our school. It really help us a lot in the public school especially in the presentation of the lesson which could motivate the interest of our pupils in the presentations of the lessons. Please send your reply to my email gladysmasuhay01@yahoo.com Thank you! God Bless!

Ennesserre wrote:

Friday, 23 June 2006 14:57:25 PHT

Love your site, love what you're doing. I too have access to good if used computers, but shipping is way too expensive. Any suggestions?

AMELIA PINEDA wrote:

Thursday, 15 June 2006 12:51:04 PHT

Can you donate computers for my two daughters?even public schools now relying on computers and internet cafes very far away from our place,besides im worried when they do research some porno will pop up on screens.I do hope i can receive response from all of you and with that very kind heart will donate that..God bless !!!

Lyrish wrote:

Wednesday, 24 May 2006 16:02:21 PHT

A pleasant day... I need some articles regarding to computer literacy, computer access and knowledge in the philippines. This may give a better lift for me on my studies and have clearer mind on this matter. I am working on a research for this, and for some reasons this might help to educate people of the philippines. Thank you, and God Bless...

William Watson wrote:

Tuesday, 16 May 2006 03:44:41 PHT

Hello I thought I would drop a line of congratulations to the people working at this project, and a big hello from Ireland to all filipinos reading this, Iworked for Goodwill Industries in the US doing the exact same thing and really enjoyed the whole experience. I also spent 1 year travelling around the Philipines and loved the people I met and came home with great memories and cherished friends. Respect and good luck to all involved :-)

Nestor L. Pido wrote:

Sunday, 23 April 2006 18:35:31 PHT

I am very pleased to know there guys like you who take time to help the Filipinos. I wish I know many more guys like you. There are lots of rural elementary and high shools you can help, and I can name some that I know firsthand. Most of them do not have a single computer although some teachers know how to use computers. If some of these schools apply for a computer donation, can you take care of the shipping cost too? Practically all of these schools can hardly afford to buy books and school supplies that I don't think they can bear the costs of shipment. And there is also the problem of customs duties they have to think about. May I also ask if you know of donors of scientific equipment/instruments? Many public research laboratories in the Philippines are so miserably equipped that highly trained technical people just get older and older without their skills being put to much use. No wonder many highly skilled Filipinos prefer to go abroad and remain there. Thank you and may your project last for many many years.

Daisy Rose wrote:

Friday, 3 March 2006 10:01:22 PHT

Hello, please send me articles regarding the current status of computer literacy in the Philippines as well as in the other countries..you can send in my email address(daisyrose09@yahoo.com). I badly needed those information in order to have a background for my research. Thank you very much!!!

Daisy Rose wrote:

Friday, 3 March 2006 09:15:23 PHT

Hello!! good day I would like to ask about the computer literacy of the Filipinos, on how competent we are in terms of technology,you can send your answer in my email address, it will help me a lot in my research. thank you

Cathy wrote:

Sunday, 20 November 2005 18:46:42 PHT

It's nice that you have a program like this!! I just want ask the present situation of the Phils. Regarding in computer! You can send your answers or opinion in my e-mail address,bootylicious_in_me@yahoo.com.... Thanks!

Yu, Jie wrote:

Sunday, 9 October 2005 14:28:41 PHT

My hard disk is broken by drop I want to know where can repair it in Manila, if you know e-mail me thank you very much !~! do not say SM or ROBBISON

Rod Nolasco wrote:

Tuesday, 19 July 2005 06:29:47 PHT

I'm from Metro Manila. Who am I going to contact to donate some computer peripherals?

Gökhan wrote:

Monday, 16 May 2005 17:34:13 PHT

Hello. Do you have any interest an mmx pc's and old computers ?

EJ wrote:

Saturday, 23 April 2005 12:20:53 PHT

Hallo Jeroen. Het is goed dat dat de meeste computers (ook die in Holland worden gebruikt) hier is S.E.Azie geproduceerd worden. So je stuur ons de oude computer schroot terug. Ik denk dat je de meest moderne computers hier in op de Filippijnen kan finden, want tot slot worden deze wel hier, of in deze buurt (S.E.Azie) gemaakt. Wij hebben hier zelf ook nog wat oude computers gehad maar die wil hier niemand hebben, dus die hebben wij gedumpt. Had ik het eerder geweten dan had ik die wel naar je toe gestuurd, want hier is er zeker geen behoefde aan. Dus Jeroen pentium 4's mits niet te oud zijn hier welcome maar voor de rest is het jammer voor de kosten van het transpoort. Groetjes EJ ps. gebieden zoals Bohol zijn bekend voor de beste stranden in S.E.Azie. De Filipijnen zijn en bezonder prachtig land en de meeste Filipinos zien dit eerst als zij naar een ander land zijn vertrokken.

Dank je, EJ, schenk jij aan een school in een afgelegen barrio een Pentium 4 computer? Dan help je misschien; de feiten die je noemt zijn mij bekend, en het is misschien cynisch dat ik ze stuur in de dozen van de nieuwe machines, made in Philippines, maar zo zit het hier in elkaar; anders hebben ze niets.--Jeroen

Myra M. Juaneza wrote:

Friday, 31 December 2004 15:30:01 PHT

It's nice to know that you have this kind of program...it will help a lot,hope i can contribute...as a computer technology student i would like to ask the current status of computer technology in our country...this is part of our school papers and i think you can help me,u can send ur opinion in my email address happy_mhy27@yahoo.com...thanks in advance and more power!!!!God bless.

Eron Talania wrote:

Wednesday, 29 December 2004 15:35:17 PHT

It's so nice that you have this kind of site because it really helps other people here in the philippines about the computer literacy... Can I ask you a brief question? Can you gaive me your idea/s about the "Current State of the Computer Technology in the Philippines"? I'll wait for your response... pls I really need your opinion.. pls e-mail me here... lhabho03@yahoo.com

Ryan wrote:

Thursday, 25 November 2004 17:48:21 PHT

@Sir Reb Cruz The Computer Professionals' Union are dealing with free seminars specially using the F/LOSS advocacy. If your interested you may email one of the seminars/training committee Mr. Michael Calizo at mike.calizo@cp-union.org God Bless Philippines!

Ben wrote:

Thursday, 14 October 2004 20:26:26 PHT

hi, i would like to do the same, donating school equipments to poor areas like the one your doing. would you please give me some tips on how to start it. i am in london, uk. thanks.

Daniel Soriano wrote:

Thursday, 14 October 2004 07:03:57 PHT

I've heard that areas in the Philippines, especially islands such as Bohol and Siquior, the electrical power is not reliable (brown-outs, surges) to support the electrical demands of most computers. It's disheartening to find out that there are excellent computers out there that are just collecting dust because the electrical support is not efficient. Can someone who works in the energy/electrical department in the Philippines make a comment.

Amber Hancock wrote:

Friday, 9 July 2004 01:31:03 PHT

I don't know if you need it and it would have to be repaired but I have an electric typewriter. It's a Sony. Let me know what you think. Thanks, Amber

Reb Cruz wrote:

Thursday, 8 July 2004 09:38:25 PHT

Good Work! I was wondering if you know any people, organizations willing to conduct free seminars on use of linux. Personally i want Linux to become popular here so that the windows monopoly be stopped. I think Filipinos are capable of handling this Operating System. I have succesfully installed Linux OS but dont know a thing on how to troubleshoot it on a network. and besides we would like to offer LINUX to be used in our computer literacy program here in Malabon City in the Philippines.

Linux Network Solutions wrote:

Sunday, 4 July 2004 23:42:04 PHT

We are willing to help your cause. If you have further inquries feel free to email us.

jay wrote:

Sunday, 8 February 2004 05:04:28 PHT

hi, jeroen! we started a foundation (Stichting Computers voor Azie) a year back to do the same line of work you have started. we postponed our implementation due to some problems. we still have 5 computer units in amterdam that were donated during our first week of solicitation. we'd love to give it to your foundation so boholanos can benefit from them the soonest. you can contact jan peter about this at 0653380484.

leony mendoza wrote:

Monday, 21 July 2003 11:41:09 PHT

i can offer our services to assemble, repair donated computers and parts shipped. we are located in Manila. our address 2658-A Arellano St Singalong, Manila 1004 Philippines. Our telephone nos. (632) 5235176, fax 5215280 or email bertmendoza@msn.com. I am a Boholano from Loon.

Rene Abad wrote:

Monday, 14 July 2003 19:15:35 PHT

Good Work! I have software that has Office Suite that works even in a 386. If you need licenses, contact me

Battyman wrote:

Thursday, 10 July 2003 02:00:06 PHT

Great idea! Especially the part about the Linux. The RP in general NEEDS FREE SOFTWARE, they cannot afford the Imperial "software", and will never develop _their_own_ software industry by following the Amerikan software monopolist.

Erik wrote:

Monday, 19 May 2003 13:27:56 PHT

I have and have access to a lot of computer equipment since I am a computer proffesional. But the problem is that is so expensive to send them from Norway. I have been to Bohol many times since my wife is from there, so I like your idea very much. Keep on the good work. Erik

bolanon wrote:

Sunday, 4 May 2003 18:07:35 PHT

Your courage and your vision for this wonderful island and its people are very much appreciated. Sorry for the initials, its Bol_anon, a regular contributor at www.bohol.com.ph.

R. E. wrote:

Saturday, 3 May 2003 23:08:25 PHT

I just am very scared you may use them for other purposes that ultimately contradict wholesome thinking, like supporting the communists. Am just worried. Just don't.

More than initials would be appreciated... I don't see why you need to be afraid of that. I will be quite open in who will get what on this website, and will try to stay as neutral as possible in political issues, apart from that I expect recipients to put them to use in a way that is constructive to society as a whole, and I require them to be non-discriminatory and non-violent. If you're thinking about the NPA and affiliated organisations: I will not support them, since I don't believe their actions are in any way constructive to the development of Bohol.--Jeroen.

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