What is ASP?
The Adopt-A-School Program, which started in 1998, Republic Act 8525, was created to help generate investments and support for education outside the mainstream funding and the national budget. It is a mechanism that provides opportunities for the private sector to collaborate and build a strong partnership in education by providing support and assistance for public schools. This supports the schools in any of the following areas: infrastructure, health and nutrition, teaching skills development, computer, and science lab equipment, and learning support.
Who Can Be An ASP Partner?
Any private individual, group, or organization can be an ASP partner
The private entity must have a credible track record.
Must be in existence for at least one (1) year as shown by a certificate of registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Has not been prosecuted and found guilty of engaging in any illegal activities nor being part of the tobacco industry.
The private entity must share the thrust and values promoted by DepEd
Any individual with great intention of helping the school community to deliver basic education through its support and donations.
What are the BENEFITS of an adapting entity can avail?
Partnership, through ASP, provides mutual benefits between the DepEd and the
adopting private entity. The DepEd schools improved through the support outsourced from the adopting entity. In return, the adopting entity may avail of the following benefits:
150% tax deduction from gross income
Exemption from payment of Donors’ Tax
Duty/tax-free importation for foreign donations
Emblazoned name in adopted schools
Strengthened corporate image and goodwill within the school community.
Recognized as partners and stakeholders of the Division during Education Summit.