While it may have been an expedient measure, the swift implementation of the lockdown has left many people stranded including students who are living in dormitories for the school year. Some of those affected are the scholars of Dualtech Training Center, a private vocational school in Calamba, Laguna that pioneered the German Dual Training System in the Philippines. As part of its #RCColaborate initiatives, ARC Refreshments Corporation (ARC) is always prepared to respond to different calls for support. Upon hearing of the plight of scholars, the company visited the 300 stranded scholars staying in the institute to distribute cases of ARC products. The students spend six months to a year of in-school training and up to 18 months on-the-job training with partner companies.

Source: Manila Times May 05, 2020 17:57 UTC