Globe and Cagayan State University have teamed up to open SPARK, a new digital learning space that lets students access internet and technology for their studies while helping other learners across the country. Short for Student Productivity and Academic Research Kiosk, the first SPARK facility opened its doors at CSU-Andrews campus last September as the pilot site for the program.
The facility gives students a dedicated area to complete schoolwork, conduct research, work on creative projects, and explore new digital tools. Beyond just a study space, every time a student uses SPARK, one Globe Rewards point is automatically donated to Ayala Foundation’s CENTEX Digital Education program through the GlobeOne app. These collected points will go toward providing digital learning tools, resources, and support for students at CENTEX schools across the Philippines.
Globe Area Business Head Iman Mancilla said the program shows how technology can serve both learners and the wider community. “SPARK reflects our belief that technology becomes more meaningful when it creates opportunities not only for the individual using it, but also for the wider community. Every visit allows a student to learn, research, and create while making a simple contribution that can become part of a much greater impact,” Mancilla explained.
For CSU, the partnership brings added resources to support student success while teaching the value of shared progress. “Through SPARK, our students gain valuable digital resources while learning that even a simple act of giving can help make a difference in the lives of others,” said Terence Alfred Roberto A. Tejada, CSU Andrews Campus Executive Officer.
As the very first pilot university, CSU will also share feedback and insights with Globe to help refine and expand the program to more schools in the future. By bringing education and community support together in one platform, SPARK aims to build a culture of learning and giving that empowers Filipino students both now and in the years ahead.
