Established in 1991, the Bato Balani Foundation Inc. (BBFI) is a non-stock, non-profit organization engaged in the conceptualization and implementation of education development programs for its corporate benefactors. It was named after Bato Balani for Science and Technology, a publication of Diwa Learning Systems Inc.
Devoted to help build the Philippine nation’s future through education, BBFI’s programs focus on four major thrusts: teacher development, school development, student development and special involvements. The projects under these thrusts are designed for the foundation’s target beneficiaries who are mainly students, teachers and educators, as well as education and research institutions.
Realizing the need to help in the advancement of Philippine education through the collaborative efforts of schools, the government and the business sector in the academic ecosystem, BBFI’s has consolidated its initiatives under the banner Project PEPE: Promoting Excellence in Philippine Education.
Board of Trustees
Saturnino G. Belen Jr. (Chairman)
Lorna L. Belen (President)
Enrique A. Caballero
Amada J. Javellana
Lourdes F. Lozano
Program Associates
Reynaldo M. De la Cruz
William S. Fernando
Jose Maria T. Policarpio
Elma L. Ropeta
Program Directors
Brian L. Belen (Planning)
Gay Marie M. Francisco (Communications)
Natalie Christine V. Jorge (Programs and Research)
The Bato Balani Foundation Inc.
6/F PDCP Bank Centre, Rufino corner Leviste Streets
Salcedo Village, 1227 Makati City, Philippines
Telephone: (632) 8925462
Fax: (632) 8926464
Email: bbfi@diwamail.com
