In November 2011, READ Philippines, formerly known as MOVE ON Philippines, distributed through Mahintana 226 primary Science and Reading books in the provinces of Sarangani and South Cotabato through the Adopt-a-School (AAS) Project of Mahintana and Dole Philippines, Inc.
A total of 2,404 pupils and 36 teachers of Bales Elementary School (ES) in Maasim, Lugan ES in T’boli, and Kinilis ES in Polomolok benefitted from this endeavor. The books featured an improved method of learning for school children and teaching strategies for teachers. Reading books include cassette tapes, providing the ideal medium of teaching small children on proper articulation of words while the Teacher’s Guide provide supplementary teaching strategies to teachers for easy comprehension of school children.