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GMA Network
02-07-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Mission Possible: Clean Schools
The first days of school are often the most exciting part of every student's journey. It's a time to reconnect with friends, meet new teachers, and start fresh. In preparation for this coming school year, schools work harder than ever to strengthen not only their manpower and facilities, but also their safety and sanitation protocols. One of the Department of Education's ongoing goals is to ensure that public schools provide a stimulating, secure space where students can focus, grow, and thrive. As we officially welcome the Balik Eskwela season, it's important to recognize the impact of programs like Brigada Eskwela 2025, a nationwide initiative where school communities come together to prepare classrooms for the year ahead. Anchored on the theme 'Brigada Eskwela: Sama-sama Para sa Bayang Bumabasa,' here's a quick checklist of what an ideal learning environment should look like in line with this year's campaign: 1. Functional desks and chairs Sturdy desks and chairs are basic, but essential. In many public schools, damaged armchairs are still a common sight, but they shouldn't be the norm. Fortunately, even with limited resources, many school communities now take initiative during Brigada Eskwela to repair or replace broken furniture before classes begin. 2. Ample and safe ventilation In our hot and humid climate, proper airflow in classrooms is crucial. With packed classrooms, fans and cooling systems aren't just for comfort; they help reduce the spread of germs and keep students feeling refreshed and focused. 3. Clean rooms and hallways Clean rooms and hallways mean no clutter, markings, or foul odors, and also having freshly swept and mopped floors. It's important to conduct this sanitation routine to not become a source of distraction for students, as dirty classrooms and messy hallways can affect their focus on completing school tasks. 4. Clean and well-maintained restrooms While not part of the classroom, the school restroom is a critical part of the learning space. Students may have difficulty paying attention in class if they avoid using the restroom due to poor sanitation or unpleasant conditions. Studies also show that they're prone to sickness if toilets aren't properly cleaned. That's why using trusted cleaning products matters, like Domex, a disinfectant that kills 99.9% of germs while helping remove visible stains and eliminate odors. They have also been an advocate of promoting proper hygiene, sanitation, and cleanliness in public schools for years already. This 2025, it's the first time Domex has expanded its school initiatives in Visayas and Mindanao to reach and help more pupils. Community Impact: Domex x Yellow Boat of Hope In support of this year's Brigada Eskwela campaign, Domex provided 100 bottles of 900ml Domex, 5 sets of water filters, 20 dippers, and 20 toilet cleaning brushes to 34 schools nationwide. Domex also partnered with the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, a non-profit PH organization that helps provide access to children's education, and helped clean and disinfect school restrooms on June 9 and June 11, 2025. Beyond cleaning products, Domex also promotes hygiene education through their Germ-Busting rules: D APAT HINDI PIGILIN ANG PAG-IHI O BSERBAHAN ANG TAMANG PAGHUGAS NG KAMAY M AG-FLUSH NG TOILET EX SA GERMS, MAGLINIS NG BANYO A Clean Future for School Communities At the heart of every Brigada Eskwela effort is one simple goal: to give students the safe, clean, and supportive environment they deserve. The first days of school should be filled with excitement, not worries about dirty classrooms or unusable restrooms. Through Brigada Eskwela and the collective efforts of schools, volunteers, and partners like Domex and the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, we're reminded that preparing for the school year goes beyond supplies and schedules. It's about creating a space where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn from day one. When schools are truly ready, students can focus not on what's lacking, but on what's possible for the bright future ahead of them. Learn more about #DomexPH and their partnership with Brigada Eskwela in their official Facebook page.
GMA Network
11-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
LGUs distribute free school supplies ahead of SY 2025-2026
Makati Mayor Abby Binay gives laptops to teachers, Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon hands out backpacks for School Year 2025-2026. Photos from Makati City and Muntinlupa City LGUs As the School Year 2025-2026 approaches, local government units (LGUs) across Metro Manila have begun distributing free school supplies to ease the financial burden on families and prepare students for their return to the classroom. In Muntinlupa City, Mayor Ruffy Biazon personally led the kickoff of the city's Libreng Balik Eskwela distribution, handing out free backpacks, notebooks, pad papers, pens, pencils, pencil cases, and black leather shoes to public school students—from daycare to senior high school. Now on its third year, the initiative benefits nearly 100,000 students annually. 'Ginagawa natin ang lahat para masuportahan ang kinabukasan ng kabataang Muntinlupeño. Kaya yearly din ang distribution natin ng Balik Eskwela packages bilang tulong sa mga gastusin ng mga pamilya at paghahanda ng mga estudyante sa panibagong school year,' Biazon said in a Facebook post. (We are doing everything we can to support the future of Muntinlupeño youth. That is why we distribute Balik Eskwela packages annually—to help families with their expenses and ensure students are ready for the school year.) The program is part of Biazon's broader 7K Agenda, which prioritizes education and youth empowerment. Last year, students received MUNwalk sneakers; this year, leather shoes were provided to ensure variety and practicality in daily schoolwear. Meanwhile, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay spearheaded the distribution of free school supplies, uniforms, and emergency Go Bags at Nemesio I. Yabut Elementary School. Under the city's Project FREE (Free Relevant and Excellent Education) program, students received uniforms, notebooks, pens, pad papers, socks, two types of shoes (leather and rubber), school bags, jackets, hard hats, and emergency kits for classroom use. Mayor Binay, joined by Makati 2nd District Representative Luis Campos, also turned over laptops to public school teachers and teaching-related personnel to enhance instructional delivery and administrative work. A total of 1,410 laptops will be distributed to educators across the city. 'All public school students in Makati are entitled to these provisions under Project FREE. We want to make sure no child is left behind, and no teacher is left unsupported,' said Binay, emphasizing that investing in both students and teachers is key to the city's long-term education strategy. In Quezon City, Mayor Joy Belmonte personally visited Batino Elementary School (SPED Center), Ponciano Bernardo Elementary School, and Manuel A. Roxas High School to distribute free learning kits to students on Tuesday. The initiative aims to support learners as they gear up for the incoming school year. The Department of Education (DepEd) earlier announced that public schools across the country would open classes for School Year 2025–2026 on June 16, 2025. The DepEd is in the thick of preparations to ensure schools are ready to welcome students on June 16. DepEd Assistant Secretary for Operations Jocelyn Andaya emphasized on Tuesday the importance of early enrollment and community cooperation through the annual Brigada Eskwela. —Sherylin Untalan/KG, GMA Integrated News
