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DepEd XI seeks stronger LGU partnership to boost school safety

by Contributor July 9, 2026

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KRISTINE CATAMORA & ANGEL NONOL | DSSC Interns

THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) XI has appealed for Davao City’s support to strengthen school safety programs, as part of the continuing efforts to protect learners both inside and outside campuses.

During her courtesy visit to the City Council on Tuesday, July 7, DepEd XI regional director Dr. Maria Ines C. Asuncion asked for continued partnership in strengthening and upgrading infrastructure, expanding digital connectivity, and enhancing disaster resilience.

She said these efforts would help build classrooms that nurture excellence and communities for a better future for every learner.

“Please allow me to amplify our request to the city government of Davao to secure our learners while inside and outside [the campus], and ensure every learner reaches their respective home safe and sound. Please help us keep our student campuses safe for better learning outcomes and a brighter future,” she said.

Asuncion said the Safe School Program has already been implemented across schools in the region, with school heads allocating budget to purchase metal detectors.

Local government units have also been requested to provide security guards for schools, on top of coordination efforts with officials to strengthen learner safety beyond the classroom.

“I talked to the superintendent and councilors during the city office [session] and other council [meetings], and the Regional Peace and Order Council, requesting reinforcement so that our security forces and even households can monitor the journey of our learners from home to school and vice versa,” she said.

Asked about the extent of local government support in funding additional security personnel across the Davao Region, Asuncion said superintendents have committed to sponsoring or requesting their respective local government units to allocate funding for whatever the students’ safety needs may be, noting that security personnel are already being deployed in some areas.

Asuncion’s appeal comes as DepEd Region XI continues to push for stronger collaboration between schools, local government units, and the community to ensure learners’ safety on their daily commute to and from school.

The renewed call for stronger school safety measures comes in the wake of the fatal shooting at a school in Tacloban City, which raised concerns over campus security and learner protection and prompted renewed discussions on strengthening school security across the country.

July 9, 2026 0 comments

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City security cluster, DepEd tackle campus security

by Rhoda Grace Saron July 5, 2026

written by Rhoda Grace Saron

THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO), the Department of Education (DepEd), and the local government convened an emergency coordinating conference on Friday, July 3, to tighten school security measures.

The strategy session, spearheaded by DCPO chief PCOL Peter B. Madria at the Kapanalig Hall, was triggered by a recent active shooting incident in Tacloban City.

The meeting gathered school heads, local security officials, and social services representatives to establish an immediate, unified defense plan for campuses across the city.

Recognizing that schools must remain safe havens, Madria ordered an immediate escalation in tactical and visible deterrence.

The newly aligned strategy focuses on maximizing physical security controls, access points, and surveillance monitoring at all school entrances, as well as intensifying police patrols and static deployments around campus perimeters during peak arrival and dismissal hours.

He also directed the standardization of rapid-response drills specifically tailored for both bomb threats and active shooter scenarios.

Acknowledging the psychological toll of heightened security on young learners, the summit integrated DepEd’s psychosocial support frameworks directly into the tactical planning.

Furthermore, the DCPO is weaving its anti-bullying campaign under Oplan Kabilikat —which leverages Republic Act 10627 (Anti-Bullying Act) and Republic Act 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act)—into the broader campus safety net.

Officials noted that tackling internal threats like severe bullying is an essential component of preventing escalation into extreme violence.

The conference concluded with the DCPO, DepEd, and the Davao City government signing off on a data-driven, shared-responsibility framework. By establishing direct communication channels between school administrators and law enforcement, the city aims to eliminate response delays.

“Through this unified strategic alignment, we are guaranteeing that Davao City schools remain secure,” Madria stated, emphasizing that campus defense is a matter of proactive vigilance rather than reactive panic.

July 5, 2026 0 comments

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School-in-a-Bag reaches far-flung schools in Southern Leyte

by Contributor July 2, 2026

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Students in remote schools in the province of Southern Leyte learn how to read and solve mathematical equations using interactive tech-powered educational tools found inside School-in-a-Bag (SIAB) packages.

The latest deployment, sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the Department of Education Region 8, and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), marks the global agency’s fourth and largest deployment of SIAB kits to date.

“Our mandate is to ensure that every child has equal access to quality education, especially those who are in the most marginalized communities. We hope this support will help drive meaningful changes in classrooms. These devices are not meant to add to teachers’ burden, but to help ease their workload and improve the overall teaching and learning experience for both teachers and students,” said Jieun Yoon, education specialist from UNICEF Philippines.

The recent turnover benefits 97 multigrade schools in hard-to-reach areas across the province. It underscores the long-standing collaboration between UNICEF and the PLDT Group in making education more accessible and inclusive for Filipino learners.

Since 2019, the partners have deployed more than 300 SIAB kits to last-mile schools across the country—bringing learning opportunities closer to children in remote and underserved communities. The initiative reflects a shared vision that every child, regardless of location or circumstance, deserves equal access to quality basic education.

“With the School-in-a-Bag, we aim to ensure that high-quality digital tools are within children’s reach. We are grateful to have worked with UNICEF in reaching more remote schools in the region and bringing these portable digital classrooms directly to our learners,” said Roby A. Alampay, FVP and head of the Public Engagement and Corporate Communications Group at PLDT and Smart.

Benit Elementary School (Benit ES) in Malitbog, Southern Leyte, located about 38 kilometers from Maasin City, is among the beneficiaries of this year’s SIAB rollout. The support is expected to ease the burden of teachers due to personnel shortages.

“We are truly thankful to receive the SIAB funded by UNICEF. This is a big blessing for our learners, especially in multigrade classes where one teacher supports many students at once. With or without internet connectivity, teaching and learning can continue seamlessly because the kit also works offline. Our heartfelt thanks to UNICEF, PLDT, and Smart for helping us deliver accessible and continuous learning for our children,” said Merry Ann B. Tagon, teacher-in-charge at Benit ES.

The School-in-a-Bag is PLDT and Smart’s portable digital classroom that carries a laptop, a Smart Bro LTE Pocket WiFi with load allocation, ten tablets, a comprehensive teacher’s guide, and a collection of digital learning resources. These include contextualized Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) and #LearnSmart educational applications designed to build literacy and numeracy skills in the learners’ Mother Tongue.

Under its #KonektedForLearning pillar, the PLDT Group, together with institutions like UNICEF, continue to bridge the digital divide and champion inclusive education. The SIAB project also supports the country’s efforts to achieve UNSDG 4 on Quality Education by utilizing the power of technology to uplift communities and help create a future where no learner is left behind.

July 2, 2026 0 comments

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DepEd activates long-term school resilience measures after 7.8 magnitude quake

by Nova Mae Francas June 28, 2026

written by Nova Mae Francas

THE DEPARTMENT of Education (DepEd) has activated emergency interventions and its long-term school resilience program following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Sarangani on June 8.

DepEd reported that the quake left damage to education infrastructure, now documented across five regions and 39 divisions.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara released a directive to prioritize schools affected by the quake under the Infrastructure for Safer and Resilient Schools Project (ISRS) with interventions ranging from repair and retrofitting to full reconstruction of school facilities.

The ISRS Program, developed with support from the World Bank and approved by the NEDA Board in 2024, uses a risk-based approach combining structural engineering evaluations and scientific hazard assessments, covering approximately 1,282 public schools nationwide, outside the National Capital Region, identified as vulnerable to earthquakes and other natural hazards.

Based on data from the Incident Management and Reporting System as of June 24, 2026, the disaster has affected 1,676 schools, 266,001 learners, and 11,557 teaching and non-teaching personnel.

The earthquake caused severe infrastructure damage, triggering prolonged class suspensions in the hardest-hit areas, including General Santos City, South Cotabato, and Sarangani.

The agency’s preliminary damage assessments show that 2,631 classrooms were totally destroyed, requiring an estimated PHP 9.21 billion for repair and replacement.

Meanwhile, another 2,945 classrooms need major structural repair at an estimated cost of P3.54 billion, while 6,917 classrooms with minor damage will require P338.9 million.

Non-structural losses include 21,761 chairs; 3,987 IT equipment units; 418 WASH facilities, and 17,604 learning materials.

According to preliminary assessments, 2,489 schools were earthquake-affected, of which 241 are already within the priority ISRS program portfolio.

Meanwhile, the remaining 2,248 affected schools outside the current ISRS are being evaluated for possible funding under the Quick Response Fund, Basic Education Facilities Fund, and other disaster recovery frameworks.

“The safety of our learners and school personnel remains our highest priority. While we provide immediate assistance through alternative learning setups and temporary spaces, we are fully committed to investing in long-term, resilient infrastructure that ensures every Filipino learner has access to a safe and secure learning environment,” Angara said.

To note, DepEd has rolled out psychosocial and instructional recovery measures in affected schools and communities to address learning loss and the psychological impact.

Psychosocial response interventions have reached 216,841 learners, 10,166 personnel, and 2,794 parents across 398 schools.

Meanwhile, the agency also implemented extended class hours, make-up classes, and the Dynamic Learning Program, alongside a temporary shift to distance learning modes in areas where in-person classes remain suspended.

For schools with totally destroyed facilities, DepEd is fast-tracking the emergency procurement of Learning Continuity Spaces, including prefabricated and modular foldable classrooms.

DepEd and the Department of Public Works and Highways have established the DepEd–DPWH Joint Special Task Force on the Assessment of School Buildings Affected by Disasters, Emergencies, and Other Hazards to conduct structural inspections, validate technical recommendations, and expedite fund releases for repairs.

The agency stressed it will advocate for climate-resilient school building designs and enhanced minimum performance standards for all new classroom construction.

June 28, 2026 0 comments

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Tighter security

by Nova Mae Francas June 23, 2026

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Davao City Council pushes for mandatory security guard funding in public schools

THE 21ST City Council on Tuesday, June 23, urged the Department of Education to provide funds to hire security guards following the series of attacks in public schools, including the tragic mass shooting in Tacloban City that claimed three lives and injured 20 others.

Proponent Councilor Luna Acosta said DepEd has not allocated an adequate budget to secure public school students.

“We ask the national government to divert the millions of pesos used to prioritize political maneuverings into security for our schools instead,” Acosta said.

The move follows a series of violent incidents inside schools nationwide, including stabbings and shootings in Cavite, Quezon City, Tagum, and a recent active shooter situation at a school in Tacloban.

Acosta said while private schools are mandated by law to finance their own trained security forces, public institutions remain severely constrained by budget limitations.

She said local defense measures in Davao City currently deploy the Civil Security Unit (CSU) and the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) under the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) to safeguard campus perimeters.

However, Acosta clarified that these forces serve as general deterrents stationed outside campus gates rather than security guards.

“Schools are zones of peace and safety and should remain so. An increase in the budget of the schools for security purposes is an investment that the DepEd should prioritize above all,” Acosta stated during her privilege speech.

However, Councilor Diosdado Angelo Mahipus raised concerns over possible delays in the DepEd budget allocation and instead pushed for a localized immediate response.

“Maybe for us to better expect outputs, maybe we should engage DepEd XI or even at the level of the school so that this might happen if we pass a resolution urging the schools in Davao City, the public schools, to consider providing security guards or hiring security guards on their premises,” Mahipus said.

Acosta simultaneously filed a resolution urging DepEd XI to initiate emergency security enhancements.

Councilor Antoinette Principe, committee chair on education, emphasized tightening physical security, but also strengthening behavioral and preventive programs in Davao City schools.

“Here in Davao City, we do not want those untoward incidents happening in our city, as we consider our schools as the second home of our children. So, we need to ensure that our youth, our learners, can return home safely to their respective families,” she said.

The committees on education and peace and order are set to hold a joint public hearing to craft a legislative measure to safeguard school campuses.

June 23, 2026 0 comments

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DepEd and Jhpiego equip teachers with new resource on HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention

by Contributor June 19, 2026

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PASIG CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) recently held a hybrid orientation and consultation with representatives from various Central Office bureaus and all 18 regional offices, including the Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, on the use of a new cervical cancer prevention and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination resource booklet designed for teachers and education support personnel. The activity was conducted at the Citadines Millennium Ortigas Manila in Pasig City.

The Bureau of Learner Support Services-School Health Division, in partnership with Jhpiego Philippines and with support from the HPV Vaccination Acceleration Program Partners Initiative (HAPPI) Consortium, led the development of the resource booklet, Guro Laban sa Cervical Cancer. This resource aims to equip educators with accurate and evidence-based information on cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccination.

The resource booklet will be made available as a self-paced online learning supplementary material for teachers and education support personnel. It covers key information on both primary and secondary prevention of cervical cancer, including HPV vaccination, cervical cancer screening, and treatment options for precancerous lesions and early-stage cervical cancer.

The resource also provides information on available screening methods, including visual inspection with acetic acid, Pap smear testing, and HPV DNA testing, helping educators better understand the continuum of cervical cancer prevention and care.

“Teachers and education support personnel play a critical role in supporting parents and learners with accurate health information. Aside from health workers, they are among the most accessible and trusted sources of information for parents seeking guidance on HPV vaccination,” said Atty. Razzel Requesto, Director IV at the Bureau of Learner Support Services.

The resource was developed with technical recommendations from the Bureau of Curriculum Development (BCD), Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD), Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR), Public Affairs Service (PAS), and the Employees Welfare Division (EWD) of the Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development (BHROD), with guidance from the Department of Health’s Health Promotion Bureau.

“This resource reflects the strength of collaboration between the education and health sectors. Together, we are helping ensure that teachers have the knowledge and tools to promote accurate information on HPV vaccination and protect the health of future generations,” said Requesto.

By equipping teachers and education support personnel with the appropriate tools and knowledge, DepEd aims to strengthen consistent, evidence-based communication about HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention. The initiative also reinforces the education sector’s role in promoting healthy school environments and supporting efforts to reduce illness and deaths caused by vaccine-preventable cancers.

The annual School-Based Immunization (SBI) Program, jointly implemented by the DOH and DepEd, has been conducted since 2017. Prior to the implementation of SBI activities, Parent-Teacher Association meetings are held to provide parents and guardians with relevant information regarding the program. These efforts complement the health education and promotion initiatives of the DOH and local government units, helping ensure the successful conduct of immunization activities in schools.

“The Guro Laban sa Cervical Cancer resource booklet gives teachers a practical reference for addressing questions on HPV vaccination and supporting health-promoting practices in schools,” said Dr. Lilibeth Gonzales, OIC Chief of the DepEd School Health Division.

“Cervical cancer is largely preventable, and increasing awareness about HPV vaccination is essential to protecting future generations. Through this partnership, we are helping ensure that teachers have the knowledge and tools to support informed decision-making among parents and learners,” said Dr. Ingrid Magnata, country program manager of Jhpiego Philippines.

June 19, 2026 0 comments

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Canva and DepEd III pilot shows strong early impact, with 81% of teachers reporting better classroom experiences

by Contributor June 19, 2026

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MANILA, June 2026 – As part of Canva’s nationwide initiatives to boost digital transformation in Filipino Education, the global visual communications platform has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) Region III to roll out a regional pilot initiative aimed at addressing gaps in technology access, digital resources, and up-skilling opportunities across public schools in the region.

Together with its Education Learning Partner Audentes Technologies, the initiative combines educator training, student certification, and access to Canva’s tools to support both teaching and school operations. This includes features such as Canva Offline, which allows users to continue working without stable internet connectivity, and Learn Grid, which provides structured, curriculum-aligned resources for lesson development, amongst others.

The initiative also included on-ground campus visits through the Canva Eskwela Caravan across selected schools and concluded with the Design Your Future: Career & Life Skills with Canva bootcamp for senior high learners.

“Digital transformation in education is not just about giving schools access to tools. It is about making sure teachers, learners, and their non-teaching staff can use those tools in ways that are practical, creative, and relevant to their everyday realities,” said Ysa Delfin-Malinao, Philippines education marketing lead, Canva. “Through this pilot with DepEd Philippines Region III, we are seeing how the right mix of training, access, and localized support can help public schools unlock more engaging classrooms, more confident educators, and more future-ready students.”

The program was implemented across four schools in Region III, including Eastern Porac National High School (EPNHS), Malolos Marine Fishery and Laboratory School, Lydia Villangca Trade School, and Virgen de las Flores High School, reaching nearly 500 public school faculty and staff and certifying over 1,000 senior high school students.

“Our partnership with Canva has empowered our schools to embrace creativity, innovation, and transformation across our classrooms,” said Tolentino G. Aquino, Regional Director for DepEd Region III. “Looking ahead, we are committed to building a future-ready Region III, where creativity and education go hand in hand.”

Early results show strong classroom impact

Early results point to measurable improvements in classroom experience and engagement. At EPNHS, 81% of teachers reported improvements in their classroom experience after using Canva, while 94.6% believe the platform has strong potential to shape the future of education.

For public school leaders, the program’s impact is already visible in how classrooms are evolving. Dr. Rosaline Tuble, school head of EPNHS, shared how digital tools like Canva are transforming both teaching approaches and student participation.

“In my 29 years with DepEd, it has been our long-time dream to transform students from passive watchers into active co-creators and collaborators of the lesson itself. When Canva was first introduced in our classrooms two years ago, only 35% of teachers used it for instruction. Today, 92% of teachers use Canva for daily classroom delivery,” Tuble shared.

Among the drivers of this shift is a better understanding of how today’s students learn and engage.

“We know that today’s learners respond best to visual and creative modes of communication and self-expression,” Tuble added. “With Canva, our teachers can redesign their lessons to be more dynamic and interactive to suit student needs.”

Building a scalable model for digital inclusion

Beyond the classroom, schools are also seeing operational benefits. Digital tools help streamline administrative tasks, improve turnaround times, and support more flexible blended learning approaches that enable collaboration beyond the classroom while reducing reliance on physical materials.

As Canva looks to expand the initiative across the Philippines, the Region III pilot provides a strong model for how targeted upskilling and accessible technology can help bridge digital gaps in public education, particularly in underserved communities.

“The Region III pilot gives us a strong proof point for what digital inclusion in education can look like when it is built around the needs of public schools,” said Delfin-Malinao. “As we continue working with education partners across the country, our focus is to help more teachers and students, especially outside Metro Manila, gain the skills, confidence, and access they need to thrive in an increasingly visual and digital world.”

Watch how the Canva DepEd Region III Pilot is supporting teachers and learners in bringing creativity into everyday learning.

June 19, 2026 0 comments

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Klaus Hoffarth Center for Critical Thinking and DepEd advances digital transformation in elementary education

by Contributor June 18, 2026

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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – The Klaus Hoffarth Center for Critical Thinking (KHC) invests ₱3 million to strengthen digital literacy in Banilad Elementary School (BES).

Funded by a grant from the Hoffarth family, the project was rolled out in 2025 to equip the school with modern technological devices and infrastructure, digital and functional literacy training, and teacher capacity-building.

The initiative, “Bridging the Digital Divide: A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Pilot Project for Digital Literacy in Philippine Elementary Education,” was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding between KHC’s Dr. Victoria Bantug Hoffarth and the Department of Education, Schools Division of Negros Occidental on March 16, 2025. This partnership marks a significant step toward bridging the gaps in digital literacy and learning outcomes in public schools.

Laying the groundwork for a technology-integrated learning environment, KHC provided 30 Samsung A9 tablets featuring e-books and educational applications, and 20 ASUS VivoBook Go14 laptops to build foundational digital skills like typing, researching, and navigating online software.

Recognizing that technology is only as powerful as the hands that guide it, 4 laptops were donated to the faculty to help them manage grading and classroom instruction, complementing the laptops provided by DepEd to other teachers.

Dr. Hoffarth also funded the library renovation to create functional learning spaces where students can nurture their love for reading. Additional upgrades included furnishing the computer rooms, installing Google TVs for classroom demonstrations, and providing 28 headsets to enable students to engage with multimedia materials from Khan Academy.

Beyond hardware and infrastructure, the project included one-on-one reading comprehension tutorial classes for non-readers and digital literacy classes for readers in Grades 3 and 4. BES students now have access to a wider selection of children’s books in their library, with KHC donating more than 200 children’s books through a book drive.

While still in its early stages, the impact of the initiative is already felt by educators and students:

“The progress of my learners from Day 1 to the present is clear. From turning on the computer, creating their first Word document, typing essays, to shutting down their laptops—I’ve seen it all,” shared Teacher Francis Buenaflor Jr. “I saw the sparkle in their eyes when they successfully saved their work…Some clapped their hands, some shouted, ‘I did it!’”

The students’ enthusiasm was also palpable. “Ako po ay masaya dahil sa aking natutunan ngayong bakasyon. Unti-unti natutong magbasa at mag-unawa ng aking binabasa (I am happy because of what I learned during vacation… Little by little, I learned how to read and understand what I’m reading),” shared a Grade 4 pupil.

“Masaya ako na makahiram ng aklat sa library. Marami na akong nahiram na aklat sa library at marami akong natutunang mga pangyayari at kasaysayan (I feel happy that I can borrow books from the library. I have learned a lot about events and history),” another student expressed.

Looking ahead

KHC, BES, and DepEd will monitor the progress of students over a three-year period to assess the impact of these interventions.

“Functional and digital literacy are vital skills that need to be nurtured early on. We are thrilled that KHC is helping bridge the gap by providing the devices and funding for tutorial sessions for learners. Ultimately, we hope the success of this initiative serves as a blueprint, encouraging more private institutions to follow suit and uplift other public elementary schools,” says Mian Arcega, KHC’s project monitor for this initiative.

Upon completion, a final paper will document the project outcomes and provide a scalable PPP model for other public schools, better equipping learners and educators with competencies to thrive in the digital age.

KHC believes that strengthening digital and functional literacy is vital for critical thinking, empowering students to analyze information and make informed judgments. By creating a conducive learning environment, KHC hopes to nurture a generation of critical thinkers and participative citizens committed to national development.

June 18, 2026 0 comments

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SM Davao employees spread social good through Brigada Eskwela 2026

by Contributor June 5, 2026

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SM City Davao Assistant Mall Managers Jezer Gutierrez (leftmost) and Monina Tico (2nd from left) headed the turnover of trash bins, gardening tools, and cleaning materials to the Riverside Elementary School

DAVAO CITY – SM Lanang and SM City Davao employees helped prepare safer and more welcoming learning spaces for students by volunteering to clean and repaint classrooms and school grounds in two public schools in Davao City in support of the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela. Around 70 employees from both malls helped clean school facilities and grounds in Vicente Hizon, Sr. Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School in Calinan District in separate HR-led activities conducted on June 5, 2026.

Ms. Kimberly Ann Remolona (2nd from right), mall manager of SM Lanang, led the turnover of cleaning tools and paint kits to Vicente Hizon Sr. Elementary School on June 5, 2026.

The two malls also handed over some cleaning tools, paint kits, and trash bins to the schools, respectively. This year’s Brigada Eskwela, themed “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman”, highlights volunteer initiatives to ensure a clean, safe, and inclusive learning, teaching, and working environment for learners, teachers, and non-teaching personnel.

Through volunteerism, cleanup drives, and coordinated efforts, SM Davao malls help prepare environments conducive to learning and teaching, supporting students and educators in their daily school activities. The two malls have a longstanding tradition of participating in the annual Brigada Eskwela under the malls’ employee volunteerism program of the HR Department.

June 5, 2026 0 comments

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Cebu Pacific Brings Brigada Eskwela Drive to Last Mile Schools

by Contributor June 2, 2026

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Cebu Pacific has mobilized its entire group network for the nationwide kickoff of Brigada Eskwela 2026, reinforcing its commitment to education and community empowerment.

Volunteers from across CEB group, including airline operations (5J), ground handling provider 1Aviation, and aircraft maintenance company Aviation Partnership (Philippines) Corporation (Aplus), joined forces to help prepare public schools for the upcoming academic year.

As part of this year’s campaign, the carrier adopted three Last Mile Schools from the Department of Education’s (DepEd) priority list: Balakilong Integrated School in Batangas, Cadulawan Elementary School in Cebu, and Cogon Elementary School in Davao del Norte. Located in geographically isolated and underserved communities, the schools were selected to help ensure critical aid and support reach students who need it most.

Beyond volunteer efforts, the airline provided classroom cleaning and painting materials; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational packages; and monetary donation raised through contributions from CEB employees.

“The true measure of an airline is not only how many people it carries, but how many lives it helps move forward. Through Brigada Eskwela, our people came together to support schools in some of the country’s most underserved communities because every child deserves a safe place to learn, dream, and build a better future. At Cebu Pacific, we are proud to connect Filipinos not only through travel, but through acts of service that create lasting impact far beyond our flights,” said Felix Lopez, CEB Chief Human Resources Officer.

The initiative forms part of Juan Community, a broader Gokongwei Group program led by the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF), which supports education programs nationwide.

CEB plans to continue supporting the three adopted schools while exploring opportunities to expand the program to more Last Mile Schools across the country.

Operating in 35 domestic and 26 international destinations spanning across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, CEB continues to connect Filipinos through air travel while helping uplift communities by investing in the next generation.

June 2, 2026 0 comments

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