IN PREPARATION of opening of classes, Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara joined the Brigada Eskwela in Commonwealth Elementary School on Saturday (20 July 2024).

According to DepEd, Brigada Eskwela is a nationwide school maintenance program that engages all education stakeholders to contribute their time, efforts, and resources in ensuring that public schools are all set in time for class opening.

Also present during the Brigada Eskwela were Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, and District II Representative Ralph Tulfo and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Acting Chairman Romando Artes.

Artes said that the constant participation of the agency in Brigada Eskwela is proof to the agency’s dedication and commitment to contribute to enhancing school facilities and creating better learning surroundings for the students.

“The MMDA is delighted to engage in this kind of program. For us, this activity is not just about cleaning or repairing the classrooms; it is our way of promoting unity and making a contribution in improving the quality of education and providing a better and safer environment,” Artes said.

“Participating in the Brigada Eskwela program is also our chance to foster the spirit of volunteerism or “bayanihan” by working together to build a stronger and more resilient center of learning,” he added.

Meanwhile, Belmonte expressed her gratitude to MMDA for its assistance.