The Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela 2025 program received a significant boost from Arm & Hammer Baking Soda through its exclusive Philippine distributor, Global Strategic Product Distribution Inc. (GSPDI). The initiative, themed “Sama-sama Para sa Bayang Bumabasa,” aims to prepare schools for the upcoming academic year through community-driven cleaning and maintenance activities.
Baclaran Elementary School Unit II served as one of the primary beneficiaries of this corporate partnership. The school received cleaning supplies as the materials were presented to students, teachers, and school administrators, signifying the collaboration between the educational institution and the household brand known for its cleaning products.
Rik Requintina, General Manager of GSPDI, personally oversaw the donation ceremony alongside school officials and DepEd representatives. The event featured a formal turnover of cleaning materials including brooms, dustpans, and other maintenance supplies essential for school upkeep. Students gathered to witness the ceremonial handover, emphasizing the community aspect of the Brigada Eskwela program.
Legarda Elementary School also participated in this cleanliness initiative, with similar donation ceremonies held at their facilities. The partnership demonstrates how private sector involvement can complement government education programs by providing necessary resources for school maintenance and cleanliness. The distribution of cleaning supplies directly supports the practical needs of educational institutions in maintaining hygienic learning environments.
The Brigada Eskwela program traditionally mobilizes communities, parents, teachers, and students to collectively prepare schools before classes begin.
This year’s partnership with Arm & Hammer through GSPDI represents a concrete example of public-private collaboration in education, ensuring that schools have adequate cleaning supplies to maintain safe and healthy learning spaces for students and staff throughout the academic year.
