Employees and volunteers from Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation Inc. paint a brighter future for Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo, Manila during this year’s Brigada Eskwela, the Department of Education (DepEd)’s annual nationwide school maintenance program. With brushes in hand and hearts full of hope, 128 employee and advisor volunteers, joined by Sun Life Philippines chief risk officer Ria Mercado and chief actuary Abi Viaje, transform the school’s walls, gates and stage into vibrant and welcoming learning spaces.