The Department of Trade and Industry in Compostela Valley (DTI-CV) joined the Brigada Eskwela 2012 at the Manat National High School in Nabunturan, early this week.
“This is just little help but definitely rewarding for us,” said DTI-CV officer-in-charge Lucky Siegfred M. Balleque.
DTI Comval, together with other national government agencies and the private sector volunteered in sprucing up the said high school by painting of school benches and chairs.
The activity also drew support from various sectors, including the Provincial Government with Governor Arturo T. Uy, taking part in enhancing the school.
DTI also tapped the private sector through its Certified Establishments’ Adopt-A-School program to complement DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela.
“DTI periodically certifies business establishments, such as hardwares and grocery stores, to promote compliance to the consumer welfare and protection standards. As part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, they are taking part in this activity,” he said.
O2 Builders, a Bagwis Awards Silver Awardee, supported the cause with their donation of P 10,000 worth of painting materials to three schools in Nabunturan. Engr. Oliver Ocampo of O2 Builders provided paints and brushes to Manat National High School, Pangutosan Elementary School and Nabunturan Central Elementary School.
A consumer organization, Konsumo Nabunturan, also participated in the event.
Principal III of MNHS Ritchel Cruz, who steered the activity expressed his thanks to DTI Comval as well as other participating offices for making the event successful.
Apart from its volunteer work in Brigada Eskwela, DTI Comval also intends to provide school supplies to some school children.
The Department of Education (DepEd) launched Brigada Eskwela 2012 to encourage the public to join its campaign to clean public schools’ classrooms and other facilities in preparation for school opening on June 4.
