For the 5th consecutive year, AboitizPower (AP) subsidiary Therma South, Inc. (TSI) participated again in the annual conduct of Brigada Eskwela by the Department of Education (DepEd) last May 15 by mobilizing its team members as volunteers in securing and beautifying the premises of its surrounding schools. For this year, TSI chose Sirawan National High School (SNHS) as its beneficiary.
More than 60 volunteers participated in the annual event through the erection of a concrete perimeter fence along the shoreline of the coastal school, as well as cleaning the school premises. The volunteers were a mix of TSI and AP Corporate team members. Since TSI first participated in Brigada Eskwela back in 2013, this year posted the biggest volunteer turnout.
“I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to AboitizPower for their support to us, not only during Brigada Eskwela, but for being our steadfast partner in the development of the younger generation. This year’s Brigada Eskwela is made even more special because our school will be having our first batch of Senior High graduates this academic year”, said SNHS Principal Cesar B. Esmale.
The company first participated in Brigada Eskwela in 2014 when it helped in painting and cleaning works at Binugao Central Elementary School and Inawayan Elementary School. In 2015, volunteers painted classrooms and conducted minor ceiling works at Binugao National High School. In 2016, the company helped Inawayan National High School in the construction of a plant box and a 31-meter pathway connecting the gym to one of the school buildings.
“Supporting education is one of the main thrusts of AboitizPower in its goal to drive change for a better world. We put great importance on the development of the schools of our host communities as they will help nurture the young minds of our future leaders”, said Jason C. Magnaye, TSI Manager for Reputation and Stakeholder Management, during his opening statement.
Held annually, Brigada Eskwela is a nationwide program of DepEd that aims to bring together various education stakeholders to actively help public schools around the country through voluntary work.
