On July 29, 2024, Philippine public schools officially opened their doors to students for the school year 2024-2025. To help create a more conducive learning environment for the students, Aboitiz Foods, through its Pilmico subsidiaries, participated in this year’s “Brigada Eskwela.”
This year’s theme, “Bayanihan Para sa Matatag na Paaralan,” underscores the importance of volunteerism and community cooperation or bayanihan in creating a better and safer environment for public school students.
And that’s precisely what Aboitiz Foods did in different parts of the country.
In Iligan City, Aboitiz Foods reached out to Primitivo R. Quimpo Memorial School, which has faced several challenges due to its remote location and limited resources.
Over a hundred students struggled with the lack of equipment for their Information and Communication Technology (ICT) subjects, which is essential for both students and educators to enhance their educational experience and thrive in today’s digital world.
Recognizing the school’s urgent need for ICT resources, Aboitiz Foods donated five desktop computers last July 12, 2024.
“On behalf of Primitivo R. Quimpo Memorial School, I thank ABOITIZ and PILMICO volunteers for their generous donation of five desktop computers. This contribution greatly enhances our ICT capabilities, empowering our teachers and students in today’s digital age. Your support ensures education thrives despite challenges. Thank you for making a lasting impact,” said Mae Flor O. Quintana, Designated School Officer of Primitivo R. Quimpo Memorial School.
In addition to the desktop computers, over 70 volunteers from Aboitiz Foods, including its security personnel and interns, teachers, and Philippine army members, supported the initiative.
They repainted the classroom walls and cleaned the school grounds.
Meanwhile, Aboitiz Foods team members also helped paint the school facilities of Gumain Primary School, Bueno Integrated School, and Buted Elementary School, located in Bamban and Capas, Tarlac, and Talugtug, Nueva Ecija, respectively.
In addition to contributing to the renovation of the schools, they also distributed additional equipment, school bags, and supplies to aid in the students’ learning for this school year.
Aboitiz Foods team members, joined by their families, participate in Brigada Eskwela annually. Engr. Michael Cayabyab, Aboitiz Foods Feeds Operations Engineering Manager, shared his experience “I make it a point to bring my son to Brigada Eskwela every year.
It’s not just about the physical labor; it’s about teaching him gratitude. I want him to understand that our schools are more than just buildings—they’re the heart of our community. By participating, we’re showing our appreciation for the education we’ve received. I want him to know that even small acts of service can make a big difference.”
Aboitiz Foods is committed to nourishing the future of the students by participating in this year’s Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela.
By helping create a better, cleaner, and safer environment for schools, we boost the students’ learning experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What feedback did school leadership give about the impact of Aboitiz Foods’ contributions?
The Designated School Officer of Primitivo R. Quimpo Memorial School expressed deep gratitude, stating that the donation of five desktop computers greatly enhances the school’s ICT capabilities and empowers both teachers and students in today’s digital age. The acknowledgment emphasized that support from companies like Aboitiz Foods ensures education thrives despite the challenges faced by schools in remote and underserved communities.
What specific challenge was facing Primitivo R. Quimpo Memorial School in Iligan City, and how did Aboitiz Foods respond?
The school, situated in a remote location with limited resources, had over 100 students who lacked equipment for their ICT subjects – an increasingly essential component of modern education. Aboitiz Foods addressed this by donating five desktop computers on July 12, 2024, and mobilizing over 70 volunteers from the company, including security personnel, interns, teachers, and Philippine Army members, to repaint classrooms and clean school grounds.
Which schools in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija benefited from Aboitiz Foods’ Brigada Eskwela participation?
In Tarlac and Nueva Ecija, the activities covered Gumain Primary School and Bueno Integrated School in Bamban and Capas, Tarlac respectively, as well as Buted Elementary School in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija. Volunteer teams painted school facilities, distributed school bags and supplies, and contributed to general renovation work across these schools.
What was the 2024 Brigada Eskwela theme, and how did Aboitiz Foods’ participation reflect it?
The theme was “Bayanihan Para sa Matatag na Paaralan” – roughly, Community Action for Resilient Schools. Aboitiz Foods embodied this theme through multi-location volunteer deployment across Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, and Iligan, with over 120 team members participating alongside their families – demonstrating that community cooperation in education is a value the company practices, not just promotes.
How does Aboitiz Foods’ Brigada Eskwela participation extend beyond a single day of volunteering?
The donations – particularly the desktop computers for Primitivo R. Quimpo Memorial School – create lasting improvements to the schools’ educational capacity that outlast the activity itself. Volunteers who bring family members, such as Engr. Michael Cayabyab who annually brings his son, also model intergenerational civic participation, embedding service and community responsibility as ongoing values rather than one-time gestures.
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