The new school year is looking brighter as Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) brings a fresh start to four schools across the country for Brigada Eskwela, the Department of Education’s annual volunteer-led school maintenance initiative.
This year, efforts were poured into transforming Taguig City’s Daanghari Elementary School. 119 volunteer Sun Life advisors and employees repainted hallways and classroom furniture following initial works to repair damages and improve safety and accessibility of the school grounds. To bolster the school’s disaster preparedness, Sun Life Foundation also donated 450 hard hats for students and school staff.
Joining the drive were members of Sun Life’s leadership: JJ Moreno, Sun Life Philippines CEO and Country
Head; Joy Castillo, Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. Chief Operating Officer and Sun Life Foundation President; Al Cruz, Sun Life Philippines Chief Strategy and Enablement Officer and Sun Life Foundation Vice President; and Kristine Millete, Sun Life Foundation Executive Director.
With Sun Life Foundation’s support, Sun Life employees and advisors also mounted Brigada Eskwela drives across three schools in the provinces: Kabugwason Elementary School in Bacolod City; Donato M. Pison Sr. Memorial School in Iloilo City; and Divisoria Elementary School in Zamboanga City. Together, the volunteers made repairs, cleaned, and repainted classrooms, helping bring the schools into shape for the opening of classes.
“Participating in Brigada Eskwela is a cherished tradition that reflects Sun Life’s unwavering commitment to Filipino education,” said Castillo. “By creating bright, safe, and inclusive learning environments, we support our educators and pave the way for students to achieve a brighter future.”
As the philanthropic arm of Sun Life Philippines, the country’s top life insurance company in terms of premium income, Sun Life Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs that enhance educational opportunities and learning capabilities of Filipino children nationwide.
