Mati City Mayor Joel Mayo Almario led the distribution of equipment and cash assistance to 72 public schools in the city as part of the Department of Education’s annual Brigada Eskwela program, the local government announced on Friday, June 5, 2026.
The turnover event was held at the Sambuokan Hall, where each school received three mobile trash bins, 10 plastic chairs, and a portable speaker to help prepare classrooms for the opening of School Year 2026–2027. In addition, the office of Congressman Cheeno Miguel Almario provided each school with cleaning sets consisting of a bucket, mop, water jug, broom, and dustpan.
Volunteers, parents, teachers, and barangay officials across Mati City joined hands in the cleanup and preparation activities, ensuring that every classroom is clean, safe, and ready to welcome students. Brigada Eskwela is held two weeks before the official start of classes, which DepEd set for June 8 this year.
The Mati City Schools Division Office coordinated closely with barangay captains and parent-teacher associations to mobilize volunteers for the school preparation drive. The effort also demonstrated the strong partnership between the local government, the Department of Education, and the community.
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The DepEd-Davao Region has projected 1.4 to 1.5 million enrollees for Academic Year 2026–2027, and Mati City is among the school divisions actively preparing to accommodate the influx of learners. By investing in essential school furniture and equipment, the local government aims to create a conducive learning environment for Mati’s youth.
As classes officially opened on June 8 across much of the country, the Mati City LGU’s early Brigada Eskwela initiative ensured that its 72 public schools were equipped not just with cleaning supplies but also with the infrastructure improvements needed for a smooth and orderly start to the school year.
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