ILIGAN CITY — National government agencies and the city government have rolled out a wide range of support programs under Brigada Eskwela 2026, ensuring that public schools in Iligan City are ready for the opening of classes on June 8.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) deployed 139 beneficiaries under its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program to 24 public schools across Iligan. These workers are assisting with school cleaning, repairs, and maintenance, receiving P500 daily for 15 days.
Schools Division Superintendent Jonathan S. Dela Peña of DepEd-Iligan said Brigada Eskwela embodies the spirit of bayanihan, bringing together government agencies, LGUs, private partners, parents, and communities to prepare schools for the new academic year.
At the kickoff at Tominobo National High School, Mayor Frederick W. Siao turned over a newly constructed school building funded through the Special Education Fund. School supply packages were also distributed under the Batang Aktibo at May Galing program.
PhilHealth-10 launched its Optometric Services Benefit Package under YAKAP — the first rollout in Northern Mindanao — covering eye exams and prescription eyeglasses for children aged 0 to 15.
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