Teachers from San Francisco Culong Elementary School in Lopez, Quezon receive learning materials from PLDT. 

As part of its Brigada Eskuwela efforts, PLDT recently donated learning materials to San Francisco Culong Elementary School in Lopez, Quezon. The learning modules aim to provide assistance to the teachers and students as they transition to the new blended learning system. 

San Francisco Culong Elementary School is a 16-km motorcycle ride away from the town proper of Lopez, Quezon. It is a medium school situated in a mountain area catering to 268 learners and 12 school personnels.

"We are forever grateful to our Brigada-hero PLDT for their unconditional support and assistance to our community. PLDT's generosity will surely benefit our young breed of learners. These donations enable us to become strong pillars of teaching and learning amid the pandemic," said San Francisco Culong Elementary School Head Regina E. Noel.

PLDT also extended its support to Doyong Centro Elementary School in Calasiao, Pangasinan. 

The theme for this year's Brigada Eskwela by the Department of Education (DepEd): “Pagpapanatili ng Bayanihan Tungo sa Kalidad na Edukasyon para sa Kabataan”. 

The traditional concept of Brigada Eskwela involved physical cleaning, painting, repainting, and doing minor repairs. The new normal ushered in a new concept of Brigada Eskwela. It focuses on preparations and strengthening partnership engagement to ensure that learning continues amid the pandemic. The activities highlight partnership initiatives that complement the DepEd's efforts to ensure that quality basic education will continue despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.

To know more about the efforts of the PLDT Group in beating the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit https://beta.pldt.com/covid19.