PITX and partners help restore learning spaces through Brigada Eskwela

As schools across the country prepared to welcome students for the new academic year, a collaborative community effort in Parañaque City focused on helping one school recover and rebuild following a recent fire incident.

In support of the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela program, the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), together with Megawide Foundation and partner organizations, conducted a volunteer-led rehabilitation activity at San Antonio Elementary School in Barangay San Antonio.

The initiative mobilized employee volunteers who worked to improve the school’s facilities ahead of the opening of classes. More than 70 classrooms underwent cleaning and repainting, helping create a more conducive learning environment for the thousands of students expected to return to campus.

Beyond rehabilitation efforts, participating organizations also extended assistance aimed at supporting the broader school community. PITX donated cleaning materials to aid the school’s continuing maintenance and recovery activities, while Megawide Foundation distributed 420 school supply kits to students and families affected by the recent fire, helping them prepare for the upcoming school year.

The effort also received support from the Knowledge Channel Foundation, which donated television units intended to serve as educational tools and enhance classroom learning experiences.

“Brigada Eskwela is more than preparing classrooms—it’s about bringing communities together to support education and uplift those facing challenges. Through the collective efforts of our volunteers and partners, we hope to provide a safer, more inspiring environment where students can continue learning and pursuing their dreams,” said Jason Salvador, Director, Corporate Affairs and Gov’t Relations.

The activity underscores PITX’s ongoing commitment to supporting education and community development initiatives beyond its role as a transportation hub. Through partnerships with organizations that share similar goals, the company continues to contribute to programs that create lasting benefits for local communities.

With classes already underway, the initiative highlights how cooperation among private organizations, volunteers and community stakeholders can help schools recover from challenges and provide students with a stronger start to the academic year.

The article was originally published in PhilStar Property.

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