As part of its commitment to corporate citizenship, Aboitiz Construction joined the Department of Education’s annual Brigada Eskwela through its Project HOPE (Helping Our Public Education).
From May 30 to June 11, Aboitiz Construction employee-volunteers mobilized across the country to support 14 public schools, donating school supplies and contributing their time and skills through volunteer service.
Kicking off at Nangka Elementary School in Balamban, Cebu, the initiative expanded nationwide, with most partner schools receiving essential painting, construction, and school materials to help improve learning environments.
In Luzon, support was given to Bagong Pook Elementary School (Malvar, Batangas), Naga National High School (Tiwi, Albay), Polo South Elementary School (Pagbilao, Quezon), and Alas-asin Elementary School (Mariveles, Bataan), alongside a major cluster in Tarlac City that included Lourdes, Don Pepe Cojuanco Homes, Asturias, and Central Azucarea Main High School. Notably, Cutcut II Elementary School and Balete Elementary School received solar lighting systems, with the latter benefitting from an early Brigada initiative completed ahead of schedule in February.
In the Visayas, efforts extended to Nangka Elementary School (Balamban, Cebu) and Awihao National High School (Toledo City, Cebu), where employee-volunteers carried out painting and masonry work to help restore school facilities.
In Mindanao, deployments reached Hayanggabon Elementary School (Claver, Surigao del Norte) and Langgam Elementary School (Maco, Davao de Oro) to support remote host communities.
Building on last year’s approach, Aboitiz Construction aligned its Brigada Eskwela activities with its active project sites, enabling teams to work alongside clients and local stakeholders. This strengthened business relationships while ensuring volunteer efforts created lasting impact in the communities where the company operates..
“At Aboitiz Construction, we see Brigada Eskwela as a demonstration of collaboration and collective action contributing to the mission of the Department of Education. Through Project HOPE, we are proud to drive initiatives that inspire our team members to volunteer their time and skills, directly contributing to a better educational environment in close partnership with the local communities where we operate,” said Karmine Andrea Ching, Senior AVP for Business Transformation of Aboitiz Construction.
More than improving school facilities, Project HOPE reflects Aboitiz Construction’s belief that meaningful progress is built through shared responsibility. By bringing together employee-volunteers, clients, and local communities, the initiative helps create safer and more conducive learning environments while reinforcing the company’s commitment to building thriving communities beyond its project sites.