The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), together with Megawide Foundation and several partner organizations, joined this year’s Brigada Eskwela efforts by helping rehabilitate a public school affected by a recent fire in Parañaque City.
The volunteer-driven activity was conducted at San Antonio Elementary School in Barangay San Antonio, where employees from PITX and partner groups worked to improve learning facilities before students returned to class.
More than 70 classrooms were cleaned and repainted during the rehabilitation effort, helping prepare the school for the opening of the 2026-2027 academic year. The initiative forms part of the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela program, which encourages communities, private organizations, and volunteers to support public schools through maintenance and improvement projects.
Aside from classroom rehabilitation, PITX donated cleaning materials to assist the school in its continuing maintenance and recovery efforts following the fire incident. The Megawide Foundation also provided 420 school supply kits for students and families affected by the fire, helping ease back-to-school expenses and ensuring learners have basic educational materials as classes begin. Supporting the initiative as well was the Knowledge Channel Foundation, which donated television units that can be used as educational tools to enhance classroom instruction and learning activities.
According to PITX officials, the project underscores the organization’s commitment to supporting education and community development beyond its role as a transportation hub. On the other hand, Jason Salvador, Director for Corporate Affairs and Government Relations, said Brigada Eskwela serves as an opportunity for communities to come together in support of students and schools facing challenges.
The school rehabilitation project highlights how public and private sector partnerships can help communities recover from setbacks and face challenges. As the new school year begins, the Brigada Eskwela initiative at San Antonio Elementary School demonstrates how collaborative efforts create a more conducive environment for learning.
Autocar’s Take
Brigada Eskwela has always been one of the best examples of community participation in education, and this initiative at San Antonio Elementary School shows why it remains relevant. Beyond repainting classrooms and distributing school supplies, the project addressed a real need following a fire that disrupted the lives of many students and families. The involvement of PITX, Megawide Foundation, and the Knowledge Channel Foundation demonstrates how private organizations can contribute meaningful support to public schools.
