Belle Corp., SM affiliates back Pampanga public school rehab drive

Belle Corp., the gaming and leisure affiliate of the SM Group, reinforced its corporate citizenship with a boots-on-the-ground effort in Pampanga, rallying employees to join Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela 2025 campaign ahead of the new academic year.

Despite heavy rains, volunteer teams from Belle, Premium Leisure Corp., PremiumLeisure & Amusement Inc., and Pacific Online Systems Corp. worked across two schools in Mabalacat City.

Belle president and CEO Armin Raquel Santos led the June 10 cleanup at Dau Elementary School, where volunteers repainted hallways and upgraded facilities. 

Belle Group volunteers, led by CEO Armin Raquel Santos (front row, 7th from left), beam after refurbishing Dau Elementary School in Mabalacat for Brigada Eskwela 2025./Photo from Belle 

“Supporting education is one of the most meaningful ways we can serve our communities. It’s a responsibility we embrace with heart,” said Santos, who personally took part in painting classrooms.

School officials praised the Belle Group for its hands-on support and commitment to accessible, quality education, which are values championed under the Belle Kaagapay social impact program. 

On June 11, a second wave of volunteers helped improve Duquit Elementary School, donating supplies, repainting classrooms, and paving school grounds.

—Edited by Miguel R. Camus

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