This initiative goes beyond basic cleanup. By tapping professionals through the Brigadang Ayala Balik Eskwela program, Ayala is making structural, health, and safety improvements that support the Department of Education’s back-to-school campaign in a more impactful way.
By the numbers:
860+ skilled volunteers deployed across 46 schools
13,160 volunteer hours contributed
2,413 total volunteers participated across 116 schools nationwide
What they’re saying:
“It’s an activity that leaves you feeling more refreshed instead of tired, more energized instead of exhausted,” said Jay Bosi, a Globe engineer who conducted safety inspections in Cagayan de Oro. “I’m grateful that I could use my humble skills to help create a safer learning environment.”
“Skills-based volunteering is helping increase the quality of our community partnership programs,” said Tony Lambino, president of Ayala Foundation, which oversees the group’s volunteer work.
Zoom out:
Brigadang Ayala is part of Ayala’s broader corporate social responsibility push. Last year, Ayala Group employees rendered 412,926 volunteer hours, far exceeding its 190,000-hour pledge in honor of its 190th anniversary. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
