The outpour of donations, volunteers, and pledges continued on the last day of Brigada Eskwela 2019 at the Pasay City North High School – M. Dela Cruz.

Most notable was the arrival of volunteers from the Coast Guard Auxiliary Group and Gloria St. Livelihood Program, who cleaned and painted several classrooms. Donations from Shakey’s Makati Cinema Square, Chowking Libertad, local government units, and alumni from Batch 1994.

In the afternoon, the faculty and administration of PCNHS-MDC convened in the audio-visual room for the closing program. Mr. Edward Joshua L. Castro hosted the event, which began with a speech by Mr. Roger Escarilla, Assistant Principal. “Brigada Eskwela should not be treated as a contest, but instead call for a true act of volunteerism,” said Mr. Escarilla.

Afterwards, Mrs. Carolyn Barretto, SPED Teacher and the school’s Adopt-A-School Committee Coordinator, discussed the accomplishment report and proudly announced the school’s 1.8 million total amount garnered for BE 2019 as of May 25, 2019.

Mrs. Glenda Pedrosa, chairman of the BE 2019 Documentation Committee, gave a truly heartwarming impression, where she praised the likes of Mrs. Josephine Javier and Mrs. Wanlyn Rosales as true volunteers. “If we are going to volunteer, then let us really volunteer with all our hearts,” said Mrs. Pedrosa.

Mrs. Mary Jane Octaviano, coordinator of the Brigada Eskwela 2019 tearfully thanked everyone who participated in the activities, but reserved all her praises to the Lord for all the blessings. She also shared her decision to go back to teaching, and the challenges she faced in her life which made her stronger, and capable of helming such a monstrous task of coordinating Brigada Eskwela 2019.

To close the event, Dr. Renato B. Mesada, Public Schools District Supervisor and OIC-Principal, expressed his pride and gratitude to everyone who gave their time in support of Brigada Eskwela 2019. He also asked for teachers to continue the support not only for the school but also for the entire Department of Education as well.