SM Malls in Grand Central, Sangandaan, and Valenzuela Boost Public Schools’ Readiness for SY 2025–2026
SM City Grand Central extends support to local schools through the donation of hygiene kits, basic school supplies, cleaning materials, and gardening tools, reinforcing efforts toward campus cleanliness and greening initiatives.
With just days before the school year officially begins on June 16, volunteers from SM City Grand Central, SM Center Sangandaan, and SM City Valenzuela rolled up their sleeves to take part in the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela 2025, rallying under this year’s theme “Sama-Sama Para Sa Bayang Bumabasa.”
The joint initiative brought together SM employees and community partners in a wide-scale effort to revitalize public schools in Caloocan and Valenzuela—making campuses safer, cleaner, and more welcoming for thousands of students.
Employees from SM City Valenzuela lend a helping hand during Brigada Eskwela, joining school rehabilitation efforts ahead of class resumption.
Despite the persistent rain, the enthusiasm of volunteers never waned, the annual clean-up and repair initiative pushed through, improving school facilities in key areas of North Metro Manila.
Embracing the true spirit of bayanihan, SM City Grand Central employees actively participated in sprucing up school facilities and cleaning classrooms in time for the new academic year.
In Caloocan City, the team from SM City Grand Central brought life back to Bagong Barrio Elementary School, repainting walls and tidying up long-neglected hallways. Beyond beautification, the mall also turned over hygiene kits, basic school supplies, cleaning materials, and gardening tools to support the school’s greening and cleanliness drives.
An SM City Valenzuela volunteer flashes a smile while taking part in this year’s Brigada Eskwela, showcasing the mall’s commitment to community service.
Just a few kilometers away, SM Center Sangandaan focused its efforts on the Kasarinlan Elementary School, restoring worn-out classrooms and facilities. The volunteer group not only completed vital repair work but also delivered much-needed supplies for continued upkeep, including paint, brushes, and disinfecting materials.
SM Center Sangandaan volunteers sweep and clear dried leaves at Kasarinlan Elementary School in Caloocan during Brigada Eskwela.
Simultaneously, SM City Valenzuela brought new life to Caruhatan West Elementary School. The mall’s team worked on repainting classroom interiors, repairing jalousie windows, sanitizing comfort rooms, and dusting off chairs and tables — ensuring that each corner of the campus was ready for another productive school year.
Volunteers from SM City Grand Central repaint school walls in preparation for a new mural, helping create a vibrant and inspiring space for learners.
The Brigada Eskwela effort was spearheaded by SM Supermalls’ Human Resources Department, in collaboration with SM Cares, the company’s corporate social responsibility arm. Beyond sprucing up classrooms, the initiative underscores SM’s belief in shared responsibility for shaping learning environments where students can thrive.
