By MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday spearheaded the annual Brigada Eskwela and the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Yakap at Kalinga health caravan at Obando Central School in Obando, Bulacan.
The activity is part of preparations for the opening of classes under the nationwide school maintenance program, with teachers, parents, volunteers and local officials participating in classroom cleaning, repairs and facility checks.
Based on DepEd’s official calendar for school year 2026-2027, classes are scheduled to open on June 8, 2026 and end on April 8, 2027, Marcos also witnessed the rollout of the DepEd’s ongoing medical mission, which provided basic healthcare services and assistance to teachers and learners.
