Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) painted a brighter future for Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo during this year’s Brigada Eskwela, the Department of Education (DepEd)’s annual nationwide school maintenance program.
With brushes in hand and hearts full of hope, the Sun Life Foundation’s 128 employee and advisor volunteers, joined by Sun Life Philippines’ Chief Risk Officer Ria Mercado and Chief Actuary Abi Viaje, transformed the school’s walls, gates, and stage into vibrant and welcoming learning spaces. The initiative aimed to create a more cheerful and inspiring environment for the students and teachers of Lakan Dula Elementary School.
“Bayanihan is the soul of this volunteer engagement,” said Alex Narciso, President of the Sun Life Foundation. “When we work as one, we not only amplify our impact but also demonstrate the power of collective action guided by our shared hope to transform learning spaces for the benefit of every Filipino child.”
In addition to painting the school, the Sun Life Foundation also turned over 500 feminine hygiene kits to support the school’s female students.
As the philanthropic arm of Sun Life Philippines, the Sun Life Foundation is committed to supporting holistic programs that enhance the learning capabilities of children for a brighter future.