SM malls in Bulacan demonstrated their continued commitment to education and community development, as SM City Marilao, SM Center Pulilan, and SM City Baliwag actively participated in a series of ‘Brigada Eskwela’ activities on June 3–4 at selected schools in Bulacan in preparation for the upcoming school year.
SM City Marilao collaborated with dedicated employees and security personnel to improve the overall cleanliness and safety of Northville IV-B Elementary School by repainting classroom walls and furniture, as well as washing and restoring desks and chairs. These initiatives helped to create a friendlier and accommodating environment for students and teachers alike.
Meanwhile, volunteers from SM City Baliwag conducted a comprehensive transformation at Dr. Nicolas V. Rustia Memorial School. Aside from cleaning of the classrooms, necessary repairs were conducted, while seats and tables were repainted and rebuilt, transforming learning spaces into brighter, more engaging surroundings that will encourage children as they begin the new school year.
In addition, the SM Center Pulilan team assisted Marciano del Rosario Memorial Elementary School by repainting classroom fixtures, as well as cleaning and sprucing up the school grounds to create a vibrant and conducive atmosphere for students.
Aside from cleaning, repainting and repairing activities, SM City Marilao, SM Center Pulilan, and SM City Baliwag donated refurbishing and cleaning materials to school beneficiaries.
Brigada Eskwela provides a collaborative platform for SM Supermalls and educational institutions, enabling them to work together to positively impact students’ lives.
Through Brigada Eskwela, SM Malls in Bulacan remain committed to nation-building, collaborating with educators, parents, and local stakeholders to offer students safe, clean, and inspirational learning environments.
PRO3 deploys 3,500 personnel to secure learners across CLuzon
Meanwhile, Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) is fully prepared for the opening of classes on June 8, 2026, with the deployment of 3,537 personnel across Central Luzon under ‘Oplan Balik-Eskwela’ 2026, ensuring the safety and security of students, teachers, and school personnel.
Based on the region’s deployment plan, PRO3 will secure 4,376 public and private schools through a combination of Police Assistance Desks (PADs), mobile patrols, foot patrols, and force multipliers strategically positioned in key areas.
A total of 1,911 PNP personnel will be deployed, complemented by 299 personnel from other government agencies and 1,327 force multipliers, demonstrating a whole-of-community approach to school safety.
The region has also established 279 Police Assistance Desks and will field 777 mobile patrols and 517 foot patrol teams to ensure police visibility and immediate response to incidents.
PRO3 Director PBGEN Jess B Mendez assured the public that all units have been directed to maintain maximum visibility and responsiveness throughout the school opening period.
The Mendez also emphasized the importance of close coordination with local government units, school authorities, and force multipliers to ensure a safe, orderly, and successful opening of classes throughout Central Luzon.
