02/06/2026
Championing a safe and conducive learning environment for Filipino learners, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo 'Sonny' Angara to lead the National Capital Region (NCR) Brigada Eskwela Kick-Off 2026 at Kapitbahayan Elementary School in Navotas City on June 2, 2026.
Carrying the theme 'Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman,' this yearβs Brigada Eskwela is being held nationwide from June 1 to 5 in preparation for the opening of classes on June 8, 2026.
During the event, President Marcos Jr. inspects ongoing school preparations and safety facilities, visits partner organizationsβ booths, observes an ongoing 'Tara, Basa!' session that prepares Grade 2 learners to be grade-level ready, and participates in literacy activities, including a storytelling session with selected Grade 1 learners.