GUIMELCO powers Brigada Eskwela in Guimaras

Guimaras Electric Cooperative joined the Department of Education Division of Guimaras’ Brigada Eskwela 2026 kick-off ceremony at Jordan Central School in Poblacion, Jordan, Guimaras.

The activity carried the theme “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman.”

Brigada Eskwela, also known as National Schools Maintenance Week, is DepEd’s annual school maintenance program that mobilizes education stakeholders and volunteers to help prepare public schools before the opening of classes.

The program brings together teachers, parents, students, local government units, private organizations, volunteers, and community members to help ensure schools are clean, safe, disaster-prepared, and conducive to learning.

As one of DepEd’s partners in the initiative, GUIMELCO said it continues to support schools through its Electric Cooperative and School Collaboration Program, or EC-SKOL, which aims to strengthen partnerships that empower learners and build communities.

Through EC-SKOL, the DepEd Schools Division of Guimaras recommends school beneficiaries, including Jordan Central School.

General Manager Shirley S. Laurente represented the cooperative and delivered the partner’s message of support.

In her message, Laurente expressed GUIMELCO’s full support for Brigada Eskwela 2026 and highlighted the cooperative’s efforts to ensure the readiness of the venue’s electrical facilities before the kick-off program.

Laurente also cited GUIMELCO’s work on electrical connections, repairs, and installation during Brigada Eskwela.

“As your electric cooperative, GUIMELCO believes that education is a powerful force in building a brighter future. Just as we energize homes and communities, we also aspire to help create an environment where our children can learn safely, comfortably, and effectively,” GM Laurente said.

As part of its support, GUIMELCO provided free electrical materials and connection services based on a needs assessment conducted in coordination with the beneficiary school.

The initiative forms part of the cooperative’s continuing efforts to contribute to safer and more conducive learning spaces for students and educators.

Joining Laurente were Jordan Board of Director and Board Vice Chairperson Engr. Angelo Galaura, ISD Manager Dalia Villanueva, Technical Support Services Supervisor Engr. Dennis De La Cruz, PRMA Donjie Laurente, and other GUIMELCO technical support personnel.

The Brigada Eskwela 2026 division kick-off program was attended by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Renato T. Ballesteros, Jordan Mayor Atty. John Edward G. Gando, Vice Mayor Anna Philippa Nava, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member and Committee on Education Chair Marilyn Edang, and Jordan Central School Principal III Dr. Jennyfer G. Figura.

Education stakeholders, volunteers, local government officials, and community partners also attended the event.

GUIMELCO said it remains committed to being a reliable partner in initiatives that promote education, volunteerism, and nation-building.

The cooperative said empowering schools today helps build stronger communities for the future.