Brigada Research
Brigada Research
Brigada Research
1 Introduction
BAYANIHAN refers to the spirit of community unity to achieve a particular and collective goal.
This was one of the basis for the Department of Education in launching the Brigade School Program in the
belief that the education of the Filipino Youth is everybody’s concern. As the Government provide free and
quality education, the school community is perceived to be an important stakeholder in our learners’ education.
The strong partnership and collaboration of these stakeholders is vital in ensuring that Filipino learners go to
school, remain in school, and learn in school.
It was with this spirit of volunteerism and public-private partnership for education that Republic
Act 8525, or the “Adopt-A-School Act” was made in 1998. Through the Adopt-A-School Program (ASP),
private sector companies and professionals are given the opportunity to contribute in improving the public
education system of the country. To recognize their goodwill, they can avail of tax incentives of up to 150%.
The Department of Education launched the National Schools Maintenance Week in May 2003. Dubbed,
Brigada Eskwela.
Over the years, the Brigada Eskwela effort has evolved from a week-long cleaning-up and
beautification exercise to a festive coming together of students, teachers, school officials, parents, community
members, local government officials, non-government organizations, church groups and the private sector. On
its 19th year of its implementation, the program continued to inspire interest and support from various sectors
of the community, and all those with a stake in Education.Brigada Eskwela become a model of a truly public
and private partnership where participants share their time and energy for the school's cleanup and organizing
campaign in preparation for the upcoming opening of the school year. This is indeed DepEd’s major initiatives
in enjoining local communities to respond to the needs of public schools and be part of a nationwide effort
towards improving Philippine basic education.
The GEN.EMILIO AGUINALDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (GEANHS) has been keen
and truly joined by the Department of Education in advancing the Brigade School Program. In fact, there are
countless instances where the school has been successful in implementing it during the academic period,
despite health restriction and lack of resources continuing to be promoted through BRIGDA PAGBASA,
Community Pantry, Outreach Program and Volunteer Teaching (via Learning Support Aide Volunteers) to
ensure the readiness of the school's physical facilities and teaching equipment. Now, as well as the safety of
students and school staff against COVID 19, Dengue and Disaster watch are also included in the priority that
should be addressed. The adherence of GEANHS to DepEd memorandum no. 062 s. 2022 with the theme
"BRIGADA ESKWELA: TUGON SA HAMON NG LIGTAS NA BALIK-ARAL " gave way to 100% School
Readiness for Safe opening of classes on August 22,2022. The BE 2022 National Kick off was hosted by
Region 4A and the host Division was SDO IMUS CITY. School Based Kick Off Activity followed right after
the Kick Off; and Its implementation will continue throughout the year through Brigada Eskwela plus and
Brigada Pagbasa.
This part of school manual of operation focuses on Brigada Eskwela has been especially designed
for all GEANHS stakeholders who would like to standardized its operating procedure, and to ensure successful
implementation of Brigada Eskwela (BE). This aims to equip everybody who has stake, the necessary
standards and procedures in implementing the program. This highlights the value of engaging stakeholders
from the community and the private sector to be active partners in improving our school. From planning to
managing volunteers, this manual of operation also lends many insights on the various stages of the Brigada
Eskwela Program.The Department of Education endeavors to addressed the many concerns /challenges facing
Philippine education via Brigada Eskwela will always serve as one of its frontline initiatives reminding every
Filipino that we are all stakeholders in education.The success of its implementation lies in the collaborative
effort of school heads, private partners, local government units, and the community including parents, students
and other stakeholders.
1.2 Objectives
Strengthen camaraderie and good relationship among the stakeholders; school personnel, teachers,
students, parents, and the whole community.
Ensure 100% School Readiness for the opening of classes
Standardized and sustained the implementation of BE in school
Maintain/ preserve the accomplishments that contributed to the programs effective and beneficial
activities which favored the school learners and school community as well
Involve varied stakeholders in BE undertaking
1.3 Scope
BRIGADA ESKWELA PAGHAHANDA is a program of the Department of Education(DepEd)that
people together to prepare public school facilities for the opening of classes continues to strengthen the spirit
of volunteerism among Filipinos. A week long Brigada Eskwela (BE) started a week before school opening.
Where community service and stakeholders’ participation are the highlights. It focuses mainly in preparing the
facilities of the school for the opening of classes, including minor repairing of school buildings, repainting,
cleaning up, refurbishing of furniture and fixtures, and similar activities.
BRIGADA ESKWELA PLUS -School improvement does not end at the last day of the brigade
Eskwela week. It is a year round undertaking to guarantee the school children of an environment that is
conducive to learning. At the onset, it aims to drum up awareness and support of the school stakeholders that
they part and parcel of the school and are equally responsive with school officials to ensure that the learners
are safe and have healthy surroundings conducive to teaching and learning.
V. DOCUMENTATION
Chairman: JOEAN J. RUIZ
Co-chairman: LEA C. DIOMANGAY
Members: All Grade VI & All Grade Leaders
1.7 Monitoring and Evaluation
Brigada Eskwela Standard Monitoring Tools
Division: Region:
School: School ID:
BE Coordinator: Contact Number:
School Address: Contact Number:
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