EastWest Rural Bank Champions Teacher Wellness with Latest Nationwide Brigada Eskwela APE Initiative

In a continued effort to support the educational community, EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) successfully conducted its 2024 Brigada Eskwela initiative, “Wellness for Teachers: Our Why is YOU,” from July 12 to 26, 2024. This initiative, which further highlights EWRB's commitment to the Department of Education’s (DepEd) programs, aimed to provide vital health services to educators across the Philippines and ensure that teachers are well-equipped to continue their invaluable work.

A Nationwide Commitment to Teacher Wellness

The 2024 Brigada Eskwela initiative saw EWRB sponsoring mobile Annual Physical Examinations (APEs) for 2,352 DepEd teachers nationwide. This health-focused effort was a sequel to the bank’s successful pilot rollout in the Langilan District of Kapalong, Davao del Norte, conducted in May 2024. The recent initiative extended EWRB’s reach across various locations nationwide. “Our teachers are the backbone of our educational system, and their well-being directly impacts the quality of education our children receive,” said Sheila Marasigan-Bajado, President at EastWest Rural Bank. “By supporting their health and wellness through this Brigada Eskwela initiative, we aim to empower them to continue their vital work with renewed energy and focus.”

EastWest Rural Bank Champions Health and Education in Davao Del Norte with Pioneering Initiative

Front row (from left to right):

Dr. Mahmod L. Bernardino Jr., MD; Racquel Bernardino; Germie B. Capiolos, Loans Specialist; Nelson B. Nazareno, Team Leader – Sales; Ronie D. Maog, Loans Specialist; Aeron M. Santos, Digital Channels & Brand Management Officer; Sarah F. Montero, Product Management Officer; Hera A. Duka, Business Innovation Group Leader; Dominic M. Dizon, District Supervisor; Marilou A. Malinao, Team Leader - Sales & Collection; Roy P. Miano, Business Innovation Group, Team Leader, EastWest Rural Bank

EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) proudly launched its first Brigada Eskwela campaign for the year at Gupitan Elementary School in the remote barangay of Gupitan, Kapalong, Davao Del Norte. This event is the first of a series of Health & Wellness initiatives that the Bank will run with partner districts/divisions or schools across the country, marking EWRB’s continuing commitment to the Department of Education’s MATATAG agenda, aimed at supporting teachers so they can teach better everyday.

CitySavings co-creates a safe school environment with Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte through Brigada Eskwela

LIGTAS NA BALIK-ARAL: City Savings Bank supports the Department of Education (DepEd) advocacy for a safe school environment through the Brigada Eskwela program. DepEd officials led by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte (2nd from left) and Usec. Legislative Affairs and International Cooperation Office Gerard Chan (leftmost) interacts with external partners during the Brigada Eskwela National Kick-off at Imus Pilot Elementary School, Imus, Cavite last August 1, 2022. 

As the country prepares for the gradual resumption of face-to-face (F2F) classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) together with its external partners launched Brigada Eskwela 2022 with the theme “Tugon sa Hamon ng Ligtas na Balik-Aral” at Imus Pilot Elementary School, Imus, Cavite last August 1.