Maynilad engaged 600 students and 60 teachers from nine public schools to promote the importance of proper health and hygiene practices, in celebration of Global Handwashing Day 2024. The photo shows Maynilad Corporate Marketing Head Rosmon Tuazon (center) with around 200 students from Padre Burgos Elementary School in Pasay City. Joining him are School Principal II Dr. Maria Liza P. Cabildo (4th from left), Pasay City School Division Superintendent Dr. Joel T. Torrecampo (5th from left), Cluster II Public School District Supervisor Dr. Jessica S. Magayanes (5th from right), and DepEd Senior Program Specialist Sylwyn S. Tenorio (4th from right).
In celebration of the 2024 Global Handwashing Day (GHD), West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) engaged 600 students and 60 teachers from nine public schools, promoting the importance of proper health and hygiene practices.
Maynilad, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and local governments of Pasay and Quezon City, organized interactive activities that encouraged the youth to adopt lifelong hygiene habits, with a focus on proper handwashing as a key preventive measure against illness.
As part of its commitment to fostering healthy communities, Maynilad donated handwashing stations and hygiene kits to the schools, ensuring students have the resources to maintain these habits. Additionally, the company conducted water and hygiene education workshops to increase students’ appreciation for the value of water and inspire environmental responsibility.
“Our dedication to promoting proper hygiene and water conservation extends beyond Global Handwashing Day. We implement these programs year-round because we believe that building healthier communities and ensuring access to safe water are essential to achieving a sustainable future,” said Maynilad’s Corporate Affairs and Communication Head Marie Antonette H. De Ocampo.
Global Handwashing Day is an international advocacy that emphasizes the importance of washing hands with water and soap as a simple yet effective way to prevent illnesses such as diarrhea and pneumonia. Celebrated every October, GHD is observed in over 1 million schools across 100 countries, engaging more than 200 million people worldwide.