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Valenzuela public school students receive free school kits, uniforms

Published Jun 9, 2025 01:27 pm
A total of 132,467 public school students received free school supplies and uniforms from the Valenzuela City government as part of its Balik-Eskwela 2025 program.
Distribution of schools supplies (Photo from Valenzuela City PIO)
Distribution of schools supplies (Photo from Valenzuela City PIO)
Mayor Wes Gatchalian along with Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian, city council, teachers, parents and students pose for photo op (Photo from Valenzuela City PIO)
Mayor Wes Gatchalian along with Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian, city council, teachers, parents and students pose for photo op (Photo from Valenzuela City PIO)
Mayor Weslie “Wes” Gatchalian, Rep. Kenneth Gatchalian, along with the city council led the distribution of school supplies and uniforms on Thursday, June 5.
The city’s Public Information Office (PIO) said that the program covers Kindergarten to Grade 6 students in public elementary schools.
These include a backpack, notebooks, Math and English textbooks, a ruler, an intermediate pad, a pencil case with crayons, pencils, pens, eraser, sharpener, as well as a tumbler, and a lunch box. Meanwhile, junior and senior high school students in public high schools were provided with two sets of uniforms.
The local government allocated a total of P30,222,573 for the distribution of school kits to 76,947 elementary pupils. Another P56,698,000 was allocated for the provision of uniforms to 55,520 high school students.
The number of beneficiaries was based on last year’s enrollment figures as this year’s enrollment is still ongoing, PIO said.
It added that the distribution will take place for four days in various public schools in the city.
The city government also deployed several teams to ensure the process remains organized and efficient.
The initiative, which began in 2008, forms part of Valenzuela’s Education 360 Degrees Investment Program—a comprehensive strategy that aims to support students, educators, and schools in the city.
Gatchalian expressed his commitment to supporting the Pamilyang Valenzuelano as they prepare for the new school year.
“Alam ko kung gaano kagalak ang ating mga magulang, dahil alam naman natin na excited na excited pumasok ang ating mga anak kapag bago ang mga school supplies (I understand how happy parents feel, especially knowing how excited children are to go to school when they have new school supplies),” he said.
“Minarapat na rin po nating gawing libre ang mga uniporme, dahil alam naman po natin na mataas na ang presyo ng mga bilihin, kaya sana ay makatulong itong mga ito sa mga gastusin. Kami po ay nagiisip lamang ng mga proyektong makakatulong sa ating mga kabataan (We also decided to provide school uniforms for free, knowing that the prices of basic goods have gone up. We hope this can help ease some of the expenses. We are continuously thinking of programs that will benefit our youth),” the mayor added.

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