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Taguig LGU to distribute free school supplies, uniforms, shoes to public school students

Published Jun 12, 2025 12:43 pm
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano during the Brigada Eskwela (Photo from Mayor Cayetano's Facebook account)
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano during the Brigada Eskwela (Photo from Mayor Cayetano's Facebook account)

The Taguig City government said that it will start distributing free school supplies, uniforms and shoes to public school students on Friday, June 13. 

“Uniforms and shoes that do not fit properly will be replaced. Each school’s distribution schedule will include on-site sizers to immediately address size concerns and assist students whose measurements have not yet been taken,” it announced. 

The Department of Education (DepEd) earlier said that the opening of classes in all public schools in the country will be on June 16. 

The city government also warned the public to report anyone who tries to sell the free school packages. 

“The City of Taguig provides FREE P.E. uniforms, school uniforms, bags, shoes, and supplies to all public school students every school year. If anyone asks for payment or attempts to sell any of these school packages, please report the incident immediately to the I Love Taguig FB page, or call the DepEd TaPat Hotline at (02) 8838-4251,” it said. 

Meanwhile, it recently provided cleaning materials, paint, books and reading nooks to all 52 public schools in the city for the Brigada Eskwela 2025. 

Brigada Eskwela in Taguig (Photo from Mayor Cayetano's Facebook account)
Brigada Eskwela in Taguig (Photo from Mayor Cayetano's Facebook account)
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano (Photo from Mayor Cayetano's Facebook account)
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano (Photo from Mayor Cayetano's Facebook account)

The kickoff ceremony was held at the Taguig Integrated School on June 9 attended by more than 700 school heads, teachers, barangay and city officials, parents, and volunteers.

Reading nooks will be placed in all public schools that will feature classical and modern books and novels. 

Mayor Lani Cayetano introduced “BinniBasa,” a new character that represents a cheerful young girl who loves reading and inspires others to read. 

“This year, our Brigada Eskwela goes beyond classroom cleanups and minor repairs. I commend the Department of Education, under Secretary Sonny Angara, for placing literacy at the heart of the program,” said Cayetano. “As our contribution to this national agenda, the City of Taguig is turning over additional reading books and setting up reading nooks in all public schools to help build a nation of readers.”

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