Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso led the distribution of 982 HP laptops with bags and 551 Sony 55-inch Smart TVs under the city’s “One Laptop, One TV, One Classroom” program during a ceremony at the San Andres Sports Complex attended by educators from Manila’s six congressional districts.

The initiative fulfills a commitment Domagoso made during his 2025 State of the City Address following his return to office.

Addressing the teachers, the mayor paid tribute to educators and credited them for helping shape the lives of countless students, including his own.

The mayor, a proud product of Manila’s public school system, said the distribution program was his way of giving back to the teachers who continue to nurture and guide the city’s youth.

According to Domagoso, the project is part of the city’s Minimum Basic Needs (MBN) policy, which prioritizes investments in education, housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities for Manila residents.

Aside from laptops and Smart TVs, the city government also distributed school supplies for public school students, including more than 2.6 million notebooks, over 1.3 million notepads, 66,250 school bags for Kindergarten to Grade 2 pupils, and physical education uniforms for all grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Domagoso credited the Manila Local School Board, headed by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Sheryll Gayola, for helping make the program possible.

The mayor also shared his personal experience as a former public school student in Manila, recalling how teachers encouraged him to stay in school at a time when he was close to dropping out.

“Bagamat hirap na hirap kayo sa pamumuhay at minsan kulang kayo ng kalinga sa pamamagitan ng ating pinaglilingkuran, huwag na huwag kayong susuko sa amin (Even though life may be very difficult for you and there are times when you may not receive enough care and support from those who are meant to serve you, please never give up on us),” he told the assembled educators.

During the event, Domagoso likewise announced the expansion of Manila’s fresh milk feeding program. From covering 21,000 daycare enrollees, the initiative will now benefit approximately 60,000 public school students from Kindergarten to Grade 1.

“Ang isang batang malusog, masigla, ay madaling matuto (A healthy and energetic child learns easily), the mayor added. 

City officials said the latest investments in classroom technology, learning materials, and nutrition programs are aimed at improving the quality of education and creating better learning opportunities for Manila’s youngest student. Milk distribution will take place every other day starting this month.