Task Force Kasalimbago helps prepare Marawi for school opening

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, May 28 (PIA) -- Preparations for the opening of classes this June is in full swing here after members of the Task Force Kasalimbago joined the Department of Education (DepEd) in the annual schools maintenance week popularly known as Brigada Eskwela. 

The Task Force, headed by the 103rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army, mobilized parents, teachers, police and military personnel, youth, community residents, and other volunteers in the cleaning-up and repairing of schools last May 21 to 25. 

Major Abdullah D. Mocsana, Civil Military Operations Officer of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, said the move aims to assist DepEd in preparing schools for the opening of classes next week. 

He said the Task Force wanted to help in providing school children an environment conducive for learning. 

The Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School (APCES), Marawi Central Elementary Pilot School, Dansalan Elementary School, Angoyao Central School, Cadayonan Elementary School, and Calocan Elementary School, among others, benefited from the Brigada Eskwela. 

Abdel Mulay Jr., a youth volunteer, said he joined the activity to help fellow students feel comfortable in school during classes. 

“Through this activity, we have also shown that different sectors of the society can come together and be united to improve the community,” he added. 

APCES School Principal Pinamili Diron-Abedin meanwhile expressed appreciation to the Task Force for helping in the Brigada Eskwela and choosing APCES as one of the beneficiaries. 

She said APCES needed the clean-up and repairs after it was used as a polling center during the May 13 national and local elections. 

The Task Force Kasalimbago was formed following the success of the general voters’ registration in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. It is aimed to work as a network of government organizations and civil society organizations committed to the strengthening of democratic ideals in the province through electoral reforms and activities that broadens people’s participation.