Canon Philippines took part in this year’s Brigada Eskwela at Lagro High School, mobilizing employee volunteers alongside students and faculty to prepare classrooms ahead of the new school year. The initiative combined hands-on campus improvements with equipment donations aimed at supporting day-to-day school operations.
The activity reflects a growing trend among private companies in the Philippines to participate in education-focused community programs, especially as schools continue to address resource gaps through public-private partnerships.
Volunteer-led classroom preparation efforts
Canon employees worked with Lagro High School’s student council in repainting and refreshing classrooms as part of the nationwide Brigada Eskwela program. The effort focused on improving learning spaces to make them more conducive for returning students.
Beyond physical upgrades, the initiative also emphasized collaboration between corporate volunteers and the school community, reinforcing the program’s long-standing goal of shared responsibility in preparing public schools.
Printer donation supports school operations
Alongside volunteer work, Canon Marketing Philippines donated printers to help support the school’s academic and administrative needs. The donation is intended to assist teachers in preparing learning materials and streamline basic office workflows within the school.
The move aligns with broader efforts by tech and imaging companies to extend their role beyond product distribution and into practical support for education systems.
CSR strategy anchored on Kyosei philosophy
Canon highlighted its corporate social responsibility approach through its Kyosei philosophy, which emphasizes “living and working together for the common good.” The company framed its participation in Brigada Eskwela as part of its ongoing engagement with education and community development.
By integrating employee volunteerism with equipment support, Canon continues to position its CSR programs around both infrastructure improvement and access to tools for learning.
Strengthening private sector role in education support
Programs like Brigada Eskwela continue to rely on private sector participation to supplement government-led school preparation efforts. For companies like Canon Marketing Philippines, these initiatives also serve as a way to align brand presence with long-term community impact in education and sustainability.
As the new school year approaches, collaborations between corporations and public schools remain a key component in improving learning environments across the country.
