Mayor Ruffy Biazon led the distribution of free school supplies to public school students in Muntinlupa as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to support education and alleviate the financial burden on families.
“This distribution is more than just providing school supplies; it’s about showing our students and their families that we are here to support their educational journey every step of the way. We believe that every child deserves the tools they need to succeed, and we are committed to making that a reality,” Biazon said during the distribution of school supplies at Tunasan National High School on July 23.
Around 98,000 public school students in Muntinlupa will receive a Balik Eskwela Package from the city government. Each set consists of a school bag, notebooks, a set of crayons, pencils or pens, pad paper, and “MUNwalk” sneakers for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. For daycare students, the package includes a school bag, notebooks, jumbo pencils, pad paper, a box of crayons, and a water tumbler.
One of the parents, Mrs. Mylene Gratil, whose children were among the first batch to receive their free Balik Eskwela package, expressed gratitude to the program: “Malaking tulong po ang Balik Eskwela package para sa aking tatlong anak. Lahat po sila makatatanggap ng school supplies at sapatos.”
Mayor Biazon emphasized that education is a priority of his administration under the 7K Agenda. Aside from the free school supplies, the city provides assistance through scholarships, with more than 80,000 students regularly receiving financial and educational aid.
“Lagi nating paalala sa kabataan, ‘wag sayangin ang pagkakataong ito. Sa Muntinlupa, prayoridad ang edukasyon. Naniniwala tayo na ang magandang edukasyon ay susi sa kinabukasan. Mula early childhood education hanggang college level, pati na ang technical-vocational, may programa ang pamahalaan diyan–may infrastructure, may facilities, merong assistance. Ang kailangan lang gawin ng kabataan ay pumasok sa eskwelahan,” he said.
*Source: Public Information Office