SuperStaff and JRU team up for school prep, skills workshop in Makati

SuperStaff and José Rizal University joined volunteers, teachers and parents on May 28 at Jose Magsaysay Elementary School in Makati City for SuperEskwela, a Brigada Eskwela-aligned outreach effort. The program combined classroom cleanup, book donations and a soap-making workshop aimed at helping students and families beyond opening day. Why it matters: - SuperEskwela ties school preparation to community support, showing how private companies, universities and volunteers can help public schools with limited resources. - The program also extends impact beyond classroom cleanup by adding donated books and a practical workshop for parents. - SuperStaff frames the initiative as part of its SuperHeart CSR work and its support for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Sustainable Cities and Communities. What happened: - On May 28, 2026, SuperStaff and José Rizal University joined teachers, parents and volunteers at Jose Magsaysay Elementary School in Makati City for SuperEskwela. - The outreach effort supported Brigada Eskwela, the nationwide school-preparation initiative in the Philippines. - SuperStaff CEO Matt Narciso opened the program and said, “Today, we come together with one shared purpose: to support education, empower communities, and create meaningful opportunities beyond the classroom, here at Jose Magsaysay Elementary School.” - SuperStaff Marketing Director Keiji Makita led the initiative, with support from employee volunteers across the organization. - José Rizal University Marketing Director Dr. Ivory Malinao helped anchor the partnership from the university side. The details: - Volunteers used cleaning materials and donated books to help prepare the school for the opening of classes. - José Rizal University sent 19 student volunteers, while SuperStaff contributed 13 employee volunteers. - Through Green Brigada, volunteers cleaned classrooms and carried out waste management efforts to ready the campus for the new academic year. - SuperStaff donated 20 trash bins to support a cleaner and more organized learning environment. - The Share a Book, Shape a Future campaign collected more than 90 children’s books from SuperStaff offices. - The donated books are intended to help establish a reading corner and support about 250 students. - The Soap-er Hero workshop taught 22 parents how to make dishwashing liquid soap. - Participants produced 20 liters during the workshop and received starter kits to continue the activity at home. - SuperStaff said the Soap-er Hero program is designed to support both household needs and community development. - Jose Magsaysay Elementary School was selected because of its close connection to the community where SuperStaff operates. - The school serves students from families that often have limited access to resources and learning materials. Between the lines: - The initiative blends school readiness with skills-building, which gives the outreach a longer tail than a one-day volunteer event. - Partnering with a nearby public school allows SuperStaff to show local relevance, not just broad corporate social responsibility messaging. - The collaboration also gives José Rizal University a visible role in community service tied to education. - UNESCO has consistently highlighted that safe and inclusive school environments support student participation and learning, which helps explain why classroom readiness matters. What’s next: - The books will help build a reading corner for students after the outreach event. - Parents who joined Soap-er Hero can keep practicing soap-making at home with the starter kits. - SuperStaff and José Rizal University may use SuperEskwela as a model for future education-focused community work. The bottom line: - SuperEskwela turns a school-prep drive into a broader education and livelihood effort, linking corporate volunteering with direct support for students, parents and a public school in Makati City. - More information is available at SuperStaff’s website .