Three Ayala firms donate school sanitation facilities

THREE AYALA-led companies and their respective foundations launched a program that promotes hygiene and proper hand washing amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

On Oct. 12, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation, Manila Water Foundation, and Ayala Foundation unveiled “Brigada ng Ayala” program at Ramon Magsaysay High School in Manila.

During the launch of the program, 10 faucet handwashing facilities and 200 Ayala EduCare packs were turned over to the school’s staff and teachers.

According to Manila Water, the hand-washing facility has a contactless design that lets users turn on the faucet with the use of a foot pedal.

The 10 faucets are also placed one-meter apart to allow users to observe physical distancing, while signs were also placed on the facility to make sure that proper hand-washing steps are observed.

Meanwhile, the Ayala EduCare packs are hygiene kits that contain school supplies, face masks, a face shield, alcohol, and bar soaps.

The packs also contain posters that educate about measures against COVID-19 and a Manila Water Foundation children’s storybook that teaches about water access, sanitation, and hygiene.