“We would like to thank P&G and Safeguard for their continued support in providing schools access to handwashing stations and consistently promoting WASH. The provision of these handwashing stations will be effective in increasing awareness of the importance of handwashing with soap and clean water to prevent communicable diseases in schools.” ~Dr. Alejandro Ibañez, School Division Superintendent of Taguig City and Pateros
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| Health experts advise that handwashing with soap can reduce cases of diarrhea and respiratory infections among schoolchildren. |
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines, the maker of trusted antibacterial soap Safeguard, commemorated Global Handwashing Day by launching handwashing stations in Taguig City schools. Global Handwashing Day, observed annually, aims to raise awareness about the importance of soap-based handwashing as a simple, low-cost, and effective method of disease prevention and life-saving.
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| P&G Safeguard completes handwashing stations made from eco-bricks for Taguig City schools. Present during the inauguration were (L-R) Charm Banzuelo, P&G Philippines Senior Communications Manager; King Martin Agoncillo, P&G Philippines Senior Communications Manager; Nelson Quintong, Taguig National High School Head; Dr. Alejandro Ibañez, Schools Division of Taguig City and Pateros Superintendent; Rowena Roa, Schools Division of Taguig and Pateros Public Schools District Supervisor; Rodil Marcelino, Taguig City Councilor; Reginald Andal, Manila Water Foundation Executive Director. |
This initiative is part of the P&G Safeguard "SafeWASH in Schools" program, which was created in collaboration with the Manila Water Foundation. The program aims to instill good hygiene practices in students and teachers, protecting them from germs and viruses while at school. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), regular soap handwashing promotes good health because having clean hands is a basic defense against the spread of infections, illnesses, and harmful germs.
P&G Safeguard previously donated handwashing stations to 285 schools in the National Capital Region and Rizal Province. The most recent addition to handwashing stations is also made of eco-bricks, or building materials made from recycled plastic waste.
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| P&G Safeguard’s handwashing station made from eco-bricks. |
Dr. Alejandro Ibañez, School Division Superintendent of Taguig City and Pateros, expressed his gratitude for P&G and Safeguard’s dedication to enhancing WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives in schools.
“The new handwashing station from P&G and Safeguard is helpful for us. It reminds me and my classmates to wash our hands regularly, which helps keep our school a healthier place to learn and play together." ~Nichelle, a 15-year-old student from Taguig National High School
Safeguard has been promoting health and hygiene throughout the country for over three decades. By supporting Global Handwashing Day, Safeguard and its partners hope to provide schools and the community with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves from germs on a daily basis.
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