UNIQLO, FAST RETAILING PHILIPPINES, AND HOPE TURN OVER TWO NEW CLASSROOMS TO LAMOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UNIQLO, Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc., and HOPE have strengthened their commitment to supporting public education with the formal turnover of two newly constructed classrooms to Lamot Elementary School on November 13, 2026.

The initiative aims to address the school’s shortage of safe and suitable learning facilities, as it currently serves a total of 562 students, including Kindergarten learners.

Of the school’s 17 existing classrooms, only 12 are currently usable. Two require major repairs, while the remaining three are makeshift structures being utilized as learning spaces.

As part of the initiative, Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc., in partnership with HOPE and with the participation of UNIQLO, funded the construction of one of the two new classrooms.

Each classroom covers an area of 63 square meters and is equipped with wall-mounted electric fans, four windows, electrical outlets, lighting fixtures, a panelboard, a teacher’s desk, a large chalkboard, and a functional restroom complete with plumbing fixtures.

Based on the Department of Education’s (DepEd) classroom planning standards, each facility can accommodate approximately 45 students, providing a combined capacity of around 90 learners.

The additional classrooms are expected to help ease congestion in existing facilities, reduce dependence on makeshift learning spaces, and provide students with a safer, more comfortable, and conducive environment for learning.

HOPE works closely with DepEd and other partner organizations to identify schools that need additional classrooms, taking into consideration student enrollment, existing facility conditions, and the overall demand for improved learning spaces.

The initiative underscores the importance of private-sector partnerships in supporting the government’s efforts to improve public education, particularly in underserved communities where access to adequate school facilities remains a challenge.

Through collaborative efforts such as this, UNIQLO, Fast Retailing Philippines, and HOPE continue to demonstrate how private organizations can contribute to creating better learning opportunities and a brighter future for Filipino children.