Domex, in Partnership with DepEd, fights poor sanitation in all Philippine Schools

Last January 23, 2020, Domex launched the inaugural Eskwelang Unstoppable Awards held at Lakan Dula High School in Tondo, Manila

The Domex #TogetherWeAreUnstoppable campaign is part of the brand's commitment to ensure clean, safe toilets for Filipino school children.


Unilever's toilet hygiene expert Domex announced its partnership with the Departmwnt of Education (DepEd) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) with the goal of providing access to usable, clean and safe toilets for 7 milliom Filipino school children by 2021. The event, held at Lakandula High Schoo, was graced by DepEd Usec. Tonisito Umali and joined by school division heads, staff, students and their parents.

The program formed part of the Domex #TogetherWeAreUnstoppable campaign, which aims to rally the nation to help win the war on poor sanitation in schools. As well as part of DepEd's many efforts to improve school sanitation conditions through their Water, Sanitation amd Hygiene Program (DepEd WinS).


Schools are high priority for Domex. The lack of access to usable, clean and safe toilets seriously impacts the health, comfort, and learning ability of students. 84% of school teachers and school nurses say toilet-related health issues greatly increase the number of sick days students take, which could also impact their learning.

"Domex believes a clean and safe school toilet is a right, not a privilege," said  Vanessa Ong, Marketing Director for Unilever Home Care. "Currently, 1 in 2 schools in the Philippines still do not follow national guidelines on sanitation. Through this landmark partnership, we join forces to achieve clean, safe, usable toilets for every Filipino child.


Domex together with DepEd and GIZ reinforced their commitment to tue DepEd WinS program. This program provides practical guidance on what schools must do to achieve usable, clean, and safe toilet. Domex will continue to contribute by providing the right support and training for janitors, school staff, and students to encourage schools to adopt healthy school hygiene practices.

Today, Domex also launched the inaugural Eskwelang Unstoppable Awards, an initiative to accelerate progress toward reaching national sanitation standards. Schools and division offices are encouraged and rewarded for adopting the DepEd WinS program, making stepwise improvements in school sanitation. The award aims to promote good hygiene and sanitation habits by reinforcing the importance of maintaining usable, clean and safe toilets in schools across the Philippines.


"Through the Eskwelang Unstoppable Award we hope to recognize and reward schools that have greatly improved toilet sanitation conditions for their students and staff," continued Ong. "We believe that keeping toilets clean and safe is a shared reaponsibility and want to rally everyone - from partners and parents, to janitors, staff and students - to join the movement and put an end to poor sanitation.

The Eskwelang Unstoppable Awards will culminate during World Toiler Day on November 19, 2020. The award will recognise the Best School Division, as well as the Most Improved Schools from the winning division based on WinS star ratings.


Join the Domex #TogetherWeAreUnstoppable movementnto make a usable, clean and safe toilet a reality for every Filipino school children. Follow Domex Philippines Facebook page to dind out how can be involved.


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