HOPE, the Philippines’ first certified B Corp and a pioneering impact organization, together with Sunnies Studios, a well-loved Filipino lifestyle brand, has officially turned over two newly built public school classrooms at Muzon Elementary School in Alitagtag, Batangas, part of a broader effort to improve learning spaces amid the country’s ongoing classroom shortage that continues to impact millions of students nationwide.
The classroom turnover marks the first milestone in Sunnies’ pledge to fund a total of 10 classrooms through HOPE’s flagship Generation HOPE campaign, a movement that brings together like-minded organizations to help close the education infrastructure gap in underserved communities.
Reflecting on this milestone, HOPE Founder Ms. Nanette Medved-Po shared, “I really thought we should approach the most beloved brands in the country and say we want to do something bigger, and we want to do it together. To inspire the nation to nation-build for education, we have to do it with the support of brands and businesses in the country. We are deeply grateful to Sunnies for partnering with us on this important mission.”
As part of their long-term commitment, Sunnies is supporting the construction of classrooms in high-need public schools across the country. This initiative directly aligns with HOPE’s mission to provide every Filipino child access to safe, nurturing spaces where they can develop essential skills for a brighter future.
“We are incredibly excited to kick off this meaningful partnership with Sunnies through this classroom turnover,” said Ms. Selena Ortiga, Business Development Manager of HOPE. “Every classroom we build represents more than just four walls, it’s a place for learning, dreaming, and transformation. Sunnies’ commitment of 10 classrooms will create ripple effects that reach far beyond the students inside them.”
This collaboration not only helps address the country’s classroom shortage but also sets a compelling example of how brands can lead with purpose. Through Generation HOPE, purpose-driven businesses are turning everyday decisions into long-term, meaningful change.
“Partnering with HOPE allows us to make a meaningful contribution where it’s needed most. Education is something we deeply value, and we’re proud to help provide learning spaces that empower the next generation,” said Ms. Bea Soriano-Dee, Co-Founder and Head of Product Development at Sunnies Studios.
Sunnies’ partnership with HOPE is part of a larger journey toward being a more mindful and responsible brand. From supporting public education to reducing their environmental footprint through sustainable product design, Sunnies continues to find ways to make a lasting impact.
In June, Sunnies and HOPE introduced Sunnies Studios X HOPE Clean Lens, a safe and gentle lens cleaner to help you see through your lens better, as their first co-branded product, while an everyday staple designed to keep you hydrated while on the go is set to be unveiled soon.
The 10 classrooms funded by Sunnies will serve as long-term investments in the country’s future, opening doors, raising aspirations, and helping Filipino students take confident steps toward their dreams.
Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara praised the initiative, saying, “We thank HOPE for their past initiatives, but this is something different, something truly game-changing, made possible with the support of the Philippines’ private sector. Partnerships like this show how the private sector can help shape the future of our students.”
To date, HOPE has built over 144 classrooms across the country, starting with every bottle of water sold, and now expanding through co-branded products and purpose-led partnerships.
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