1. Pursuant to DepEd Order 33 s, 2019 “Implementing Guidelines on the Comprehensive Oral Health Program of the Department of Education”, Colgate Palmolive Philippines, Inc. (CPPI) has partnered with the Department to initiate a three-year program providing kindergarten students with dental care products and educational materials. This collaboration is part of the Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Program (BSBF), which aims to enhance oral health education for children in public schools. The BSBF classroom kit for SY 2024 – 2025 contains Colgate toothbrush and toothpaste.
2. The BSBF classroom kits are ready for distribution and pick-up starting August 30- September 3, 2024 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the City Schools Division Office- School Health and Nutrition Section.
3. All Public Elementary Schools are enjoined to monitor and document the implementation of BSBF toothbrushing activities. Please submit the soft copies of the accomplished forms and documentation of the distribution with photos and narrative report through this link: bit.ly/BSBF-DASMA2024.
4. Division Dentists will be visiting all public elementary schools to oversee the implementation of Oral Health program and activities.
5. Attached herewith is the School Distribution Form and the letter to School Head and Teacher.
6. Immediate dissemination of and compliance with this Memorandum is directed.
