MANILA, June 2 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday joined literacy activities and inspected school preparedness measures in Navotas City as part of the nationwide Brigada Eskwela campaign ahead of the opening of classes on June 8.

During the National Capital Region kickoff of Brigada Eskwela 2026 at Kapitbahayan Elementary School, Marcos led a storytelling session with Grade 1 pupils, reading "Ang Matsing at ang Pagong," a classic Filipino tale by national hero Jose Rizal.

The President also toured the school's facilities, including newly installed closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras aimed at improving campus security.

"Ang una nating pinuntahan ay 'yung CCTV. Nagkabit tayo ng CCTV. Dito sa eskuwelahan na ito, they ha...