MR.DIY Opens 1st Science Room for Young Learners in Taguig
TAGUIG CITY, PHILIPPINES, October 27, 2025 — From what used to be an ordinary classroom now stands a bright, inspiring space for discovery as leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY Philippines officially turned over its first-ever Science Room for the young learners of Ciriaco P. Tinga Elementary School in Taguig City.
The ceremony marks the culmination of MR.DIY’s 800th Store Milestone Celebration, with the theme “Close to Home, Closer to Heart” — underscoring the brand’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves. To mark the occasion, MR.DIY executives, led by its Chief Executive Officer Roselle B. Andaya, school officials and representatives from the Schools Division of Taguig & Pateros also unveiled the ceremonial marker, dedicating the MR.DIY Science Room to the learners and educators of C.P.T Elementary School.
MR.DIY executives and school representatives proudly led the turnover of the first-ever MR.DIY Science Laboratory at Ciriaco P. Tinga Elementary School — marking a milestone in the company’s commitment to education and community building.The event also featured fun games for students and a special appearance of MR.DIY’s panda mascot, along with the distribution of the MR.DIY Science Kits, led by MR.DIY’s Head of Retail Marketing, Mark Charles Salecina, an alumnus of C.P.T Elementary School.
MR.DIY CEO Roselle B. Andaya and MR.DIY Head of Retail Marketing and C.P. Tinga Elementary School alumnus Charles Salecina led the distribution of STEM Kits containing basic school supplies and a do-it-yourself science toy kit using items found in MR.DIY.
Students join in on the fun and games with a special appearance of MR.DIY’s Panda Mascot and host Mary Grace Khu.In her opening remarks, MR.DIY Philippines Chief Executive Officer, Roselle B. Andaya expressed her gratitude and pride in the shared effort that made the project possible: “Your guidance, expertise, and unwavering advocacy for education and youth development have helped us create a space where everyone’s unique strengths can truly shine,” she said. “This Science Room stands as a symbol of what we can achieve together — when we combine purpose, partnership, and the genuine desire to uplift communities.”
Representatives from MR.DIY, students and teachers from C.P.T Elementary School, DepEd representatives and partners are all smiles inside the newly refurbished MR.DIY Science Room which features new laboratory equipment and furnishing to inspire hands-on learning among students.Last September, employee volunteers from MR.DIY went to work and transformed the classroom into a functional science room for elementary students. Apart from improving the classroom’s interior, volunteers packed 800 MR.DIY Science Kits, and witnessed the installation of essential laboratory furnishings and air conditioning units to make the space more conducive to learning.
For the students of Ciriaco P. Tinga Elementary School, the new MR.DIY Science Room is more than just a learning facility — it’s a promise of possibility. It’s a place where experiments ignite imagination, and where every learning opportunity becomes a bridge to dreams. As for MR.DIY, more than another milestone, it reinforces its commitment to make everyday living — and learning — simple, joyful, and complete. See more photos here.
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About MR.DIY
MR.DIY is the largest home improvement retailer with more than 5,000 stores across Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, Spain, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia, , Vietnam and Poland. The home improvement retailer has dedicated itself to making a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide.
All MR.DIY stores are managed directly and the company often works in collaboration with other mass merchandise retailers or owners of malls or shopfront properties. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of — approximately 18,000 SKUs — across 5 major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising amongst others toys, car accessories, jewelry, and cosmetics).
The company strives to put customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality, and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “ALWAYS LOW PRICES”. Visit www.mrdiy.com/ph/ and our official social media accounts at Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more details.
