SPGK Kami ‘yan!
PROJECT BUILD I - Day One
Out with the old and in with the new. A concrete action!
June 12, 2006, in the early morning of Philippine Independence Day, while most people were still in their beds sleeping and others were busy with their state of the nation activities and preparations for another street rally, either pro or against the present government administration, an advocate or opposed to charter change, our group of young officers and some volunteer employees of the ST. PETER LIFE PLAN, INC. headed by our President and Chief Executive Officer, York B. Vitangcol and his lovely wife Vice President for Business and Marketing Division/Greater Manila Territory, Mildred V. Vitangcol converged inside the premises of the Sto. Domingo Church. Proudly sporting their favorite Black Tees with the Philippine flag symbol and the words “UNLAD d’ Bayan!” printed on it were headed to a place called Tatalon in Quezon City. In sync we gathered in front of the VANA compound Multi-purpose Hall as we joined other volunteers from different community organizations and universities. Not to rally or shout sentiments, nor to protest against prevailing socio-political issues but to re-BUILD lives.
In coordination with the Couples for Christ’s project Gawad Kalinga (GK), our leaders took the challenge to be a part of a multi-sector partnership driven by a vision of a new Philippines with NO MORE SLUMS, by helping each other without asking or expecting anything in return or “BAYANIHAN”. Simply put GK is Giving Care. Its goal is to help communities that are in need of shelter, health, youth development, productivity, environment and values formation as well as community empowerment. Its approach is integrated, holistic and sustainable, providing an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but the world. This partnership gave birth to a project called: BUILD “we help build a nation”.
As always, we St. Peterians begin our activity with a prayer, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the recitation of the Panatang Makabayan oath. It was followed by a short welcome message by the area coordinator and responded by our President and CEO.
Immediately after the short talks, all were grouped and assigned different tasks and started working. A few were given shovels and pick to landscape the surroundings. Some were asked to help move the belongings of the families whose homes were being re-built. A few were tasked to help tear down the makeshift heap they called houses. The rest were made to line-up and with bare hands dirtied, lifted and passed along hollow blocks and other construction
materials in a pass-it-on and stack-it-up manner. Children who altogether sang the GK theme song accompanied the volunteers and everyone inspired by their singing, joined in as if in unison saying “sama kami d’yan!” the carousing went on until late that noon.
When everything was moved, piled and planted in its place, everyone halted said their bye-byes and we went back to our Head Office where we shared a jolly meal of chicken and rice, after which, we went on our respective ways.
PROJECT BUILD I - Day OneOut with the old and in with the new. A concrete action!
June 12, 2006, in the early morning of Philippine Independence Day, while most people were still in their beds sleeping and others were busy with their state of the nation activities and preparations for another street rally, either pro or against the present government administration, an advocate or opposed to charter change, our group of young officers and some volunteer employees of the ST. PETER LIFE PLAN, INC. headed by our President and Chief Executive Officer, York B. Vitangcol and his lovely wife Vice President for Business and Marketing Division/Greater Manila Territory, Mildred V. Vitangcol converged inside the premises of the Sto. Domingo Church. Proudly sporting their favorite Black Tees with the Philippine flag symbol and the words “UNLAD d’ Bayan!” printed on it were headed to a place called Tatalon in Quezon City. In sync we gathered in front of the VANA compound Multi-purpose Hall as we joined other volunteers from different community organizations and universities. Not to rally or shout sentiments, nor to protest against prevailing socio-political issues but to re-BUILD lives.
In coordination with the Couples for Christ’s project Gawad Kalinga (GK), our leaders took the challenge to be a part of a multi-sector partnership driven by a vision of a new Philippines with NO MORE SLUMS, by helping each other without asking or expecting anything in return or “BAYANIHAN”. Simply put GK is Giving Care. Its goal is to help communities that are in need of shelter, health, youth development, productivity, environment and values formation as well as community empowerment. Its approach is integrated, holistic and sustainable, providing an alternative solution to the blatant problem of poverty not just in the Philippines but the world. This partnership gave birth to a project called: BUILD “we help build a nation”.
As always, we St. Peterians begin our activity with a prayer, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and the recitation of the Panatang Makabayan oath. It was followed by a short welcome message by the area coordinator and responded by our President and CEO.
Immediately after the short talks, all were grouped and assigned different tasks and started working. A few were given shovels and pick to landscape the surroundings. Some were asked to help move the belongings of the families whose homes were being re-built. A few were tasked to help tear down the makeshift heap they called houses. The rest were made to line-up and with bare hands dirtied, lifted and passed along hollow blocks and other construction
materials in a pass-it-on and stack-it-up manner. Children who altogether sang the GK theme song accompanied the volunteers and everyone inspired by their singing, joined in as if in unison saying “sama kami d’yan!” the carousing went on until late that noon.When everything was moved, piled and planted in its place, everyone halted said their bye-byes and we went back to our Head Office where we shared a jolly meal of chicken and rice, after which, we went on our respective ways.
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2 comments:
hi kph! may blog ka na rin pala! great photos and stories! pwede ba kita i-link sa blog ko? :D
yes you may it will be an honor!
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