Tri-Youth Volunteers Distributed School Supplies in the war affected areas of MAKIMA. by Kenneth Lacson
DAY 1
KKC Tri-youth volunteers, together with the 73rd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, kept their promises to the students of some elementary schools in Maasim last June 8, 2009.
The proceeds from the “Panaghoy sa Kalinaw” youth concert for peace which was recently held at KCC convention center were used to buy the school supplies for the “bakwit” and affected children of Sarangani Province.
In high spirits, the tri-youth volunteers prepared the goods which will be distributed to the different schools in Maasim, Kiamba and Maitum. On the first day, an army truck filled with school supplies surprised the elementary students of Nomoh, Pananag and Teneb. Papers, crayons, pencil, pair of scissors, ballpens, eraser, ruler, pencil sharpener and notebooks enclosed in a plastic envelope drew a smile in the faces of the students.
Two volunteers were assigned in each classroom, from grade 1 to grade6. Before the distribution of the school supplies, the volunteers refreshed the minds of the students about the CFS conducted in their respective schools. “Aba Okay Syempre!!!” echoed in every room visited by each volunteers which denotes that the previous activities conducted by the KKC tri-youth were inculcated in the young minds and heart of the students.
Lines here, lines there and happy children everywhere… this is the best line that could describe the situation in each place visited. Children fall in line and followed the instructions of their ate’s and kuya’s obediently and waited with enthusiasm. And when the their turn to receive their school supply, their faces enlightened and saying “Salamat po” with a big smile is what they gave in return to each volunteer.
Teachers were glad because, as what they say, this could really help motivate their students to study well and do well in school. “Halos daghan gid ang nagsulod na estudyante sa among first day sa klase karon kay nagaexpect sila na muabot mo karon”, one of the elementary teachers said.
Others little hopes and dreams were fulfilled with this simple activity conducted. “Simpleng alay para sa eskwela… para sa patuloy na pangarap ng mapayapang kapaligiran”.
DAY 2
Neither the scourging heat of the sun nor the roughness of the road could ever stop the willingness of the volunteers to reach out to those who are in need of the school supplies. The team set out first to Jamalol Elementary School together with some of the military escorts from the 73rd infantry battalion of the Philippine Army.
When the volunteers came to the place, the flag ceremony is about to start and the volunteers also participated in their morning routine. After the flag ceremony, the teachers first distributed the toothpaste and toothbrush provided by the Local Health Office which made the children filled with joy. But when the army truck filled with school supplies came, this brought a bigger joy and happiness to each student. The students were really excited to have the goods they are waiting for. The same process of distributing was followed by the volunteers. The volunteers also refreshed the minds of the children about the past CFS conducted and they responded with a loud “Aba Okey Syempre!!!” Some students also rendered some intermission number just like dancing and singing. They really participated with enthusiasm because they know that in return, they would receive the school supplies they are waiting for. “Salamat ate, salamat kuya” with a big smile in their face is what they replied when they received the school supplies.
The next stop was the school of Gasi wherein not only school supplies for the students were given but also clothings and other goods were given for the benefit of those who are really in need in the community. The same process in distributing was followed by the volunteers. But the volunteers have hard time sorting out the goods since the list given to them were incomplete. But with God’s help, the volunteers were able to carry out their task properly.
Ground Breaking Ceremony of DND Pro-Poor Project
The proceeds from the “Panaghoy sa Kalinaw” youth concert for peace which was recently held at KCC convention center were used to buy the school supplies for the “bakwit” and affected children of Sarangani Province.
In high spirits, the tri-youth volunteers prepared the goods which will be distributed to the different schools in Maasim, Kiamba and Maitum. On the first day, an army truck filled with school supplies surprised the elementary students of Nomoh, Pananag and Teneb. Papers, crayons, pencil, pair of scissors, ballpens, eraser, ruler, pencil sharpener and notebooks enclosed in a plastic envelope drew a smile in the faces of the students.
Two volunteers were assigned in each classroom, from grade 1 to grade6. Before the distribution of the school supplies, the volunteers refreshed the minds of the students about the CFS conducted in their respective schools. “Aba Okay Syempre!!!” echoed in every room visited by each volunteers which denotes that the previous activities conducted by the KKC tri-youth were inculcated in the young minds and heart of the students.
Lines here, lines there and happy children everywhere… this is the best line that could describe the situation in each place visited. Children fall in line and followed the instructions of their ate’s and kuya’s obediently and waited with enthusiasm. And when the their turn to receive their school supply, their faces enlightened and saying “Salamat po” with a big smile is what they gave in return to each volunteer.
Teachers were glad because, as what they say, this could really help motivate their students to study well and do well in school. “Halos daghan gid ang nagsulod na estudyante sa among first day sa klase karon kay nagaexpect sila na muabot mo karon”, one of the elementary teachers said.
Others little hopes and dreams were fulfilled with this simple activity conducted. “Simpleng alay para sa eskwela… para sa patuloy na pangarap ng mapayapang kapaligiran”.
DAY 2
Neither the scourging heat of the sun nor the roughness of the road could ever stop the willingness of the volunteers to reach out to those who are in need of the school supplies. The team set out first to Jamalol Elementary School together with some of the military escorts from the 73rd infantry battalion of the Philippine Army.
When the volunteers came to the place, the flag ceremony is about to start and the volunteers also participated in their morning routine. After the flag ceremony, the teachers first distributed the toothpaste and toothbrush provided by the Local Health Office which made the children filled with joy. But when the army truck filled with school supplies came, this brought a bigger joy and happiness to each student. The students were really excited to have the goods they are waiting for. The same process of distributing was followed by the volunteers. The volunteers also refreshed the minds of the children about the past CFS conducted and they responded with a loud “Aba Okey Syempre!!!” Some students also rendered some intermission number just like dancing and singing. They really participated with enthusiasm because they know that in return, they would receive the school supplies they are waiting for. “Salamat ate, salamat kuya” with a big smile in their face is what they replied when they received the school supplies.
The next stop was the school of Gasi wherein not only school supplies for the students were given but also clothings and other goods were given for the benefit of those who are really in need in the community. The same process in distributing was followed by the volunteers. But the volunteers have hard time sorting out the goods since the list given to them were incomplete. But with God’s help, the volunteers were able to carry out their task properly.
Ground Breaking Ceremony of DND Pro-Poor Project
A ground breaking of the nursery school and the barangay hall followed after the distribution of the school supplies. This was participated by Mayor of Kiamba, Romel Thomas Falgui; Vice mayor of Kiamba, Dr. Elmer T. De Peralta; Brgy. Captain of Gasi, Mariano S. Fado; LTC Edgardo De Leon; LTC Reyes; Fr. Angel Buenavidez, Committee Chairman on Health, Kag. Rosemarie Young; Dr. Lemuel Benedict Non; the KKC tri-youth volunteers and the people of Gasi.
Each guest gave their respective message which is more focused on the peace and development process in the place and how they could, as people of Gasi, will be able to help in the process.
Some of the Tribal Leaders of the T’boli tribe rendered an intermission number depicting or showing their own culture and traditions. After the inspirational message of Kagawad Rosemarie Young, the partakers went to the place of the ground breaking and the Philippine flag was raised where the old barangay hall and the old nursery was burned.
Distribution of the mosquito blankets was then made after the ground breaking. People from the different places in Gasi benefited. “The reason why the local health office initiated this activity is because malaria is third in rank when it comes to the illness that the people of Gasi experiences”, Dr. Non said.
This joint activity of the Local Government of Sarangani, KKC and the Philippine Army together with the people of Gasi really proved that Development Starts with Peace.
Each guest gave their respective message which is more focused on the peace and development process in the place and how they could, as people of Gasi, will be able to help in the process.
Some of the Tribal Leaders of the T’boli tribe rendered an intermission number depicting or showing their own culture and traditions. After the inspirational message of Kagawad Rosemarie Young, the partakers went to the place of the ground breaking and the Philippine flag was raised where the old barangay hall and the old nursery was burned.
Distribution of the mosquito blankets was then made after the ground breaking. People from the different places in Gasi benefited. “The reason why the local health office initiated this activity is because malaria is third in rank when it comes to the illness that the people of Gasi experiences”, Dr. Non said.
This joint activity of the Local Government of Sarangani, KKC and the Philippine Army together with the people of Gasi really proved that Development Starts with Peace.
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