"Life's persistent and most urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?' "
-MARTIN LUTHER KING JR-
The one hundred recipient pupils
Distributed one hundred pairs of slippers to a hundred chosen pupils, and planted 100 assorted seedlings at Caduawan Elementary School is what The United Tabogon Eagles Club and Tabogon Philippine National Police had given, as they conducted their monthly outreach activity and our school -Caduawan Elementary School was their lucky recipient for the said activity.
The School Principal Mrs. Mercy F. Rondina during her welcome address.
The said Community Outreach Activity was started with a short program. It was attended by the Municipal Mayor Hon. Francis Edward Salimbangon, Tabogon Chief PNP Jose Buscato with his company, United Tabogon Eagle's Club President Andrew Nolasco, and members, Hon. Jonathan Adolfo Barangay Captain, Mercy F. Rondina School Head with her faculty, Caduawan Elementary School Alumni President Mr. Kim Sentillas with the parents and the chosen pupils.
Hon. Francis Edward Salimbangon during his speech
The program was lively, and the audience was very excited, especially the pupils. It started with a prayer, followed by words of welcome from the School Head Mrs. Mercy Rondina. Then the statement of purpose from the United Tabogon Eagles Club President Mr. Nolasco. A short message was given by the Municipal Mayor Hon. Francis Edward T. Salimbanngon, he emphasized the importance of planting trees and how pupils can help preserve the environment. And lastly was the singing of the United Tabogon Eagles Club's hymn. The audience actively responded and sang to it's tune.
The children singing with the hymn
The United Tabogon Eagles Club members and Philippine National Police
Other children joyfully go with the tune
The Eagles Aspirants join the singing of the hymn
Tada! The most awaited part then arrived. The distribution of slippers. Children happily and excitedly look for their fit slippers with the assistance of the PNP. I could see the happiness of the children every time they found the slippers that fit them as well as the ones waiting for their turn to fit. How I wish to see all of the pupils to be a recipient of this kind of outreach program.
The children choosing the slipper that fits them are assisted by the PNP Officers
The pupil who comes to school barefoot happily receives the pair of slippers
The bewildered ones
After everyone's turn has done. Distribution of snacks followed and their happiness was overloaded. It's not every day that they could receive gifts with delicious food.
Picture taking after the distribution of the snack
They may not be able to utter a word but you can see on their faces how thankful they are for what they received. Because most of these pupils do not have slippers at all.
An Eagles member having a chitchat with the children while eating.
*"Love cannot remain by itself -it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action and that is service."
-Mother Teresa-
As we all know climate change and global warming are some of the world's greatest concerns. To contribute to it's solution the team included tree planting in their itinerary. That is why After a little chitchat with the kids, the team proceeded to the tree-planting activity.
Mr. Mayor took a pose with his planted tree
Eagles members planted at the perimeter of the school
Each one picked their seedling and dug a hole for the plant. They planted around the school perimeter not minding the heat of the sun, all we can see is their eagerness to plant and the happiness of doing it.
They take some shade and breathe fresh air
They also took the chance to observe the school's physical appearance and facilities. They commended its beauty, and cleanliness, and especially the school garden with healthy plants. They even donated a certain amount enough for a three-block perimeter fence.
Picture taken after a successful activity
The school was delighted with the blessings brought by the program. This would not be made possible without the brilliant leaders and supportive members of the group.
The faculty and staff were grateful for the generosity of the Tabogon United Eagles Club and the Tabogon Philippine National Police as well as to the Municipal Mayor.
Thank you everyone for taking the time to read our story. See you all next time. God bless!
The happiness shared with young minds is a treasure of a lifetime
-nanayko-