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Monday, October 10, 2005
GK Village in Dumanjug
LAST Sept. 18, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Bitoon, Dumanjug, Cebu to officially launch the J.P. Garcia GK Village.
The J.P. Garcia Foundation, through Severiana B. Garcia, donated one hectare of land to the poorest of the poor residents of Bitoon, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK), a work with the poor program of Couples for Christ (CFC), and in cooperation with the Dumanjug local government.
The JP Garcia GK Village is the realization of the last will of the late Jesus P. Garcia Sr. to help the poor families in the barangay.
The event started with a 9 a.m. mass attended by Dumanjug Mayor Baricuatro; CFC Council members Victor Abarquez, Arnel Sacris and Elmer Labatos; GK board members Danny Lagahid, Ruben Capio and Tany Go; and the CFC South Sector 3 headed by Sayong Letigio.
The Garcia family was also present: Jesus Garcia Jr. and wife Armi and Ever Garcia, the matriarch of the family. George Alcordo, who was also present, pledged to donate land in Ronda. Former Cebu City Mayor Alvin Garcia also attended the occasion.
The GK beneficiaries were given an opportunity to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who made their dreams a reality.
The celebration continued with the building of the framework of the first GK house. All who were there once again showed that amidst the modern influence of today’s generation, bayanihan is still alive in each Filipino’s heart, particularly the Cebuanos.
This is proof that it’s not impossible to raise this nation from shame and poverty if we continue to show our care for others. This is proof that every Filipino is a hero.
(October 10, 2005 issue)
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