"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill

Friday, January 16, 2026

Feeding Program at Don Conrado Barrios ES

 

Don Conrado Barrios Memorial School
Wednesday is feeding day at Don Conrado Barrios Memorial School for 50 children deemed as at risk for undernutrition. Thanks to Mata Ji, Christian George Francisco Acevedo, Atty. Luvim Amores who brought food packs, fruits, toiletries while BalayniCharie Foundation gave school supplies. It's clear that when we work together we can do more good. If you're interested in helping with the school's feeding program, please contact Ms. Grace Baler who is in charge of the program. Conrado Barrios ES is at 2433 Arnaldo Blvd. Roxas City.

The children start the day with some fun exercises.

BalayniCharie Foundation is now on its 20th year of giving school supplies to the children in Capiz and coordinates the distribution of books to schools and libraries in in the province including the Little Library at Jacque’s Coffee in Roxas City.

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Monday, January 12, 2026

With The Ati and Panay Bukidnon communities

Ati and Panay Bukidnon communities
Thank you very much Christian George Francisco Acevedo and Mata Ji of Seva Group for joining forces with BalayniCharie Foundation to give school supplies and food packs to the Ati and Panay Bukidnon indigenous communities in Dumarao, Capiz. The food packs were donated by Gov. Fredenil Castro and Luvim Amores. Selma Villagracia Templanza generously provided the backpacks and school supplies. Capt. Cyrus Papna Hitalia, Barangay captain of Aglalana, coordinated this event which brought 120 kids together at the Barangay hall. I'd also like to thank our Anonymous donor. It was a special day of partnership and giving.

The table of food packs from the Seva Group.

Children waiting for their names to be called.  Photo courtesy of Cyrus P. Hitalia.

This is the Barangay hall where two indigenous communities came together to receive school supplies, food packs and clothing for the mothers who brought their kids. Photos courtesy of Cyrus P. Hitalia

These backpacks and school supplies were given by Selma Templanza. Notebooks were donated by BalayniCharie and an anonymous donor. Photo from Capisnon.com.

Our Lady of Snows
Dumarao is known for its pretty pink church. We had to stop and say a prayer before leaving the town. Don’t miss it when you come to Capiz.

BalayniCharie Foundation is now on its 20th year of giving school supplies to the children in Capiz.


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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

20th year at Two Schools in Pan-ay

Binantuan Elem School
This school in Pan-ay is managing to stay relevant despite the lack of classrooms yet the kids are sharp and friendly. One child came up to kiss me. I was moved by his gesture. Thanks to an Anonymous donor for helping us with this event. And to Diane Acas, the kids always love your backpacks. 

Binantuan Elem School

Binantuan Elem School

The way to Binantuan Elem School.

Bato Elementary School
Bato Elementary School in Pan-ay is our 12th school supplies recipient for 2025. With only three classrooms and the stage area for Kinder to 6th grade, the students have to share classrooms. But the principal's determination has converted the former primary school to an elementary school. Kudos to Marivic Barrera for her hard work through the years. Thanks to Selma Villagracia Templanza for the backpacks we gave away today. So glad to have visited Bato ES. BalayniCharie Foundation is now on its 20th year.

Bato Elementary School

Bato Elementary School


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