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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Little Library New Venue

We recently celebrated the return of our Little Library to Jacque's Coffee and Chills on Baybay Beach, our original home. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Munich Conlu and our steward, Mercedes Ortiz Ignacio, we're back at Jacque's.

Come to Jacque's for the coffee and cakes, stay and pick up a book from the library for a rewarding read by the sea as waves gently caress the shore in front of you. 

Bohemian Mandala

Jacque's is one of the most Instagrammable coffee shops in Roxas City. Savor the mango crumble crunch cake while contemplating on the meaning of a mandala.  

Lin-ay by Christian George Acevedo

Check out the selection of books we have at the Little Library including books by local auhors as well as children's books. And please remember, when you take a book, do share a book. This is how we can sustain our Little Library so everyone can benefit from it. Thank you. 

“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.” Walter Cronkite

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20th year at Almon Primary School

Almon Primary School

Some of the children from Almon Primary School have to walk an hour to school everyday from their homes up in the mountains of Ivisan. I admire their determination to learn and get a good education. Thanks to our generous donors Odette Aquitania Ricasa and Connie Collo for sponsoring this event today. BalayniCharie Foundation is now on its 20th year of giving school supplies to the children in Capiz.

Every child should have the opportunity to go to school and learn.

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