BalayniCharie, 20 for 20

20 Years of Service

Twenty years have flown by since BalayniCharie gave its first school supplies to children in Roxas City, Capiz. I'm deeply grateful to all the people who have generously supported our program through the years. As I've said many times before, BalayniCharie would not have made it this far without your unwavering support.

For our 20th year, BalayniCharie connected with 20 schools, barangays, the indigenous people of Capiz in Dumarao, a senior home, a blind and deaf community home, feeding programs at two schools, day care centers and a catechism class in Roxas City. We were also able to get more books for our Little Free Library and various school libraries in Capiz from UNIFFIED of New York through the help of Nieva Burdick so we can continue to provide reading materials to the community. Many thanks to Odette Aquitania Ricasa, Connie Collo, Selma Templanza, Smiley and Kai Foundation, Diane and Mon Acas, Anonymous and all the coordinators and operations staff who helped us make our 20th year a huge success. 

Here is a list of the schools and various organizations we were privileged to reach:

1. Tinigban Elementary School, Panitan - November 28, 2025

2. Minoro ES, Mambusao - December 4, 2025

3. Quinat-uyan ES, Maayon - December 10, 2025

4. Ati and Panay Bukidnon communities, Dumarao - January 10, 2026

Many thanks to Christian George Acevedo, Governor F. Castro and Atty. Luvim Amores for the food supplies.

5. Binantuan ES, Pan-ay - Dec. 15, 2026

6. Bato ES, Pan-ay - Dec. 15, 2026

7. Conrado Barrios Memorial School Feeding Program, Roxas City - Jan. 15, 2026

Many thanks Christian George Acevedo, Mataji and Atty. Luvim Amores with whom we worked at this feeding event. 

8. Anatolia ES Feeding Program, Roxas City - Jan. 22, 2026

9. Barangay Culasi, Roxas City - January 31, 2026

10. Almon Primary School, Ivisan - Dec. 11, 2025

11. Pontevedra ES -Kindergarten - December 2026

12. Cabugao Summer Catechism class, Roxas City - May 26, 2026

13. Pondol ES, President Roxas - August 19, 2026

14. Aranguel ES, President Roxas - August 19, 2026

15.  Bagacay ES, Pan-ay - Sept. 8, 2026

16.  Bun-od ES, Cuartero - Sept. 16, 2026

17.  Book Distributions in Capiz - 5 schools, one community home and the Little Free Library including St. Lawrence Parish School in Panitan, Our Lady of Snows Institute in Dumarao, Balay Dalayunan in Roxas City, St. Isidore High School in Pontevedra, Little Free Library in Roxas City, Nuestra Señora del Pilar Parochial School and St. Catherine Academy in Mambusao. Many thanks to Fr. Ryan Barrios and Mercedes Ignacio for coordinating with the schools to make these distributions happen.

Books from UNIFFIED

18.  Home for the Aged, Banica, Roxas City - Jan. 20, 2026

19.  Balay Dayonan, Roxas City - Sept. 30, 2026

20.  Three Day Care Centers in Timpas, Panitan - October 2, 2026

21.  Little Free Library, Roxas City - ongoing project

at Jacques, Baybay Beach, Roxas City

As we look forward to the next 20 years, we are excited to join hands with Smiley and Kai Foundation which is an organization that provides medical devices to senior citizens and people with mobility issues.

Recipient of scooter

“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” Maya Angelou

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The joy of giving school supplies

 

Bun-od ES

One of the joys of giving school supplies is watching the entertainment prepared by the kids for us. At Bun-od, the kids went all out to perform the latest trending dance craze in the Philippines, the giling giling dance. It was so much fun to see the children enjoy themselves while performing for us. 

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Books from UNIFFIED

Many thanks to Unified Federation of FilAm Educators of New York for giving books to our library projects here in Capiz. We would also like to thank Nieva Q. Burdick for coordinating the shipment. These books will be distributed to various school libraries, a day care center at a firehouse and our Little Library. 

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At Bagacay ES in Pan-ay

 

Bagacay Elementary School 

Today BalayniCharie gave school supplies to the students at Bagacay ES. It was heartwarming to see the children jump up and down when they saw us entering their school grounds. 115 children are enrolled at the school. We distributed notebooks and pencils or pens. Some children received backpacks during the raffle draw. Thanks to Diane and Mon Acas for donating the backpacks. 

BalayniCharie is celebrating its 20th year of service to the children in Capiz. 

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Two Schools in President Roxas

Pondol ES

Continuing with our 20th year anniversary and our goal to reach 20 schools and organizations (20/20) to celebrate this milestone, BalayniCharie spent the day at two schools in President Roxas, Pondol Elem School with 68 students and at Aranguel Elem School with 121 children. Many thanks to Lourdes Bereber for coordinating this event and to our generous sponsors, Diane and Mon Acas and Selma Villagracia Templanza. The children were so happy to receive their school supplies especially the dental/personal kits and the backpacks.

Pondol ES

Pondol ES

Aranguel ES

Aranguel ES

Aranguel ES

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School Supplies for the Catechism Class

 

Cabugao Catechism Class

BalayniCharie visited the kids in Sitio Cabugao, Roxas City to give school supplies to those attending the summer catechism class in the Church of the Virgen de las Flores. In celebration of our 20 years of service to the children in Capiz. BalayniCharie continues to give school supplies and in return, were reciprocated with their warmest smiles. 

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At Barangay Culasi, Roxas City

 

It's been a rainy morning in Culasi, Roxas City. But 130 children from 5 sitios in Barangay Culasi were all smiles to receive school supplies from BalayniCharie Foundation. Many thanks to May Necesario and Konsehal Juanito Acer for organizing and coordinating this event which flowed seamlessly. Huge thank you also to Diane Acas for the unique backpacks and Selma Templanza for the ballpoint pens. 

BalayniCharie is now on its 20th year of service to the children in Capiz.

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Feeding Program at Anatolia Arcenas School

 

Grateful to have been able to share blessings with the children at Anatolia Arcenas Memorial School in Roxas City. We were able to give school supplies and food packs to 43 children during their recess. We also fed them with Spanish bread for this morning's break. Thanks to Noel Tan and Ms. Jean Corros for coordinating this event.

The school selects the children deemed at risk for undernutrition to participate in the program. If you wish to take part in a feeding program, please contact a school near you. Most elementary schools in Capiz have one. 

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Home for the Aged

As we take care of our children, we must also take care of our elderly sisters especially those who are at the Senior Home. We visited seven residents at the Ladies of Charity Home for the Aged in Banica, Roxas City and brought, blankets, sheets, toiletries and some cookies. We spoke with the officers of the organization to find out what the Home needs. Aside from food, they need medical devices like walkers, beddings including underpads, adult pads etc. You may contact any of the officers, Lourdes Mabasa, Mrs. Selfa Umitin, or Mrs. Marianelda Alisasis at 09852921513 to find out how you can help. Thank you.

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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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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