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

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.


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