PIA Press Release
2007/12/25
Rains fail to dampen 2nd "Paskuhan sa GK 2007"
GK Manlico Village, Manlico, Hinunangan (25 December) -- Despite non-stop rains and cludy skies, the mood on a very wet Saturday, December 15, in this Gawad Kalinga (GK) Village was jolly, festive, and fun all over.
The reason for the jubilant celebration was all too clear and evident: this is the second "Paskuhan sa GK 2007" (Christmas at GK 2007).
"The intermittent surges of downpour have not dampened the spirit of the moment," said Dr. Jerome Paler, the ever active GK Provincial Coordinator of the Couples for Christ (CFC).
In all, at least 800 individuals represnting the Kapitbahayan (neighborhood) Associations coming from the ten established GK villages in the province converged to join the games and partake of anything that needs to be partaken.
"The activity was started with a Holy Mass presided by Rev. Fr. Francis Vega, Parish Priest of St. Isidore Parish, Saint Bernard. It was followed by the traditional 'breaking of the bread', where 3,000 home-made hot pandesal were shared by everybody, with matching hot chocolate and warm noodles," narrated a visibly excited, even though weary, Paler.
Before long, the oath of amateurism was read by Eloy Aragon, Kapitbahayan (KB) Federation President, and the official declaration for the opening of the KB Olympic Games for men, women, and children was done by Litoy Piao, the Provincial Community Organizer.
The ten GK Villages that participated included Josefina II village in barangay Combado, Maasin City ; the pilot GK village at barangay Sta. Rosa, also of Maasin City; GK-Padre Burgos; GK-Jollibee in Bontoc; GK Federation at New Guinsaugon, Saint Bernard;
St. Ignatius Loyola GK of Anilao, Liloan; GK Energy village in New Malangsa, Liloan; GK Rainbow village at Pinut-an, San Ricardo; GK-Philamlife and Canada at Manlico, Hinunangan; and GK Shell at Libas, Hinunangan.
Among the highlights of the day's activity was the fishing contest in the tilapia pond, the grand "pinakbet" salo-salo during lunch, the pig-catching contest, parol contest, and the "parade ng mga litson" where six (6) roasted pigs were paraded and were feasted on by evening.
"It could not have been most enjoyable if not for the help of our partners," Paler said, citing Saint Bernard Mayor Rico Rentuza, Gov. Damian Mercado, Vice-Governor Mike Maamo, and Rep. Roger Mercado for their various invaluable support.
CFC Director and GK Chairman Joe Tale, accompanied by George Asensi and Kevin Caballero, the Regional GK Coordinator, were the visitors of the day, Paler further said. (PIA-Southern Leyte)Philippine Information Agency
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