Akyat-aklat outreach
Entering the village of Cambulo
It was already mid-afternoon when we we reached the riverside village of Cambulo. We saw the dominant yellow complex of the village which is the school. We were welcomed by the local children of the village who seemed excited upon our arrival.
Children ecstatic to see their new goodies
We headed straight to the school where all the books and school supplies are already placed and a bunch of kids curiously looking at what we brought. We settled ourselves first on our assigned places within the village. Some stayed in lodges others have their tents.
Participating in the native dance
An hour later we were set to start the program. We were supposed to have the program at the open field in front of the school but since the rain continued on, we crammed ourselves in one of the only two classrooms of the school.
Instrumental Presentation
After proper introductions and all, we were surprised that they prepared some presentations for us. First, the local village kids sang a song for us about the village in english. They are quite good in their english accent, probably because foreign missionaries frequent the place. They sang great with some funny sharp notes popping out now and then from one of the kids. Amusing.
Musical performance using native instruments
Then the kids did their native dance, imitating motions of birds flying over rice fields. Then the teachers and after, the group were pulled in into the dance. After which, the kids also did an instrumental number using native instruments. Impressive sounds. There’s this kid on the percussion whose really very good.
A kid with one of the school supply sets
The programs ended before twilight. Teary eyed, Ms Nini, the main organizer of the event, ended with happy words of gratitude to all the sponsors and people who helped them make this outreach possible. We ourselves as well are glad to be able to give what little we can to this small remote village.
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February 4th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
It is often great even if we can contribute a little bit to those needy ones.
(:
February 4th, 2007 at 8:59 pm
What a great experience Ferdz! And that’s the best gift you could give to kids… books!
Funny how when we give, we feel that we have received even more.
February 5th, 2007 at 12:04 am
wow..
enjoy naman ung trip nyo kuya.. enjoy pa ung mga bata….
February 5th, 2007 at 12:21 am
simpleng bamboo pwede maging musical instrument. husay talaga ng mga pinoy likas na mahusay sa musika. ako nalang ata ang walang talent sa instruments, hihi
February 5th, 2007 at 12:21 am
I always have a heart for outreach works. Continue the great works!
Nga pala, ganda ng new layout. I saw your portfolio, galing! Gumagamit ka rin pala ng mga brushes.
February 5th, 2007 at 3:24 am
What a great way to go places, take shots of the wonderful scenery and do humanitarian work at the same time
That must be really fulfilling 
February 5th, 2007 at 8:47 am
Incredible, indeed, Ferdz. A great way to travel.
February 5th, 2007 at 10:06 am
yey! update!
wow inggit nanaman kami.
regarding the dressing for our magic salad: olive oil with a little bit of lemon juice lang and a pinch of salt and konting pepper lang ang katapat nun.
February 5th, 2007 at 10:08 am
Helping others and making them happy… is a joy within.
February 5th, 2007 at 11:19 am
That was so nice. I want to experience something like this one day… I had the chance to do this for Katrina but then I backed out, I become so emotional when it comes to something like this. But I am proud of you! Keep it up. =) And welcome back, btw. =)
February 5th, 2007 at 11:57 am
the cambulo story continues bro! maganda nga itong project na ito. if it weren’t for the work sked, would’ve joined it. haven’t gone to cambulo-batad but heard so much about it from a foreign acquaintance. one of these days, pupuntahan ko yan. thanks for sharing bro!
February 5th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
hi ferdz.. thanks for dropping by… great new skin you have here…
February 5th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
sarap talaga ng feeling when you know you did something good… congrats ferdz.
February 5th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
The first shot seems to suggest a very interestingly laid out village. Glad you had fun there. We can never have enough of outreach projects such as these.
And great new layout here! ^_^
February 5th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
wow… continue your good deed ferdz!
February 5th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
kudos sa grupo niyo ferdz! sanay marami pa kayong matulungan
February 6th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Wow! This is something I have long wanted to do. Sulit ang pagod ninyo, makita lang ang nasisiyahang mukha ng mga bata. This is very inspring indeed!
February 6th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
I know that feeling,yung makatulong lalo na sa mga bata.Sarap di ba? Sana marami pang grupong tulad nyo ferdz.Hintay ko lang na medyo lumaki laki ereng aking mga alaga then will be busy helping others ,too.Actually been planning to collect old toys,educ.games para jan sa pinas,maybe will ask my friends here to help me as well then will contact a group like yours to do the outreach.Sana sana sana matuloy! In any case, I have your email;) Keep it up!
February 6th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
orayt sa outreach adventure! at ang bagong mukha ng site ramdam ko!
February 6th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Showers of blessings, kaya umulan
February 6th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
February 7th, 2007 at 5:15 pm
Wonderful journey !
Great way to give back something to the community!
Lovely pictures!
February 8th, 2007 at 3:04 am
dre… ituloy lang ang gawain mo… thanks pala hehe
February 8th, 2007 at 3:31 am
Quite interesting… I wish I was into that adventure, too…
February 8th, 2007 at 3:42 am
You a have a big heart to join this journey. Kudos to you and everyone else who made the children happy.
February 13th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Very impressive lay-out and I do like this post. One thing though: the font for the comments is too small. Can’t you increase it? Thx.
April 30th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
ricetta antipasto…
news…