15 Students from Toronto travelled to the Philippines during their Christmas break to help make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. WATCH MUSIC VIDEO: Shaking it off in the PH Want to get involved and make a difference? REGISTER HERE Information Meetings: Friday, Sept. 23 – 7:00 pm or Monday, Sept. 26... Continue Reading →
Philippines Service Trip – REGISTER HERE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Watch 1 min promo video Watch Shake It Off Philippines promo video Watch Uptown Funk Philippines promo video Why go to the Philippines? Help some of the poorest people in the world Build houses for families who don’t have homes Volunteer at an orphanage Spend New... Continue Reading →
Day 12 – Part II – Build day 5 (Closing Ceremonies)
Today is January 7, 2014. We finished building for the day, ran some intense b-ball, and played with the kids. As it is getting dark we know that our time in the AKC site is soon coming to an end 😦 Congratulations to all the participants of the Philippines Service and Leadership Trip 2013-14! Tomorrow... Continue Reading →
Day 12 – Part I – Build day 5 (Daytime)
Today is January 7, 2014 and it's our last day at the build site. Actually, it's our last full day in the Philippines since we our flight back to Toronto (via Hong Kong) leaves at 5:10 am tomorrow morning. Next post will be our evening activities and AKC closing ceremonies. Thanks for following our travels.... Continue Reading →
Day 11 – Build Day #4
Hi Everyone. It's Jeffery Shen and I'm writing my first post 🙂 The day is Monday, January 6th, 2014. Today is our second last day at the build site. It's also the day everybody (working class) goes back to work and the kids go back to school. Tomorrow is a big day. Our last day... Continue Reading →
Day #10 – Build Day 3
It's Sunday, January 5th and we go back to the build site today, but because today is Sunday, we make time to attend mass right after breakfast before we head to AKC (ANCOP Kapatid Community). Tomorrow we're back at the ANCOP Kapatid Community. Thanks for following our travels. Please write your comments below and let... Continue Reading →
Day 9 – Part II – Gift giving in Avanai
It's January 4, 2014 and we just finished tree planting in San Mateo. Although experiencing the peace and serenity of San Mateo is over, going back to the Avanai community makes it all better! After playing basketball, we head back to the community as people invite us to take photos with them. Here are some... Continue Reading →
Day 9 – Part I – San Mateo Tree Planting
It's January 4th, 2014 and today we are getting away from the noise and hustle bustle of the city and visiting the beautiful region of San Mateo. Now we are off to visit last year's build site Avanai one last time. Check out Day 9 - Part II. Thanks for following our travels. Write us... Continue Reading →
Day 8 – Build Day #2
It's January 03, 2014 and we're ready to put our muscle and determination into a full day of building today. Tomorrow we are going to the rural city of San Mateo to do some tree planting. Thanks for following our travels. Leave us a comment below and let us know your thoughts.
Day 7 – Build Day #1
It's January 2, 2014 and today will be our first day at the build site. We're excited to get our hardhats and steel toe shoes on and start constructing. Day one at the build site was awesome. We look forward for a full day of construction tomorrow. Thanks for following our travels. Please write us... Continue Reading →