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This week was extremely busy for me (pardon me if I wasn’t able to leave any comments) but I was so happy that it ended with a high note…. Manny Pacquiao once again gave us a reason to be proud. Congratulations Congressman Pacquiao!

Anyway, the highlight of the weekend was a tree planting activity sponsored by Lotte, the makers of Koala’s March and Xylitol and in cooperation with ABS-CBN Foundation. The tree planting activity was held at the La Mesa Eco Park. My son’s school was invited to be part of this event and I gladly accompanied him. Whenever we get invited an activity like this, I always make it a point to join. This is because I want to raise awareness regarding the importance of saving the environment.

Lotte General Manager, Mr. Gerry Francia and his son headed the ceremonial tree planting activity while a representative from ABS-CBN Foundation taught us the technique on how successfully plant a tree. Lotte’s cuddly mascot was also there to witness the event.

Although the kids were not able to really plant a “real tree” because it is off-planting season, they were only allowed to plant a seedling.

Our boys were so excited to plant …

My boy busy putting in the soil …

Now, proud of his achievement.

I am so proud of my boy! We went home with all the dirt on our shoes and smelling like sweat… but it was all worth it.

I hope that you all had time to recharge this weekend.

Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year, however it also comes as the most stressful one with all the presents to buy, school and work activities to attend to and parties to grace your presence with.

Last Saturday do not only highlight this weekend’s activity but probably one of this year’s culminating activity for me… it was my High School Class Reunion. Months of preparation have been put into this, and I am honored to have been part of the organizing committees. Tough job? Yes, but it was truly been a rewarding and enriching experience where old friendships are re-established and new friendships were formed.

It was indeed a night of nostalgic fun where you get to touch base with old friends, reminisce the old times and update one another with what is going on. I was not present during the last reunion, the reason why I did a lot of catching up.

Twenty years after we stepped out of our Alma Mater is one event worthy of a celebration. This event did not only serve as a reunion for our class but more importantly, it was a fund raising event in an effort to give something back to our beloved school. During this event, I saw how great hearts opened up to this worthy cause. I could not help but thank the good Lord for touching the hearts of these people. The power of giving comes from a selfless act and is certainly very appropriate this season of Christmas, where we are reminded of how the Lord came into the world for all of us. And for our class, this is only the beginning…

I hope all of you enjoyed your weekend.

P.S. To all Pixelbug Weekenders : My apologies for not visiting your links lately, aside from the usual busy schedule this Christmas, this is what I am up to.

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Christmas has always been a time for giving but I find giving more meaningful when you extend it to the less fortunate. This weekend, my son’s class decided to hold one of its Christmas get-together by visiting and White Cross Children’s Home. White Cross is a safe have for children, ages 0-6 years, of indigent families, unwed mothers, victims of rape or incest, prisoners, physically or mentally incapacitated parents, tuberculosis patients or those of unknown parents.

This charitable gesture was made possible with the help of our dedicated co-parents from my son’s class. A noble undertaking purely out of volunteerism from people who just plainly want to give back something to society. I  signed for this activity not only for its benevolence but more importantly for my son’s awareness.  I want him to see how blessed we are and that there are people who are on the other side of the fence that need much help and assistance.

The boys prepared a program for the kids at White Cross and they also get to play games with them. My son enjoyed a round of Statue Dance with one of the kids …

Hubs did his share of entertaining some of the kids. It made me truly proud … kids really love him and he is likewise very fond of children.

McDonald’s was kind enough to donate toys for the children and provide their very cute mascot. With the help of one of my co-parent who was “cool” enough to act as Santa, we distributed toys to each of the children housed in the orphanage. Simple things that brings abundant joy to these children. The twinkle in their eyes are truly priceless. This is what joy is all about, no price tags.

It was indeed a very meaningful weekend for me and my family. A gesture so simple that brings a lot of significance and the lives of these unfortunate little angels.

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