Unit Mission Trip to GK Nayong Tsinoy Village

We're back in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City!

Through Bro. Lito Depanes' (Chapter Head of North A 9-B) invitation, my CFC unit has been given again the privilege of doing God's work in the Gawad Kalinga areas of Bagong Silang, Caloocan City where it all began years back.

This time were were invited to give Covenant Orientation (CO) talks at the GK Nayong Tsinoy Village not far from the first GK area (GK Australian Village) where we first delivered CO talks early last year.

Unfortunately, my son Junior, Bro. Jun Palma, Bro. Dodie Espera and Bro. Allan Gadiane weren't able to come with us this time. On the other hand, new Unit member couple - Bro. Omin and Sis Nette del Castillo with father and son tandem Bro. Lito and Manny Cajipe were present to serve alongside me and my wife Odette on this mission trip.

This is our first mission trip to GK Nayong Tsinoy Village

Bro. Manny Cajipe joins the music ministry....

.... and delivers the first talk

(on the CFC Covenant)

I delivered the second talk (on prayer and scripure) while my wife Odette delivered the third on family life

Lunch break with the rest of the service team

I don't know exactly why. But the simplest foods shared on this worthy occassions always, always tasted a whole lot better! We had steamed rice, fried fish (galunggong if i remember right), eggplants and bagoong (sauteed tiny shrimp paste). Mind you everyone had two or more servings and in a flash, as though locusts from biblical Egypt passed by, the food was gone!

The service team lead couple show they love for each other

The participants were encouraged to follow their example....and some obliged!











Bro. Omin gave the last talk about CFC culture

Class picture with the service team and participants

After the CO, Bro Lito graciously accompanied as to the ANGKOP/GK office in Bagong Silang where it all started for GK!

The Chapen of the Fallen inside the leased property to the GK office

In the middle of this serene chapel's awe-inspiring interior is an eternal flame symbolizing

God's presence

On our way home, the del Castillos decided to give us a evening merienda treat at the Greenwich Pizza restaurant, Regalado branch in Fairview, to which Sis. Grace Cajipe, wife of Bro Manny along with their two kids, Eljah and Elisha were able to join us.

Thank you, Lord God for giving us the honor and privilige of serving You through CFC and GK!