Servathon 2012 @ Freedom Island

The Hands On Manila Servathon is a way of celebrating a full-day of service with hundreds of volunteers who have contributed to the development of the community and provided assistance to marginalized sectors in Metro Manila. The Hands On Manila Servathon is a day that combines service, and relevant activities that are fun. (source: http://www.handsonmanila.org.ph/servathon/)

The 175 hectare haven stretches at the western side of the Cavite-Manila Coastal Road. It is a natural shield against typhoons and its lagoon functions as an outlet for major waterways in the two cities. Local fisherfolk families such as the magtatahong or mussels and shellfish gatherers also depend on it for their livelihood. Its rich ecosystem plays a vital role for men, birds and marine life. (read more here..)

Saturday morning. Kasama ang officemate na si Abigail. Nakibahagi kami sa tree planting volunteerism activity ng Chase GoodWorks and pang ilan na rin naming sali ito sa mga volunteer activity at ang last ko eh sa Bistekville sa Payatas kaya excited na naman kami ni Abi na sumali and make a difference sa community.

Around 7am nang makaalis ang bus papuntang Freedom Islands, akala ko nga eh sa Spratlys kami pupunta, lol. Eto pala ung isa sa mga natitirang island around Metro Manila na last sanctuary ng mangroves and other migratory birds. Like Manila Bay, hindi rin siya nakaligtas sa polusyon ng kalungsuran. Kaya bago pa mahuli ang lahat ay nakipag tulungan ang mga company as per ng Corporate Social Responsiblity sa Hands On Manila para sa isang natatangi at makabuluhang activity sa layong maisalba at lalo pang pagyamanin ang natitirang yaman ng Metro Manila na nilamon na ng kasalanan ng industrialisasyon.

Ganda ng Shirt, tamang tama sa tema na gawing luntian at iligtas ang ating kalikasan

Other volunteers who make a difference by devoting their time for this worthy cause

After ng treeplanting and cleaning, nagpunta kami sa Olivarez College gym for the culminating activity

Nakarating sa office mga tanghali, sobrang antok pero happy naman and looking forward to the next activity lalo na ang plano na tree planting sa Baras, Rizal.