Although the Philippines raised the specter of international terrorists, kidnapping of foreigner operating in their soil and despite of all this activities they also surge of interest in charity humanitarian event to rebuild and improved life in the four corner of Philippine by local and foreign firm. “Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it”
GK volunteers help build homes for Palau'an families in Rio Tuba
Last Holy Week, around 700 Filipino and foreign volunteers with the humanitarian organization Gawad Kalinga helped build houses for 50 families of the Palau'an tribe in Rio Tuba, Palawan. Documentary photographer Rick Rocamora produced this audio slideshow featuring an interview with Gawad Kalinga founder and president Tony Meloto.
Gawad Kalinga has partnered with companies Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation and Coral Bay Nickel Corporation to build 1000 houses for Palau'an families in Rio Tuba over the next ten years.
Meloto says: "The goal is not just to build a thriving community for those working directly in the mining site but to take responsibility for the environment and for the people who live in that environment."
GK volunteers help build homes for Palau'an families in Rio Tuba
Last Holy Week, around 700 Filipino and foreign volunteers with the humanitarian organization Gawad Kalinga helped build houses for 50 families of the Palau'an tribe in Rio Tuba, Palawan. Documentary photographer Rick Rocamora produced this audio slideshow featuring an interview with Gawad Kalinga founder and president Tony Meloto.
Gawad Kalinga has partnered with companies Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation and Coral Bay Nickel Corporation to build 1000 houses for Palau'an families in Rio Tuba over the next ten years.
Meloto says: "The goal is not just to build a thriving community for those working directly in the mining site but to take responsibility for the environment and for the people who live in that environment."
