Bigay Puso sa Pasko visits indigenous Aeta tribes for the first time
This year marked the 13th year of Bigay Puso sa Pasko, our annual Christmas outreach program for children and families in underserved communities in the Philippines. Thanks to the support of our community of donors, we provided Jollibee meals, grocery packages, and toys for 530 kids in the following communities:
Orani, Bataan
Sta. Cruz, Manila
Payatas, Quezon City (Lupang Pangako Elementary School)
Lourdes, Quezon City (D. Tuazon Elementary School)
Sitio Culasisi, Antipolo (Mountain View Free Learning Center)
Poblacion, Makati (Annex House)
Ilagan, Isabela (Lupigue Integrated School)
Pudtol, Apayao (Capannikian Pudtol Barangay Hall)
It was our first year visiting the communities in Bataan, Isabela, and Apayao, where we met with Aeta tribes for the first time. The Aeta (pronounced as “eye-ta,”) are an indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated mountainous parts of Luzon, Philippines. They are thought to be among the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines, preceding the Austronesian migrations.
Bigay Puso sa Pasko is made possible every year solely through the unending generosity and support of the Bigay Puso community of donors and volunteers. We are beyond grateful to our supporters who have kept our annual program going over the last 13 years <3
Special thank you to our friends and partners at ISLA Project, Tropa, and Annex House, as well as all the teachers and volunteers who contributed to this year's Bigay Puso sa Pasko.
Thank you so much to everyone who also supported by purchasing the special release of our "O Youth" collaboration t-shirt with ISLA Project.
We would like to especially thank our direct donors (including those who were anonymous), many of whom have been supporting Bigay Puso sa Pasko since we first began <3
Bigay Puso sa Pasko 2023 Donors
Adele Joven Glen Dalida Liza Manangan
Adrian & Mel Padiernos Grace Sim Marni Ortega
Alec Perez ISLA Project Melissa Salvatierra
Alex Lizares-Fontanilla & Family Ivy Tuttle Meme Gomez
Alia Hanson Jacquelyn Perreira Mia Gaviola
Allison Vicencio-Nguyen Jamie Antonio Mike Dia
Althea Oaminal Janice Blanco Minnie Amundson
Anikka Mun Jason Bueno & Family Mischa Pacada
Anjolie Upright Jay Salao Nancy Kim
Anne-Marie Cajigas Jeffrey Jumarang Omar Cara
April Domingo Jeffrey Viray Orion Valledor
Arlene Aficial Jennifer Pangan Pauline Guitche
Bryant Palacio & Family Jerome Sinocruz PJ Halili
Byron Pagdilao Jessica Chiang Raney Rex Balbuena
Camille Dizon Jill Reyes Riana Taclas
Camille Marcojos Jillian Green Ritzelle Clarke
Cassandra Corrales Jim Nguyen Ryan Stutzke
Cheryl Trajano Joanna David Ryan Lee-Teng
Chris & Liz Dimaano Jonathan Vo Sara Morales
Chris Gayomali Joanne Tagorda Stephanie Bautista
Chris Palaganas Johanne Leitch & Family Stephanie Chan
Clairose Retino Jose Bernabe Sunny Hwang
Dan Juris Joseph Villafranca Theya Hall-Mangrobang
David & Linda Liu JP Lazatin Tiffany Anthony
Dennis Besana Julia Vargas Tony & Nancy Bautista
Dennis Viray Karen Valerio Tropa Store
Devan Sarmiento Karlo Soria Terrison King
Dylan Mangahis KR Banaag Vinny Locsin
Eunica Escalante Kristofer Biscocho Wes Africa
Floontz Lawrence Parreno William Le
Francesca Verceles-Zara Leighann Cruz Zachary Sowinski
Francine Chu Leo Verceles-Zara
Gina Ochoa Linda Domingo
Hoping everyone enjoyed the holiday season and wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous new year! Don't forget to join our mailing list and follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated with the latest Bigay Puso news.
Love,
Bigay Puso