The Ateneo Social Development Council, in partnership with the High School and Grade School units, hosted the “KIDZ day: Paglami-lami” on September 13, 2014 at the Brebeuf Gymnasium. Two hundred internally displaced children from the Mampang Transitory Site were brought to the Ateneo Salvador Campus to enjoy an opportunity to heal through play and learn correct hygiene practices the fun way.
During the program the Ateneo High School Dance Troupe, Guild of Musicians, and the Council of Leaders entertained the children with song and dance. The highlight of the morning was a musical puppet show entitled “Totoh Musingan” directed by ACCA Director Kiko Miranda. The cast was composed of Communication student Jethro de Guzman, and Education students Gilda Mancao and Angelique Remillete. Bro. John Eric Esteba also had his debut performance as Kuya Moi.
The Grade School faculty and student leaders, facilitated by Ms Babylyn Tubilla and Ms Pilar de Guzman, served as the children’s guides and playmates during the program. Mr Musin Misuari and Mr Jemar Peniones facilitated the High School production numbers and other logistical preparations.
After the program, the children were also given lunch, hygiene kits, slippers, and towels. The High School community donated cash for the purchase of the slippers, transportation fare of the guest – clients, and other items needed to complete the sharing of gifts. The Grade School community and SACSI office also helped in the packing of the goods. The ADZU Aguila Fund was also utilized for the purchase of items in the hygiene kits.
