Globe Platinum turns over 'Noah’s Ark' to New Washington
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| Globe Platinum director Kaisie Del Carmen joins the community mural painting. |
GLOBE Platinum, Globe Telecom’s premium postpaid brand, turned over a classroom
building to New Washington Central Elementary School in Aklan on May 28.
Dubbed
as Noah’s Ark Project, Globe Platinum’s rehabilitation and rebuilding
initiative is the company’s contribution in nation-building and to help the
province of Aklan in its restoration efforts after super typhoon “Yolanda”
(International name: Haiyan) devastated some of its municipalities in 2013.
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| Iloilo bloggers also do their "Globe of Good". |
Globe
Platinum tapped Habitat for Humanity, a Christian organization which aims to
provide shelter for humanity by engaging in programs to build houses, schools,
libraries, day care centers, and clinics, among others.
The
funds for the classroom were from the generosity of Globe Platinum customers. It was built to also serve as evacuation center whenever disasters strike as it can
withstand up to 250 kph typhoon and can hold a large number of people. It is also complete with toilet, bath and kitchen facilities to provide
convenience to the students and evacuees.
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| Globe Telecom External Affairs Development manager EJ Francisco helps in completing the mural painting. |
The
local government of New Washington and the provincial government of Aklan
expressed their appreciation to Globe Platinum and its customers for the donation.
It will indeed benefit the people of the municipality, especially, the students
who will be using the Noah’s Ark classroom this upcoming school year.
Globe
Platinum director Kaisie Del Carmen said that Noah’s Ark Project is their way
of continuing the dreams of the present generation and the company’s way of
giving back to the society.
“We
are committed in doing it as we make that dream a reality,” she noted.
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| "We did it!" |
Del
Carmen added that the Noah’s Ark Project is just the first of many
nation-building efforts that Globe Platinum is planning to do to give gift of
hope and inspiration to more Filipinos together with the collaborative efforts of
their partners and customers.
In
a message of Gov. Florencio Miraflores read by Sangguniang Panlalawigan member
Plaridel Moraña, the Noah’s Ark Project will indeed give hope to the Aklanons
as they continue to recover from the catastrophic experience that “Yolanda”
brought to their lives.
The
governor is also thankful and happy to see how people’s selfless generosity
creates an enormous impact to the lives of the many.
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| Globe Platinum customers collaborate to finish the mural painting as sign of their commitment to Noah's Ark Project. |
The
event was highlighted with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing, a
school tour and community mural painting which were also participated by Globe
Telecom’s representatives, Globe Platinum customers, teachers, bloggers, and
members of the media.
Globe
Platinum’s Noah’s Ark is one of the many projects being undertaken by Globe as
a development partner for Aklan under the Office of the Presidential Assistant
for Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPARR).
Aside
from New Washington, six other municipalities of Aklan benefited from Noah’s
Ark Project. These include the towns of Libacao, Madalag, Banga, Batan,
Altavas, and Balete.
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| During the unveiling of Noah's Ark Project landmark in New Washington Central Elementary School. |
It was indeed a meaningful, fun and unforgettable experience on my part as I finally got a chance to try mural painting for the first time. I also found out that it's a good stress-reliever and a nice way to make one's artistic side come out from its shell. In fact, I might try it out also on the walls of my room (hoping that it will be as beautiful as the one I made with Globe). Kidding!
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