Outreach Program to Bahay-Kalinga for Females

Another heart warming charitable mission was concluded on October 11, 2015 headed by the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. Central Region Chapter (IECEP-KSA-CRC) working hand in hand with the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Riyadh in aiding the less fortunate Kababayans. Its mission & vision upholds a greater responsibility and commitment serving overseas Filipino workers in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Prior to the proceedings, the board of directors had organized a meeting in a private gathering which was attended by the current BODs and the Past Presidents showing their undeniable support recognizing the openhanded missions of the organization.The dialogue was commenced by President Engr. Perry Camson outlining the preparation in holding the event. He initially verified the allocated budget to Engr. Nelson Navarro the current treasurer and openly confirmed the availability. It was also brought up in the discussion the needed goods requested and the availability of the institution where all should be present on the promising date of the early gift giving.

Compared to last year where the group had a chance to personally visit the shelter, face to face interactions with them is what makes the mission more essential but as per the update from PCEA President Mario Balboa, the shelter is now currently under renovation. Honorable Labor Attache Rustico SM. dela Fuente advised the institution that all incoming donations to Bahay-Kalinga will be accepted temporarily through POLO Office located in Suleimaniah Area, French corner. The Labor Attaché termed it as “Drop & Go”.

At 6:00 PM of the same date, the IECEP-KSA-CRC board of directors had a chance to visit the new POLO Office location for the first time as they are joining forces in carrying the charitable goods as they were welcomed by the Labor Attaché himself and staffs with their warm greetings.

They enlightened us about the status and the current population of both men & women sheltered in Bahay-Kalinga and the settled cases of our fellow kababayan still present. The POLO is very confident on its bid to lessen the current statistics in future time, POLO continuously provides legal and prompt actions to our fellow kababayans in an effort to resolve the cases with their employers. They also relayed the ongoing renovation of the shelter for a more comfortable place to stay while waiting for their circumstances to be rectified. He assured that all donations received at POLO Office will definitely be handed over accordingly.

The shaking of hands and pleased moments were captured by a series of photo ops for remembrance and once again another milestone of IECEP-KSA-CRC has fulfilled with the assistance of one another especially to all IECEP-KSA-CRC BOD, Past Presidents and Members who untiringly support and contributed whole heartedlyin making this drive possible.