Sunday, April 6, 2008

Weekend Snaphots - Giving Back



It's an advantage to be part of a company where employee volunteerism to help the community realize their sustainability.
Every year, we are given with one community service leave which is paid to participate in the company-sponsored community activity.
In partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK) and PLDT Foundation, Smart and PLDT employee volunteers help build the houses as our commitment to GK to build seven GK villages all voer the country.
The pictures below were taken in October 2007 last year as we took the privelege of building houses in General Nakar, Quezon province, for landslide and flood victims.


Though it was really a muscle work under the heat of the sun, carrying buckets of cement and straining the sand and painting the houses it's a great reward to hear the little kids living there say how they appreciate the volunteers' efforts.

Have a great week ahead!

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9 comments:

Wirelessbliss said...

wow! nice job! wish somebody i can do the same...

check out my weekend shot here and tell me what you think :)

Carver said...

That's great to get community service leave and for you to volunteer. Great post and shots.

SnoopyTheGoon said...

It's a great job you are doing there. Keep it up and best wishes!

Natalie said...

Great job with the service!

Snap Catch said...

coo post and shots! mine's up too hope you can drop by.

Melanie said...

Wow- great pictures! Looks like some great work to be a part of.

Lynn said...

Our company also participated in GK years ago. I never looked at construction workers the same way again.

eastcoastlife said...

What a great thing your company is doing! Keep it up!

Heart of Rachel said...

I admire your participation on such a great and noble activity. Wonderful photos of community work.

I wasn't able to join the recent WS but I'd like to share some photos taken during our weekend getaway.