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GK MALARIA (SILVER HEIGHTS)

During the Marcos regime, a National Housing Authority (NHA)-Administered Resettlement Program which involved the acquisition and development of large tracts of raw land generated service lots or core housing units. The program was intended for families displaced from sites earmarked for government infrastructure projects and those occupying danger areas such as waterways, esteros and railroad tracks.


Henceforth, “Bukid Area” of Caloocan City became one of the sites chosen by the government to relocate our less fortunate fellow Filipinos, particularly those coming from the congested City of Manila and those affected by some government projects. In 2011, a painful experience worsened their condition when the area was hit by a fire, totally destroying all the houses built by NHA. Gawad Kalinga started bringing hope to this place with a multi-sectoral effort initiated by GK, Parish of St. Joseph, Barangay 185 and the City of Caloocan. The Parish Priest also became the Project Director, which is a first for GK. 


This tight-knit community is one of our model communities that has truly shown the values of solidarity, excellence, and "Walang Iwanan." The families have decided to transfer to their new homes together as a community even if some were already finished as early as 2011. Finally last December 2013, the community moved into their new homes. 



Land Address Brgy. Bagong Silang
City/Town Caloocan
Province Metro Manila
Region NCR
No. of Families 80
Date of Turnover December 2013 (first batch)


Other Infrastructure Soon to rise Multi-purpose Hall

Sari-Sari Store


Priority Needs Livelihood


Kapitbahayan President Bartolome Hangdaan
Project Director Fr. Rolyn Francisco
Partners Hyundai

LGU Caloocan

ALL 86, ALL 87, ALL 88

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

St. Anthony Tiu



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Turning Over a New Leaf


“Today, we are gathered here just to show the world the miracle of solidarity and the power of kindness that can transform an urban slum into a beautiful community."

- GK Founder, Tony Meloto

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Bawat Pilipino Bayani


Two seemingly different groups of people who came together in one community to be a family to each other. It proves that no matter where we are in the world and where we are in life, as long as we are capable of loving, we can be heroes to one another. Our time, talent and treasure, however small we deem it to be, all converge in our endeavor to build a better people and a better nation.


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Assumption College Batch 87 Gives Back to the Community


Last August 3, 2013, AC 87 together with their families spent their Saturday morning in GK Silver Heights to help build houses and also bond with the community. Good thing they were greeted by a bright sunny day just like how the community welcomes visitors.


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Visit the Community


From Commonwealth Avenue, pass by Batasan, Puregold Fairview, North Fairview, then turn right to Regalado Avenue. After that, turn right to Quirino Highway (Landmark: SM Fairview to the left and Jollibee to the right). After passing by PK & Sons, turn left to Malaria and then turn left to Tabon.









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