GK Balangay: Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)
As of October 31, 2014, we have built and distributed ~791 GK Balangay boats to fishermen, replacing the “tools of the trade” that were damaged by Typhoon Haiyan. This helps them get back on their feet by providing a steady income stream and restoring a sense of normalcy in their lives. Our goal is to build 700 more boats by June 2015.
Batad, ILOILO
On July 17, the 55 GK Balangay motorized boats were officially turned over to 55 beneficiaries coming from 6 coastal barangays (Embarcadero, Hamod, Salong, Alinsolong, Binon-an and Tanao) of the Municipality of Batad, Iloilo.
March 31 – GK Balangay program fluvial parade during the turnover ceremony of bancas
in the island barangay of Tagubanhan, Ajuy, Iloilo
GK Head of Iloilo Rose Cacho addresses the fishermen who will be receiving new boats
Ongoing completion of boats in Ajuy, Iloilo
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Thank you to all the GK Balangay partners who have made this possible: Antonio and Diane Cacho, Ash Shaubaki & Cathy Obrian, B&M Global Services Manila, Benjie Escaler, Charmaine Kinney, CLC Hotels & Resorts, Coffey International Development, Democratic Action Party, Douglas Anderson, Dra. Rosita Conducta, Dreamscape Entertainment Television (ABS-CBN), Emelita Asuncion Dimapilis, Ernie Lopez, Evan Younger, Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce Inc., Filipino Danish Group, Flordelys Santiano, Fly Ace Corporation, Gerardo Hilario, Golden Donuts, Inc., Guillermo Luz, Hector de Leon, Honda Motorali Corporation, In-Depth Direct Marketing Consultants, Inc., Island Paints, Jeanette Lim, Jevon Ong, Joey Mempin, John Nicholls, Jose Mari and Diane Cacho, Lelyn Gonzaga, Luis Miguel & Sandra Cacho, Ma. Cecilia Pal-laya, Manila Cordage, Mariano Cacho Jr., Maria Lourdes Cacho, Marirose Cacho, Marivic Bacaling, Marivic Mabilog, Nexus International School Singapore, Nidec Motor Phils. Corp., North Star Travel, Paul Pery, Pison Family Foundation, Portia Alumnae Association, Inc., Reina Perpetua, Revolette Labitag, Rosa E. Cacho, SMEC International Pty. Ltd., South Perth Rotary Club, Susan J Kreidler, Tessa Acosta, Wasif Sayyed, and all the other individual contributors (via online and bank donations) who also generously shared various amounts for the GK Balangay program.