Plenty has changed since 1in3out first visited Sitio Ibayo over 4 years ago. Despite remnants of the destruction that Typhoon Ulysses left behind, it’s obvious that the town has immensely progressed. At the same time span, our organization has tallied 37 community outreaches since having our first at this small town in San Mateo, Rizal. It’s only fitting to mark 1in3out’s anniversary by going back to where it all started.

​

Our visit wasn’t the usual trip to provide help. Instead, we came to celebrate. To show SItio Ibayo and it’s people gratitude for reminding us how small we were when we started. And to let them know that their town holds a special and significant impact in 1in3out’s existence. We brought over a hundred Jollibee Spaghetti, Angel’s Burgers and Zesto drinks for the kids. We hosted games that everyone enjoyed, and brought prizes that got the kids in their competitive mood. We had music playing, and kids dancing. Everyone was smiling, everyone was laughing, everyone was having a good time.

​

As always, we are grateful that our friends the Amings collaborated with us in organizing this one of a kind event in their very own neighborhood. Together with our volunteers, we had a successful and fun celebration. Excited to see how much more improvement Sitio Ibayo will go through, and looking forward to our next visit.