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Batch 7: Balayan, Batangas

“Help Us Help Them” has always been our plea to those who maybe able to join us in our effort to reach out to the less-fortunate. On Saturday Sept 18th 2021, we teamed up with the Democratic Independent Worker’s Association and changed our mission to “Helping Those Who Help Others” as we visited Balayan, Batangas to help the local Police Hotline Movement, Inc.

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The town of Balayan has suffered massive destruction caused by the floods of Typhoon Kiko on Sept. 11th 2021. The town chapter of the PHMI was first on the scene to help it’s people during and after the flood. Performing their tasks even with their own lives, families and house going through the same ordeal as the people they were helping. People tend to forget that these volunteers are victims as well, and they deserves plenty of recognition and help.

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1in3out teamed up with DIWA to give PHMI a little bit of help and relief. DIWA is a registered non-government party-list with a mission of ensuring the protection and upholding worker’s rights. They are heavily involved with independent workers who has no protection by organized labor groups and unions. Our collaboration is a perfect combination of each’s group idealism, helping the people who’s own task is to help those in need.

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Due to the area’s quarantine rules, this is our first donation distribution since June. We met up with PHMI and was welcomed with their very organized and friendly members. Masks were worn, and we gave some to those who need one. Social distancing was in place both with the chairs and when standing in line. Due to the facility’s capacity rules, only the members/head of family was allowed to join the distribution. The majority can be seen wearing their blue uniform shirts with a couple bags of clothes.

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Another successful distribution in the books. We would like to thank DIWA for giving us the opportunity to work with them, and get us connected with the hard-working people of Balayan. Thanks to PHMI for having us in their town and for all the volunteer work they do for their people. As always, thank you to all the donors and sponsors who donated clothes and financial he

Brgy. Puray, Rizal

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Kyle is one of our first-time volunteers at our most recent event in Brgy. Puray. Here is his firsthand account of how he spent his Sunday with us:

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“Not knowing what to expect, I joined 1in3out on our outreach to Brgy. Puray, Rizal. The journey going there was already a challenge. The road was rough, full of lubak, and difficult to pass through. But despite this, the team didn’t give up and remained determined to reach the community.

 

When we arrived, we were faced with another challenge. We didn’t have a proper place to pack the goods we were going to distribute. With no time to waste, we immediately started packing under the heat of the sun. It was tiring, but everyone stayed committed because we knew the purpose of why we were there.

 

One moment that really stayed with me was when we served spaghetti to the community. It may seem simple, but seeing the smiles on their faces made it special. The children were also very happy during the games. Even small prizes like candies and chocolates made them excited. You could see how they smiled and appreciated every little thing they received.

 

This experience reminded me of something important:

“Sa simpleng bagay, makikita mo ang tunay na saya.”

We often complain about small inconveniences in our daily lives, but when you see their situation, you realize how they live simply yet happily.

 

Being part of this outreach inspired me to appreciate more, complain less, and always find ways to help others. A big thanks to everyone who made this outreach possible. Your support and generosity bring not just help, but also hope and happiness to the community.

 

Help Us Help Them!”

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After celebrating our 5th year anniversary and our 50th outreach to end 2025, 1in3out is starting 2026 late but with 2 outreach for the month of March. Starting off at Brgy Puray, Rizal - a little over an hour drive outside of Manila. That dusty tail end of this trip was an adventure for our vehicle and volunteers. But reaching Puray and spending that Sunday with its people was worth the challenge.

This outreach was made possible by our friends from Pomona, California: Wavlngth., Dom and The Gangcuangco Family, and all their friends. Their fundraiser last year has funded this entire event, and has provided temporary relief for the 150 families who calls Puray their home. Thank you so much from us here in 1in3out and the people of Puray. Maramig salamat po!

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