"ISANG DEKADA"

Bantay Bata 163 Davao announces it's 10th Anniversary Celebration on September 4 - 11, 2010... for more information, dial 299 - 2228 and look for Ms. AJ.

"BILIB, SA BATANG PINOY!!!

"COMPAS": A Perfect Beat for You

BB 163 Davao – Bantay Bata 163 Davao, in cooperation with Adventurista Productions, highlights a memorable night of flamenco music and dance on another fund – raising event. “COMPAS” features two international performers working together to stage and teach flamenco music and dances. Adolfo Timuat, a Filipino guitarist who became a professor at the American Institute of Guitar has performed all over Europe, Scandinavian countries, as far as Turkey, Israel, Middle East countries and around Asia. On the other hand, Tatyana Balashova, a Russian – Scottish dancer has performed in most parts of Europe. Timuat and Balashova also taught at the University of the Philippines, Manila and performed throughout the country.

Aside from their remarkable performances, Timuat and Balashova entertained their audience through a slight workshop on flamenco dances and how to perform its various styles.

Timuat and Balashova said that they are happy to be able to help abused children and support other programs and services that Bantay Bata 163 has been giving to the children of Mindanao for almost a decade now.

Apart from flamenco music and dances, a group of arts and development workers in Mindanao, dubbed as the “Mebuyan Peace Project” also made Davaoeños more proud through their inspiring acoustic tone.

DAVAO FUN TOUR with Bantay Bata 163

Fun, adventure, thrill and perfect cuisine... all these can be found in Davao City!

As Bantay Bata 163 Davao's Fundraising event, the Davao Fun Tour with Bantay Bata 163highlighted the best of the city.

From the relaxing beauty of Pearl Farm Beach Resort and Eden Nature Park, Davao Fun Tourists also enjoyed the thrill of the 100 meter slide of Maxima Beach Resort, the excitement of sky rider and zip line and the challenge of river rafting.


A pose at Tinubdan, Eden Nature Park


Pearl Farm Beach Resort


Zip City, Maa


Wish a wish at Eden Nature Park

Aside from the outdoor adventures, Davao tourists were much entertained by the local performances of Tribu K'Mindanawun and the amazing fire dance.

aRt wOrkShOp aT kApATaGaN

Art is known to be one of the most therapeutic and relaxing interest especially for kids.

To enhance children's learning process, discover their talents and relieve their bad experiences, Children's Home Davao put their hands on paints, paintbrush and canvass and bring out their artistic ideas through an art workshop with Mr. Philip Somozo, Davao's artist and visual art instructor.

As how children call him, "Kuya Philip" encourages every family to constantly provide the children art materials because he believes that parents' motivation to their children on various interests is the best answer to discover and develop a child's skills and talents in various fields.

"Kuya Philip" offers regular session of Art Paintng Workshop to the kids of Children's Home

Bantay Bata 163: Enjoying Great Outdoors at Tudaya Falls

An adventure to Davao del Sur would never be complete without a visit to one of the country’s tallest cascade, the Tudaya Falls.

This year’s Summer Camp of 16 children from Bantay Bata 163’s temporary shelter turns outdoor. The children enjoyed Kublai Millan’s “Agong” and “Guitar” house at Kapatagan, Davao del Sur as their pit stop. With it’s cool climate, fresh air, scent of pine trees and flowers, the children feel and appreciate more the gift of nature that they would never experience downtown.

Through the assistance of the Mountaineering Federation of Southern Mindanao, another adventure was explored by the children of Bantay Bata 163 Davao.

The 45 minute challenging trekking experience boosted after witnessing the stunning beauty of Tudaya Falls. The three letter word “WOW” is the only expression the kids uttered. Children’s Home kids seize the moment to feel the calming spirit of the waterfalls and see its captivating natural landscape.

Mary Grace Monocillo, Bantay Bata 163 Children’s Home Resident Social Worker said that this year’s summer camp is a total different from the past years.

“Since the kids go outdoors, they experienced and realized more that there are a lot of pleasing panoramas outside the city and I believe that it is important on their healing process as we help them the unpleasant experiences they had before”, she added.

Aside from outdoor adventure, children’s talents in visual art were also discovered and enhanced through their art workshop.

All efforts made today for the children will surely be of great value in the future.

BANTAY BATA 163 would like to thank MOUNTAINEERING FEDERATION OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO, DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM and KUBLAI MILLAN

“LATUS” to STOP Violence Against Children

As Bantay Bata 163 Davao’s continuous protection among the children of Mindanao, another opportunity of spreading out the message in keeping our children safe happened as Tambayan Center Inc. and Holy Cross of Davao College bonded their commitment through a film showing of Davao’s local film dubbed as “LATUS”, local term for “corporal punishment”.

Produced locally in 2009, “Latus” flaunts physically abused girls who rather stay out with peers even late at night than being hit and physically punished in their houses repeatedly. The film shows how children pass violence they experience in their homes through spearheading gangs and riots in their locality.

With 302 viewers from different courses of Holy Cross of Davao College, “Latus” inspires the students to work hand in hand with Bantay Bata 163 on its continuous campaign on ending “Violence Against Children”. They are pleased to forward the message of the film to their parents and family, teachers and peers.

Aside from the film showing, the students also heard and understood more what corporal punishment and child abuse are through a question and answer portion with the children who were once victims of child abuse.

BANTAY BATA 163 DAVAO would like to THANK: SAVE THE CHILDREN SWEDEN, TAMBAYAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S RIGHT AND HOLY CROSS OF DAVAO COLLEGE

DAVAO FUN TOUR WITH BANTAY BATA 163

"Enjoy the best destinations in Davao City with Bantay Bata 163!"

" HABAGAT DAVAO AND THE HITMAKERS ON BANTAY BATA 163"

Not just for all Davaoeños who want to enjoy but for the children of Bantay Bata 163.

Two remarkable must – seen and must participated event in Davao was held not just to give excitement to Davaoeños but to show compassion to the children through Bantay Bata 163.

Habagat Davao Nature Trek led the people to mountainous terrains of the city on its “Pundok Habagat Nature Trek for the benefit of Bantay Bata 163”. Habagat Davao believes that trekking would encourage more individuals and the children of Bantay Bata 163 to love and appreciate nature more as they witness the real beauty of the abundant wildlife.

On the other hand, three OPM hit makers joined together to stir Davaoeños with their old, yet inspiring songs.

Nonoy Zuniga, Rey Valera and Rico Puno visited “Durian City” for a grand concert. Crowded by fans, the hit makers flaunted while audience restored the memories way back time.

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Habagat Davao and Organizcar Davao

MALIPAYONG PAG - ABOT BB 163 SOCSARGEN!

Gisugdan niadtong tuig 1997 ang Bantay Bata 163 isip usa ka regalo og paghigugma sa mga kabataan. Gikan sa Maynila, Bicol, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Negros, Pangasinan ug Zamboanga, sugdan na sab ang Bantay Bata 163 sa South Cotabato, Sarangani ug General Santos.

Sulod sa napulo ka tuig, padayon ang Bantay Bata 163 sa pagpadayag ug pagprotekta sa katungod sa mga kabataan. Karong bulan sa Pebrero, matagamtaman na sab ang nagkalain - laing serbisyo sa Bantay Bata sa SOCSARGEN.

Mapasalamaton ang Bantay Bata 163 sa madasigong pagdawat og pagsuporta na gihatag sa gobyerno, NGO's, nagkalain - laing ahensya og institusyon alang sa kalambuan sa mga serbisyo sa Bantay Bata 163 og padayon na pagkab - ot sa proteksyon og katungod alang sa atong mga kabataan.

MORE HOPE FOR 19 CARED CHILDREN in 2009

Through the help of our volunteer doctors, partner agencies, various companies, government leaders and individuals, Bantay Bata 163 Davao successfully assisted 19 clients in need of medical attention not only from Davao City but from various cities of Mindanao.

Common illnesses that Bantay Bata 163 Davao encountered in the past year were congenital heart diseases, hydrocephalus and TB Menigitis.

Families of children who were helped through the collaborative efforts of the people in Davao City are grateful and persistently thankful to kind - hearted individuals who became God's instruments of saving their little angels from dangerous health conditions and keeping their normal living.

Bantay Bata 163 is thankful as well for the support of the people from different sectors and hopes that our children would always be given proper medical attention that they need.