The Dr. Jovito Salonga Center for Law and Development of the SU College of Law has always made it as part of its annual lists of events, the outreach program – consistent with the fundamentals of the Silliman Christian Education that aims to develop not only academic excellence amongst students/graduates but as well as instill within them the consciousness of a greater sense of responsibility for civic and community involvement.
Last Dec. 20, an outreach program spearheaded by Dean Dean Mikhail Lee Maxino was held at Villareal Hall at the Silliman campus for children from Barangays Tinago and Taclobo selected by the Dumaguete City DSWD as this year’s recipients. Most of the children were not only indigent but also victims of the devastating flood that hit the City.
The event aimed not only to give aid and simple gifts but also hoped to bring joy to the children and uplift their spirit in this yuletide season especially after typhoon Sendong.
The activities and games gave the children the chance to participate, enjoy, and pick the prize of their choice from the various toys donated, whether they win or lose. After the games, children were treated to sumptuous cheeseburgers and refreshments generously donated by McDonalds Dumaguete, owned and operated by Nilo Tam, and managed by Rhodora Estolloso-Baol. The children were also given gifts of food, goods, toys and clothing which they can share with their families.
This year’s event was sponsored by TAO Corp. of Makati, City, Dumaguete City McDonalds, and assisted by the volunteers and staff of the Salonga Center led by Atty. Myrish Cadapan-Antonio, Andrea Alviola, Ingrid Tagal, Rocky Tinagan, Norman Herrera, Tara Real, Gay Cabusao, Gracelyn Bellingan, and Bryan Magcanta; and Cris & Anne Ayerst of SUHS 1979.