01/10/2026
Heartfelt gratitude and smiles that make every step worth it! ( September 17, 2026)
We successfully conducted a meaningful community outreach program in partnership with the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Gaseva Recopuerto, Chairman, Committee on Indigenous People. Reaching our target location was an adventure in itself—we crossed 5 rivers and hiked for an hour, making this one of our most unforgettable and rewarding journeys yet!
A total of 19 different government agencies stepped up, answered the call, and actively participated to make this event possible. Among them was the Antique Provincial Library and Local Archives, bringing our "Istoryahi Ko Nay" program to life.
During the activity, we connected with 88 Iraynon Bukidnon Indigenous People of Barangay Alvaniz, Patnongon, Antique. We shared dynamic discussions on the importance of reading stories to children and the positive, lifetime impact it leaves on their growth and development. We conduct story-telling, feeding program, gift giving and give 100 fruit-bearing seedlings.
This mission would not have been possible without the support of many dedicated hands. A big thank you to our generous sponsors for their unwavering support and resources.
* Century Pacific Food, Inc.
* Vice President Sara Duterte through the love and effort of Vice Governor Genevive Lim- Reyes and SP Gaseva Recopuerto
* Robinsons Place Antique
* ENRO San Jose, Antique headed by Maam Vivian Marfil
* Maam Grace Magullado
* Maam Linda A Lee
* Maam Dors Dela Cruz Trisha Orellosa
* Maam Romana Santiago
* Jon Conor V. Pe
We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to Barangay Captain Ernesto Unting and the Barangay Council, Tribal Leader Loreto Chavez and the community of Barangay Alvaniz Patnongon for their warm welcome, hospitality and bayanihan in transporting our goods to their barangay.
We would like also to say our thank you to National Comission on Indigenous People- Antique headed by Ms. Charlen Rosales and all her active staff.
All 19 participating agencies and volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to serve
SP Gaseva Recopuerto for facilitating and including us in this meaningful and memorable event.
Thank you also to our Sangguniang Panlalawigan family headed by our SP Secretry Sir J Turalba Gabin and all division heads for the support to all the programs and activities of the library.
Thank you to all the library staff who untiringly accepted the work and everyone who journeyed with us to bring stories, care, and hope to our IP community. Here’s to many more meaningful bridges crossed together!
