OVE '07 - Philippines

This entry is long over-due! I was supposed to post the photos on OVE'07 on my blog. However, in the era of Information Age, we are truly confronted by too much information. I have so many OVE photos that it was hard to load and arrange them. Okies okies. Back to the main topic, there are the photos!

Amazing Spirit!!

I like this Christian song! It feels very inspiring. Another thing is I feel that they were very united while singing the song at the Farewell Party. It is like they are all the followers God, rather than divided as rich or poor. In Philippines, Christianity is their major religion (and there are a few other religions too). The Filipino Christians that I had come across are really very devoted to their religion. Some really sing as if they are really connected to GOd at that moment.

Marvelous~!! Bravo!

Wooh.. The Filipino teens really LOVE to sing and dance. In fact, I heard that they had won a few awards! Yesh!! They are really good at it!!

JR the man!!!

Hoho. My host's son.. JR! He is a great cook!!! Really miss his cookings. And, he has benevolent heart too. He is working for the voluntary organization without any income right now. He sings very well too. I remember my host family liked to play songs in the morning. When I was brushing teeth in the toilet, I could hear JR sing emotionally! It is really relaxing. Cos every morning in Singapore) I wake up to hear naggings, tv conversation or nothing. But over in Philippines, the singings really smoothened my tiredness and my messy hairs! JR's singing really gives a kick to a great day!

Talented Ronald!!


Really miss the days over there. The experience is fruitful, to the extend I wish to turn back time to July. However, I guess that is what makes it so valuable. The experience is no longer tangible except for photos (i mean really a lot of photos), videos, souvenirs and whole new friendships. Hopefully, this friendships will continue to blossom and may the bond between Visaya and OVE-07 span beyond our lifetime!

" All the very best hopes for those in Visaya. May God bless you guys, guide you all through the times of poverty and show you the door to eternity of happiness. Will really wish to see the houses that you guys are constructing now. It may not be possible now but I believe the day will come. Till then, continue to inspire those who have cross your path. Mamimis you all. Masaya makilala."