Mabuhay Restop

Straight from the airport, with just a quick breakfast in between, a family of four from San Ramon, California flew in at 6am and proceeded to Rizal Park to serve as volunteers in Day 9 of the MR Kiddie Paskuhan. Still jetlagged, Cherie & Ray Woo with sons Zach and Evan made popcorn for, and applied tattoos and face paint on, children from the communities of Tatalon and Rizal Park street children.

Another set of volunteers came all the way from Villasis, Pangasinan not just as part sponsors of the party but also to volunteer. Elvie and Jimmy Abordo, a balikbayan retired couple from New York, ended up serving party treats, manning the tattoo booth and giving out the loot bags to KP kids.

Volunteers from the Mother of Jesus Chorus from the Sto. Domingo Church QC led by Christina Maglaque also came and served in KP Day 9. The group, a religious youth organization, also donated C2 and Bread Pan treats to add to the loot bags.

What drives these individuals is the desire to spread Christmas cheer to children who need it most.

Says Elvie Abordo, “We had a great time mingling with the kids representing the donors who belong to our BLD ME Class #10 of Bukas Loob sa Diyos NY Rockland Community. They have expressed commitment to double our donation next year so we can sponsor more kids and see their smiles to this annual Kiddie Paskuhan sa Rizal Park. A very humbling experience indeed!”

KP kids for Day 9 also enjoyed Vitamin C donations from Messy Bessy.

The annual Kiddie Paskuhan event organized by Mabuhay Restop, now in its 5th year, creates opportunities for meaningful interactions as a way to spread Christmas cheer to less privileged children. KP 2018 is in partnership with the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC).

Thanks to Day 9 KP sponsors who made this event possible:
Jimmy & Elvie Abordo
Alissa and Marietta Atienza
Cesar & Elvie Abella
Fred & Celeste Atienza,
Steve & Pilar Zosa
Jing & Tess Pineda
Dr. Randy Lozada
Cherie, Ray, Zach & Evan Woo
Weena Estrella & Family
Lilia & Robbie Villanueva
Marissa & Marlon Bravo
Alvin de Leon
Margo Encarnacion & Family
+ in Memory of Fernando F. Manas Jr.

Carlo Mango, renowned puppeteer and ventriloquist, entertained the children in Day 8 of the MR Kiddie Paskuhan 2018, who come from Hiyas Ng Maynila and Rizal Park surrounding communities, including street children.

The annual Kiddie Paskuhan event organized by Mabuhay Restop, now in its 5th year, creates opportunities for meaningful interactions as a way to spread Christmas cheer to less privileged children. KP 2018 is in partnership with the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC).

Special thanks to Pick & Mix who donated the many candy toys and treats enjoyed by over 3000 children in more than 10 Kiddie Paskuhan events this December.

Thank you to Day 10 KP sponsors who made this event possible: Tish Soriano,Raquel Desiderio, Faye Rañola, & Lally Mallari ,Ann Tengco, Boysie Mendoza & Cholo Mendoza, Roshelle Francisco, Tort & Kay Fontanilla, Beth Castillo - Klark's Shwarma!

The "Bowl for a Cause" event in Raleigh, North Carolina USA in November made possible Day 5 of the MR Kiddie Paskuhan 2018, bringing Christmas cheer to over 300 kids from GK Caloocan, He Cares and Asilo Foundations, and Rizal Park surrounding communities, including street children.

The annual Kiddie Paskuhan event organized by Mabuhay Restop, now in its 5th year, creates opportunities for meaningful interactions as a way to spread Christmas cheer to less privileged children. KP 2018 is in partnership with the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC).

Thanks to Day 5 KP sponsors who made this event possible: the RDU North Carolina Bowl for a Cause Group, Chuapoco Family, Natalie & JV Legaspi, and Ton, Basti, and Sophie Cabrera. Merry Christmas!

The family of Lily Policarpio who came all the way from Winnipeg, Canada served as volunteers, while also sponsoring part of Day 4 of the MR Kiddie Paskuhan 2018 for over 300 kids who came from GK Paradise Heights-Smokey Mountain and Rizal Park surrounding communities, including street children.

The annual Kiddie Paskuhan event, now in its 5th year, creates opportunities for meaningful interactions as a way to spread Christmas cheer to less privileged children. KP 2018 is in partnership with the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC).

Volunteers at the party do the following:
- facilitate party games
- do face-painting, tattoo
- man the ice cream, popcorn, and shaved ice carts
- help serve the meals
- gather and distribute loot bags/gifts
- help entertain and tell a Christmas story

Ms Lily's involvement at KP was made possible by her niece, Marvie San Juan, who is a regular client of Mabuhay Restop and is involved in many charitable works.

Thank you Ms Marvie and the other Day 4 KP sponsors who made this event possible:
Marvie San Juan, Lily Policarpio, Ella Reyes, Mike Isada, B**g & Mia Macatula, Kat Gaw, Dan and Czar Cabrera, Myra & Cesar Azuelo, Nadie & Lito Tayag , Charlie and May Capati, and their respective families. Merry Christmas!

Thank you very much to Pick & Mix for the donation of candy toys as KP game prizes which the kids enjoyed so much!!

Kids from the Manila Port Area and Rizal Park surrounding communities, including street children, were entertained by the "Youth Cultural Center Burgas," a dance group from Bulgaria as part of the MR Kiddie Paskuhan 2018.

The annual Kiddie Paskuhan event, now in its 5th year, creates opportunities for meaningful interactions as a way to spread Christmas cheer to less privileged children.
KP 2018 is in partnership with the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC) and the Bayanihan Dance Company’s Folkloriada.

In Fiesta Folkloriadia, performing ensembles from all over the world showcase their unique cultural heritage through folk dance and music. The KP kids get a glimpse of that as a special treat arranged by MR with Bayanihan Dance Company.

Thanks to Day 2 KP sponsors who made this event possible: Maricel& Benjo Villanueva, ABEST, JoAnn & Albert de Larrazabal, Emily Calanog, Candy & Perry Rivera, John & Josie Disterhoft-, Aang Santiago, Atty. Marissa Saba, Pinky & Jojo Poe, Joanne Pancho, and their respective families. Merry Christmas!