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First, I want to thank Stella for continue communicating to me

through emails. She is a big way for the pursuance of this

project. Thank you for your perseverance in reading my long

message. For President Ryan, I want to appreciate your effort

and your union to Stella and most especially your decisions to

make this project possible. To the 4 ISD (Stella, Seesea, Soup

and Angel), thank you for your coordination and facilitating.

Thank you very much Seesea and Arman for coming ahead of

the team. You are such a big help to me in communicating to

the rest of members when they were still in Hong Kong.

It’s been a great privilege to conduct an International

Joint-Project which was hosted by Rotaract Club of Makati West for the first time.

Honestly, it was not an easy job to facilitate this kind of activities hence, through the

decisive and eagerness to pursue this community act, all went well and successful. I

really want to thank the Rotaract Club of New Territories, Hong Kong for providing all the

necessary resources to make this project successful and meaningful. Your resources

and our manpower arrangement make the International Service done smoothly. Actually,

without your club’s existence, this will not happen. Your choice of having your

International Service Trip was not in vain. Your heart of giving was a great help for those

needy Filipino people. We’ve been a part of their lives and somehow uplifted their

economic status. We all have sacrificed for this event knowing that it is Holy Week

(Easter) here and holiday to Hong Kong. Yet, you chose to be here to be a helping hand to

those needy. We even created a better community by painting the wall in Barangay West

Rembo, Makati City which also promote the Rotaract’s Motto; “Fellowship through

Service”. We enjoyed doing the said activity while creating harmony between Rotaractors

of different countries. It is not easy to arrange everything for this Joint-Project and being

the host club which led by a 19 year-old (4th year graduating student and scholar of the

Rotary Club of Makati West) however, by the help of my supportive family, all went well,

successful, meaningful and unforgettable! ^_^ I also want to extend my heartful thanks

to other Rotaract Clubs who willingly joined and participated this event, Katy Leung of

Kwai Chung, Daniel Wong of Kingspark, Kenny Kwong of Hong Kong Northeast, last but

not the least to Chinese Volunteers from Hong Kong. We are very grateful and lucky to

found your club as our international Service Partner for a joint-Project. You are not only

a blessing to other Filipino but also with our club and to my family.

Message from…

PPrreessiiddeenntt ooff tthhee RRoottaarraacctt CClluubb ooff MMaakkaattii WWeesstt

AAnnggeelliiccaa LLiieezzll CC.. AAccccaadd

The joint service project, Philippines

Cultural and Service trip, between Rotaract

Club of Makati West, Philippines and

Rotaract Club of New Territories, Hong

Kong has already been accomplished. It is

our honor to be the person-in-charge of

this service project.

Firstly, we would like to express our wholehearted thanks to our service partner, the

Rotaract Club of Makati West. During the 5-day trip, you all devoted a lot accompanying

us for the service projects, the cultural exchange activities and also sightseeing.

Especially for Angel and her family, who dedicated lots of efforts in contacting the

service partners, arranging the transportation and preparing the materials needed

during the project. Also for Tatay Denis, who helped for escorting all of our members

and looking after our personal belongings in order to ensure our security during the

journey. And for Jowek, who assisted Angel to achieve numerous tasks during the

activity.

Secondly, we wanted to thank our mother club, the Rotary Club of the New Territories,

who generously supported the donations to the children and typhoon victims in the

Philippines. Special thanks to President Dee, DRC Frederick and Dr. Lee for their

guidance and advice, and Andrew, who provided our accommodation during the trip.

Without all these support from our mother club, the trip would not be as successful as

it was!

Finally, we would like to say thank you to all of our participants. Every one of you

contributed a lot in this service project. We will never forget the efficient production

line and the rice packing group when we were preparing for the donations, the

cleansing teams who cleaned our apartment thoroughly every night, and the generous

donations of digital devices and souvenirs to our service partner.

Once again, thank you the Rotaract Club of Makati West, the Rotary Club of the New

Territories and all participants in this trip. We look forward to cooperating with all of

you again in future service projects!

Message from…

IInntteerrnnaattiioonnaall SSeerrvviiccee DDiirreeccttoorrss ooff

tthhee RRoottaarraacctt CClluubb ooff NNeeww TTeerrrriittoorriieess

SStteellllaa YYiipp && SSeeeesseeaa TTaamm

I am very glad to meet all of you. You are all sweet, happy to be with, jolly, always

smiling and very generous. Actually, before I met you, I really felt a bit afraid and

ashamed because I don’t know how would I adjust to your beliefs and perceptions. I

don’t know what to say and even wonder how would I introduce our country. It’s a bit

burden to reminisce all those historical events long time ago. ^_^ But, It was such a

great moment that we could present truly who and what Filipinos are. It’s also

flattering to know that you all enjoyed being with us over the last 5 days of your stay

here. Truly, I am so tired and stressed about this event knowing that I am the Head

overall these perhaps, through the help of the special people in my life especially my

family (mom), Tatay’s family and my supportive and active members, I could easily

handle all the arrangements smoothly. I even forgot the pains in my body because I

enjoy being with you all! I believe that without the help of my Advisers, I can’t stand

alone to these big project. I admit that, I was really sick during the joint-project

especially on Painting Activity which I almost lost my energy and broke down my

stamina, but I had to be strong in order to make all things in order. Haha, losing my

voice is not easy but I’m very thankful to Jowek (one of my active member) in

substituting my position of hosting and leading the people in respective areas. Also,

I’m very thankful to our Nanays’ and Tatays’ who always gave me advises and brilliant

ideas on how we could maneuver the situations. They even guided us leading to the

place where you wanted to have your sight-seeing. Truly I say that because of you, we

reached the places we have never gone through ever. You really have a great sense of

humor and very understanding. I really have thousands of memories to each one of

you. I’m very overwhelmed that I taught you our dances, our folksongs, special talents,

games, break claps (beat), playing guitar and many more! I really enjoyed being with

you and I will never forget those days we chatted together, sang together, danced

together, laughed and cried together. I will always miss all of you. I’m so much

grateful and blessed to have friends like you. I am deeply impressed about your job

position in Hong Kong and it makes me more eager to have a better placement in the

future!

Most of all, I really want to extend my deep gratitude and thanksgiving because of your

gift of appreciation to me. Actually, having my own Digital Camera is my most desire

long time ago. I’m always praying to have one but I never expected that this will be

granted through you. Thanks Kenny! ^_^ you are such a blessing to me and also to

Jenny who donated her camera for the club! ^_^

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Power of the Dream (A song dedicated for you)

Your mind will take you far Feel the flame forever burn

The rest is just pure heart Teaching lessons we must learn

You’ll find fate is all your own creation To bring us closer to the power of the dream

Every boy and girl The world unites in hope and peace

As they come into this world We pray that it will always be

They bring the gift of hope and inspiration It is the power of the dream that brings us here

I wasn’t able to attend all the activities but fortunately I had a chance to come and

know the Rotaractors from the New Territories, Hong Kong. They were good

hearted people who knew how to help others that are truly in need. The

Rotaractors were very friendly and although I did not spend a lot of time with them,

I can truly say that the Rotaractors of the Rotaract Club of Makati West and the

Rotaractors from the Rotaract Club of New Territories built a long lasting

friendship. I had a great time with them and I hope that our club and their club

could have a fellowship again.

Joining Rotaract Club of Makati West Activities is such rewarding and fulfilling.

Rotaract Club of Makati West organizes different projects and activities under

professional development, leadership development and service projects. Through

these activities, it provides a variety of experience and opportunities for the

personal development of each Rotaractor.

The joint project of the Rotaract Club of Makati West and Rotaract New territories

is a unique and very interesting activity. I’ve really enjoyed the activities that we

have done. I’ve enjoyed sharing my thoughts and some stories to the Rotaractors

of the New Territories. I’ve enjoyed laughing, singing and joining them in our

activities. I have learnt some Chinese words, games and my knowledge about their

culture has been broadened. If I try to remember the memories, moments and the

experiences it makes me feel happy. These activity made me realize how important

the values of every person. I’ve realized that money and all the material things

that we have in our life fades but the good and bad things or the memories

whether how good or bad it is remain in the mind.

I will miss the Rotaractors of New Territories they are all kind and friendly. I hope

we can have another joint project with them and in this time the Rotaractors of

Makati West will be the ones to visit Hong Kong.

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First of all I want to thank God for all of the blessings that he gave to us.

Second, I really want to thank the Rotaract Club of New Territories, Hong Kong

because they let the joint-projects became successful, they gave their time and

effort to the project and we really appreciated all of those sacrifice. Without

them these things will not able to happen, many of in-needs are blessed, many

of poor are helped through the donations, and because of these projects, we

the Filipinos experienced a lot of things and works..

Thanks to my sister, Angelica Caynila Accad for being a good president, if there

is no Angel, maybe the things might not happen, because my sister went to

Singapore last November 2009 for APRRC meeting, and then she found many

friends and after she went back home, she realized that many of the people

and communities here in our country need someone helps, then she invited the

Rotaractors of New Territories, HK to have a joint-project here in the

Philippines. I as a volunteer Rotaractor, I experienced a lot of things and at my

young age I already have an opportunity to serve people and the community

itself through the Rotaract Club of New Territories, Hong Kong.

We really thank all of you guys…we did an extraordinary teamwork, we helped

a lot of people and also the community. We won’t forget this event.. Thank you

Rotaract Club of New Territories.

I’m Elijah Jay C. Accad, a 14 year-old boy. I contribute my effort as a volunteer

in the previous joint-Project of Rotaract Club of New Territories, Hong Kong

and the Rotaract Club of Makati West, Philippines. My sister Angelica Accad,

current President of the RAC Makati West, asked me to join and help them. I’m

so blessed being part of this event. I was amazed when I met all the

Rotaractors from Hong Kong. They are very kind and generous. Some of the

Filipinos are blessed by giving their donations (food) to the poor. It’s a big

blessings for all of us to be acquainted, lots of unforgettable and memories,

lots of fun and sharing. I do hope and pray that someday it will happen again

someday. I hope to see you next time around! Thank you very much and God

bless ^_^

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First I would like to say thank you for all of you and for all

Rotaract club of New Territories Hong Kong team for allowing

us to have a Joint-Project with our club, Rotaract club of

Makati west, Philippines. And it’s an opportunity to our club to

handle your team and to serve you all. To express our

Gratitude, for all the happy memories happened for this past

few days with all of you will remain on us and especially for me

your little Boy. And we will not also forget your club or team.

Especially I know that this is not the last time to see each other. And I know that

this is also not time to say “FAREWELL” to each other. Again from the bottom of my

heart BAO-CHONG and O-OI-LEI guys. ^_^

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My Close Friends in NEW TERRITORIE HONG KONG!!!

Peggy, Kitty, Stella, Anniqa, Matty, Shan, Cathy, Katy, Kenny, Daniel ^_^

For all of you my friends I would like to say thank you! For giving me a

change to become one of your friend in your life. And this is the reason

why I should not forget you all. And still all of you will remain in my heart.

And I need to say for all of you O-OI-Lei friends. ^_^

My All Big Sisters and Big Brothers in NEW TERRITORIES HONG KONG….

Soup, Angel, Carol, Jenny, Sharon, Jack, Ryan…..

As my Big Brother’s and Big Sister’s I would like to say or to express my feelings in saying

thank you or TO-TE-SAI and O-OI-LEI for all of you and also thanks for accepting me as your

Little Brother in your life. This all sweet memories will remain in me and for us that’s why I

will miss you all. And also we will not forget all of you.

My BEST Friends in NEW TERRITORIE HONG KONG!!!

Ivan (Mr.2hours), Him (Mr. Soccer), Ar-man (Mr. Loading), Seesea (Ms. Orange) ….. ^_^

Hey Best Friends thank you for accepting me as your Best friend of your life, even though I’ am forcing

four of you to accept me as your Best friend. Best Friends being part of my life is very important to me

that’s why every time I remember four of you I always cry by myself. I really want to shout very loud that

four of you are my “BEST FRIENDS”. Best Friends thank you for giving me advice every time I

encountered problems, especially IVAN (Mr. 2hours) and HIM (Mr. Soccer). For Ar-man (Mr. Loading)

and Seesea (Ms. Orange) thank you for giving me support from the very beginning that we met. Best

Friends four of you will remain from the bottom of my heart. TO-TE-SAI, BAO CHONG and O-OI-LEI.

I had really fun and also great memorable experience when Rotaract Club of New

Territories of Hong Kong visited here in the Philippines for the joint project activities

with us Rotaract Club of Makati West, last April 2-6, 2010.

It was really such a great opportunity for me and also to our club to have them, meet

them personally and to know well each one of them.

As we companied them for 5 days, we have known each other well. We shared laughter,

happiness, and culture and of course became friendship. Also, we Rotaract Club of

Makati West showed them how we Filipinos are great in some aspects for having a

great welcome when there are visitors. We showed them how Filipinos are very

hospitable and of course friendly.

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In this photo we went to Manila Cathedral on the 1st day of

their sightseeing…

I was so happy that I went here for the first time with them

NT Hong Kong

Here we wore our national costumes or attire to have one

unity despite of different ultures and languages. I remember

that this night we had a very memorable party because here

we sang, danced, laughed, played games and became friends

In this photo, we had our lunch in the Market2x after

painting the wall in Brgy West Rembo.. So many delicious

food and great bonding with each other. We taught them

how the way we ate our foods here in the Philippines..

After we donate relief goods in Pasig, we proceed to East

Rembo Sports Complex to play games and of course share

our country games. Here we had great time bonding to each.

Even though we were tired, we made ourselves free and

strong so we could share laughter and happiness..

I’m so very happy that I experienced all of this. I am very much thankful to Rotaract

club of New Territories and also to Rotaract Club of Makati West by having me for this

wonderful opportunity and experienced. So that I promise that I will continue to serve

my mankind and of course all people who are in need. I surely miss u with all my

heart. I Love you all especially to Rotaract Club.

Mabuhay! The Joint Rotaract Project of Rotaract Club of New Territories, Hong

Kong and Rotaract Club of Makati West, Philippines has been one of

the best and successful activities of Rotaract.

We had a wonderful time together doing charitable work like visiting

typhoon devastated area, street children, children in conflict with law

(CICL) and wall painting.

Uniting two different culture and Rotaract as one was not that easy,

but because of the willingness and communication that both the

Rotaract clubs commited it has been possible and now a success.

From the beginning until the end, from the cultural night and

welcoming party until the last dinner and farewell brunch, I will never

forget the bonding moments and shared stories.

The laughers and tears we shed before you left, the memories that we had it was kept

here, between us and all of you now and forever will keep us through.

How can I start the beginning? Actually I’m not a member of

ROTARACT. But I remember that all of members of ROTARACT

considered me as one of the members. I’m very thankful and

appreciate for that. It was great experience and it will exist in our

mind for a good memory. I learned from this activity that we are

organized as community in the society and the world and we can

feel, help and love each other.

Almost all the people are busy to struggle for living their own life.

So we are missing some great values of our life. That was me. This

is a great opportunity that we share and spread our things and love

with our friends. It gave me a lesson what I was missing. We are separated and living

each others own life and just turn away the others life. But if we look, share, and love

each other, the happiness will become bigger and bigger and our society will be

healthful also. I’m very thankful for that there are many people who are doing what I

mention about that even this moment and really respect who are putting effort to find

out someone who are avoided in our society and trying to share love with them and

working for social welfare. It was great time, share and love with our neighbors, and

joined with another nationality friends and share the cultures, language, especially for

the same reason, for the same goal, we were together. That was the point. We exist as

different nationalities or as private person, but we are the one, we are the world.

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Dear Sir/Madam:

Please be informed that the Rotaract Club of New Territories, Hong Kong arrived in

the country last 2 April 2010 thru the Rotaract Club of Makati West concurrent

President, Angelica Liezl C. Accad. They have planned/arranged thru Email and led

activities from April 3 to 6, 2010 such as: Giving grocery goods as compassion to

less fortunate families at Barangay Pineda, Pasig City, a visitation and giving

grocery good as comfort to all inmates of minor age who have conflict with law

under the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Barangay Tejeros,

Makati City. Painting of walls along the bridge wall of C-5 Road in Barangay West

Rembo, Makati City as part of cleanliness and beautification projects and to the

families as victims of floods of typhoon “Ondoy” in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City,

including organizational meeting. It was very tedious yet challenging socio-civic

and charitable activities.

I, being the mother of Angelica Liezl C. Accad, assisted her in coordinating and

planning from the very beginning until the course activities and under control

including needed service vehicles used from/to the residence area of

Rotaractor’s/officers/members up to sites, and asked security officer, investigator

as their protector who conducted brief orientation in security procedure upon their

arrival and other matters. It also appeared that some officers/members of the

Rotaract Club of Makati West were not so attentive and didn’t actively helped to my

daughter (Angel) as their President especially during the times when they are

needed the most prior to the arrival of Chinese Rotaractors and during the course

of the activities. I, as a mother, did not waste time to assist my loving daughter in

helping her plans and program for her leadership to make these activities very

successful. I even furtively hired the services of key personnel; even my 2 sons

(Francis and Jay) were included in the group to maintain personnel protection to

all Hong Kong Rotaractors and their personal belongings. I requested the services

of security officers who act as a security aide in Guardian for protection of the well

being of all Rotaractors, most especially the Hong Kong nation for every event in

every area.

The local government units of above cited Barangays we have visited were so

thankful. Thanks to all the Rotaract Club of New Territories, Hong Kong for their

warm support. They were recognized of their warm support during their visitation

to those affected people in those concerned places. They have been closely

acquainted in my heart even a short period of time we have been together which I

really miss them so much. Hope they might not forget me most especially my

daughter Angel. I am also thanking you all for giving a token of gratitude. A whole

heartedly thanks to President Ryan Chu, International Service Directors: Seesea

Tam, Stella Yip, Soup Suen and Angel Fung. I hope and pray to Almighty God, for His

goodness that my daughter be given a job opportunity in New Territories, Hong

Kong after her College Graduation this coming 27th day of April 2010 at University

of Makati, Metro Manila. I am thanking you all in advance for whatever assistance

you may extend to my daughter Angelica Liezl.

God bless you all! Mabuhay! I love you so much!

Very truly yours,

Adelaida “Ella” C. Accad (Nanay)

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While helping is what I experienced

In this activity that makes a lot of SENSE

That in my heart While made a big intense

They build a world to live in by peace

Working together for all of these

They are the Rotaract club of New Territories

In five days of their stay

They help Filipino people in every way

And by these, “doh je sai” is all I can say

I hope that they enjoy their trip

Those memories that’s hard to sweep

In just a short time, a long and lasting friendship

Edcel “NOK” akosinok1203@y.c

To all my sons and daughters,

Hi guys! Greetings from the Lord Jesus

Christ! Just want to let you know that it

was such a wonderful experience having

you here in the Philippines. Though it was

just a short stay, my family and I enjoyed every bit of everyone’s good sense of

humor. Each one of you has each own way in making us feel a sense of belonging.

As children, all of you had been very obedient to Tatay and Nanay even I was not

already around to watch over you. This is just an indication of showing your

respect to me. And I’m so pleased for what you’ve done for me.

While I was looking at the pictures, I can’t help but smile seeing the laughable

moments when I look at you playing around even when inside our service vehicle.

The most memorable event was during the farewell party at Dampa and Pancake. I

did not expect the surprises and gifts you all prepared for my family, especially

the financial assistance in the form of a “blessing” where I’m sure all of you have

contributed for it. It was really a big help because I am not yet working right now.

To all of you, just always put in mind, you have a very special place in our hearts.

All of you will always be my sons and daughters through the rest of my life! Most

especially to Arman, Seesea, Angel and Stella who had been closest to Tatay

because I spent most of the time with them.

My dear sons and daughters, remember this, be true to yourself always, love one

another, especially your enemies, because LOVE is the main purpose of our

existence in this world. If you have some problems to share, call me! Tatay has a

big shoulder where you can lean and cry on.

Nanay and Denden misses you all too.

Wherever I am, wherever I go, all of you will always be here in my heart! I Love you

all!

With much love,

Tatay Dennis, Nanay Miriam and Denden

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I’m honored and very happy to be a part of this joint project of Rotaract

Club of New Territories and Rotaract Club of Makati West. To what

happened during the five days we’ve been together is more than I

expected. And I thank God for giving me an unforgettable experience

like this.

2 April 2010, the first day you arrived here in the Philippines, it maked

me excited. I’s wondering of many things about your group. And to be

honest, I got shy when I saw all of you. At first, I found it hard to

express myself. But as time went by, it seemed to be good and easy

because all of you were very friendly.

Then in our trip, many things happened. We enjoyed doing it together.

We laughed and talked about things particularly our culture. Time went

by, it really made me happy and wanted to be with you all the time, as if

you’re my brothers and sisters. So when the day came that you were

going to leave, it made me feel sad. Surely, I will miss all of you.

I couldn’t sleep, the night after you left, because I knew that my life is

back to normal. I’s asking myself, what I’m going to do tomorrow. Sad

to accept those 5 days with you was done. I wish we could have more

time to be with.

I will miss those days we were together. Those days we went

sightseeing; helped people in need, partied with singing and dancing,

and specially took our pictures. Haha. I really had fun.

I will miss your company too, specially Ar-man and Jack whose my

closest friends among the group. But I also want to have chance to be

close to others. Get to know more with Aaron, Angel, Anniqa, Carol,

Cathy, Daniel, Him, Ivan, Jenny, Katy, Kenny, Kitty, Matty, Peggy, Ryan,

Seesea, Shan, Sharon, Soup, and Stella. It’s my first time to have

friends abroad so it really makes difference. For me this friendship is

very special.

Thanks for all the things we shared. I really appreciate that more than you know.

MAMIMISS KO KAYO! Thanks for being such a great and wonderful friend.

INGAT KAYO LAGI! Keep in touch.

SALAMAT! and hopefully LET’s SEE EACH OTHER IN HONG KONG

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This Easter Philippines I.S. Trip is extremely wonderful. It will be unforgettable in my

lifetime. It does not only allow me to have some understanding about Philippines, but

also lets me experience the first time of holding activities with Rotaract Club in other

country. To me, it is very significant! Five days are really short, really not enough for me

to have a deep understanding with Philippines as well as the Rotaract Club of Makati

West. In fact, to everybody, it’s just a start……

Thanks all for this wonderful trip! As the

External Vice-President of NTRAC, I want to

say "sorry" and "thank you" to my beloved

best friends in Rotaract - our lovely four little flowers - Stella, Seesea, Angel and Soup.

Sorry I didn't give enough help to you all in organizing the trip, but I have much

confidence in you four. Thank you! Your passion and detailed mind definitely contributes

to our invaluable memories. The trip is excellent!

It's the first time NTRAC organizes an overseas trip. Luckily, we met Angel and Rotaract

Club of Makati West. Thank you very much Angel, you gave us unlimited support

throughout the trip. You are such a responsible and charm leader. We cannot complete

this trip without your help! Thanks also your lovely Mum! I can feel her love to you and

also to us. I feel so warm being with you!

Jowek and Ella, I miss you two so much! Thanks Jowek for accompanying us all the times!

I know you did a lot for this trip. I won't forget your sweet detailed mind to make us name

tag and your first greeting to me! Ella, I won't forget the party at last night of the trip!

Really wish we could meet again and have fun together! Sure there are lots of others I

should thank, Mona, Francis, Tatay, Jay, Mauren, Vincent, Nok, Denden....really thank for

your accompany and smiles!

It's more than a sightseeing tour, much more than a service trip, it is an international

exchange. A real exchange of feelings, ideas, thoughts and lives! Though we don't even

know a bit of each other, but owing to this trip, we met and we became friends! It's the

magic of Rotaract: Fellowship through Service!

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Impressed

Before coming to the Philippines, I expect to enjoy a relaxing trip. However, I found that

the member from Hong Kong and the Philippines prepared a lot for the trip. From the

first day to now, I could feel your passion in making friend with me. From your

preparation, the time we played together and your souvenirs, I can totally feel your

enthusiasm. I enjoy the trip very much and glad to make friend with you, thus I would like

to thank for your effort.

I am impressed by the effort from the host. You all spent a lot of time accompanying us

in these days. Also you introduced a lot about the Philippines culture. In the first day, I

still remember we shared the weather in the AUV. I enjoyed your performance in the

culture night, the dinner with karaoke and your introduction of the Philippines. Until now,

I am happy that we could still chat in Facebook and revise the memory. I hope that we

could keep this wonderful friendship.

Also, I am surprised in making close friend with the participants from Hong Kong. I took

part in other service trips in China. The relationship with the participants of the

Philippines service trip is closer than that of other service trips. I cannot get the reason,

but I guess we have same vision and dedication like devoting long holiday, time on

preparation and effort in serving the people in need. Besides that, I enjoyed the night

with you in Mongkok. I was happy in sharing my views and understanding each other in

the card game.

I want to give a special thanks to the

organizers of this trip who are Angel, Joel,

Seesea, Stella and other organizers in the trip.

You all organized an excellent service trip

which brings all participants many memories.

In this trip, the activities were prepared for

long time and in details like the venue of

Culture Night, the help for CICL, street

children and the victims of typhoon, the

sightseeing location, the food, etc. Also, I know

that you all worked for the trip until around 4

am every night. Fortunately your effort rewards with the success of the trip like the help

for the people in need, the unforgettable memory of participants and the culture

exchange of Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Thanks all of you for brining me happy time and memory!

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This 5-Night-4-Day Philippines Cultural Exchange

and Service Trip was the first overseas service

trip I have ever joined. Totally different from the

past service trips targeted at Mainland China, I

experienced to provide other types of meaningful

service to the needy groups, for example,

donations and visits to street children, juvenile

delinquents and local victims who suffered from

natural disaster. Most importantly, this trip added

on a cultural exchange element through five-day

close contact with members from the Rotaract

Club of Makati West of the Philippines, in which, I

gained an in-depth recognition on a country,

especially its local culture. Until now, I can still

vividly recall every wonderful moment during the trip, such as our efficient cooperation

on buying and packaging the donations, the Karaoke night, the wall painting activity, the

time that we learnt local language and games, the “big joke” in Cultural Exchange Night,

etc. All these pieces consolidate to give me fruitful memories to recall times and again

after coming back to Hong Kong, and they will definitely be kept as an important part in

my permanent memory.

Apart from broadening my horizon and experiencing life difference there, one most

treasurable thing is that we all build up an invaluable friendship among Hong Kong

trip-mates and with members from Rotaract Club of Makati West. Even though coming

back to Hong Kong, we can still keep very frequent contact through facebook and share

personal updated news all the time. Here, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to

all the Filipinos who helped and looked after all of us within those five days, in particular,

family of Tatay, family of Angel and all other members from Rotaract Club of Makati West.

We really lived as a big family in the whole trip. I believe this is a lifelong relationship,

and our strong bonding will never be destroyed.

Quite a number of friends asked me about the significance on joining service trips. I will

say I may not be able to give my service targets a lot, but I can definitely gain a lot during

the process. I am looking forward to have the chance to join the next service trip, and I

hope you will also think so, too.

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Friendship not forever!!!

To be frankly, I usually believed that as time goes on, we will forget what we have said,

what we have wished and what we have promised, even though we really made that wish

from the bottom of our hearts. That’s why I would like to treasure our friendship at the

time when I knew you, the time when I played with you and the time I could still see and

touch you! All what we have done will in my memory forever! And I have no regret!

However, what I felt and saw that you have done make me really touching. Every day

being with you, I felt your passion to make friend with us. Although you were exhausted

every night, you tried your best to preparing surprise for us. I understand our happiness

and laughter must covering many toil and sweat, but you were very professional as

Rotaractors of Makati West that I didn’t feel any hardship on your face. We are very

appreciated for your efforts and proud of you.

Every one of you is very special to me! I cut all your face above is to make me feel you all

are here around me. Sometimes words really can’t express my feeling. This trip really

makes me very surprised. I never expected that a trip will change my life that much! I feel

your love, and people love each other.

“You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us and the

world will live as one~~~”

Mahal kita: my sister Angelica, brother Francis and bunso Denden

Miss ko kayo: Ella, Joel, Vincent, Lok, Mona, Ann and all those members that treat me so

well in Philippines

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Danlee Zaragosa Edcel Serfino Joel Advincula Marjhorie Ramirez Monaliza Gaspar

Vincent Ocampo Francis Accad Angelica Liezl C. Accad Denden Ribano

Jobie Sarmiento Adelaida Accad Cindy Paguirigan Ann-Mauren Lumagbas

At the very beginning, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all the committee of

the Rotaract Club of New Territories. Thank you very much for the detailed arrangement

and thoughtful itinerary. All your effort and contribution worth high appreciation. It is

wishes that in the near future the Rotaract Club of New

Territories can organize more volunteer trips and social services

on continuous phases.

Undoubtedly, the tremendous effort contributed by the Rotaract

Club of Makati West is another key factor for the success. I would

never forget the days spent in the Philippines, especially for

those beloved Philippines friends. Of course we enjoy every

moment being with you all, singing the song in a party on our

arrival day, hanging around in different city trips, having seafood

dinner on the last day. All are invaluable memories which are

eternal in our heart.

The end of the trip doesn’t mean the end of friendship. Even we

are apart from each other, we are all connected by love and

caring. Wish every one of you all the best ^^

Thanks all of you in the Philippines Trip. The trip lets me know

more new friends and gets more happiness. I know that all of

you have paid much effort on it. Thanks Angel and Joel taught

me dancing. Most unforgettable time is dancing and playing

guitar at Pasay Bay. Watched the sunset and enjoyed the

Star-Bucks Coffee. Also singing in the seafood restaurant put

me at the highest point of the trip. I will never forget you. I will

miss you forever. Hope all of you enjoy the trip and being

happy all the time.

Thanks for your gifts. I will put them besides me.

Our friendship is lasting forever!

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Employees are looking for vacation, in which

they can relax, refresh and leave the working

place. Like others, I am waiting for vacation

before the Easter Holiday. On the other hand, I

would like to do something meaningful. That’s

why I chose to join international trip organized

by NTRac for the second time. Glad that I have

made a right decision.

Truly, I really enjoy this trip very much. There

are a lot of things for me to treasure. Among

them, I should mention YOU, people I met during the trip. I would like to take this

opportunity to express my feeling and gratitude to all of YOU.

To all Filipino that I met during the trip:

The culture night is very impressive to me. I did not expect that we could be that close

on the first night. Thank you for dressing up traditionally; introducing those funny

games to us; singing and dancing; preparing balut for us.

Your accompaniment during the trip is very warm. Thanks for your detail planning

everyday; actively teaching us local games, language, song and how to dance;

introducing tourism spot, Filipino history and culture to us even we might not get it;

sharing your story, life, happiness and sadness to us.

I really appreciate all of you and I won’t forget all the happy moment that we have

shared.

To all Hong Kong tripmates:

“It is easy to meet each other, but it is difficult to live together.” I agree with this quote.

However, I do not feel any difficulties to live with you. The reason is: all of you are very

KIND and NICE. Thanks for the house and minibus that we could chat, play, joke,

prepare gift, write postcards, swim together from morning until mid night. Hope that

we can keep contact with each other and have more gathering in the coming future.

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To describe the NTRac X Makati West Philippines Trip, it is more suitable for me to name

it as a cultural exchange & sharing trip. As to me, it is what the “people” add colors and

makes the 5-days trip specially meaningful, as well as memorable.

To know a place, it is more direct and prominent to learn it from the local people - the

food (balut!!!), the songs, the dances, the mini-games, the smiles, the ghost stories

(haha), the customs, the mangoes, the language etc. Honestly, I was really impressed by

everyone of you, Makati Rotaracters, who are just so sincere, energetic, genuine and

talented. Simply a word - Great!

As one of the participants, I truly appreciate every little thing that you guys (BOTH the

NTRac & Makati Rotaracters!) prepared. The hand-drawing banners, the name tags, the

breakfast, the bottled water…. I felt so warm and touched by every of these and all the

caring & thoughtful arrangement! Thanks for all the efforts!

Even it’s just a 5-day trip, it makes a difference in my life! It reminded me one important

thing – Simplicity means happiness.

Maybe one day, I will forget the places that I’ve visited, but I WON’T forget our smiling

faces throughout the trip.

Last but not the least, THANK YOU EVERYONE! SALAMAT PO! =)

It has been almost a month since this international service trip, my mind keeps popping

up the unforgettable moments of this trip: the cultural night party, wall painting, buying

donation materials, donation to the typhoon victims, dancing with the street children and

many other happy moments with my dear trip-mates from both Hong Kong and the

Philippines.

Before the trip, I often thought that to participate in this trip was to serve others and to

help people, but after the trip I found that I received more than I gave. It is my pleasure

to meet great friends. You are so enthusiastic to serve and to care for others. This trip

also re-energized me and made me to keep going positively when facing difficulties from

my work. Special thanks to my dearest friends from the Philippine. Thanks for helping us

to organize such meaningful service programs and be with us all the time during the trip.

It’s so glad that we can still keep such close contact through facebook and email.

Salamat po.~!!

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*~ We are simply connected now! ~*

The first time I went to the Philippines;

The first time I joined IS trip from NTRac;

The first time I did many services outside HK

(including street children, Typhoon Victims and the

Children in Conflict with the Law );

The first time I painted wall in the street in Manila;

Thanks for giving me a chance to know, to meet, to talk,

to share, to play with you, including the Philippines

and HK friends.

Thanks for giving us some special gifts from your

hands. I like it and keep it in my bag.

Keep close contacts and wish you all have good health and longevity!

See you in facebook or MSN !

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*~ Mamimiss kita to Philippines~*

Salama po. Masaya ako. Thank you for your love & care, & for giving me a memorable

overseas service trip in Easter 2010.

“It's magical.” That's how I feel after the IS trip to the Philippines.

It's my first INTERNATIONAL service trip ever in my Rotaract life, and it’s my first time to

make friends with overseas Rotaractors.

You are originally strangers from a distant place, speaking different language & having

different kind of life.

After a few emails, we met in the airport.

You escorted us throughout the whole trip, even with your whole family.

You prepared itinerary for us.

You prepared music & dance for us.

You introduced us about your life & culture.

You made us souvenirs with your hands.

You laughed & cried because of us.

How could we develop trust with a group of strangers? Have we ever worried for being

ditched or kidnapped in an unfamiliar country?

It’s just because of 1 common identity, we were bonded together; didn’t even have a

second of doubt, and could be that devoted to each other.

This identity is just so magical. Thank you so much!

“fellowship through service”

I hope our friendship will persist.

Besides sweet memories, I also experienced certain level of introspection after the trip.

With lures & distractions around, we, Hong Kong Rotaractors could seldom concentrate

or devote ourselves to one thing persistently like Philippine Rotaractors (dance, music,

or even in preparing little art for the trip). We might have spent some time for an

interest before, and yet given up due to different excuses as we grew up; we might have

prepared a lot for the trip, and yet were imperfect to prepare more on introducing Hong

Kong culture to you.

“I am busy” is a common platitude for Hong Kong people to exempt from long-term or

in-depth commitment. That’s how we missed a lot of “minor” yet important things in life.

I hope this fortunate encounter of you & me did not only bring us playful memories, but

also personal growth & incentives to build a better community & peaceful world. This is

the ultimate reason for why we join together here.

“Come join the world of Rotaract You & me let's work for

what the world should be what the world should be :-) ”

O 我 wui 會 gua 掛 ju 住 lei 你 (I will miss you)

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Time flies but memory doesn’t fade. I still

remember Mona mentioned to me on the first

day that the Philippines is a country of

COLORS – Yes, our 5 days there were tinted by

the beauty of Filipinos…

You guys sent a warm welcome to us upon our

arrival. I could never expect the wonderful

banners and name tags prepared by you. It’s

your sincerity that bridged the two countries.

You then guided us around the country and

secured us along the way. On the first night,

we had the culture night that everyone bonded

together. We had several community services and site-seeing in the coming days. What I

treasured most was the genuine smile on everyone’s face – donation receivers had fun

with us disregard their difficult situations, friends from Makati West beamed with joy in

spite of hardship, and tripmates from Hong Kong showed their appreciation to the

strangers. Things went so well that I enjoyed every single moment in the lovely island.

It seemed like we were old friends even though we were only together for 5 days. We

shared our songs, games, languages, cultures and thoughts. All these turned into

laughter and tears that stay deep in our hearts. For me, the meaning of service lies in

the enjoyment of all involving parties and that’s what I experienced in this trip.

Friends, thanks for letting me know what fellowship through service is and brining me a

meaningful Easter holiday :) Love you, as always..

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we are always with you……

The international joint-service in the Philippines by

the Rotaract Club of Makati West and the Rotaract

Club of New Territories was successfully held from

2ndApril to 6thApril. I would like to express my

heartfelt thanks to the members from the Rotaract

Club of Makati West for providing us generous help

and support during the service trip. Special thanks

are given to President Angel who prepared and

coordinated the project excellently and contributed

tremendously to the success of the event. I also

thank Angel’s family and Tatay’s family for helping

keep things running smoothly during the entire program.

Over the past 6 years, our club has organized several service trips in mainland China

like Huizhou, Qianyuan, Hainan, etc. This year, we planned to extend our service to

another region. Seeing that Philippines was severely lashed and destroyed by typhoon

Ketsana last September, we decided to visit the devastated area and offer our care to the

typhoon victims. In spite of the regional distance, we kept close communication with our

great service partner, the Rotaract Club of Makati West led by President Angel and

eventually made the project possible and successful.

I would like to thank our mother club,

the Rotary of New Territories for

providing accommodation to us and

also donations to street children,

typhoon victims and children in

conflict with the law. In addition, I

would like to express my deep

appreciation to our IS directors, Stella,

Seesea, Angel and Soup who worked

for the project enthusiastically for

almost half a year. Last but not least, I

thank all participants for joining and

supporting our service.

Look forward to our upcoming international service trips to spread our care and love all

over the world.

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The 5 days Philippines Cultural and Service trip has been

completed successfully. I tried hard to adapt myself to my

usual life when I went back Hong Kong. Every day I cannot

control myself to look at the photos on facebook to review

the memorable days we had in Philippines.

For the service projects, it is my first time to paint the wall

next to the road used by vehicular traffic. Even though it

was dangerous and dirty, all of our members put all of their

efforts to clean and paint the wall. I remembered one day

when our AUV passed through the road, we were so excited

when we saw the wall. It is because this wall belongs to us!

In addition, I cannot forget the time we bought and packed the donations. The rice

allocation process, the donation packing process and the delivery process were so

effective and happy. Although we were not able to have a close interaction with the

typhoon victims, street children and teenagers from CICL, I was very pleased when I saw

their smile on face once they received the donation. It is my honor to do for the others.

For the cultural exchange, I really enjoyed the cultural night. All of us dressed up in our

traditional costume, playing games and performing. I appreciate all of the Filipinos so

much that they all have their talent in arts. We taught each other our own language, our

songs and our culture. We talked and laughed in the AUV. Do you remember the Karaoke

night? We sang and danced together until midnight. It is so amazing that we are

strangers from different part of the world, but have developed a close friendship with

each other because of this 5 days trip.

I will never forget the time you accompany us in the airport when we are leaving. You told

me that our visit changed all of your lives so much. Because of our visit, it was the first

time for your club to hold the joint event with overseas Rotaract Club. Because of our

visit, it was the first time for you to visit Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral and Tiendesitas

as the cost of entrance fee and transportation are too high. Because of our visit, it was

the first time for you to have lunch in Pancake House and dinner at the Dampa Market. I

was so touching and could not control myself from crying after you told me about that.

You know, you have also changed my life a lot. You give me an unforgettable and

meaningful Easter holidays. You let me know about your life and culture in Philippines.

More importantly, you bring me with a valuable friendship, which I treasure most in this

trip.

I especially want to give my wholehearted thanks to all of our participants. You all have

put lots of efforts and devoted yourself so much in the trip. It is my pleasure to develop

friendship with all of you. Also, friends from Makati, thanks for giving us a safe, smooth

and joyful journey in Philippines. I hope that we will meet again in the near future.

Salamat Po! My Friends!

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This is the first time I have been to the Philippines. I felt very grateful that the tour is very

meaningful and exciting. Everything happened in the tour is of great value. I enjoyed the

cultural exchange with the local Rotaractors and in it I acknowledged many funny and

interesting things, like counting from one to ten by clapping the hands in a unique

rhythm, sitting in a low-ceiling truck with the capacity of ten people (or even more!!), the

boiled duck embryo with plenteous nutrients (I think I would try next time, but if Him is

here I would encourage him to try again >.<).

Apart from making a lot of great friends, it is highly appreciated to have social services

and cultural exchange with the local needy. What impressed me most is surely the

preparation of the material to juvenile delinquents. I found it meaningful as we can

contribute and share what we have with them. I still strongly remember when I handed in

the present to one of the teenagers, he smiled from heart and replied in a soft voice,

“Thank you’. I think this is the most sincere “Thank you” I have ever heard. I am pity

sure all of us feel the same.

At the end I would like to thank the effort attributed by both Rotaract Club of New

Territories and Rotaract Club of Makati West, I am looking forward to my next

Philippines Trip. ^.^

This trip is a love story. It is a story about love to strangers who are from another part of

the world, love to new friends who have just known for merely five days and love to family

who have taken care of us as if we were their kids.

Our love story begins with doing wall painting the first time in my life; playing Taylor

Swift's Love Story on guitar in cultural night; getting carts and carts of supplies in the

supermarket; visiting typhoon victims, street children and juvenile delinquents; singing

and dancing Making Melody In My Heart crazily in a parking lot; watching Manila Bay

sunset; and breaking into tears for surprising and touching gifts.

And yet, the story has not ended and will never come to an end because it just begins. I

know in the immediate future, we will and should see each other again and sing, "It's a

love story baby just say yesss".

Life is about taking actions, impacting on others and making a difference to the world.

Mother Teresa once said, “To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it. If we

want a love message to be heard, it has got to be sent out.” No one can do everything but

everyone can do something. So don’t hesitate, act now. Spread our story out today and

more love stories will be heard tomorrow.

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*~ It’s a love story ~*

When we were little, we were taught to love

our parents, love our brothers/sisters and

love your friends.

When we grow up, we gradually find it

difficult to love and to trust. We are told to

be protective and cautious in the adult

world.

To our Filipino friends, we were just a group

of strangers. We have not cooperated

before, nor did we meet or even hear about each other before the trip. However, at the

end we were warmly welcomed and accompanied during the whole trip and a solid

friendship and trust has been developed among us. It was so magical and I wondered

why our love and trust could be developed in such a short period of time.

Our Filipino friends, though much younger than us, taught me the answer through their

actions -- we have to give before we take. They worked days and nights before our arrival

to make sure that all preparation work was completed, they accompanied us from 8 am

until midnight during our stay but they never complained, they honestly expressed

themselves and their feeling towards us – this is how they won our love and trust. To give

is the simplest way to develop love and trust, yet it is being forgotten by a lot of us.

“All people are connected in some way, be it a close friendship or a simple bond. A

simple decision may change the life of others in a way that you could not imagine.”-- It

was so thankful to organize and

participate in this trip. I love our

participants and our Filipino friends. To

participate in this trip may be just a minor

decision made in our life, but what we get

is far more than expected.

Time files and memory becomes faint.

However, I do believe that all of us will

remember our good friends in the

Philippines and what they taught us, with a

smile from the bottom of our heart.

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