iamninoy Team Visits St. Anthony's Boy's Village

To witness firsthand the programs and projects of the St. Anthony Boy's Village (SABV), Mr. Rapa Lopa along with the iamninoy team visited the Rogationist College compound in Silang, Cavite last September 25. SABV has been named by retail partner Rudy Project to be the beneficiary of a percentage of sales from their iamninoy merchandise.

SABV is home to about 120 high school scholars educated and housed in the complex. Referred to as interns, most of them come from poor families including those who have been orphaned or were abandoned by their parents. Becoming an SABV scholar greatly improves a young boy's chances of succeeding in life by providing him the chance to receive proper education, sufficient nutrition and free lodging. However, in return, the scholar must take his studies seriously. They are encouraged to excel in school to be able to get into good colleges or universities. Those who were diligent enough to finish their undergraduate studies will be assisted in finding employment in the companies around the area. The courses offered in the school are geared more towards technical skills to further improve their eligibility to find work.

Aside from looking after the material and academic needs of the interns, they are also provided a home that is rooted on Christian values and selfless giving.

Father Carlos Guzman, one of the academic advisers, toured the group around the school grounds as well as the scholars' housing facilities. The team had a chance to meet some of the scholars and their bright eyes and wide smiles were truly heartwarming, giving the team stronger resolve to fight for these kids' future. Support the boys by purchasing Rudy Project items or giving to them directly as a benefactor.

The Foundation of the Saint Anthony's Boys Village in Cavite is the first "Anthonian Orphanage" of the Rogationists in the Philippines. The compound inaugurated on June 13, 1987 by then Papal Nuncio, His Excellency Bruno Torpigliani, and His Eminence, the late Jaime Cardinal Sin. A similar facility was built in Davao housing 50 scholars.