Happy Hands, Happy Kids

AC Energy Philippines, Inc. in partnership with Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo gathered the evacuee kids of Bo. Obrero with their guardians who are all staying in the hotel to learn the art of origami and importance of hand washing.

In the afternoon of July 14, 2020, different schedules in batches of 20 kids with social distancing dedicated a moment out of their energy filled day to use their creativity learning the classic art of paper folding in the hotel’s ballroom. Associates of the hotel, headed by Archt. Renan Villagracia, gave the kids and parents a step by step workshop on creating a miniature Pikachu, a Pokemon character known to a lot of youngsters. Afterwards, Irene Montaño, the hotel’s training officer, gave a quick talk about how to wash hands properly before they had their snacks. The kids were also given soaps and hand towels made by the hotel’s employees to advocate proper hygiene by keeping hands clean.

Gabby Meija, Executive Director and Head Plant Operations of AC Energy Philippines, Inc. attended the event spending time with the kids and the parents.

Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo’s Dir. of Sales, Joy Alonte, said that it’s important to make sure that kids still find time to have fun and use their creativity to channel their energies. As a mom herself, she adds that activities like these ease the stress of the kids and as well as the parents while they wait for things to get back to normal.

This effort is put together to help families along the coastal area of Bo. Obrero affected by the recent power barge explosion reported last July 3, 2020.