November 2020 Issue
NEWS
CHAMPION Community Centers expands to Silay City written by Gerard Guanzon
KAMINI Community Center finally joined the Champion Community Centers network. It had its soft launch on October 30, 2020 at Sunburst Bay Resort, Silay City in Bacolod. Headed by the community center’s president Mr. Maymay Lacson, the soft opening was enjoined by representatives from LoveYourself and Save the Children. This was all possible with the support of the Silay City Health Office and Hon. Mayor Mark Golez. Observing COVID precautionary measures, Kamini Community Center officially opened on October 30. Photo by MTaggueg
KAMINI is a Hiligaynon word which means “Kami ito“ (This is Us). It’s a word derived from si Inda, si Toto Kag si nene and indicates helping without bias to gender and giving value to the versatility and potential of the youth.
tion and self-understanding - cultivating a Mayor Mary Ann Dino and City Consultant space where community members can give Manny Buensisiso. emphasis to the value of life and health. KAMINI looks forward to providing utmost Also present in the ribbon cutting is Brgy. support to individuals who are in need of Captain Hazel Cordero together with Silay help to achieve their dreams in life. The City Councilors, Councilor Lyndon Ber- organization believes that it is important The community center opens its doors for nardo, Councilor Ramon Celebre, VM Tom to give time and importance to every pereverybody that is in need of self-evalua- Ledesma, SK Fed. Pres. Ma. Delmar Mari- son's actions as it affects its total being of posque, Executive Assistant to the City another person.
The Kamini Community Center shall offer free HIV testing and counseling services to the community of Silay City. They will also spearhead awareness campaigns and activities in the province of Negros Occidental. Photo by MTaggueg
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