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The story behind this Giant Tarp in #BacolodIsPink by Jose Villageacia (see the comment section)

THE STORY BEHIND THE GIANT TARPS

Casey and I were added in the group chat along with different layout artists. Atty. Pinky Mirano Ocampo asked us if someone can measure and make a layout for the traps that needed to be placed in the venue. She showed us the place where she

Wanted the tarps to be installed. The following day, we measured it with Kian Parcon helping us. When we measured it, the square was 50 ft x 50 ft and the strips were 120 ft long.

When we presented the layout and the measurements to her, we're like thinking where do we get the

funds for those tarps for that area. So somehow for how many days, it was just a dream.

Last saturday, while I was measuring for the venue design, someone visited the venue and we were able to talk for a while. Then he asked me "Why don't you put a tarp over there?"

While pointing the 2 squares and the 2 strips of panels) I replied to him that we have it in mind and we actually have the layout for it but we think that it would cost us that much and the money can still be used for other expenses of the event. Then he told me ‘Let me see your

layout)". Then I showed him what Casey did and then he told me "Just put a tarp there. I'll take care of the expenses. Let's make it beautiful and this is once in a lifetime. Let's give our all and show them that we're the best.

Last thursday, the tarps arrived and were

installed one by one. We finished installing everything yesterday at around lunch time. Just in time for the event. Then we met again and he told me "Now your dreams became a reality. This is our moment ‘’ then I replied, "Thank you sir. Thank you for appreciating and

acknowledging the talents of the volunteers and for generously providing and sharing what you have to make this event possible and beautiful. This is our moment.".

Then I told Casey, see? Let's just pray and use our talents and skills because God will surely make a way. Indeed,

He made a way.

Beautiful things do happen because of the willingness of the people to generously help and their heart is full of love and volunteerism. This is all for you, VP Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan! We love and support you!

Thank you Lord for using him to be a

blessing to all of us. We really enjoyed taking pictures and it made Paglaum so beautiful.

To God be the glory!