Helping Overseas Filipinos Help the Philippines
a.) History – the program will provide a journey to the rich historical past of the Philippines and the Filipino People. This will be done through talks by noted Filipino historians such as current National Historical Institute (NHI) Chairman and Philippine Daily Inquirer Columnist, Prof. Ambeth Ocampo and historical tours conducted by the likes of Philippine National Museum Senior Consultant, John Silva.
b.) Heritage – the program will showcase the beauty of Filipino culture through field trips and food trips. Major destinations will include the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao, Our Lady of Piat Cathedral and Callao Caves in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley and a delectable food trip in Pampanga.
c.) Heart – this is the most important part of the program as this will introduce the participants to the current realities of Philippine society. Participants will undergo an immersion to an urban poor community in Metro Manila, participate in a Gawad Kalinga house build in Nueva Ecija and will get to meet inspiring Filipino leaders such as Gov. Eddie "Among Ed" Panlilio of Pampanga. Aside from this, participants will also undergo a Philippine Eco-Tour by visiting beaches and diving sites in Batangas. Finally, the participants will also be given an introductory course on Social Entrepreneurship by the Ateneo de Manila University-School of Government and will be asked to develop a Social Enterprise plan that they can implement once they go back to their place of origin. The plan will be aimed at helping solve social problems in the Philippines.
The BFHP will run from June 28,2009 (Sunday) - July 27,2009 (Monday) and is open to Young Filipinos (male and female) living abroad who are aged between 15-21 years old. The maximum number of participants for the program is 30 to ensure that utmost attention and care is given to every single participant. The program fee will be US$4,950.00 per participant inclusive of board and lodging, airport transfers, domestic transportation expenses, entrance fees to the sites, contributions to partner foundations and honorariums to the speakers. The program fee does not include the airfare to and from the Philippines. To ensure the security of the participants, they will be staying in dormitories inside the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
An early-bird rate of US$4,700.00 will be given to those who will register and complete payment on or before April 15,2009 (Wednesday). Group discounts can also be given to those who register in groups of 3 or more.
Have a Vacation with a Heart!
The Balikpinoy Filipino Heritage Tours is aimed at encouraging overseas Filipinos to take time to visit the Philippines again. Like all other Balikpinoy programs, the tours have a social component to it thus, you not only get to see the beautiful sites and places in the country but you also get to participate in activities that will lead to nation-building. The tour packages are as follows:
BFHT Package A (History with a Filipino Heart) - This 7-day tour package will bring you to historical sites in Manila, Bulacan and Cavite. Some of these sites include Intramuros, National Museum and the Barasoain Church. Aside from this, you will participate in outreach programs that are designed to help public schools in the Philippines. This tour package is US$1,350.00 per person inclusive of board and lodging, domestic transportation, honorariums for the speakers and contribution to the host foundation or institution. Dates for 2009 are as follows: August 8-14, September 12-18 and November 14-20.
BFHT Package B (Heritage with a Filipino Soul) - This 7-day tour package will bring you to the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao and will allow you to interact with the leaders of the province and understand the lives of the people in the province. Aside from this, you will participate in heritage conservation efforts being done to save the Rice Terraces. The tour package is US$1,500.00 per person inclusive of board and lodging, domestic transportation, honorariums for the speakers and contribution to the host foundation or institution. Dates for 2009 are as follows: August 15-21, September 19-25, November 21-27.
BFHT Package C (Filipino History, Heritage and Heart) - This 15-day tour package will bring you to both the historical and heritage sites of the Philippines at the same time, you will have the opportunity to participate in outreach activities that are aimed at helping uplift the lives of the marginalized sectors of the country. The tour package is US$2,550.00 per person inclusive of board and lodging, domestic transportation, honorariums for the speakers and contribution to the host foundation or institution. Dates for 2009 are as follows: August 8-22, September 12-26, November 14-28.
This is a customized program for Filipinos who would like to spend at least one month volunteering for a non-profit organization, foundation or social enterprise in the Philippines. This is open to Filipinos aged 21 years old and older and who have the time, passion and dedication for serving the country. The program will ask what type of advocacy the person would like to volunteer for and Balikpinoy will look for the corresponding match within reputable institutions and organizations here in the Philippines.
The fees for this program is as follows:
One-time Placement Fee - US$500.00
Additional Fee for Lodging - US$350.00 per month
The program can be coordinated with Balikpinoy at any time within the year but at least one month prior preparations is required to ensure that the volunteer will be able to make the most out of his stay in the country.
We promise that we will get back to you within 24 hours.
