ANCOP Vancouver Partners Up with Local Organizations

A social gathering was recently hosted by ANCOP Vancouver in Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, BC. Invited guests included individuals and groups who were open to the possibility of supporting the charitable organization and its projects. It was an opportunity to let the guests know more about ANCOP and the ANCOP Walk 2014 scheduled for August 24th at the Burnaby Central Park.

The highlight of the affair was a commitment signing in support of ANCOP which was witnessed by Deputy Consul General Anthony Mandap who opined that ANCOP fits as a suitable partner in bringing about meaningful transformation in the lives of the less fortunate.

Emcee Rosette Correa calls the meeting to order.

Rene Garrucho, ANCOP Coordinator for BC, invites attendees to be not just donors but active participants.

Rene Garrucho acknowledges guests and the organizations they represent. He thanks them for exploring meaningful partnership and lasting relationship with ANCOP.

Anita Aytona, who represents ANCOP and Holy Cross High School, describes the roles the youth play as agents of change.

Holy Cross students John, Laura and Rachel lively express their experiences during their Mission Trip to the Philippines in March 2014 where they helped provide manual labor in building ANCOP houses.

Open forum. Among the questions asked was the administration cost where it was disclosed that ANCOP has a low rate of 10% vis-a-vis other charitable organizations where it goes up to 25-30%.

Deputy Consul General Anthony Mandap shakes hands with Rene Garrucho after his brief speech where he acknowledges that ANCOP in the Filipino vernacular means being of the "right fit." He further declares that ANCOP is the right fit for partnership with the Philippine government in delivering meaningful progress and assistance to our less fortunate kababayans. 

Members of the media were among those who signified their commitment to support ANCOP. Representatives of business organizations, alumni associations, regional groups, trade and professional societies likewise expressed support (see their photos below).

Shared Vision Supporters

Our partners in attendance during the gathering were:

Filipino Seniors Club of BC

Holy Cross Regional High School

One La Salle Alumni Association

Ateneo Alumni Association

University of the Philippines Alumni Assiciation

BIBAK British Columbia

Filipino Canadian Construction Society

TFC

Balitang Vancouver

Reyfort Media Group

AJ Insurance

LBC Express

Unang Hirit Parade

Philippine Canadian Inquirer

Conservative Party Nominees Mike Calingo and Jojo Quimpo

Salad Master

Lita Tapia, Community Leader

Usana Health Sciences

PLDT Global

Allan Espejo, Community Leader