07/05/2026
With hearts full of gratitude, I want to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who made the recently concluded Backpackers of the Philippines and Help Explore Appreciate Love PINAS event last May 1โ3, 2026, A Backpacker's Life: HEAL KASIBU at Papalungan Elementary School a meaningful and unforgettable success.
From the head of the school, Maโam Glaysa, to all the dedicated staff, teachers, PTAs, and parentsโmaraming salamat po. Your support and openness made everything possible. To Maโam Shirley and Sir Efren , you were a huge reason behind this success. Your presence and commitment carried so much weight in making this event truly impactful. To sir Rhave who despite having challenges on his own showed up! Always remember what i said. "We are not incomplete. We only share bits of us to everyone".
To all our volunteers, all the teams and our ever generous donorsโlike I always say, you are the REAL reason for this success. You are the driving force behind our goals. To truly Help, Explore, Appreciate, and Love Pinas, you need BOPeepsโand you all embodied that spirit wholeheartedly.
I would also like to express my personal gratitude to everyone who stood by me along the way. This has been, by far, one of the most difficult challenges Iโve had to faceโmany moments I had to overcome on my own. It was hard, but not impossible, because of each and every one of you. Thanks you soo much!
To my familyโmy wife and Yahielโthank you for taking the sideline and allowing me to serve this cause. For all the sacrifices, the time apart, and everything you had to endure especially during the preparation stage, I am forever grateful. To Yohann, thank you for walking beside me, for opening your heart and mind to this advocacy. Seeing how you connected with our fellow volunteers and the kids made me even prouder.
I never wanted to be the best. I just wanted to be good enough for you at what I doโnot to brag, but to share, to inspire, and to show that it only takes one part of the human body to do what I doโฆ and that is the heart of a BOPeep!
Mabuhay tayong lahat! Kudos sa ating lahat! Dahil hindi ninyo ako iniwan. Hindi ninyo ako pinabayaan. Naniniwala ako na hindi lang ito ang aking advocacyโADVOCACY NATIN LAHAT ITO!
Hanggang sa susunod na HEAL PINAS! Once a BOPeeps, always a BOPeeps! Nanganganak pa!
Maraming Maraming Salamat po!
ยฉ๏ธ๐ธ BOPeeps