PARAISO - The Gawad Kalinga Movie
February 3, 2007We went to the Holy Family GK Village this morning. BTW, I am volunteer for the Gawad-Kalinga Partners Management Group (GK- PMG) in our area, and it is part of our work as PMG to monitor the progress of the GK Site.
Holy Family GK Village- Marker
The Multi-Purpose Hall. Courtesy of our Provincial government
Some of the finished Houses
PARAISO: The Gawad-Kalinga Movie!
a pilgrimage of HOPE …a response to HEROISM…a pledge of HONOR
Three inspiring true-to-life Gawad Kalinga stories weaved
in a powerful movie trilogy that promises to change your life.
The Trilogy:
Umiyak Man Ang Langit (Even If Heaven Cries) is based on Jocelyn's life experiences who lost loved ones in the mudslides of St. Bernard, Leyte . The story captures the pain, the internal struggles and the healing that takes place in all of us once faced with life-changing events.
Ang Kapatid Kong Si Elvis (My Brother Elvis) is a story, on a lighter note, centered on a boy who ate pebbles to satisfy his hunger and a GK volunteer's family who adopted him as their own. The story captures the challenges and rewards of being involved with GK.
Marie is a story based on how a tragic loss can be turned into a living
legacy and a new beginning. Marie Rose Abad perished in the twin tower tragedy of 9/11. Rudy Abad honors his wife, with a living legacy.
The movie is the first of its kind whose making in itself captures the very essence of GK, the bayanihan spirit or being heroes for one another. Mainstream movie producers (the likes of Butch Jimenez, senior VP of PLDT , Tony Gloria of Crying Ladies and Tony Tuveria of Eat Bulaga), actors (the likes of Maricel Soriano, Cesar Montano, Robert Arevalo, Ricky Davao, Carmi Martin, Michael V. and Lilia Dizon), and entertainment executives (the likes of Bobby Barreiro), all waived their fees for GK. The production people and vendors likewise sacrificed and did their own share of GK padugo (bleed for the cause) in getting this movie made.
Building a Paradise for all by reshaping an image, cultivating the mindset and reaching out to a higher calling of being a hero is what Gawad Kalinga is all about.
In the USA , watch out for the WowGK in your area which will be the
nationwide premiere of Paraiso starting in March and April 2007 in other areas.
For specific area points-of-contact, dates and venues please check our website frequently for latest updates. (
www.ancopusa. org/wowgk).
legacy and a new beginning. Marie Rose Abad perished in the twin tower tragedy of 9/11. Rudy Abad honors his wife, with a living legacy.
nationwide premiere of Paraiso starting in March and April 2007 in other areas.
Caution: Prepare your hankies before watching this trailer:
Sa mga iyakin: Di pwede ang panyo, ihanda ang tuwalya at balde. heheh
Seriously: This movie makes me proud to be a part of the Gawad-Kalinga Partner Management Group and for those interested to help in anyways, contact me at jr_loberiza@yahoo.com or visit this site http://www.gawadkalinga.org/ .
Be Counted!
Previous Comments
a promising movie.. it is. 
nice. really. wow a volunteer ha? nice be blessed.
I thought that you should know that the 1st GK Global Summit held at Boston last June 12-14 is a big and a historic success! I’m not able to be there but according to their website, there are almost almost 700 delegates from the US, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Columbia and the Philippines who joined the event. This is a very good news to everyone!
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Ang galing ng trailer, ang ganda ng cinematography, lahat! I can’t wait to be part of GK, haaaay…. Thanks for inspiring me even more to join.
Posted by karmee at February 5, 2007, 7:14 am