When people ask me where I teach, I proudly say “at La
Verdad Christian College”. In a not surprising mode, I know that most of them are
not familiar with the name so I have to describe in all gesture and non verbal
diads like where it is located, when it was established, etc. But when I already mention “It offers full
scholarship to the students. Free tuition, Free uniforms, even free meals! In
other words ABSOLUTELY FREE!”, it amazes
them. Then the next question that needs to be entertained: “How were you able to survive? Where do you
get your fund?” I would just say, “Like what Bro. Eli and Kuya Daniel are
always saying, from God’s help and mercy.”
So there we go.
La Verdad Christian College is just one of so many public
services of Bro. Eli and Kuya Daniel, such as Free Ride, Free Clinic, Free Legal
Consultation, Free Transient Home, etc.
But who finances these public services? It is Bro. Eli Soriano and Kuya Daniel Razon who are the primary sponsors of these projects, with the continuous
support of the Members of Church of God International. Aside from that, Kuya Daniel Razon spearheads different fund raising projects such as fun run,
concerts, basketball games, etc. And these projects are being supported by the
LGUs, public servants, extending to the people from the private sector. Proceeds
of these projects go to the public services launched by Bro. Eli Soriano and
Kuya Daniel Razon.
But this time, Bro. Eli and Kuya Daniel extend their hands
to reach out and support other institutions that also need assistance. The very reason UNTV Cup is born, guided of
bright concepts and ideas of Kuya Daniel Razon. The team who will win in the
championship game will donate their cash prize to the charitable institution of
their choice. Nota Bene: None of the cash prize will go to their pocket but to
the institution that they want to support. In this manner, we are being taught
to strive hard not for ourselves but for the others. Like what Bro. Eli has
mentioned in his welcoming speech, “We will play hard, get tired and perspire, not for our
own benefit, but for the benefit of those who need our help. Because this is
what the Lord Jesus did. He even gave His life just to save us”.
There are 7 teams from the different government agencies who
will compete to get the prize of 1 Million Pesos. It means that they will be
able to extend help to the charitable institution of their choice without
getting a centavo from the government funds. These teams are: PNP, AFP, LGUs,
DOJ, Judiciary, PhilHealth, MMDA. Each team also has at least one celebrity
player to play with them. Some of them are Michael Flores, Jao Mapa, Eric
Fructuoso, Onyok Velasco, Brando Legaspi, Kier Legaspi and Zoren Legaspi.
Former PBA Star and now Mapua coach Fortunato “Atoy” Co will be the
commissioner while Mr. Ed Cordero will act as the assistant commissioner.
The ball was
officially tossed to open the ceremony of UNTV Cup on July 29, 2013 at the
Smart Araneta. Each teams and players were introduced to the cheering crowd. There was also a game
between DOJ and AFP.
During this event, I was not just a spectator as I was given the
opportunity to be a part of the event. I was assigned to assist the
guests as they arrive, wave a smile and say "hello!". And of course, lead them to their designated seats. My task seems to be easy, but I have to walk
to and fro, up and down from 2nd floor to 1st floor and
vice versa. Quite tiring but I can’t help saying myself that I just love it.
Not because it would help burn my fats (Well, it was just a joke. If jokes are
half meant, so I really mean it). At the end of the day, it is fulfilling to say
that I was able to be a part of this noble cause in my own little way to the
minute little one.
UNTV Cup is so new to its very broad project. I am hoping
that people who understand this noble cause will continuously hold up UNTV Cup
not only during its opening ceremonies, but as well all the games for the
entire season. By the way, just for a graceful exit from a source which I hope does
not actually exist, I heard that there is some other network that will also launch
a same concept? Hmmm…
Anyway, I want to end this by giving my heartfelt
congratulations to Bro. Eli and Kuya Daniel for being the pioneers of this new
concept in public service. We are thankful to God for having them who always do
public services to all people, regardless of their race and religion. To God be
the Glory forever!
Mr. Public Service Kuya Daniel Razon with AFP and DOJ Basketball Teams during the ceremonial toss. (Photo courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/KuyaDanielRazon)
The powerful All Access Pass that allows me to go anywhere in Smart Araneta. Yes, even to the players' dug out. *big grin*
(y) like maam ^_^ astig.
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