SCAW Blog: Philippines, 2026: May 9

Our team started the day on the bus from Daet to Manila—a 10-hour trip over some rough switchback roads. We were all on a high after a wonderful couple of days in Daet, distributing bedkits and enjoying the warm fellowship of our Filipino friends and partners there. We arrived in Manila at 5:30 am with red eyes, having had varying levels of sleep on the bus. We checked into our hotel and rested up for a few hours before setting off for our afternoon distribution in Antipolo City, an hour or so east of Manila. 

Awaiting us in Antipolo City were three hundred beautiful children, all wearing their colourful SCAW pyjamas and excited to be receiving their bedkits.

After the customary opening prayer and singing of both the Filipino and the Canadian national anthems, we got to work distributing bedkits. It was particularly hot today, but the joy on the children’s faces as they received their gift of a good night’s sleep warmed our hearts.

After the distribution, we enjoyed a quick but delicious dinner provided by the local volunteers. Then we set out for our hotel in dense rush hour traffic, navigated expertly by Allen, our driver. It was a long but satisfying day, ending with a lovely get-together hosted by Sheila. Then to bed - another busy day awaits.

Team Philippines, 2026

World of Sweet Dreams, Inc. Philippines 🇵🇭 + SCAW 🇨🇦