CEBU, Philippines - GMA Network and the South African Embassy joined the whole world in celebrating Mandela Day, a United Nations-declared international celebration on July 18, by holding an outreach activity with street children.
In keeping with the thrust of Mandela Day - to inspire and extend goodwill to the less fortunate - GMA Network and the South African Embassy treated the street children under the care of Childhope Asia Philippines to lunch and entertainment at the Network’s Quezon City compound.
South African Ambassador Agnes Nyamande-Pitso and Kapuso stars Rafael Rosell, Diva Montelaba, Bea Binene, Ken Chan and the kids of Tropang Potchi were present during the event.
Among the highlights of the activity was when the kids received gifts from various donors. The children also toured GMA’s studios and participated in a drawing workshop. (FREEMAN)