The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) presents “Saulog: Encounter, Pilgrimage, Transformation,” a fashion art exhibit showcasing the journey of Christianity in the Philippines, designed by award-winning designer Steve de Leon. The exhibit features mixed media, including wall-bound tapestries, monumental altar-like installations, and textile ensembles. The grand opening is on January 27, 2024, at the Kabilin […]
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GCash, RAFI continue reforestation initiatives in Cebu
Committed to support sustainable development and address climate change, the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet GCash, together with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), are continuing their initiatives to increase forest coverage and enhance existing mangrove areas in Cebu. Through GCash’s GForest and RAFI’s One to Tree Program, a total of 1,075,000 mangroves and upland trees […]
Sinug sa Casa Gorordo
The Casa Gorordo Museum extends the celebration of Cebuano’s devotion to the Sr. Sto Niño through this Sinug House Tradition. This culminates the museum’s performances in different malls and platforms the week prior to the Feast of the Sto Nino. The Sinug is a traditional dance that signifies the natives’ devotion to the Santo Niño […]
Gabii sa Kabilin Returns on October 21
Gabii sa Kabilin is a special event in Cebu where people visit museums and heritage sites in one night. After a two-year hiatus brought by the pandemic, the face-to-face Gabii sa Kabilin will be returning on October 21, 2022. From 6 p.m. to midnight, guests enjoy cultural shows, exhibits, children’s activities, contests, food fairs and […]
National Artist to talk about political upheavals in history, how Cebuanos coped
National Artist for Literature, Dr. Resil B. Mojares will be the guest speaker of the Gabii sa Kabilin webinar, “The Cebuano Amidst Political Upheavals”, on July 22, 3PM, which will focus on the different political changes that brought turmoil to Cebu at specific periods in history. In this webinar, Dr. Mojares will also discuss […]
Fisherfolk in Cordova, Cebu Look Forward to Rebuilding their Livelihood; Receive Relief Packs from RAFI
For as long as he can remember, Wendel Casquejo has always wanted to be a fisherman. Growing up, he was surrounded by fishermen, including his father who inspired him to become one. “Mao na hinungdan niundang ko skwela maam kay managat. Ganahan jud ko managat kay mananagat ako papa. Nya mao sad ako gusto pagdako,” […]
Tambayayong: Sinsin Elementary School’s SEED Success Story
Children who work at a young age to help their parents out are not an uncommon narrative here in the Philippines. In the rural areas of Sinsin, Cebu for example, children are expected to assist their parents on the farm every Friday. This means that they won’t be showing up at school for that day. […]
Learning Knows No Bounds: RAFI-CFL Holds Learning Sessions with DepEd’s Youth Formation Division for Individual Growth and Team Development
This year, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. Center for Leaders (RAFI-CFL) is providing learning sessions for the Department of Education Central Office – Youth Formation Division under the Bureau of Learner Support Services in support of their aim for the development of the Filipino youth. The Youth Formation Division (YFD) is a newly-formed division under […]
Gabii sa Kabilin 2019: Setting Sail slated on May 24
The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Culture and Heritage Unit and its partner Local Government Units (LGUs), museums and cultural organizations will hold the 13th run of the Gabii sa Kabilin on May 24, 2019, from 6 PM to midnight. GABII SA KABILIN: SETTING SAIL The theme for this year’s Gabii sa Kabilin is […]
Gabii sa Kabilin 2019 Children’s Activities
Gabii sa Kabilin (GSK), in partnership with RAFI – Dolores Aboitiz Children’s Fund (RAFI-DACF), will hold children’s activities during GSK 2019. Inspired by different aspects of Cebuano culture, the activities are designed to be easy to do and fun. The activities are open to children 5 to 10 years old. They will be given GSK […]