Above, under & beyond the rainbow: How I met Allianz PNB-SOS-LoavesxFish In One Day

SOS

A very known code that depicts grave emergency. This code was initially applied by the Germans and was later adopted by the US after the sinking of the Titanic.

" The Morse code distress signal SOS is not an acronym. The letters S and O were chosen due to their simplicity and distinctiveness. This makes the letters easy to transmit and recognize in an emergency situation. A common misconception is that it stands for Save Our Souls or Save Our Ship."

Jan 20, 2023

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This time around it goes into a more positive presentation of the code without losing the essence and purpose. Meet Scholar Of Sustenance (SOS) - The food rescue foundation.

SOS is a non-government organization geared for two distinct things:

1. Save food thus lessening food wastage and;

2. Help community food -providing groups continue their purpose of elevating the lives of others thru healthy food a meal at a time per day.

Operating on a near continuous calendar, SOS is in partner with various non-government organization and private corporationsin helping out save food coming from hotels and restaurants from going into dumpsters and converting it into new dishes for communities that needs assistance. Such was my first encounter with them when I partook in the reach-out community activity with Allianz PNB - SOS & Loaves X Fish.

A whole morning event that started with a meet & greet in the workplace of Loaves X Fish located at Filinvest City in Alabang. From there, we were encourage to help in the preparation of meals for the recipient communities scheduled that day and the next day. Technically it was all hauling and lifting on most part for me since I was left below while the majority of those invited went upstairs to do some shredding. The exciting part was when the chef of LxF started showing how to plate-up the food to be distributed that day. On this part, I can saw that it paid off staying at the kitchen cause I get to see Chris Cabognason (Allianz) and LxF founder Joseph Yap (former ambassador of the country to Singapore) working together in plating the meals. Along side them are various people from Allianz, SOS and me forming a production line of sort so as to finish the targeted number of food packs for the community.

Travelling time comes next. From Alabang to somewhere in Bicutan/Taguig area, we get to meet the community under the wing of Parokya ng Ina ng mga Dukha. It was fun! The ladies of the parish were gracefully waiting for us (we were a bit delayed) and helped in the distribution and keeping all the kids in order. Besides documenting, I was playing "butler" to some people (kids and adults alike) since it was raining and I have my umbrella with me.

I really appreciate the fact that corporations are helping out and started being part of such activities such as Allianz PNB. They not only help communities thru funding but also encourages those within their group and outside to be part of this beautiful partnership - journey in heart fully aiding people in need.

This reminded me of all the outreach/immersion program I had during highschool in San Beda College (then, now it is a university)plus those I had when I was working . It was a beautiful day.

*Photo highlights of the activity.

The food prep and packing: