Inauguration of the Arch Angel Center for Arts & Culture in Gawad Kalinga's Enchanted Farm

Bulacan, Philippines (October 4, 2014) – Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto, Top Model, Celebrity Host and I.T. girl Georgina Wilson and Victoria Court CEO Archie King inaugurated the Arch Angel Center for Arts and Culture.

Gawad Kalinga's Founder Tony Meloto, Victoria Court CEO Archie King, Georgina Wilson

Victoria Court CEO Archie King, Viel Aquino, Gawad Kalinga's Tony Meloto and Advocates of GK

The inauguration of the Arch Angel Center for Arts and Culture was attended by many advocates of Gawad Kalinga including online and traditional media practitioners, businessmen, interns from France and other countries, distinguished Cabinet Secretaries, local TV personalities and even the Presidential Sister Viel Aquino.

The partnership of Gawad Kalinga and the Angelo King Foundation started back in 2006 to build livelihood centers in different Gawad Kalinga communities all over the country. From there, the vision and advocacy of Gawad Kalinga and its battle of “Walang Iwanan” has been very close to Archie King’s heart. There were also lots of exhibitors during the event to promote the products that can be produced from the Enchanted Farm.

Atsara and wines

Dragon Fruit plant

In case you want to buy dragon fruit plant, they are also available in GK Enchanted Farm. They are not difficult to culture and grow. Buy in GK because Dragon Fruits are quite pricey when sold in the market.

Dragon Fruits

Exhibitor Push & Play Doll Maker, Fabian and Victoria Court's Marketing Head Tanya Llana

The Arch Angel Center for Arts and Culture in the Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm was built last 2013 in partnership with Victoria Court and Hotel La Corona to celebrate the Spirit of Bayanihan and the Miracles of Solidarity. Here, Gawad Kalinga holds various summits and talks about social-economic issues and provides talented speakers and professionals to share their knowledge.

Victoria Court CEO Archie King delightfully congratulates Gawad Kalinga and the people behind the institution for its success for the past 11 years. He also said that he is very much inspired by the leadership and is amazed by the volunteerism of everyone who makes the village a reality.

As Gawad Kalinga embarks on its 2nd phase of development, the Arch Angel Center for Arts and Culture serves as a reminder of the sacrifice and heroism of everyday Filipinos who contribute in nation building.

Aside from the inauguration of the Arch Angel Center for Arts & Culture, there were simultaneous events that happened. The talk of Tony Meloto with the SEEDS scholars, business summit in Hyundai Center, exhibits around the whole enchanted farm and our tour in the 32-hectare enchanted farm.

Victoria Court CEO Archie King talking with SEEDS scholars

Food court in the Enchanted Farm

 Ube Farm

Lots of Ube!!!!

We then visited the bamboo palace, the Ube Farm, and tour every corners of the Enchanted Farm.

Gawad Kalinga partners with DENR

DENR's Agro-economics and natural resources farm

Bamboo Palace Pavilion

I was curious about the bamboo palace signage here. I am wondering how it looks like. Intriguing! On our way to the Bamboo Palace, I sighted beautiful flowers that are edible. We tried eating some cosmos. 

Beauty!!!

Bamboo Shoots!!!

Inside the Bamboo Palace Pavilion

Well according to the tour guide, Bamboo Palace can be rented. The rate depends on how many people will be accommodated but as per him, it's Php40, 000 per 100 pax. Food is included already. And then, we went to the Bayanihan Economics building.

Center for Bayanihan Economics

Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm experience is such an awesome experience not only because of the joy it brought to everyone during the event and all but more importantly is its advocacy. The advocacy of the foundation of Archie King and Gawad Kalinga is such an inspiration to everyone as it is a big help for our fellow Filipinos to be successful in their lives. Thumbs up!

For more photos, please check this LINK.

Great Job to Gawad Kalinga, Angelo King Foundation and Victoria Court!

Dok Tour-approved!

Cheers!~