HUKAB ended the year with a successful campaign in Barangay San Antonio, Pasig City on December 4, 2025.
Kapitan Thomas Raymond Lising, the barangay captain of San Antonio Village and some of the kagawad, led by Kagawad Justine, sat through the one-hour informal talk. There were more women attendees as always, but the men who were there were attentive; meron pang mga naka-uniform parang policemen and security guards.
The barangay hall on the 4th floor of Barangay San Antonio overflowed with people. The number of attendees exceeded the 40 estimate. I was glad pinasobrahan ko yung order ng merienda to 55 px. Kinulang pa rin kasi hindi nakakain ang mga staff ko. They didn’t mind leaving the venue a little hungry. Hungry tummy but our hearts were happy and content. We ended the year with a very enthusiastic and receptive audience.
HUKAB (Humanidad Kontra Abuso) is my personal advocacy. It’s a simple information campaign against sexual abuse. Everything that I say, everyone knows already. It is not a seminar or a lecture. It’s a simple and short reminder that each of us has the responsibility to protect one another from abuse, to speak up, and to refuse silence in the face of wrongdoing. #bebrave
Together with my office staff—Patrick, Kay Anne, Joralyn, Rochelle, and Vangie, we coordinate with the barangays who are willing to welcome us and allow us to hold a gathering at their barangay hall. I use my own resources, hoping that we are doing something small that will have a big impact on society.
We’ve always been warmly welcomed by the respective barangays. HUKAB, they say, is a meaningful extension and reinforcement of the campaign against Violence Against Women.
Coincidentally, last December 4 was the last day of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women spearheaded by the government.
There’s a growing number of children being abused by parents, siblings, cousins, stepfathers, and people known to them.
Many abusers live in the same house or compound as the victim.
I hope that HUKAB, in a simple way, is planting seeds that will grow into something bigger than ourselves. What we do may be small, but the intention is great—to touch lives, to open eyes, and to remind every person that they deserve safety, dignity, and respect. If even one life is strengthened or one voice finds courage because of our efforts, then every peso, every hour, and every sacrifice is worth it.
I use my own resources, trusting that these small acts of service ripple outward. What we bring may seem simple—words, reminders, presence—but I believe they can light a spark in someone who needs it most. My hope is that our little efforts protect even one child, empower even one woman, or awaken even one bystander to speak up. If that happens, then we have already made a difference far greater than we can ever measure. Sulit na ang pera at pagod ko kahit papaano.
I am truly thankful to my staff, Kay Anne, Joralyn, Patrick, Rochelle, and Vangie, who willingly assist and support me in all my personal advocacies, namely, HUKAB (Humanidad Kontra Abuso), the Tree Movement, and Blessing of Angels. Kay Anne and Joralyn also help prepare the logistics in preparation for the distribution of water, snacks, white towels, etc. every Holy Week in Binangonan, Rizal.
They also assist me in relief goods distribution to flood victims, etc.
