I’ve been blessed to shoot Kobe in Manila last week. But my main purpose there was to cover Gawad Kalinga (GK) Sagip kids who were going to receive a gift from Kobe. They were the only one’s who got close to Kobe and were able to get autographs. I only found out a few days before when Junie told me that GK was asked her if I was available to shoot for them. GK is one of the causes I strongly support and whenever I have time I would always do volunteer work for them.
Good thing I was free…thank you Kuya Luis and Mari! Here’s how this awesome day went…
Kobe was scheduled to appear at at NIKE Store at Bonifacio High Street .
Junie, my girlfriend, is a big Kobe and Laker fan. She’s also a GK volunteer.
The GK Kids along with Kuya Luis Oquinena, GK Executive Director, anxiously waiting for Kobe.
KOBE!!!
Kobe meets the GK kids for the first time and he receives a gift from them. They were the only guests to get close to him.
…and the only ones to get and autograph
Kobe also gave a donation for GK. How cool! Thanks Kobe!
Kobe loves Manila so much he decided to give away the sneakers he was wearing, according to him he doesn’t do this.
After High Street, he went to Ultra for his basketball clinic.
For more scenes from that day you can check out my multiply site.
Gawad Kalinga - We are inviting all GK SAGIP Volunteers and those who would want to be involved in the children’s program.
GK SAGIP will be having its annual
GK SAGIP CONGRESS on August 29,2009 at the College of St Benilde Theatre
from 1:00 – 8:00 pm.
Registration fee is P50 per head.