Baratillo sa San Antonio Part VI
March 29 - 30, 2003
7.00 am - 7.00 pm
Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish

The Bukas Sarili Foundation held a highly successful two-day rummage sale last March 29 and 30, its 9th, at the Sanctuario de San Antonio parking lot in Forbes Park. It was the first rummage sale of the year and was able to raise more than P43,000 in two short but very memorable days. It marked the first time that Bukas Sarili made use of tents for the rummage sale. The tents contributed greatly to the success of the project for it gave the San Antonio parking lot a conducive atmosphere for some serious shopping. In addition, it also created a very relaxed environment for the many bargain hunters and Bukas Sarili members who attended the sale.

The rummage sale is perhaps one of the fastest ways to raise money. However, this project was not done overnight. The rummage sale committee headed by Arra Manuel started the project early this year, and with the help of the many dedicated and generous members-friends and affiliates of Bukas Sarili-the Foundation was able to collect donations that ranged from clothes to various knick-knacks in a matter of weeks. These donations were then sorted in the Alimurung residence two days before the sale and were transported to the parish with the help of a truck loaned to Bukas Sarili.

The success of this year's first rummage sale reflects the commitment and devotion of both members and non-members in the unending quest to aid our less fortune brothers and sisters through their kindness and generosity. The rummage sale is a venue wherein people from all walks of life can participate and help in giving the patients of the PGH the medical assistance they badly need.

We would like to thank those who manned the sale and who facilitated its marketing and organization: Aning Sy and Shasha Sy-for providing us with a truck, Charlie Castillo and the Los Borrachos Football Club for the tents, Ray & Mike Alimurung, Criselle Panlilio, Timi Gomez, Tessa Santos, Twinkle Legaspi, Jay Gatmaitan, Tintin Montinola, Mike Julian, Tess Sulit, Anne Castro, and Christian Pobre.

We would also like to acknowledge our generous donors: Pebbles Carlota, Peewee Flores, JT Tabing, Mayan Santons, Beann Dimaculangan, Daryl Lomadilla, Julie Fong, Jo Tiongson, Francis Estrada, Cristina Estrada, Rodrigo Romea, Chris Mallion, Trina Jacinto, Loudette Banson, Eileen Jose, Jenny de Dios, Jeline de Dios, Flor Sy, Cesar & Menchu Bautista, Ray & Mayen Ordoveza, Pochit & Belen Castro, Noel & Lisa Bautista, Pia Young, Sarah Bangahan, Joy Belmonte, Dorothy Tan, Mel Ledesma, Ina Peleaz, Anne Castro, Criselle Panlilio, Timi Gomez, Tessa Santos, and the many others we may have missed out on.