VILLAR SIPAG CENTER

THE Villar SIPAG (Villar Social Institute for Poverty Alleviation and Governance) CENTER is now open. I had the opportunity to visit the place. Located at C5 Extension, Las Pinas City.

Owned by The Villar Foundation under the Chairmanship of Senator Manny Villar and former Las Piñas Representative now Senator-Elect Cynthia Villar, also known as "Misis Hanep Buhay" managing director.

Villar SIPAG Center have Poverty Alleviation Museum, SIPAG Poverty Knowledge Management Center, Museum, reception hall, mini-theater, offices, archives and training rooms.

The Villar Foundation, through its various livelihood-generation and skills training program and initiatives, has played an active role in poverty alleviation for past 20 years. Its barangay-based livelihood enterprises now provide income to Las Piñas and other parts of the country.

The building in the background is where you can find the Museum,
Mini Theater, Training Rooms and offices.

Chandelier featuring empty bottles... HANEP!

Opposite building is the Villar Hall.

INTRAMUROS

After attending a meeting at the Laiko office in Cabildo St., Intramuros, on my way home late in the afternoon, I had a short walk going to the direction of Liwasang Bonifacio (Plaza Lawton).  I have always been fascinated with this historic "Walled City", that I could not resist taking pictures of ordinary people in extraordinary background.  These photos were taken inside the Revellin del Parian/ASEAN garden and on the walkway atop the adjacent wall.