Every child beneficiary received a school bag and grade-appropriate educational materials ahead of the new school year, in a programme attended by Congressman David “Jay-Jay” C. Suarez.
Event commencement
The Kidfinity and Beyond Foundation, Inc., spearheaded by its Founder, Ate Athalia Marie V. Suarez, conducted the Balik-Eskwela Kits Distribution at the Makati City Jail, Female Dormitory on 16 August 2026, under the Knowledge and Inclusion for Development and Success (KIDS) Programme. The event was graced by the presence of Congressman David “Jay-Jay” C. Suarez, together with Atty. Jazmin Deborah Yrreverre and Atty. Athena Christa De Mesa.
At 9:30 AM the mothers who are Persons Deprived of Liberty and their children gathered at the jail’s chapel, where Foundation staff checked attendance. The programme formally commenced at 10:00 AM with a prayer led by Mr. Jeff P. Jumarang, followed by the opening remarks of Senior Jail Officer I Cristina Labayo on behalf of Jail Senior Inspector Roselyn B. Rivera.
Greetings and inspiring message
Ate Athalia greeted all the attendees, especially the PDL and child beneficiaries. She delivered a heartwarming message, emphasising that the Foundation will be there to provide support, guidance, and ate-like love so that they would be more empowered and transformed.
Games, kits distribution and eating together
The masters of ceremony, Mr. Daryl A. Balderas and Mr. Joselito (Joey) D. Villamor Jr., invited everyone to join the games. The PDL and child beneficiaries, together with Ate Athalia, played Paper Dance, Trip to Jerusalem, and Song Tanong, with prizes for the winners of every game.
After the activities, Ate Athalia led the distribution of Balik-Eskwela Kits, where every child received a school bag and a plastic envelope containing educational materials appropriate to their grade level. The event concluded at 12:00 noon with a community lunch shared between Foundation representatives, Makati City Jail personnel, and the mothers and their children.
From the day
