Bituen Eco Volunteers

We are now accepting Organization Partners in our activities! There are 2 ways you can reduce your business taxes in the Philippines substantially. Partner with us either in Reading Caravan or Fruit Tree Planting . Click here ! In both instances, you can join us in the said activities. Under Reading Caravan, you sponsor a school for distribution of quality children's books to inspire the marginalized to read, learn, and aspire to become productive citizens! In Fruit Tree Planting under the Arbor Day and Graduation Legacy for the Environment laws, we may pick a school or public spaces and arrange all details. S chedule a meeting with us . Learn more about lowering your taxes for your Philippine business. Under the Republic Act 8525 or Adopt-a-School Act of 1998 and BIR Revenue Regulations 10-2003 , Bituen is now accepting Partners to join us in our two (2) programs as follows which your equivalent support will be duductible from your gross income (plus 50% additional deduction...

More than anything, quality children's books are most helpful and inspiring to marginalized children in third world countries like the Philippines due to its rarity and accessibility. Textbooks in the country seldom has more than 2 colors, of durable quality, or appeal due to its successive and years of use by several children. In Bituen volunteers' outreach experiences, when given food and a pack of toys, children set aside the rest and browse through the pages of the book they received for free because this is a new experience to them: being transported in another world with color and vivid images! All photos taken during the January 2, 2017 Reading Caravan in San Isidro, Makati CIty. Bituen continue accepting book donations for marginalized children. While giving to schools and libraries may also be a good intention, these books are rarely used by marginalized children for fear of soiling these books and being reprimanded later on. Contact us to donate.

On the heels of the success of the initial Cool Green School project, Bituen is inviting volunteers to become trainers for various schools in Philippine cities. Under the Sustainability program, wastes are used in urban gardening and possible livelihood craft projects with the double purpose to clean and green our urban especially in marginalized areas. The training is for free but volunteers will shoulder their tool kit worth P700 and waste materials: 2 medium to large cans 1 large shampoo or similar plastic bottle waste paper and packaging boards. The workshop-training is slated to begin February 25, 2017 and every last Saturday of each month thereon which venue shall be near or around Quezon City Memorial Circle area.  Participants are required to complete all activities during the training to be able to receive a certification, and inclusion in the pool of volunteers. The volunteer trainers will then be deployed to various city schools to train students. Bituen has...