Barili Bilateral Work Camp 2025

CODE: GIEDWC 001

Project brief

The local government of Barili, Cebu is one of GIED’s active local partner institutions and through their recommendation identified Barangay Pang-pang to be the host community for our Japanese participants. Barangay Pang-pang is a dynamic rural community with a good population of young and old families. Farming is one of their means of livelihood. It has a health center, public elementary school, multi-purpose hall and Barangay office that offer public service to the local community. They also have an organic demonstration farm that is supported by the Municipal Agriculture Office. Pang-pang Community is an ideal venue for community immersion. Until today, GIED continues its RISE PHILIPPINES effort by contributing in the delivery of humanitarian support from various partner organizations around the world and actively participating in creating safe, healthy and resilient assistance as well as advocating for securing the welfare of the most vulnerable population.

Project Aims

- Learn and understand the effect of climate change to the typhoon prone Philippines’ agricultural development
- Help enhance school environment as contribution of a good quality
education for the students
- Gain inter-cultural learning opportunity among participants and locals

Host organization /Local Partner Institution (LPI)

About 62 kilometers away from Cebu City is the lovely southwestern town of Barili, picture-perfect with its vast green fields and hills that roll over to kiss the sea. Farming and fishing remain the major source of income for its people, with its agricultural sector complemented by a vibrant livestock market which is one of the biggest of its kind in the whole province. The town is host to the Cebu Agricultural School, now called the Cebu Technological University- Barili Campus. Barili is the middle point that connects the Southwestern Cebu which is known for dive spots and long white sand beaches.
The Local Government of Barangay Pangpang, Barili Cebu is a mountain village that provides basic social services to its constituents. It also hosts a sustainable agriculture techno-demo farm with integrated organic vegetable production development project in partnership with the Municipal Agriculture Office of the Local Government of Barili. The farm offers activities and services such as community organizing and technical assistance, organic farming and capability building.
Barili is known for its magnificent and towering Mantayupan Falls. At 98 meters, the falls is probably the highest in Cebu province. It also has a handful of natural attractions such as caves, cold springs and mountains that would surely please any adventure (all centric), nature-loving traveler and for those who simply seek relaxation or a getaway from stress.

Location:Pangpang, Barili, Cebu, Philippines

Meeting Time and Place:

A. Meet-up at GIED office 10:00 AM by 11:00 AM travel from Cebu City to Barili, Cebu.
B. For participants who cannot join on time he/she may proceed to Cebu City South Bus Terminal and take the public bus from Cebu City to Barili, Cebu. Meeting point will be at the LGU-Barili Municipal Office

Food: Food will be prepared by everyone. The participants are encouraged to assist in the preparations of the meals. Filipino food would be mostly served in all meals.

Accommodation:The international participants will be accommodated at the community barangay hall and Health Center near the project site. It is built of concrete materials and with basic facilities. Personal sleeping bags/blankets and pillows are needed.

Other facilities in Accommodation & working place: 

- The location has nice natural places for organizing outdoor activities like sports and fun games with kids and young people.
- WIFI connection is accessible in the community using mobile data or limited internet connection in the school and accommodation. Volunteers may access wifi facilities within Saint William Schools
- The mobile phone number of the local coordinator will be provided for more convenience.

Leisure activities and cultural visit:

Going around the local village

Nature lovers have many options to do like; nature walk, hiking, swimming in cold/hot springs, river and visit to churches

Any request to bring?
(International Volunteer)

For Participants: Sleeping bags, toiletries, toilet paper, personal medicines,
comfortable light clothes, swimwear, aqua shoes/sleepers, working gloves, comfort
food, small flag of country, etc.
Optional:
May bring local snacks/food, souvenir, etc. for sharing to participants/locals
May donate agricultural tools, 2nd hand clothes, shoes, toys, educational supplies,
art/educ materials, sports equipment if you like give to local children/youth