Source: http://balikdagat.wordpress.com/
Last November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the worst natural disasters ever recorded, struck some areas in the Philippines specifically in the regions of Leyte and Samar. The strongest storm and typhoon destroyed thousands of homes as well as means of livelihood for Filipinos, fishermen boats among these.
To help Filipino fishermen rebuild their boats after the ravaging Typhoon Haiyan, Balikdagat or Back-to-Sea program was initiated by Mr. Ed Gosiengfiao and was launched on November 18, 2013. This fundraising program allows donors to sponsor building of new boats by local boat builders and fishermen altogether.
To help aid in this cause, Rudolf Lietz, Inc. is donating the whole budget of this year’s annual Christmas Party to the Balikdagat program. The employees opted to have a simple and meaningful celebration by helping others most in need over having an extravagant one. By participating in this selfless advocate, the company is able to finance the construction of 10 fishermen boats.