Toronto, CANADA (by Odette Montelibano) – The 4^thGawad Kalinga (meaning: to give care) Summit held in Toronto, Canada,  concluded June 9th, yet for the prime movers of GK Canada it is only the beginning of the huge task laid before them: to challenge Filipino-Canadians and Canadians to use GK as their gateway to the Philippines, seen as the next tiger economy in Asia.

Gawad Kalinga (GK) founder Tony Meloto, who has an economics background, cited indicators showing that the Philippines’ GDP grew by 6.4 per cent in the first quarter of the year, second to China’s growth, which, he added, “never happened before in the country’s history.” HSBC has also projected the Philippines to have the 16^th largest economy in the world by 2050. Meloto said that based on these projections, the Philippine economy will equal to that of Canada by 2035. READ MORE » about GK founder challenges Filipino expats: Promote RP fiscal gains to Canadian business

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"A Star is Rising in the East"

Dear family and friends,

The recent catastrophe in Mindanao happening so close to Christmas is a reminder that in the midst of the dark clouds and flood waters, the brightest light will shine through us if we follow the Savior who came to save us from ourselves. READ MORE » about Holiday Letter from GK President Tony Meloto

Gawad Kalinga is the recipient of theSkoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship for 2012. This was announced by Sally Osberg, President and CEO, who said that Gawad Kalinga brings new perspective to our growing portfolio of social entrepreneurs tackling poverty. READ MORE » about 2012 Skoll Award goes to Gawad Kalinga