Two days before Christmas, brothers Kobe and Andre Paras, together with Chooks-to-Go, made sure to give back to the victims of the earthquake that struck Davao Del Sur last December 15.
The almost 200 families relocated to the basketball courts of Barangay Lower Limonso in Padada received a pleasant surprise, as the Paras brothers helped out in the relief operations.
“Despite the holidays, Kobe, Andre, and the entire Davao Business Center of Bounty immediately said yes when I told them about this surprise. They really wanted to help out our brothers and sisters in need,” said Mascariñas.
“It’s sad to know na very recent ang nangyari pero halos nakalimutan na ng mga tao like nothing happened,” lamented Andre. “They need our help. That’s why when I heard Chooks is going, I took the opportunity. I really wanna be here.
“Kahit mabawasan lang ang stress nila at mapangiti namin sila even for a day, malaking bagay na ‘yun.”
Each family received groceries, sleeping bags, bottles of mineral water, and goodies for the kids. Also, they were given warm meals for the day.
Besides this, Mike Swift also hosted some parlor games, including the Chooks-to-Go chicken eating contest.
“I’m just glad we were able to make them smile despite everything that has happened to them,” said Kobe. “They deserve to have a Merry Christmas.”
With this, Kobe is dedicating all his games next season to them.
“What they are going through right now is hard. Knowing their stories inspires us to do more,” admitted Kobe, who is entering his second year with the UP Fighting Maroons.
“For every game, I will play next season, I will always have them in my mind and in my heart.”
