Unang Yakap (First Embrace)

As part of Palamuti’s advocacy of promoting the advancement of women in all aspects for the betterment of our society, we took part in the Department of Health’s initiative of Essential Newborn Care (ENC) through the maternal ward of the East Avenue Medical Center.

Last March 2015, we were invited to conduct a three-day workshop for the hospital’s Public Health unit as part of their celebration of women’s month. As we gave the hospital staff and patients a bit of a reprieve from the serious atmosphere exuded by any medical institution, we were in awe at some of the struggles that society faces.

Firstly, there is an average of at least 100 babies from low-income families born everyday, and even though the country is doing the best, through measures and protocol as directed by the ENC to address the issue of infant mortality, the lack of resources manifests itself, quite literally, at the onset of life.

Thus we were happy to donate 100 bonnets to newborn babies, and as we’ve been told, it’s essential for them to have something to cover their heads to prevent the loss of body heat. Our small donations were funded by sales from the mini-art jewelry exhibit graciously hosted by EAMC in their main lobby, which ran parallel to our art workshops. Talented women artisans from all over Metro Manila joined us in displaying creations lovingly made through love, devotion, skill and dedication. 

Learn more about the Unang Yakap Program here. 

Donate Bonnets to East Avenue Medical Center

Email: phu_eamc@yahoo.com 

Public Health Unit- East Avenue Medical Center

Participating Artists & Brands 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

Amaya by Kimberly Basa 

Flow by Steph Lopez 

Rated PG by Paola Germar 

Estrellas Manila by Marge Abas 

Moonlight Manila by Silke & Twinkle 

Keeping it real. - PJV