PlayTime CARES, the social responsibility arm of online entertainment platform PlayTime, officially turned over its inaugural PlayTime Playground in Gawad Kalinga (GK) Village Trece Martires, Cavite. The playground aims to supplement GK’s community facilities while focusing on the holistic development of children.
The turnover event was attended by residents, local community leaders, and representatives from PlayTime CARES and Gawad Kalinga. With a shared commitment to enhancing the quality of lives of Filipinos, the PlayTime Playground serves as a dedicated space for the children of the community to be able to play, connect, and enjoy.
Krizia Cortez, PlayTime CARES Director of Public Relations, shared “We are excited to officially turn over our first PlayTime Playground to the Gawad Kalinga community of Trece Martires. We believe that every child deserves a happy and healthy environment where they can thrive. This project is a symbol of our commitment to building nurturing communities, and the actualization of our vision for this project of imparting happiness to every child one playground at a time.”
The PlayTime Playground is designed to encourage active play, build social skills, and nurture creativity among children. The space aims to serve as a fun, engaging, and developmental setting for the youth in the community. As the first PlayTime Playground, it sets the tone for future collaborations that center on holistic child development through play.
Local GK leader Lito Rey expressed his gratitude, saying, “Maraming salamat sa PlayTime CARES dahil maraming kabataan ang maswerteng makakagamit ng playground,” (Thank you to PlayTime CARES. Our youth are very lucky to have a new playground [in our community]).
GK Executive Director Dan Bercasio emphasized the importance of keeping children active and healthy through physical development programs and endeavors. “Sa panahon na puro gadgets, this is a good way for the kids to learn sports and social interaction with other children,” (In a time when gadgets are the norm, this is a good way for the kids to learn sports and social interaction with other children). He also highlighted how GK is committed to giving kids more opportunities to discover their talents and grow into well-rounded individuals.
The initiative is part of PlayTime CARES’ broader efforts to give back and support programs that empower communities through education, wellness, and inclusive recreational spaces.
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