Helmut Kutin came to Calbayog for his "last visit" in his capacity as President of SOS Kinderdorf International. He is retiring from the position by next year. Mr. Kutin was accompanied by SOS Philippines National Director Bienvenido Delgado. On hand to welcome him was SOS Calbayog Board President Mel Sarmiento and the officers and staff of SOS Calbayog.
Among the acitvites that Mr. Kutin, or Uncle Helmut, as the SOS community fondly call him, attended was the blessing of the new library of the SOS Children's Village in Brgy. Dagum.
Mayor Mel Sarmiento looks on as Helmut Kutin acknowledges one of the SOS wards who were on hand to welcome him at the Calbayog Airport.
Mayor Sarmiento shares some light moments with Mr. Kutin on their way to the airport terminal
Part of the huge crowd that joined in the standing parade welcoming Mr. Kutin. The parade was preceded by a motorcade from the airport to the city proper.
Mr. Kutin as he tried to do the steps of the traditonal Sarakiki welcome
Ceremonial "ground-breaking" on the site for four new houses to accomodate more children. (L-R) Mr. Virgilio Tomnob, Mr. Mario Victor Baang, Mayor Mel Sarmiento and Mr. Helmut Kutin.
at the opening of the SOS Library (L-R) SOS Philippines National Director Bienvenido Delgado, Helmut Kutin, TTMIST President Socorro Bohol and Mayor Mel Sarmiento. Party hidden is SOS Calbayog Village Director Mario Victor Baang.
Mayor Sarmiento shows off his kuratsa skills during the barrio fiesta/ dinner tendered in honor of Mr. Kutin.
Mr. Kutin receives a candlelight tribute from various SOS beneficiaries.
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