December 28, 2018

Roberto Salazar
FVP/Group Head
Wealth Development Bank

Dear Mr. Salazar:

Warmest greetings and Happy New Year!

In 1950, 7,420 Filipino Augment Soldiers were sent to war as UN initiative to defend my home town in South Korea.
These 7,420 Filipino soldiers, however, may not have known where South Korea was and what winter was. Using
this analogy would lead to my initiative for Kinatarcan Island – an island in the North of Cebu that needs recognition
for its beauty and fighting spirit.

I have stayed in Cebu for 4 years. I love Cebu as I value it as my second home, and as I discover the province
through my passion in biking, I realize that there are so much in Cebu – so many places to visit and discover, and so
many life stories of the locals to listen to.

My name is Sem Kim, 34 years old, I am a South Korean citizen and I have lived most of my life in the Philippines. I
was educated in the Philippines since elementary, and having educated as a local and privileged with multi-cultural
understanding of the environment that I was exposed to, made me want to be a factor for change of a better
Philippines.

I am also a biker. I was introduced to biking through my friends and just became passionate; I find biking, nature and
humanity are all interlinked. I appreciate the beauty of the Philippines through this sport.

Through my trails, a passion inside of me was searching for something meaningful through biking and contribute to
nation building. I was looking for a community in Cebu that needs help, and because of this, I was introduced to
Kinatarcan Island – an island that needed recognition and support. In which it's well preserved environment and
keeping it preserved would also need support.

Kintarcan Island was one of the hardest hit areas during land fall of typhoon Haiyan. Whatever type of building it was
made of, damage to infrastructure was 100%. Though partially recovered since its destruction, Kinatarcan is still
striving to sustain its life with meager resources.

“266 Kinatarcan: Green Miles for Sustaining Kinatarcan” a project where I will be biking 266km to Kinatarcan Island
to raise funds for the community on January 26, 2019 starting at 10 in the evening and reaching Kinatarcan by
12noon on the 27th.
My plan

My initiative to ride my bike from Liloan port of Santander to Daanbantayan then to Kinatarcan is to show my support
for Kinatarcan Island. This ride will not only support their needs but also in increasing environmental awareness with
almost Zero Emission tour during the ride.

Kinatarcan Island’s livelihood may have improved through the support of many NGOs yet the island still requires
interest and support of many.

In hope of raising funds for the sustainable welfare development of Kinatarcan, I would like to ask for your heartfelt
generosity of funding –

Your generosity will be recognized nationwide through Ms. Gina Lopez G-Diaries show in ABS-CBN, which shows
every Sundays; and through advertisement exposure during my bike ride.

For questions and clarifications, you may contact Kimo Cea, Project Head of 266 Kinatarcan at 09173339515 (Globe)
or e-mail us at 266kinatarcan@gmail.com.

My sincerest gratitude for your support!

For nation building,

Sem Kim
266 Kinatarcan : Green Miles for Sustaining Kinatarcan
PROFILE: SEM KIM
“Pila ka tuig na ka sa Cebu?” I answer by saying “Upat ka tuig na.”

Well frankly, it’s my fourth year after my return. I was in Cebu from 2008 to
2009. I speak two more different dialects to your surprise. This makes me
more interesting to be met than to be read.

Many also do ask me of how long I have lived in the country and I would
always answer trivially. “Cory Aquino was wielding her authority to Fidel
Ramos shortly after I came to the Philippines.” While working with younger
generations, I would answer by telling “I’ve lived longer than you existed”
which later cracks everyone up.

I grew up in the City of Pines, Baguio City. I am a “probisyano”. Many ask

how I ended up in Cebu. I also ask myself “How did I?” I have left Cebu
twice heavy heartedly, yet I returned twice light heartedly. This is something
that you do not get all the time. Now instead of thinking why, I focus on
what I can do.

In 2017, I was introduced to biking by a group of dads of my daughter’s classmates. Since then, I have been biking. I
never imagined biking in Cebu would be this indulging. I now have 3 different biking groups that I am actively
participating in:

 ABC (Active Bike Club) - which my friends and I formed

 LBC (Light Bike Club) - which was formed by members of our church;
 and one group as ‘Saling Pusa’ to a famed Enduro Trail Riding group.

Whenever I introduce anyone new to Cebu I now tell them “You haven’t seen Cebu if you haven’t biked it.” Biking and
Humanity are closely interlinked. You cannot appreciate nature nor the warmth of people specially the Cebuano
Hospitality until you bike – And I am to discover a new one again!

Not too long ago, searching for meaningful activities that could contribute to a country that raised me, and graced
with Christian Love to me during my prayers, an idea sparked. It was biking Cebu tip-to-tip for environmental
awareness and its inhabitants. As soon as I approached my mentor, he introduced to me Kinatarcan Island.

Being devastated during ‘Yolanda’ yet without any casualties but still recovering – my purpose of supporting
Humanity and Creating Environmental Awareness all came into one place. Kinatarcan Island.

This may be my first but I intend to continue riding for these cause.
PROFILE: KINATARCAN SUSTAINABLE INTEGRATED AREA DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Objectives
The Kinatarcan Sustainable Integrated Development Plan aims to concretize key areas in the KIID Plan which seeks
to address the development concerns essential for an integrated and sustained development of Kinatarcan Island
in the context of the Environmental Conservation, Food Security & Agriculture, Socio-economic & Livelihood, and
Eco Tourism.

Vision Statement
The Kinatarcan Island community will attain an enabling environment for sustainable growth with emphasis on
improving the quality of individual and community living conditions through diversifying livelihood options, ecosystems
rehabilitation, biodiversity conservation, and addressing the socio-economic issues on food security, water scarcity,
and access to energy, and infrastructural services.

Key Players: Community, Fair Trade, Partnership with ALKFI & I Love for KSIAD
KSIAD will be undertaken with the involvement, collaboration, and contribution of all the stakeholders and other
interest groups will determine the attainment of the goals and vision of the Kinatarcan community.
The Stakeholders of KSIAD constitute the members of the community; the grassroots and people’s organizations,
Fair Trade & SNAF CSOs /Social Enterprise, ALKFI & I Love as Private Organizations, and the local government
units (LGUs).
The community members will be the primary drivers in the realization of the development plan. The collective
responsibility of the community will determine the sustainability of the development initiatives. People’s and sectoral
organizations play a critical role in the assessment of specific community needs and in the implementation of the
development programs.
Supporting the Community and Sectoral Organizations are the non-government organizations are SPFTC, ALKFI
and other long standing developments partners such as SNAF & other NGOs operating in the Island. The
Development Projects and assistance to be implemented will greatly benefitted the populace especially in the
rebuilding phase after the destruction of Yolanda & other Climate-related challenges experienced by the Community
Organizations.
LGUs will act as community partners ensuring the provision of avenues for public policy for the grassroots
organizations, and will also lead in the enforcement of these policies. Public officials will also act as liaisons to other
local, municipal, provincial, and national government units and agencies.
Other important actors are the non-government organizations, churches, other local and international development
organizations who may support the development efforts in the Island.
HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR A SUSTAINABLE KINATARCAN!
The event will happen on January 26, 2019 starting at 10:00 in the evening. The total distance to be ridden inland
Cebu is expected to be approximately 266 kilometers. We aim to raise at least P270,000.00. All funds raised during
this program will be in support to Kinatarcan’s needs and its environmental preservation.

Personal Sponsorships:

Php 1,000.00 PER kilometer that I bike from Liloan port of Santander to Daanbantayan.

Note: You may donate at least P1,000.00 for 1km (or more). Any generous help will benefit the community.
**Sponsorships for equipment, transportation, energy gels, drinks, food are greatly appreciated as well

Company/ Organization Sponsorships:

P150,000.00 (Gold)
 Billed as Gold Sponsor
 Logo inclusion in all social media ads, and all printed materials. Posters and tarps.
 Mention in radio interviews
 Flyering allowed.
 Event boundary streamers allowed
 Mention in Ms. Gina Lopez’s show, G Diaries in ABS-CBN as Gold Sponsor
 Logo inclusion in G Diaries in CBB as Gold Sponsor

P100,000.00 (Silver)
 Billed as Gold Sponsor
 Logo inclusion in all social media ads, and all printed materials. Posters and tarps.
 Mention in radio interviews
 Flyering allowed.
 Event boundary streamers allowed
 Mention in Ms. Gina Lopez’s show, G Diaries in ABS-CBN as Gold Sponsor
 Logo inclusion in G Diaries in CBB as Gold Sponsor

P50,000.00 (Bronze)
 Billed as Gold Sponsor
 Logo inclusion in all social media ads, and all printed materials. Posters and tarps.
 Mention in radio interviews
 Flyering allowed.
 Event boundary streamers allowed
 Mention in Ms. Gina Lopez’s show, G Diaries in ABS-CBN as Gold Sponsor
 Logo inclusion in G Diaries in CBB as Gold Sponsor

You may send in your support to the following account, and send us your deposit slip at 266kinatarcan@gmail.com
so we can recognize your generous help.

BANCO DE ORO (Savings Account)

Account Name: SOUTHERN PARTNERS AND FAIRTRADE CENTER INC.
Account Number: 000760187517

GO FUND ME
You may visit our GoFundMe site here: https://bit.ly/2ERdc7b