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The Consulate General of San Marino in the Philippines, in partnership with The Bookmark Inc., has produced a book that will help orphans and adoptive parents prepare for the adoption process. On Feb. 5, a memorandum of agreement was signed that made official the publication and distribution of the book, titled Yehey, May Pamilya na Ring Mag-aaruga sa Akin!’ Spearheading the project is Jean Henri Lhuillier, consul general of San Marino to the Philippines. “The consulate has always been involved in projects that benefit the less fortunate, especially the children. We have assisted in the adoption of many orphans who are now happily living with their respective families in San Marino,” Lhuillier said.
“We came up with this book to make the process even better, by setting the right expectations of the children, as well as those of the adoptive family. We want all parties to be as prepared as possible and this book will help,” he added.
The book, written by Palanca award-winning writer Genaro Gojo Cruz and illustrated by Aaron Asis, tells the story of a puppy in a rescue home. It was officially launched on Feb. 24 at the Manila Polo Club and will be available nationwide for P130.
To make sure the book serves its purpose, the San Marino consulate general will give out free copies through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Inter-Country Adoption Board, Museo Pambata, the Child Psychiatry Deparmentt of The Medical City, and selected Alternative Learning System centers.
Like the consul general of San Marino, Bookmark is also active in corporate social responsibility projects, providing support for organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund and United Nations Children’s Fund.