History of Bukang Liwayway

The Bukang Liwayway Dawn for the Poor Foundation, Inc.’s story begins in 1996 as Patrick Hobbs, a Canadian man driven by faith and love for sharing the Word to the marginalized, arrived in the Philippines and chose to live among the slum area of Welfareville, Mandaluyong. His humble presence opened doors to genuine relationships, built on trust and shared stories. As he immersed himself in the community, Patrick shared his testimony of Christ, revealing his mission as His disciple and inspiring others through love and service.

Supported by organizations such as the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF), and other international supporters, Patrick’s efforts turned into a structured community development initiative. In 1997, he launched the “Jordan Project” in Welfareville which is a comprehensive program aimed at uplifting the community through scholarships, livelihood opportunities, and ministry outreach. This marked the beginning of Bukang Liwayway’s (BL) commitment to holistic development.

From 1996 to 2000, the program expanded its reach, partnering with local churches to make disciples among the poor across four cities and several barangays, including Cogeo in Antipolo. This period laid the groundwork for a movement rooted in community transformation and spiritual growth.

In 2001, Bukang Liwayway transitioned into the Holistic Church Multiplication Movement (HCMM), focusing on planting churches and nurturing spiritual leaders across more barangays and cities. In 2002, the organization’s reach extended further with new work in Calapan, Marilao, Malabon, and Balic Balic Manila, introducing community-based programs such as preschool education, livelihood projects like card-making and cross-stitch, and youth development initiatives.

The early 2000s saw the establishment of vital institutions like the Jordan Child Development Center in Welfareville and the registration of Bukang Liwayway with the Social Security System, affirming its commitment to sustainable service. Leaders such as Fred Dunggannon, Mimi Dungganon, who are former scholars of BL, and Danny Edrad took on pivotal roles, steering the movement towards greater impact.

From 2005 onwards, Bukang Liwayway’s efforts flourished as it reached more communities namely Pandacan in Manila, Trece Martires in Cavite, Marilao in Bulacan, and beyond. The organization’s holistic approach grew to include medical missions, school sponsorships, and church planting, culminating in the flourishing of over 111 house churches by 2016. In the same year the organization celebrated its 20th anniversary, a testament to resilience and unwavering faith.

Throughout its journey, Bukang Liwayway continued to innovate and expand. In 2017, it humbly became a member of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches, and by 2019, it had ventured into Tanay, Rizal. The milestone of its 25th anniversary in 2021 marked a significant chapter with the launch of new ministries in Marikina. In the year after, 2022, the work in Rosario, Cavite started.

Most recently, in 2023, the outreach in Bulalacao, Mindoro was established and in 2024, Bukang Liwayway received licensing and registration from DSWD, solidifying its community service foundation. Its latest endeavors include transformation of programs like Tupang Ligaw into Kabisig, emphasizing unity and men’s ministry.

Currently, Bukang Liwayway stands as a beacon of hope, continuing to serve, disciple, and uplift communities through love, faith, and dedicated service with 11 communities: Mandaluyong, Manila, Kamandag-Antipolo, Padilla-Antipolo, Calapan, Bulalacao, TreceMartires Cavite, Rosario Cavite ,Marilao, Marikina, Tanay.

About Us

Bukang Liwayway (BL) Dawn for the Poor Foundation, Inc. is a Non Government Organization duly licensed and accredited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Founded in 1996, BL continuously expanded its community development projects (Scholarships, Training & Discipleship…

Why do we do what we do?

To put faith into practice: BL is committed to serving the poor while bringing transformation to their lives.

Who are we serving?

The unreached & unheard urban poor communities starting from pre-school to university.

Where are we making an impact?

Mandaluyong, Manila, Kamandag-Antipolo, Padilla-Antipolo, Calapan, Bulalacao, TreceMartires Cavite

, Rosario Cavite ,Marilao, Marikina, Tanay.

How do we serve?

Primary programs and services: Providing education through scholarship, training & discipleship.

Secondary programs and services:
Initiative programs for holistic development through church multiplication movements, livelihood programs, health & TB Programs, annual camps, weekly Bible studies & child development centers for the past 29 years

History

1996

• Patrick Hobbs started to live among the poor.

• In 1996, a Canadian man named Patrick Hobbs came to the Philippines, specifically to live in the slums of Welfareville, Mandaluyong. His humble entrance to the poor community paved the way to develop friendship in the community, which later turned into trust. Upon building rapport with the people in that area, sharing his stories, and gaining their trust, he then gladly told them the reason why he was there. He told about Christ and about his mission as His disciple. (Almido, 2024)

• Support from Canadian International Agency, OMF, CIDA

1997

• Introduction of Jordan project in Welfareville Mandaluyong, a community Development Project.

• A year later, with Patrick Hobbs initiatives in 1997, he introduced what he called the “Jordan Project” in Welfareville, Mandaluyong. It is a kind of community development project. As he continued to work on this project, scholarships, livelihoods, and ministries were established. (Almido, 2024)

2000

• Started the work in Cogeo Antipolo

• 1996-2000: Bukang Liwayway is a Simple Community Development Program, partnering with local churches. Making Disciples among the poor. Reaching out to 4 cities in at least 4 Barangays.

2001

2000-2001: Transition to Holistic Church Multiplication Movement (HCMM) Reaching out to 4 cities in approximately 4-6 Barangays.

2002

Started the work in Calapan

Introduction to Calapan (2012)

Pia Moebus - started working in 1998
Bukang Liwayway - Sulong (?) and Calero in Calapan
Scholarships
Livelihood
Apple Guiron
Mother - runs the livelihood program (making cards and sells overseas)
Started the work in Malabon
Started the work in Balik Balik Manila

Introduction to Balic Balic (2012)

Balic Balic Christian Church
Frederick teaches the Bible
Danny Francisco - Pastor and Community Development
Sports *Basketball)
Organize competition in this Area
Alley 1-3
Cock fights
Christian Preschool Program for Children - BL
Livelihood program for mothers and youth cross stitch
Receives allowance
Profit for the youth of the community
Rose - youth leader
Nanet - Pre school teacher
Marie - Area Manager
Value of prayer; the good news is not by word alone, but by love in action and by the power of God unleashed thru prayers

2005

• Started the work in Pandacan Manila

2006

• 2001-2006: HCMM Foundational years, Churches Intentionally planting churches and expanding to nearby Barangays. Reaching out to approximately 15 Barangays.

2007

• Started the work in Trece Martires, Cavite

Jordan Child Development Center (Introduction to Welfareville)

2008

Started the work in Marilao, Bulacan
Registered in Social Security System

2009

Fred Dunggannon became Liaison officer of Bukang Liwayway
Mimi Dungganon became Youth overseer
Danny Edrad became Overseer of Church Multiplication Ministries

2014

Certificate of Registration from DOLE

2015

Started the work in Padilla, Antipolo
Started a partnership work with OMF Samar Team, in Visayas

2016

2007-2016: Flourishing Holistic Church Movement. Reaching out to 6 Cities, approximately 22 Barangays, with growing school sponsorship program and Medical & TB program. A total of 111 House Churches.
BL’S 20TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

2017

There are 135 House Churches, 140 leaders and 90 potential leaders being trained in holistic ministries. A few more barangays were added to the outreaches.
Certificate of membership in Philippine Council of Evangelical Churcher

2018

• Transition to Holistic Church Multiplication Movement (HCMM) Reaching out to 4 cities in approximately 4-6 Barangays.

2019

• Started the work in Tanay, Rizal

2021

BL’S 25TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
Started the work in Marikina
Initially, there was only ponsorship program for College
Evangelizing and Discipling the Youths, Kids Ministry arises
Now, there are elementary, JHS, and SHS scholars (2025)
Started Health Program (giving medicines)

2022

Started the work in Rosario, Cavite
Started as out reach of DHC Trece as one of the families
Year 2023, started the sponsorship program, ministry center was built
Currently, there are Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, Music Ministry, and Adult Sambahay (2025)