In behalf of all the children who participated in the recently conducted Streetkids’ Christmas Party in UP Diliman, we would like to thank you for your support, participation, donation, and other contributions to the project. We hope that you enjoyed the activity as much as we all did. Some of the children who showed up have been attending the activity since 2006 and we know that the annual tradition is something they look forward to during the holiday season. We also know that it means a lot to them that there are people out there like you who go out of their way to share what they have and let them enjoy themselves even if only for a day.

So again, maraming salamat.

Maligayang Pasko. We wish you and your loved ones all the best for the coming years.

Sincerely,

Pisay 96

We would like to solicit your support to the project by supplementing the snacks for the participants and volunteers of the activity or by donating toys, books, or any other materials that may be given as gits or giveaways for the children.  You may also want to donate your time and volunteer to be part of the program or be one of the facilitators of the event.

We are expecting 100 children to participate in the activity and we will welcome any form of support that you will be able to extend.  You may contact us via email micamaldita@gmail.com or through mobile # 63920 4469728.

We are looking forward to a positive response. In behalf of the children whom you will be providing with a truly memorable experience, thank you very much and Merry Christmas!

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Maraming salamat to all those who’ve given donations for the streetchildren’s party. 

For those who would like to make a pledge, below is a list of items that are still needed. Pledges have been made for those items with a strikethrough. The list will be posted in www.pisay96.net and updated regularly. You may donate any quantity or amount. You may also donate items that are not in the list. For cash donations please contact us through the contact details provide below. 

FOOD & DRINKS

100 pcs             fried chicken
100 pcs             juice packs
4 bilao               spaghetti / pansit     
100 pcs             hotdog on stick
100 pcs             sandwiches   
                          sorbetes (we will be renting a sorbetes cart)
        

LOOT BAG ITEMS

100 boxes         crayons
100 pcs             pencils
                         children’s toys
                         candies
100 pcs            children’s storybooks / coloring books (preferably books by Adarna / Lampara / Anvil’s Lola Basyang / or those depicting Filipino values and culture – these are sold in all major bookstores for less than P100 each)                        

We will also be accepting any other items that may be added to the kids’ loot bags or given as gifts or prizes for the games.

To make a pledge or to volunteer for the event, please contact us through 
email (micamaldita@gmail.com), YM (micamaldita), or SMS (0920 4469728).

Muli, maraming salamat!

Naalala nyo yung project natin nung August? Eto na yung photos.

Nasa youtube din yung slideshow video, kung type nyo tignan dun. Pero sa vimeo pwede nyo download yung orig high–quality version.

Once a year we do this thing where we get a chance to see her cry. You may know her as Michelle, to others simply Mic, and to some Micamaldita. But to all of us she’s the girl that’s been keeping the spirit of volunteerism alive in Pisay ‘96. Happy, happy birthday Mic!

Rossette, or Tubay as we all fondly know her, received her degree in Interior Design from the De La Salle University - College of Saint Benilde. She then proceeded to teach at the PSHS Main Campus.

I guess this just proves that she’s not only one of the country’s brightest, she’s one of the most creative as well.

Photo by Joey

Congratulations and maraming salamat to the Pisay 96 Basketball Team for our third PABL championship trophy. Next year ulit!

Pisay Alumni Basketball League 2008

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:
Batch 1996 versus Batch 1998
PSHS MultiPurpose Gymnasium
September 3, 2008 - Wednesday
1930H

A rematch of the 2005 season’s finale…
Batch 96 aims to get their third title while Batch 98 wants their share of PABL glory.

Everyone is invited to come and watch the action!

LET’S GET IT ON!!!

Our special thanks goes to the people who gave their time and expertise to ensure the accomplishment of our goals. We thank the doctors and nurses who carried out the medical consultations despite the weather conditions. We also thank the doctors who, regrettably, were not able to participate in the medical mission but nevertheless, provided time and knowledge when necessary during pre-event consultations. Again we thank everyone who gave donations in cash and in kind. Your generous gifts went a long way and were very much appreciated. Lastly, we wish to thank our corporate sponsors B Takeda, Bayer, and Unilab for their kind gifts of medicine that were very crucial to the success of the project.

The Dumagats are one of our many communities and there are more out there who are in need of aid and assistance. Hence, despite the many hurdles that are inevitably part of organizing community activities, we will continue sharing what we have, doing what we can, and contributing towards nation-building. And as we go along the way, we hope that we will still be able to count on your support and generosity and that you will continue to be one with us in trying to achieve our vision of a better Philippines and a better way of living for our Filipino brothers and sisters.

Maraming salamat po.

UP Outdoor Recreation Group
Philippine Science High School Class of 1996

The UP Outdoor Recreation Group (UP ORG), in cooperation with the Philippine Science High School Class of 1996 (Pisay 96), will be conducting a series of medical missions for this year in two indigenous communities: namely, the Dumagat tribes in Sierra Madre and the Aeta Tribes in San Jose, Tarlac.
The Dumagats and the Aetas depend greatly on nature to survive but only on meager supply. The Dumagats have to take a 2-hour banca ride (if there is banca available to them) to get to Norazagaray, Bulacan to trade yantok for rice, salt, and medicines. On the other hand, the Aetas have to wait for the truck that comes to their place once a week. This is where they get the chance to trade their charcoal with some supplies that the truck had brought like instant noodles, junk foods, canned goods, and medicines, if there’s any. Without the truck, the Aetas will travel by foot, carrying loads of charcoal and will arrive a day after at the marketplace. This trading system emanated greatly from need of food and medicines, although, their medical and health needs were being set aside because they can only barter for rice and salt as main necessity.

The first of the med missions will be held on August 16-17 to benefit the Dumagats of Sierra Madre particularly in the area of Norzagaray, Bulacan.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER DOCTORS AND KIND SOULS WHO WOULD LIKE TO DONATE OR HELP SOLICIT MEDICINE FOR THE PROJECT.

Please contact Michelle (YM: micamaldita, Mobile: 09204469728, Email: mencomienda@gmail.com) to donate, volunteer, or for any questions or concerns.

About the project:
“Ibang Klase” aims to provide children (from the area in front of Pisay) with an alternative classroom experience that highlights nationalism, environmentalism, and volunteerism. These issues will be discussed through non-traditional methods such as story-telling, arts and crafts, and poetry. This project is reminiscent of the Saturday tutorials that as high school students, we used to give to our public school counterparts. We are hoping to reach out to approximately 50 grade school-level children and 15-20 teenagers.
Date: May 24, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Venue: Pisay Diliman

Kitakits!