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Micro-Credit Answers the Economic Concerns of a Local Household

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:12:00 +0000

The once simple balcony of Mrs. Jocelyn Belgera's house has been turned into a small sari-sari store two years ago when she qualified to be one of Tapulanga Foundation's Micro-credit beneficiary. With P6,000.00 as starting capital, she shares she is able to send her son to college. She renews her loan every two months, paying on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. During peak months or when there is a special occasion like a fiesta or Christmas, she borrows more from the foundation to earn more.

Mrs. Belgera supports the weekly allowance of her son at John B. Lacson College, Alijis, Bacolod City from the income of her store. A resident of Hda. Tinihaban, Silay City, her son has to stay in Bacolod on weekdays, thus, she saves her income both for the allowance and the remittance payment for her micro-credit loan.

"It is the TRUST of the Tapulanga Foundation entrusted to me that I am very grateful about. I hope that both my children will learn the value of BEING MAN FOR OTHERS as they themselves will someday sponsor poor but deserving students."

Mrs. Belgera is married to Agapito, who is a farm laborer in Hacienda Tinihaban. They have two children: Jophet, a graduate of St. Francis of Assisi School and a scholar as well of the foundation and Agazelen, her daughter who is a Grade 6 scholar of St. Francis Of Assisi School at present.

FUN, FOOD, FESTIVITY!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:19:00 +0000

FUN, FOOD, FESTIVITY!!!

Tapulanga Foundation's Christmas Giving Party
makes it HEARTY for EVERYONE!

A true spirit of sharing filled the ambiance of the recently celebrated Christmas party of the Tapulanga Foundation held last December 20, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi School covered court.

The Christmas package of shoes, t-shirt, groceries, a plate and toothpaste was fully distributed to all its beneficiaries, 246 scholars from preschool to college, including the ham package for the 35 SFAS faculty and staff.

The afternoon celebration included a variety of games hosted by McDonald's, free balloons, free ice scramble and cotton candy, games like inflatable balloons and a trampoline, and more than one hundred raffle prizes. Thanks to WARNER BROS., INC. for donating most of the raffle prizes.

Three lucky winners won bikes as the grand prize. What more could everyone ask as each one's hand was full during the day.

Mr. Gerard Yusay celebrated his birthday by having his family join the festivities and sponsoring the McDonald's snacks!

Other donors and their families graced the occasion as well to be with the scholars like the Abello's, Ledesma's, del Rosario's, Calanog's, Benin's, Janice Ragona, Trixie Servida, and Ervie Gallespen.

The kids further got another fun gift from TF----- the Magic show by Magician Ivan!

Beaming faces obviously showed that fun was to a heart's content. The scholars are the reasons why patrons and donors are driven to reach out and help the less privileged. The grateful and appreciative gestures gave way to a worthwhile December affair for all who came.

A special thank you goes to ALL our donors who made TF's second Christmas party even more successful: Renzi Juarez, Anne del Rosario, Fiona Borres, Checcs Osmena-Orbida, Gerard and Leny Yusay, The Gigglebugs Gift and Party Shop, Corazon Chiofalo, Amy Strahl, Bing Benin, Jackie Millonado, Jenny Sarmiento-Icasas, ANONYMOUS donors, Betsy Gazo, Ervie Gallespen, Janet Villanueva, Micmic Golez, Marilou Kho, Vicky Ledesma, Donna Gorjon, Neal and Virgini Jarvis, Lourdes Schnur, Frank and Ida Reis, Tata Jalbuena, Jerome Concepcion, Dra. Marlene Anico, Therese Tuvilla-Borromeo, Luigi de la Paz, RJ and Marissa Laguda, Bill and Joanne Serelis, Doris and Richard Crafton, Murray McDonnel, Richard Yapjoco, Ada Mabilangan, Roberto Abello, Cheryl Zukowski, Bong Ledesma, Cora Barba, Elizabeth Tamayo-Luc, Dino Valte, Avis Frazier-Thomas, Michael and Ging Graham, Lia and Louis Ridout, Susan and George Clack, Cliff Crown, Maria Teresa Silva, Casey Ledesma, Melissa Wonchuking, Benjie Lerma, Trixie Servida, Amy Gregorio, Charles Miller, Fern and John Schmitt, Kimberly Hiban, Joanna and Edward Gutermuth, Mary Blake, Lolita Jardeleza, Kelly Blake, Edita Butler, Michael Rosenberg, Mary Jocelyn Vinson, Anne Gonnella, Erika Nichelson, Lota Concepcion, Sheila Tan, Jonathan Matz, Kay Weeks, Lester Straw, David Alexander, Therese Golez, Veronica de la Torre, Jack Ledesma, Margie Abello, Natalie Dingcong, Mary Chenoweth, Jessica Lau, Helen Burke, Milou Von Einseidel, Baby Buenaventura, Ernie Malata, Marita Murray, Dr. Ed Ordonez, Suzette Esteban, Christine Condon, Mary Reilly, Barbara Schuyler and Patricia Wilson, Amanda Collins, Patricia Sutliff, Josefine Ito, Elizabeth Tessmer, Elizabeth Jayne, Rafe Totengco, May Siy, Paul and Mimi Siy, Cayenne Gaston, Michelle Ledesma, Ervin Vergara, Sally Ledesma, Bacolod Adventist Medical Center, Chok and Des Castillo, Alice Lapeyriere, Vera Solis-Gervacio and Others

Check out our Facebook fan page for more pictures of the event: Christmas Gift Giving 2011.

Peace and Blessings this Christmas!

noreply@blogger.com (Robin) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:44:00 +0000

From our families to yours,

we wish you blessings and peace this Christmas day!

Thank you for being part of the Tapulanga family!

Eat. Share. Love. A Tapulanga Foundation Benefit Dinner in Bacolod.

noreply@blogger.com (Robin) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:52:00 +0000

Saturday, November 26, 2011, 6:00pm until 10:00pm
21 Restaurant, 21st Lacson Street, Bacolod City, Neg. Occ.

Please join us in our 3rd Annual benefit dinner for the educational, healthcare and micro-credit programs of Tapulanga Foundation.

Buffet Dinner, Silent Auction, Door and Raffle Prizes, Entertainment

Event Ticket: Php500.00/person
Raffle Ticket: Php200.00/person, 150 tickets only

Raffle Prizes: 1st - netbook, 2nd - digital camera

* Premiere Sponsor: Tinihaban Agricultural Corporation, AKUBO Software, Inc., Ayala North Point, Union Bank of the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. Jiel Arcillas

* Table Sponsors: AHSSI Planters Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Prudential Guarantee Insurance, Datalink Technologies, Inc., SVG Schuurmans & Van Ginneken Phils., Twin Shell Station, Congressman Albee Benitez, PJL Auto Center, Tisha Sy, Orix Metro Leasing & Finance Corporation, Magallanes Shell Station

* Minor Sponsors: Dynamic Builders and Construction, Inc., SWIP Travel, Angela Lacson-Sarabia, Gerard Dacles Photography at The Wedding and Events Gallery, Copy Paste Prints Express, Sunrise Marketing, Roli's Diner, Sarabia Optical, Time Out Restobar

* Silent Auction Sponsors: Corazon Chiofalo, Margaret "Margie" Abello, Joy Magalona-Barreiro, Deco's La Paz Batchoy, Ann Legaspi-Co, Papel Handicraft, Hacienda Crafts Company, Azatri Souvenirs, Heart Warmers, Reeds, Bascon Cafe and Restaurant, Lopue's East Center, Felicia's and Steak Room, Janice dela Cruz-Ragona, Dra. Jo-an Ledesma-Millonado, Joy dela Cruz-Herd, Nature's Village Resort Hotel and Restaurant, Sugarland Hotel, Inaka Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Pinky Fuentebella-Lizares, Matthew Ledesma, Spa Natura, Kiculo Bags, Joey Benin, Mafi Segovia, ANP Showroom, Casino Filipino Hotel, Saturn Marketing, Trattoria Uma, Play Studio, Camera Bug, Handmade Gallery, Imbiss Sausages and Steaks, 18th St. Pala Pala, Miren Desserts Cafe, Gretchen Batu-Capinpin, Grill Guru

Meet Our 19 Scholars in 4th Year for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:14:00 +0000

Front line (left to right): Ryam Josue Anonas, Nhelsy Joy Franco, Jessica Estardo, Ma. Jessica Macahilig, Harline Grace Mupas, Queenie Dimanalata, Stephanie Marie Buensuceso, Claire Badian, Emmanuel Gayatenia, Thyrine Mondragon

Back line (left to right): Jessie Pactao, Janet Antolo, Edcil Buensuceso, Anne Gela Ledesma, Nikko Carlo Sobretodo, Charles Hilado, Redhel Loreto, Marlon Riomalos

Not in photo: Carls Jadon Macahilig

Meet Our 17 Scholars in 3rd Year for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:11:00 +0000

Front line (left to right): Paul John Alvarez, Eunice Celestial, Angelica Isugon, Jesselle Hermano, Mae Joy Flores, Hannah Gonzales, Christy Zaragosa, Ginalyn Deocareza, Florie Mae Flores, Ronnie Jude Navigar

Back line (left to right): Jomar Artista, Jason Ibanez, Ian Kent Tad-y, Joemel Ferreras, Anthony Capablanca, Denmark Serrano, Jean Bernadette Mate

Meet Our 19 Scholars in 2nd Year for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:05:00 +0000

Front line (left to right): Eurylyn Celestial, Eden Pallorina, Rysill Cobrado, Ma. Theresa Nacion, Bernadette Akol, Christine Diaz, Rorine Mae Demegillo, Cyrene Marie Boiser, Rodelmar Coja

Back line (left to right): Cyhra Jean Abellar, Clarice Arnelia Ascalon, Ken Rey Pabale, Kyle Dominic Barnuevo, Thalea Segaya, Joeven Soldevilla, Almera Pryle Saluta, Ivan Kent Tad-y, Joshua Christian Despues

Not in photo: Anjo Tingson

Meet Our 18 Scholars in 1st Year for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Front line (left to right): Lloyd Christian Bacacao, Jerome Estardo, Christian Louie Sobretodo, Vienna Lamis, Angel Rose Badian, Eunice Gentolio, Antonette Eguid, Arlee John Quirao, Casey Bactong

Back line (left to right): Joseph Ferreras, Arden Guadalupe, Thyrine Guilaran, Caroline Deriada, Angelica Frayco, Erika Franz Banola, Mae Chelle Gallano, Pia Jean Ariola, Chenee Libo-on

Meet Our 17 Scholars in Grade 6 for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:20:00 +0000

Front line (left to right): Lester John Ibanez, Danilo Villanueva Jr., Jenilyn Laureano, Alondra Sadio, Micah Ramirez, Jerthrude Getolle, Jonel Mahinay

Back line (left to right): Agazelen Beglera, Axel Rose Casiple, Danica Joy Da-anoy, Jasper Ferreras, Oliver James Boiser, Reymart Nvarette, Jan Michael Artillo, Aaron Gonzales, Francis Nico Violanda

Not in photo: Sydney Banola

"Santa Klaus" Visits the School Early This Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:40:00 +0000

Mr. Klaus Pfaender, a committed supporter of the Tapulanga Foundation, came up with a great idea to celebrate his milestone birthday in Spain. In lieu of gifts, Mr. Pfaender asked his friends and family to donate to the Tapulanga Foundation instead. On top of that, he also decided to match the total gifts he received thus making a generous donation to the foundation.

On behalf of all the students, faculty and staff of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Foundation, Inc., thank you to Mr. Pfaender for the IMMENSE blessing he showered upon the school with this great gesture. We thank him for making the foundation a beneficiary during his birthday. And we thank all of his generous friends as well who made such a blessing possible.

This is by far the biggest donation the foundation has ever received. Mr. Pfaender's donation provided for the following:

our very first 47 inch flat screen LED TV, a home theater system with a new dvd player

and two airconditioners for our Audio-Visual Room,

two computers for our Computer Laboratory,

and two college scholarship grants to be awarded in March 2012.
Mr. Pfaendar is "Santa Klaus" to SFAS, bearing lots of gifts to our school!

This has been a much-needed upgrade to our Audio-Visual Room. For many years, we have been holding film screenings using a small 21-inch television for a class of 40 students and a karaoke machine as our sound system. This was definitely a birthday gift that will continue to give for years to come.

Dankeschon, Sir Klaus and to your friends and family!

Yup, the new tv and home theater system are perfect! It's captivating! Students don't get distracted or bored anymore because it's just visually grand. - Sir JR Abello, Social Studies teacher who regularly holds film showing classes

Meet Our 18 Scholars in Grade 5 for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:17:00 +0000

Standing: Razel Lamis, Aileen Madayag, Rowena Pacheco, Erica Gustilo, Jesreel Roquero, Princess Joy Ariola, Kenneth Marco, Kevin Lozada, Cherry Mae Badian

Sitting: Mariel Capablanca, James Mahinay, Nicole Estoesta, Truwin Lozada, Kevin Pabale, Armandio Chio Lautrezo, Jerald Mahinay

Not in photo: Shiela Mae Filipinas and Steve Louise Rotelo

Meet Our 22 Scholars in Grade 4 for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:15:00 +0000

Standing: John Jay Costa, John Joel Pactao, Christine Jane Alvarez, Jessie Mae Roquero, Reven Santillan, Patricia Diaz, Jesebel Deogracias, Christian Louie Artillo, Rhena Villalobos, Shane Marie Anonas, Rhea Jane Lamis, Chris Lawrence Lautrezo, Toffy Luther Amador

Sitting: Diza Gamboa, Amae Grace Gayatenia, Ana Rose Andrada, Kasselle Ariola, Angel Dimanalata, Mary Jo Negrito, Jan Allen Navarette, Miguel Bonostro

Not in photo: Toffy Amador

Meet Our 22 Scholars in Grade 3 for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:09:00 +0000

Standing: Fritzie Ibanez, Angel Berte, Ella Mae Torres, Jessa Mae Ocquiana, Katrina Ledesma, Abby Libo-on, Ivy Amor Nabos, Llanica Bacaoco, Juliana Cathreen Gomez, Claire Deriada, Charlize Bactong, Kara Barnuevo

Sitting: Guiller Navarette, Renato Guilaran Jr., Miko Capablanca, Shane Lozada, Allen Peter Casiple, Aaron Ramirez, Althea Demogena, Daniela Ibanez, Mariel Capablanca, Johanna Ocquindo

Scholars Receive Free Pens

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:36:00 +0000

Thanks to Mr. Tony Alvarez for donating ballpens
to the scholars of Tapulanga Foundation!
A pen is a "basic need" of a student.

Meet Our 22 Scholars in Grade 2 for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:01:00 +0000

Standing: Novie Jane Navarette, Helen Pingollo, Gemmel Hilado, Angelica Loreto, Mae Tacuyan, Ralph Jaud, Claire Abellar, Julia Marie Balili, Rodalyn Tahanlangit, Carissa Jane Garcia, Rica Riomalos, Leonard Duremdes

Sitting: Mary Thon Mosquera, Pauline Joy Suating, Kyrell Santillan, Angela Mae Gelico, Diane Marie Gabino, Jamiah Mahinay, Ana Lourdes dela Cruz, Lester Royd Iglesia, Kate Alyza Berte, Francille Acuesa

Our Favority Place in School

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 02:52:00 +0000

The preschool students of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Foundation, Inc. send their BIG THANK YOU to Mrs. Melissa Wongchuking for donating the slide to their playground area, their favorite place in school.

Meet Our 25 Scholars in Grade 1 for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:01:00 +0000

Standing: Ashley and Arvy Santillan, Raquel Torres, Kent Taganile, Grace Coja, Eda Marie Belgira, Riela Segaya, Rafael Vince, Kier Barnuevo

Sitting (back): May Ann Reomalos, Suse Mae Villalobos, Lorebeth Macahilig, Mark Riomalos, John Rey Pactao, Rhea Mae Eterna, Bhea Amador, Ricky Cobrado

Sitting (front): Sherwin Garcia, Justin Macahilig, Kim Ibanez, Cindy Badian, Cherry Lou Badian

Not shown in photo (absent): Gerald Navarette, Ian Ocquindo, Ian Buenconsejo

Meet Our 24 Prep Scholars for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000

PREP MORNING CLASS

Back: Ritchie Badian Jr., Kerby Marco, Ziel Buensuceso, Choosen Key Muleta, Maryniel Ocquiana, Raven Loreto, Julian Calsena, Kyle Tumbagahan

Front: Miah Capablanca, Aran Rey Baja, Jayzel Negrito, Irish Joy Andrada, Colin Bactong, Eughene Estoesta, Gabriel Bonostro

PREP AFTERNOON CLASS

Standing: Juliana Marie Palec, Ana Jaud, Donna Grace Duremdes, Nicole Educado, Christine Joy Navigar, Reigniel Torreno

Sitting: Juliana Margarette Sellado, Jewel Mae Eguid, Kimberly Capablanca

Meet Our 22 Kindergarten Scholars for SY 2011 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:42:00 +0000

KINDER MORNING CLASS

Standing: Ariana Baja, Lorie Macahilig, Anne Marie Gulmatico, Roxanne Riomalos, Janel Montillano, Marie Antonette Mosquera, Nesel Montillano, Trisha Villanueva

Sitting: Hernani dela Cruz, Cedric Dave Macahilig, Cedric Ibanez, Richard Tristan Ramirez, Joshua Navarette

KINDER AFTERNOON CLASS

Standing: Christine Joy Jandongan, Khazzidy Libatique, Alexa Faye Maglantay, Sheena Mae Soldevilla, Famous Fame Celestial

Sitting: Justin Galvez, Glen Navarro, Luis Miguel Pingollo, Armando Benedicto III

Our Ten Babies in the Infant Feeding Program

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:08:00 +0000

As of June 2011, ten babies from ages 6 months to less than 2 years of age are beneficiaries of Tapulanga Foundation's Infant Feeding Program. They are receiving free infant formula milk since they were 4 months old.

Another Wish List Granted!

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:06:00 +0000

A MUCH HAPPY SURPRISE TO US when I received an email from one of the donors saying that her boyfriend wants to donate a laptop to the teachers of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City!

THANK YOU MR. PATRICK PETERS

for donating a laptop of which our school principal is using

and shares with other teachers as well.

And thank you as well for a new printer for our Computer laboratory, a much needed equipment as well in school as we only have 2 printers right now, with more than 20 teachers and staff using to print their weekly lesson plans and reports and more than 150 students using to print school reports.

A Donation of National Geographic Magazines to the School Library

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Sat, 28 May 2011 08:24:00 +0000

A BIG thanks to Attorney Roy Santos of Puyat, Jacinto and Santos Law Office in Manila who donated National Geographic magazines from year 2001 to 2010 to the library of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Foundation, Inc.!

Colonel Mateo Dizon College Scholarship Grant

noreply@blogger.com (Micmic Golez) — Fri, 27 May 2011 08:59:00 +0000

The Colonel Mateo M. Dizon College Scholarship Grant is given by Dr. Ana Marie Dizon, an Adult Endocrinologist in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in honor of her father, the late Col. Mateo M. Dizon. Dr. Dizon heard about Tapulanga Foundation thru the 35 Scholars in 35 Days Challenge recently launched by the foundation and she will be sponsoring a student as well.

Congratulations Edwin Antolo, Jr. for being the recipient of the Colonel Mateo Dizon College Scholarship Grant, a four-year college scholarship grant. Edwin graduated in St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City in 2009 and has decided to enter the priesthood at the Marian Missionaries of the Holy Cross in Silay City this June.

A Special Thank You!

noreply@blogger.com (Robin Abello) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:12:00 +0000

Thank You!

On this special day of Easter, we wish to thank all our generous donors who have made our mission possible. And today we are welcoming new donors and their scholars from the 35 scholars in 35 days challenge. We exceeded our goal beyond our expectations and words are not enough to express our appreciation for your kindness. From our original goal of 35 scholarships in 35 days, we were blessed with 60 scholarships in 10 days.

Your generosity is going to change the lives of these students forever, and that is something we wish all of you would take heart and be joyful about especially on this special day of Easter, a day when new hope and new life are celebrated the world over.

For those of you who have children, we hope you will share this scholarship experience with them. We can't think of a more important value to instill in our children than the desire to help others.

Again, salamat gid and God bless you!

The 35 Scholars in 35 Days Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Robin Abello) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:56:00 +0000

Can you help us make a difference in the life of a child today?

The Tapulanga Foundation is gearing up for the new school year once again. With the continuing success of our programs and the quality of education at St. Francis of Assisi School, more families are in need of assistance.

Click here to see the profiles of our new scholars.

We have 35 new scholars ready to start school in June. They have passed their entrance exams and our challenge is to find a sponsor for these deserving students - all 35 of them. Within 35 days. For as little as $25 or Php1,000/month, you can send a scholar to school for a year (school supplies, lunch, uniform and books included). You will get to know your scholar personally through letters and 100% of your donation goes directly towards their education.

**This program ends on May 18, 2011. Please forward this to at least 3-5 friends and be a part of The 35 Scholars In 35 Days Challenge! Each donor will be acknowledged on our facebook page along with a photo of their scholar. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - all donations are tax-deductible.**