Peace and Blessings this Christmas!

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.

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

To view photos of the benefit dinner, click the albums below:
Album 1
Album 2

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.**

High School Scholarship Grant

Last year, the Tapulanga Foundation awarded a high school scholarship grant to a graduate of Adela Elementary School. Joeven Soldevilla graduated Valedictorian and passed the entrance test and requirements of the foundation and St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City. He will be 2nd year high school in June already in SFAS.

This year is an extra special year as the foundation celebrates ten blessed years and to share this blessing, Tapulanga Foundation awarded another high school scholarship grant to a graduate of Adela Elementary School.

Congratulations to Mae Chell Gallano for being the recipient of the Tapulanga Foundation High School Scholarship Grant, a four-year high school scholarship grant to study in St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City. Mae Chell passed the entrance test and requirements of the school and foundation. She also graduated class Valedictorian.

Seven Deserving Students are Going to College for Free!

Four years ago, the Tapulanga Foundation started giving college scholarship grants to graduates of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City. Two of them have graduated while seven are still in college.

This year is an extra special year as the foundation celebrates ten blessed years and to share this blessing, Tapulanga Foundation granted college scholarship grants to seven students from Class of 2011. The foundation has usually given to only one or two students per year so this is by far the biggest number of grantees, A BIG THANKS to all the donors who made this possible!



The A Gift of Hope - Manila College Scholarship Grant is given by the Tapulanga Foundation, thru the efforts of the Manila board members headed by Dr. Jo-an Ledesma-Millonado, as they organized a benefit dinner last February 26, 2011. The funds raised during the dinner went to two college scholarship grants.

Congratulations to Lloyd Navarette and Ro-an Andrada for being the recipients of the A Gift of Hope - Manila College Scholarship Grant, a four-year college scholarship grant. Lloyd plans to take up Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Business Administration in the University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City. Ro-an plans to take up Bachelor of Science in Education major in Special Education in Carlos Hilado Memorial State College.

Mrs. Agnes Ledesma-Segovia, president of the school and mother of Dra. Millonado, presented the awards.


The Leo G. Wassmer College Scholarship Grant is given by Dr. Michael Wassmer, a Pediatric Intensivist in Makati Medical Center in Manila. He learned about Tapulanga Foundation through A Gift of Hope benefit dinner and this scholarship grant is in honor of his father, the late Mr. Leo Wassmer.
Congratulations Edcil Belgira for being the recipient of the Leo G. Wassmer College Scholarship Grant, a four-year college scholarship grant. Edcil plans to take up Bachelor of Science in Maritime Engineering in John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University.

Mr. Joseph Conrad "Joey" Ledesma, board member of Tapulanga Foundation, presented the award.


The Captain Gregorio S. Oca College Scholarship Grant is given by Dr. Conrad Oca, the Medical Director of Seamen's Hospital in Manila. He learned about Tapulanga Foundation through A Gift of Hope benefit dinner as well and this scholarship grant is in honor of his father, the late Captain Gregorio S. Oca.
Congratulations Philip Paul Deogracias for being the recipient of the Captain Gregorio S. Oca College Scholarship Grant, a four-year college scholarship grant. Philip plans to enter the priesthood at the Marian Missionaries of the Holy Cross in Silay City.


The Tornquist College Scholarship Grants are given by the Tornquist family: Aase and Tore with their children, Audun and Ragnar, and Ragnar's wife, MaiMai Ledesma-Tornquist. They live in Norway.

The Tornquist College Scholarship Grant is the family's way of sharing to others.

Congratulations Michael John Navigar and Jayson Antolo for being the recipients of the Tornquist College Scholarship Grants, a four-year college scholarship grant. Michael plans to take up Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University. Jayson plans to take up Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Technical University of the Philippines - Visayas or Carlos Hilado Memorial State College.

Mrs. Sally Ledesma, the mother of MaiMai Ledesma-Tornquist, presented the awards.


The last, but not the least, college grant awarded is the Kalaw-Ledesma Foundation College Scholarship Grant, given by Dra. Lourdes Ledesma, daughter of Rafael Ledesma of Silay and Purita Kalaw of Iloilo. Dra. Ledesma has sponsored this student since grade school and has been a loyal and most generous donor of the Tapulanga Foundation.

Congratulations Stephanie Diaz for being the recipient of the Kalaw- Ledesma Foundation College Scholarship Grant, a four-year college scholarship grant. Stephanie plans to take up either BS Psychology major in Special Education in the University of St. La Salle – Bacolod City or BS Nursing in Riverside College.

Silay Summer Workshop 2011

For inquiries and reservations, contact us at 495-0936 or 0920-951-4232.

Children's Acting Workshop by Mary Jane Quilisadio and Adam Riolo
10 to 12 years old
April 11 - 15, 18 - 20, 25 - 29, May 2 - 6, 9 - 10
Fee: Php2,000
View photos, here.
View week 1 photos, here.
View week 2 photos, here.
View week 3 photos, here.

- Teen-Age Acting Workshop by Milton Dionzon and Eero Martinez
13 to 16 years old
April 11 - 15, 18 - 20, 25 - 29, May 2 - 6, 9 - 10 (1 - 5 pm)
Fee: Php2,000
View photos, here.
View week 1 photos, here.
View week 2 photos, here.
View week 3 photos, here.

- Basic Drawing and Painting Workshop by Jojo Regollo, Rex Cuenca and Ting Cristales
9 to 14 years old
April 11 - 15, 18 - 20, 25 - 29, May 2 - 6, 9 - 10 (8 am - 12 nn)
Fee: Php2,000 (includes materials)
View photos, here.
View week 1 photos, here.
View week 2 photos, here.
View week 3 photos, here.

- Hip Hop Dance Workshop by Champ Tipon and Lea Faith Perartilla
High school to college
April 11 - 15, 18 - 20, 25 - 29, May 2 - 6, 9 - 10 (1 - 5 pm)
Fee: Php2,000
View  photos, here.
View week 1 photos, here.
View week 2 photos, here.
View week 3 photos, here.

- Kids Art Camp
6 to 8 years old
1 - 5 pm
April 11 - 15 (Acting by Jensen Artifice and Yummy Maloloy-on)
April 18 - 20 (Storybook Art by Jason Moss)
April 25 - 29 (Basic Drawing and Coloring by Jojo Regollo, Rex Cuenca and Ting Cristales)
May 2 - 6 (Arts and Crafts by Checcs Osmena-Orbida)
Fee: Php2,000 (includes materials)
View week 1 photos, here.
View week 2 photos, here.
View week 3 photos, here.


- Storybook Art by Jason Moss
6 to 14 years old
April 18 - 20 am (8 - 12 nn)
Fee: Php1,000 (includes materials)
View week 1 photos, here.


- Songwriting Workshop by Joey Benin
15 years old and up
April 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 30-May 1 (1 - 5 pm)
Fee: Php2,000 (includes materials)
View week 1 photos, here.
View week 2 photos, here.
View week 3 photos, here.

- Practical Photography by Jay Abello
High school to adult
April 11 - 16 (1 - 7 pm)
Requirement: bring digital camera
Fee: Php2,500
View week 1 photos, here.


- Documentary Photography by Jay Abello
College to adult
April 8 (1 - 5 pm) and April 9-10 and 16-17 (6am - 7pm)
Requirement: bring digital camera
Class will go out of town and will stay overnight on the 2nd weekend.


- Mudhouse Workshop by Kaila Ledesma and Sol
Highschool and up
April 11 - 15 (8am - 5pm)
Fee: Php2,000 (includes lunch and snacks)
View week 1 photos, here.
View week 2 photos, here.
View week 3 photos, here.
View week 4 photos, here.
View week 5 photos, here.

Fundraiser Seminar in Negros

To NGOs in Negros (from Mic Abello Golez):

Greetings of Peace!

Several years ago, I attended a seminar on the Basic of Fund Raising in Manila. It cost the foundation more than Php12,000 for the seminar fee, airfare and lodging. Nevertheless, every peso spent by the foundation was worth it as it brought back to the foundation thousands of pesos more!

I would constantly invite people I know who are into fund raising as well to attend the seminar but their usual response is this: “Our group just can’t afford.”

As Tapulanga Foundation celebrates 10 blessed years of an increasing and growing donor base, we have decided to SHARE this blessing to others. We are but a small organization and we know many can relate to us. Surprisingly, many take it for granted or are not aware that there are lessons to be learned in raising funds. Many fail or have a hard time raising funds because they lack the know-how on how to do it.

Fundraising is something that most non-profits and NGOs aspire to do well so we put together this seminar with experts who can share their knowledge and experience to the community. It is our hope as well that you have something to share, your experience in fund raising in your own way, that can help all of us.

I hope that you will be able to join us and learn a lot and go home with a renewed spirit to raise more funds for your organization.

Sincerely,

Ma. Carmela “Micmic” Abello-Golez



Click here for details and information on the upcoming seminar on Fundraising at Nature's Village in Talisay on March 2nd from 8am to 8pm.


To view photos of the seminar, please click here.