Sunday, October 25, 2015

Being an Accountant: A Dream Come True for Julie Ann Estardo

8 years ago, Julie Ann Estardo dreamed of being an Accountant.  And she pursued her dream when she took up Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Management Accounting at Colegio de San Agustin Bacolod.  Her dream became a reality when she graduated 2 years ago (2013), passed the board and is now working as the Loan Clerk at Rural Bank, Inc. in Talisay City.
Julie Ann (second from the right) with colleagues in Talisay Rural Bank, Inc.
Julie Ann shared this, "Life had been busier ever since I started working but it is not so new to me since I have been a working student during my college years ... the only difference now, I am working with pay.  When I graduated in 2013, I remembered applying to 2 commercial banks where I did not receive any response.  A credit firm and manufacturing/delivery company texted me for an interview but I did not pursue them anymore since Talisay Rural Bank, Inc. was the first to respond to my application.  I love my work, I am enjoying it.  I was an accounting clerk when I first entered the bank and was appointed as Loan clerk this year having new responsibilities.  I am loaded with work, especially every board meeting, end of month and end of quarter but I like doing many things or multi-tasking since it is like time is just passing by.  Though the compensation is not that high, I still think that working in this kind of institution is my field of work and I am thankful to be in this heartwarming environment where my colleagues are mature, respectful, caring, experienced and kind.  This might be my stepping stone as I plan to enter a commercial bank maybe after a year or two."
Julie Ann (left) with her twin sister, Joice Ann
She would not have attained her dream without the help of one person to whom she is very thankful to.  She said, "I am grateful to my aunt, not just because I am her niece but I know many people would also think that she is a wonderful, loving, warmhearted, hardworking, caring, God fearing, kind and generous person.  She is a selfless person who I adore the most.  She supported my studies (from Kindergarten to high school at St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City thru Tapulanga Foundation) until I graduated college.  She did the same with my eldest sister and twin sister.  And until now, she still supports the tuition fees and other expenses of our 2nd to the youngest sister and our youngest brother who is currently studying at UP Miagao.  I admire her and will always be grateful to her.  She helped me become what I am now.  Also I would like to thank God for making our aunt an instrument of His Love for us.  I believe it is all His plan and I trust Him always.  I  also thank my parents for bringing me into this world, for nurturing me not just physically but intellectually and spiritually.  The same goes to my teachers from kinder to college."

Please click on this link to read the article about her in 2007.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Eat.Share.Love.2015



We would like to thank our generous donors in supporting this event.

Platinum sponsors

L'Fisher Hotel
Tinihaban Agricultural Corporation
Dynamic Builders Construction


Gold sponsors

Hawaiian Philippine Company


Silver sponsors

IECComputers
Silay City Mayor Jose Montelibano
The Mercantile Insurance



Patrons
Prudential Guarantee and Assurance, Inc.

 PJL Auto Center



Silent Auction donors
Please click here to view the donors.


If you are interested to be a sponsor or silent auction donor, here are our various packages:

Platinum Sponsor – P20,000.00

  • Your COMPANY NAME and/or LOGO at the top on all printed materials (tickets , posters, tarps)
  • Your COMPANY NAME and/or LOGO on our website, social networking sites and blog
  • Your COMPANY STREAMER (2 feet x 6 feet) displayed inside the main venue and in the reception area of L’Fisher Hotel during the event
  • EIGHT TICKETS to the “Eat. Share. Love. 2015” event
  • Special recognition by the Master of Ceremonies

Gold Sponsor – P10,000.00

  • Your COMPANY NAME and/or LOGO at the bottom on printed materials (posters and tarps)
  • Your COMPANY NAME and/or LOGO on our website, social networking sites and blog
  • Your COMPANY STREAMER (2 feet x 6 feet) displayed in the reception area of L’Fisher Hotel during the event
  • SIX TICKETS to the “Eat. Share. Love. 2015” event
  • Special recognition by the Master of Ceremonies

Silver Sponsor – P5,000.00
  • Your COMPANY NAME and/or LOGO on our website, social networking sites and blog
  • Your COMPANY STREAMER (2 feet x 6 feet) displayed in the reception area of L’Fisher Hotel during the event
  • FOUR TICKETS to the “Eat. Share. Love. 2015” event
  • Special recognition by the Master of Ceremonies

Patron – P3,000.00

  • Your NAME or COMPANY NAME on our website, social networking sites and blog
  • TWO TICKETS to the “Eat. Share. Love. 2015” event

Silent Auction Donor (item/s or gift certificates)


  • Your NAME or COMPANY NAME on our website, social networking sites and blog
  • ONE TICKET to the “Eat. Share. Love. 2015” event (for a minimum of Php2,000 worth of item/s or gift certificates)
For Gold sponsors, we request for confirmation of sponsorship and submission of your company name or logo on or before October 15, 2015 as this will be printed on the posters and tarps.  You may email your company logo in .jpg format to mgolez@tapulanga.org. For more information, please contact Micmic Golez through mobile phone number 0998-1732788.


 Tapulanga Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization.
Your support is greatly NEEDED and APPRECIATED!


A Birthday Surprise Celebration for AJ!

October 5 was the most special birthday for Alvin John or "AJ" as he turned 10!  For the first time in his life, he celebrated his birthday with a "party" at his house in Zone 12A, Talisay City.  This was made possible thru the generosity and thoughtfulness of his TF donor, Ana Gonzaga-Layaoen of ABC Sunnyvale Child Care in California, USA, who requested the help of the foundation to give a surprise birthday celebration to her scholar.  Ms. Ana was the first donor to choose a scholar during the 60 Scholars in 30 Days Challenge last April.

The birthday celebrant, AJ, with his family (top) and best of friends in school (bottom).
His classmates in school surprised AJ in his home.  The party food included sotanghon, pork barbecue, fried chicken, rice and juice drinks with his mother's valenciana and chicken menudo. AJ blew his 10 candles on his birthday cake with blue balloons behind him and wished for "more birthdays to come!" 

AJ's father, Rizalino, shared how AJ was born.  They rode a trisikad (a bicycle with small cab at the side to carry passengers) to get to the hospital from Talisay to Silay while his wife, Ma. Jernalie, was in labor and about to give birth to AJ.  

Ms. Ana's good friend, Mrs. Joy Quidato-Pastoral, brought gifts for AJ.  He excitedly opened his gifts: clothes, toy car and his favorite gift was a soccer ball!


AJ and his parents were so happy and with a grateful heart, they are very thankful to Ms. Ana for the great joy she has brought not only to AJ but to the whole Secapore family.  


For more photos, click here