Tapulanga Foundation's Christmas Gift Giving 2020

 

 

Year 2020 greatly tested the Filipinos' resiliency as a pandemic took over not just in our country, but the whole world. Many were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic - losing their jobs, businesses and lives. 

As we ended the year 2020, Tapulanga Foundation shared their blessings once again to their scholars and neighbouring communities through their annual Christmas Gift-Giving program. This simple act of kindness has helped over 1,300 families amidst the pandemic. 

On December 14, 307 families from Jose D. Cuaycong Elementary school, Sitio Roma and Sitio Mambag-id received their Christmas food packages of 5kgs rice, spaghetti pack and chocolates. 

 The next day, 280 families of Silay City pedicab and tricycle drivers received their Christmas food package at the Tapulanga office.

 On December 16 - 18, 574 scholars from pre-school to college received their Christmas package. The Junior high school, Senior high school and college students also received a one week cellphone load gift card for their online classes in January. 

Tapulanga Foundation was also able to extend their gift giving program to 30 families of taho (soya drink) vendors and barbers in Silay City and to 12 scholars and teachers of Locsin Genealogy Preschool Foundation. 

80 families from Hacienda Lonoy and 60 families from Hacienda Tinihaban were also able to receive their Christmas package - just in time for the Christmas eve noche buena!

Tapulanga Foundation wants to express their heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed and helped to make the gift giving program possible. To all donors who shared their blessings in cash and in kind, we thank you so much for your generosity!

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!

 

Disclaimer: Health and Safety Protocols were strictly observed during the Gift-Giving program.

 

Check out the full album on these links:  

          Tapulanga Foundation's Christmas Gift Giving 2020 VIDEO
Tapulanga Foundation's Christmas Gift Giving 2020 @ Cuaycong Elem. School, Sitio Roma and Sitio Mambag-id
Tapulanga Foundation's Christmas Gift Giving - Silay City Pedicab and Tricycle Drivers
Tapulanga Foundation's Christmas Gift Giving - Grades 1 to 6 Scholars
Tapulanga Foundation's Christmas Gift Giving - Preschool, JHS, SHS & College Scholars

 

Tapulanga Foundation Extends Help to Scholars' Families during COVID-19

As our country was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantines and lockdowns were strictly implemented by our government over cities and provinces to help control the spread of the virus. With this, many of our fellow citizens lost their livelihoods and were in distress about the situation.

Through the help of our very generous and committed donors, Tapulanga Foundation was able to extend help to 118 families of scholars by giving groceries and rice (to many, at least 2 to 3 weeks in a row) since March 31 until today.

Our grocery package consisted of 10 cans of sardines, 2 cans of beef loaf or sausage, a dozen eggs, and 10 packs of noodles with 3 - 5 kilos of rice. In the first few weeks of the quarantine, we included laundry and bath soap and a pack of Fita cookies.

Words cannot express how thankful these families are to everyone who extended financial help during the quarantine period. From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, and God bless and reward you!

Tapulanga Foundation Scholars of School Year 2017-2018

This school year, Tapulanga Foundation had a total of 469 scholars sent to St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City from Daycare to Grade 10.

Grade 1 Scholars

Grade 2 Scholars

Grade 3 Scholars

Grade 4

Grade 5 Scholars

Grade 6 Scholars

Grade 7 Scholars

Grade 8 Scholars

Grade 9 Scholars

Grade 9 Scholars

Grade 10 Scholars

Silay Summer Workshop '17

This 2017 marks the 7th year of Tapulanga Foundation's Silay Summer Workshop!  And with this we have launched the Badminton and Watercolor Painting classes!  The workshops and classes started last April 17 to May 13, 2017.  For 20 days, children had fun of learning on their chosen sports or class.

For photos, please visit our FB page or click on the links below: 

Orientation Day

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Friendly Games

Graduation Day

Tapulanga Foundation's First Senior High School Scholars

Tapulanga Foundation awarded its first Senior High School scholarship to 18 scholar graduates of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City last March 2016. 

Sydney Bañola 
University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos, Bacolod City

"Senior high school is exciting for me because I encounter people with different personalities and I am challenged to face different problems in school." by Sydney Bañola

Jonel Mahinay - Silay Institute

(L-R) Jasper Ferreras, Angelico Abo and Oliver Boiser
La Consolacion College - Bacolod

 "It's been so much fun because it is an opportunity for us to show the talents we have and most especially we meet new friends." by Jasper Ferreras

(L-R) Reymart Navaritte, Micah Rinell Ramirez and Michael Varela
 Riverside College, Bacolod City

"I have learned to be independent and I have been given the opportunity to share my talent in singing." by Micah Rinell Ramirez

Top (L-R) Nicole Varela, Danilo Villanueva, Jr., Alondra Sadio
Bottom (L-R) Miguel Eusala, Glend Intor, Christian Salvacion, Aaron Gonzales, 
Agazelen Belgira, Alyza Gentolio and Marlyn Bernasol
Liceo de La Salle, Bacolod City

"What I like the most in Liceo is that they have a lot of nice places there where I can can spend my vacant time like the huge coliseum, the covered courts, the grandstand, the forum, and the canteens. I also like the way of they teach where teacher use the projector for the students to understand the lessons well." by Christian James Salvacion

"At first, it's so hard to adjust with the new culture but when I found my new friends, they helped me to adopt the new environment and culture." by Danilo Villanueva, Jr.

"Studying at Liceo is a great oppurtunity and experience for a scholar like me.  My happiest experience so far is enjoying the Liceo Olympics last December 12-16. It was a week of friendship and memorable things." by Glend Entor

Please visit our website, www.tapulanga.org to learn more about the foundation's activities, news and events.

The Coory and the Bactong Families Meet

Last October 31, TF donors Damian and Lisa Coory visited St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City (SFAS) and met their scholar, CJ. The Coory's used to sponsor the Bactong brothers, CJ and Casey, when they were in grade school, as their mother taught in SFAS. The Bactong brothers transferred to another school when their mother left SFAS to teach in the public school. Their father joined the SFAS faculty last school year and upon CJ's request, he transferred back to SFAS as 10th grade scholar with the Coory's support once again.

The Coory and the Bactong family with Ms. Micmic Golez, Executive Director of TF.

Please visit our website, www.tapulanga.org to learn more about the our activities, news and events.

A Scholar's First Ever Birthday Celebration

For the first time, Maezy, a TF scholar, was able to celebrate her 5th birthday with a cake and balloons last October 28, 2016.  All from the generosity of her TF sponsor, Rina Yan.  The family feasted with pork barbeque, sotanghon noodles with vegetables and fried chicken!  And of course, she received dolls and a kitchen set as gifts.

Christmas Giving Program 2016

Tapulanga Foundation, Inc., has once again spread the love through the Christmas Giving Program to every scholars and the neighboring communities last December 2016.  A week-long giving program started last December 17 as Grade 10 scholars were treated to a whole-day of fun at the Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City.  

26 Grade 10 Tapulanga scholars at Campuestuhan

On December 19, the preschoolers had fun and received gifts from their respective sponsors at the SFAS Edgardo Ledesma Hall.  They were treated to play to a pop-up balloon and snacks.

The next day, December 20, the foundation went to Jose Cuaycong Elementary School and distributed gifts to more than 200 students and 8 teachers.  Each students got a toy and a noche buena pack. At the same day, about 70 Hda. Lonoy residents also received their gift packs.

Students from Jose Cuaycong Elementary School

Hda. Lonoy gift recipients

On December 21, the main event wherein the Grade 1 to Grade 9 scholars of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City gathered at the covered court and received their gifts, had fun and snacks.  The grade 1 to 3 scholars were also treated to play to the pop up balloon while the grade 4 to 9 scholars got the chance to take home a photo bookmark from the photobooth by MetroClick.  Faculty and staff of SFAS and Tapulanga Foundation also received gift packages with ham.

SFAS Faculty and Staff and Tapulanga Scholars during the Gift Giving, December 21, 2016

And on December 23, total of 21 College and Grade 11 scholars were treated to lunch at Chicken House Silay while Hda. Tinihaban recipients gathered at the Our Lady of Nativity Chapel, each received a spaghetti gift pack.

Lunch at Chicken House Silay for College and Grade 11 Tapulanga scholars

Hda. Tinihaban gift recipients

View photos on the links below.

December 17 Grade 10 at Campuestohan
December 19 Preschool's Gift Giving
December 20 Jose Cuaycong Elementary Gift Giving
December 21 Grade 1 to 9 Gift Giving
December 23 College and Grade 11

Please visit our website, www.tapulanga.org to learn more about the Foundation's activities, news and events.

Susan Benin-Presto Meets Her Scholars!

Last October 20, TF donor Susan Benin-Presto from the USA visited St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City with her mother, Lydia Benin, her brother (and TF Vice President), Joey Benin and sister-in-law, Bing Ledesma-Benin. She met her scholars, Kenneth Amaro, Kinder and Keith Sotis, Grade 2 and had a short chat with them.  

Ms. Susan with her two scholars, Keith and Kenneth

Top (L-R) Bing Benin, Susan Benin Presto, Lydia Benin and Joey Benin
Bottom (L-R) Keith Sotis and Kenneth Amaro

Joey, Bing, Lydia, Susan and Ms. Mic

Thank you so much Ms. Susan and family for taking time in meeting your scholars and visiting the school!

"I want to thank the Tapulanga Foundation again for giving me a chance to sponsor kids such as Kenneth and Keith. Visiting them and the school is one of the great memories that I will treasure. Seeing the smile on the kids' faces is just an expression of the joy in studying at St Francis. I felt very welcome and it felt like everyone appreciated our visit. It was good to know from Micmic that kids have to pass a test in order to be admitted at St Francis and it really proved that all the kids enjoy learning by their gestures. It was examinations day when we visited so most of the kids were so focused on their tests but they all greeted us with a smile and a "Good morning Miss/visitors" greeting!

I've sponsored kids from different organizations but this was the first time I've visited the kids at St Francis through the Tapulanga Foundation - I no longer see my financial support but rather I see an established bond with Kenneth and Keith which I will have the opportunity to expand my relationship with them and receive God's grace. My visit also gave me assurance of the the Tapulanga Foundation's financial stewardship. I believe that Kenneth and Keith are going to get a good education! Thanks again to Micmic, Gen and to the teachers...may you be blessed and may you continue to be a blessing!" - Mrs. Susan Presto

For more news and updates, please visit our website:  www.tapulanga.org

Ms. Joann Miraflores Visits SFAS

Last October 10, Ms. Joanne Miraflores visited St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City and met the scholars of her cousin, Mrs. Ana Gonzaga-Layaoen.  Her daughter, Monica, came with her and she brought gifts to the scholars from Ms. Ana.

From left to right (bottom): Khrys Rhyn, Monica (Ms. Joann's daughter), Zoe, Ms. Joann and AJ

Scholars of Ms. Ana: Khrys Rhyn with his mother, Marechris, Zoe and AJ

Thank you so much Ms. Ana Gonzaga-Layaoen for your thoughtfulness and thank you Ms. Joann for sharing your time with the children.


Please visit our website:  www.tapulanga.org

Two Birthday Celebrations in One Day!

Last October 5, TF donors Ana Gonzaga-Layaoen and Rina Yan sponsored birthday treats for their scholars, Alvin Secapore and Alrhie John Coja.

TF donor Ana Gonzaga-Layaoen has been very thoughtful and generous as this is her second year to treat her scholar, Alvin, on his birthday.  This year, she treated the whole family to lunch at Chicken Deli at The District Ayala in Talisay City. Alvin also received a red race car toy on top of his birthday cake.

Alrhie is one of Ms. Rina Yan's scholars and on his birthday, his family was treated to lunch at Mang Inasal in Silay City. He also received gifts and a birthday cake.

A BIG thank you to Ms. Ana and Ms. Rina for having such a BIG heart!  You both made Alvin and Alrhie very happy on their birthday!

More photos here.

Visit our website, www.tapulanga.org.

Mrs. Mitos Gloudemans Visits SFAS

Last September 30, Mrs. Mitos Bayog-Gloudemans with husband, Tony, and good friend, Atty. Connie Rivera, visited St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City for the first time and met her scholar, Ruel Badian, Jr., a Pre-Kindergarten student.  Mitos chose Ruel to be her scholar during the 60 Scholars Challenge last summer.

"Our visit to your school and meeting Ruel was very emotionally rewarding. Hope that it won't be too long for us to visit him again." Tony and Mitos Gloudemans

Visit our website:  www.tapulanga.org

Kristine Labayen Reyes Finds Joy in Sending Kids to School

TF donor, Kristine Labayen Reyes, visited St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City last September 6 and met her new TF scholars, Pauline and Aina Mae.  Kristine finds joy in supporting Tapulanga Foundation and sponsored a scholar a couple of years ago and decided to sponsor again this school year 2016-2017.  

Kristine Reyes and her scholars, Aina Mae Paciño and Pauline del Sol, 7th graders.

Kristine with her girlfriends (L-R): Alaine Borja, Kristine Reyes, Aina Mae, Pauline,
Leizel Esteban, Joy Araneta and Trixia Aspan.

Kristine conversed with the school principal, JR Abello.

"It was really nice to see the girls and meet them. They seem to be well behaved, respectful, and studious. I hope I can get to know more about them; their interests, their dreams, their challenges. I can feel that they have a lot of potential and I would really like to inspire them to dream big and study hard to achieve bigger things in life." by Kristine Labayen Reyes


Please visit our website, www.tapulanga.org to learn more about the foundation's activities, news and events. 

Mrs. Lolita Jardeleza Visits SFAS Once Again

Last July 26, Mrs. Lolita Ledesma-Jardeleza visited St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City once again and met five of her six scholars.  Her 6th scholar is in Grade 11 at Riverside College in Bacolod City.  Ms. Inday, as she is fondly called by everyone, was on vacation from the United States of America and brought along her son, Rob, and her five grandchildren.

L-R Back: Darby, Libby, Billy, Maddie, Danny and Eva
Front: Leenen, Aileen, Ms. Inday, Lorebeth, Mariel and Lorie

Ms. Inday has been one of Tapulanga Foundation's most loyal and generous supporter for many, many years.  In 2004, she taught at the school for six months.  She attends the yearly benefit dinner in Maryland.  Some of her children also support their own scholar at St. Francis through the foundation.

Ms. Inday with SFAS Principal JR Abello

Mr. JR Abello, school principal, gave them a tour of the school, including the new building and the mud chapel.

Please visit our website, www.tapulanga.org to learn more about the foundation's activities, news and events.