Christmas Giving Program 2015

Tapulanga Foundation ended 2015 celebrating with our scholars through the Christmas Giving Program. Blessed with more generous donors, the foundation extended the giving of toys and "noche buena" (Christmas Eve) packages to a neighboring public school and two farm communities.

December 14
St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Preschool held their Christmas party at McDonald's North Drive branch in Bacolod City.

December 15
TF Christmas Giving at Cuaycong Elementary School, E.B. Magalona where 166 students (Kinder to Grade 6), teachers and staff received an eco-bag filled with a noche buena grocery.  Kinder to Grade 3 students had a toy surprise inside their bag.

December 18
Tapulanga Foundation scholars from Grades 1 to 9 had their Christmas party at SFAS covered court. Games were prepared, kids played in inflatable balloon and trampoline, and snacks were served to all.  TF donor, Mrs. Gina Gatuslao-Millan donated noche buena gift packs and ham to all the teachers and staff of the school and foundation as she celebrated her birthday that day.

December 19
Grade 10 and college scholars went to Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City.  Everyone enjoyed rides including the Hamster Wheel, Sky Bicycle, Horseback Riding and Carousel.  Some also went swimming and horseback riding.

December 21 and 27
135 families of Hacienda Lonoy in Silay City were given noche buena packages.

December 23
105 families of Hacienda Tinihaban in Silay City received noche buena gift packs.

To our generous donors and everyone who made the Christmas Giving Program possible, THANK YOU!

To view each album, please click here.

Eat. Share. Love. 2015

Tapulanga Foundation held its 7th annual fundraiser entitled "Eat. Share. Love." last November 27 at the La Proa Hall, L'Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City.

The Kansilay Visual Artists Society (KanVAS) displayed their artworks for sale along with other items for the silent auction. 

The buffet dinner included the following:  Cream of Asparagus soup, German Potato Salad, Linguini with Chicken Alfredo, Pork Satay, Chicken Relleno, Angus Beef Belly Pot Roast, Buttered Mixed Vegetable, steamed rice and one round of Iced Tea.  Deserts included Ube Cake, Mini Chocolate Crinkles and Lemon Yema Cheese Torte, 

Grade 7 scholars entertained guests with a dance number.

The highlight of the night was the silent auction. Many enjoyed bidding on over 100 items from toys, kitchenware, locally crafted and imported bags, shoes, lamps, paintings, home decors and gift certificates from hotels, restaurants, salon and spa.

Proceeds of the fundraiser will go to the Senior Scholarship program of Tapulanga Foundation and the Sports Program of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City. 

To everyone who supported, from all the sponsors to those who attended, a heartfelt THANK YOU!

To view more photos, you may click here.

Photo credits to Mr. Felix Querubin of St. La Salle - Bacolod Yearbook Office. 

An Evening of Sharing Hope in Maryland

The 9^th Annual Friends of Tapulanga Fundraiser (Sharing Hope) in Maryland last November 8, was a tremendous success.  Over 100 guests enjoyed an evening of Filipino food, silent auction, raffle and updates on St Francis of Assisi School of Silay City.

 

There were many faithful supporters who have attended every fundraiser since 2006.  A few new guests were surprised to see a whole roasted pig!  We had some wonderful donations this year… a beautiful hand made quilt, some great artwork, some unique handmade soaps, and lots of other remarkable items.  

The raffle was very successful… (the Kindle was won by Jim Siegel, Robert Graham won the other 2 prizes, an iPad Mini and a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet which he decided to donate back for an impromptu live auction --- which was won by Rich Spiegel).

We are truly  blessed to have such an amazing group of supporters and volunteers, our sponsors (Katherine Taylor of Taylor Legal, Hoffman and Associates, and Akubo) and we especially thank Mr. Charles Miller who has generously supported us in making our event possible at the Howard County Conservancy.

A Generous Heart

November 19

Mr. Mitch Gatuslao-Remitio visited St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City for the first time. He met his Tapulanga scholar, Annika Intal, a Grade 6 student.  Mr. Remitio was on a short vacation to be with his friends and family in Bacolod City.   He toured around the school campus and has expressed his interest in helping out the school's football team.  Mr. Remitio became a donor thru the 60 Scholars in 30 Days Challenge last April 2015.

"When I went home to Bacolod a few days ago, one of the things that I wanted to do was go to St Francis of Assisi School.  I had the chance to meet my scholar, Annika.  I asked her what her ambition was in life.  Without any hesitation, she answered that she wanted to become a doctor or an engineer.  Coming from a little girl, this warmed my heart a lot because you could see in her the determination and the drive to succeed in life even though the odds are against her.  I have no doubt that she will be able to achieve her dreams because when I looked at her report card, it was full of A's.  I absolutely salute her parents who gave her the will to succeed.  To Annika, you will be my scholar forever.  I hope that you will be able to achieve your dreams.  Stay humble and always pray to God.  Thanks for taking the time out to meet me."

Inspired to Help at a Young Age

October 29

Tapulanga Foundation donor Gerard Matti Lachica and his brother Gabrille and visited St. Francis of Assisi School  of Silay City.  They are both based in the USA and are visiting family and friends in Bacolod City.  Gerard met his scholar Dane Precious Ibañez, a Kindergarten student, and visited her classroom. Gerard (age 22) is inspired to share his blessings to Tapulanga Foundation and he is one of the youngest donors of the Foundation.

"My experience visiting the foundation and the school was a great experience. The school was really nice, students were friendly and respectful. This was the first time I met my scholar Dane and she was so cute. Helping her in her studies and seeing how thankful she is and happy just makes my heart melt and makes me feel like I'm doing something right in my life. Kudos to Tapulanga Foundation for a job well done. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to help other people. God bless and more power to you now and in the future." 

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.

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!