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.

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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

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Tapulanga Foundation is now DSWD Accredited NGO!

Last Janaury 9, 2017, Tapulanga Foundation, Inc. received its certificate of Registration and Licences to Operate from DSWD office in Brgy. Daro, Dumaguete City.  Ms. Genalyn A. Nemes received the certificate. To God be the Glory!

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

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Toiletries for Tapulanga Scholars!

A BIG THANK YOU to Leah, Joseph and Coby Castillo, Letlet Estacio, Marjorie Defensor Lopez, Mano Morales, Irma Escalona, Belle Cohen and Gia De la Pena for donating toiletries to the Grade 9 and 10 scholars last October 19, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City. 

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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.


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