Legacy July-December 2012 by Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc.

Vol. 7 Issue 2 Official publication of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. July-December 2012

Eight-Storey Dr. Lucio C. Tan Bldg. Opens

he University of the East Caloocan Campus opened School year 2012-2013 ready to take on advances in quality and progress in the field of education. The opening coincided with the implementation of the debut of Department of Education’s K-to-12 Basic Education program. The new building is named after U.E.’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Lucio C. Tan, and was completed in time for the school opening. The eight-storey building houses partially covered and open decks, over 30 class-

rooms, computer laboratories, multimedia and instrumentation rooms, science laboratories, a multipurpose hall, a library and canteen, among others. The new building beefs up U.E.’s primary and secondary quality of education that serves not just Caloocan City but other areas as well. In his message during the formal blessing and inauguration last September 25, Dr. Tan noted that the occasion was a happy one with U.E. celebrating its 66th year of providing quality education to thousands of young people. The new elementary and high school building, he said,

allows “not only more pupils to study here but it also provides much-needed facility for the K-to-12 education reforms.”

The Chairman, whose commitment to

education is echoed strongly in the advocacy of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, thanked and encouraged “everyone who has shared in and continue to work for our vision of educating the youth,” adding “We also offer this building as a gift as we continue to improve our quality of learning and provide support for educational reforms.”

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TYKFI BRINGS TOTAL PACKAGE UNDER ADOPT-A-SCHOOL Covers Sta. Fe, NV; Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro; Villaba, Leyte

ta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya. The Tan Yan kee Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the Department of Education and the Local Government Unit of Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya distributed last July, 2012 school supplies packages under the Adopt-A-School Program. This year, on top of a school bag, five notebooks/ writing notebooks, five pad papers, two pencils, and a pair of slippers, TYKFI also provided a raincoat for each package to protect schoolchildren during the rainy months. 129 pupils of the Tan Yan Kee Elementary School and 124 pupils of Buyasyas Elementary School received the packages. The children, mostly coming from the low income families, are in the age range of five to twelve years old. Currently, the population of the two schools from Kindergarten to Grade Six is as follow: No. of pupils Grade Level Kinder

Tan Yan Kee Elementary School 20

Buyasyas Elementary School 13

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Totals

129

124

Parents, teachers, and officials were one in encouraging children to go to school. TYKES and Buyasyas Eelementary Schools Principal Allan Paclit made an example of a TYKFI staff as an inspiration for getting an education. He noted that Jonathan Anuma, is

“a native of Balete, one of us, and is an inspiration to all especially to parents to encourage and commit to their children’s education.” Those who attended the turnover of supplies profusely thanked TYKFI Chairman Dr. Lucio C. Tan and the Foundation for all the continuing support to the education of the young.

lowing pupils with the AdoptA-School total package last September.

Amarao E/S

Babayoan E/S

Calaoaan E/S

Kinder

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Total

237

348

187

Grade Level

n Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur the Foundation beefed up its nebulizer distribution project with new units given to the Rural Health Unit and also provided Adopt-A-School packages to pupils of elementary schools in Sta. Cruz. Calaoaan, Babayoan, and Amarao Elementary schools in Sta. Cruz are now benefitting from playground and water supply system (for the first two schools) and playground equipment for the latter. With the Department of Education, TYKFI was able to reach the fol-

Located on the southern coast of Ilocos Sur, the area is considered partially urban and has some 35,906 residents. The Foundation provided the playground equipment as a valuable benefit for the well-rounded physical and social development of the pupils. Calaoaan Principal Dr. Gemmalyn G. Ja2

cosalem put it very well when she said, “The project is a great help for pupils. Having a water system inside the school solved the problem of children going outside to fetch water from the neighbour which is very risky. Maintenance of school plants became easier, and sanitation among children is no longer a problem. This as well as having a playground that provides enjoyment will have a long term effect on children. It falls on us to maintain TYKFI gifts so that they can benefit and enrich children who come to our school to learn.” Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur DepEd District Supervisor Dr. Manuela Joven added, “I hope Tan Yan Kee will always be around to lend a helping hand for the projects to be sustained and for more projects for the different schools.” Meanwhile, in Sidaoen Primary School TYKFI and DepEd provided school supplies to 62 pupils from Grades 1 to 4.

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Sidaoen teacher Rona Quitilen said “the project will help particularly indigent pupils. By giving school supplies, pupils are motivated to come to school, because children are easily pleased and respond to new things and study tools making them more eager and enthusiastic to study.” A young pupil thankfully addressed TYKFI and partners. “I pray that TYKFI is there for us, the needy, to help us out in our difficulties, especially in buying our needs in school.” Parents were equally grateful with a PTA member saying, “We will not be burdened with the high cost of school supplies for our children. We can use the saved money for their school uniforms instead of buying the supplies. The support of TYKFI is truly a blessing and a big help to pupils, parents, and the school.”

n San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, 1,637 Kindergartner, Prep, Grades 1 to 6, and High School schoolchildren from farming families received schools supplies packages from TYKFI in cooperation with DepEd and DSWD. Each contained (depending on grade level) a school bag, several writing notebooks, pad papers, extra fillers, pencils, and slippers. DepEd Schools Division Superintendent in Occidental Mindoro Dr. Wilfredo Cabral addressed the parents and explained the role of DepEd as

Legacy Villaba is a 4th class municipality in Leyte. 2010 Census statistics put the population at 43,839. During the medical mission conducted simultaneously with the distribution of school packages and planting calendars/seedlings, TYKFI Medical Scholars at UERMMMC Emma Concepcion Sinco and Quillano Cagadas, Jr. noted that many of the children suffered from upper respiratory tract infection and impacted cerumen as well as dental caries. They also documented other afflictions such urinary tract infection, dermatological infection, ear infection, acute Viral Infection, community acquired pneumonia, global developmental delay, diabetes mellitus type I. Those present were only too happy to express their thoughts on the Adopt-A-School cum Medical Mission visit of the Foundation. Some of the comments follow.

he thanked TYKFI. “To parents, you are very lucky that there’s this foundation that is providing our children with these school supplies. Our role in the DepEd is to monitor the attendance of your children in going to school and your role as par-

“Masaya sa tulong ng TYK especially hindi maka-afford ng gamit pang-escuela.”—Rosalie

Viovicente, Parent “Malaking tulong sa mga bata sa pagpasok nila lalo na ang slippers at kapote.”—Visitacion Orias, Parent “Malaking tulong para mapagpatuloy ang pag-aaral.”— Cherila Ando, Pupil of Sulpa Elementary School “Very thankful to TYKFI for the school supplies,the launching of the vegetable garden and the medical mission; very appreciative of the presence of the higher school officials.”—Head Teacher Patricio Sanaco, Jr. “On its first time to visit sulpa, TYK was the instrument to bring school officials Here. Malakas na partner ng DepEd ang TYKFI. Masuerte ang mga bata at magulang dahil sa maagang pasko. Ano ang kapalit ng gifts ng TYK? 1) Magaral mabuti. 2) Parents, suportahan ang eskuelahan at magtulungan. Even if Sulpa is farflung, education should be ongoing. Dapat magsikap din ang mga magulang, hindi lamang umaasa sa darating na tulong. Magtrabaho as construction worker, pagbubukid, at pagtatanim ng palay.”— Division Superintendent Dr. Sarah Apurillo “Malaking tulong itong medical mission dahil wala kaming pampaduktor. Salamat sa mga gamut na dala ng Tan Yan Kee.”— John Paul Macasuhon Pupil of Sulpa Elementary School

ents is to encourage them to go to school everyday.”

n Sulpa, Villaba, Leyte, 106 pupils and six teachers as well as community members received school supplies packages containing bags, notebooks, pad papers, pencils, slippers, and raincoats (for schoolchildren), planting calendar and seeds, health care assessment with the medical mission and medicines (for both pupils and community members). 3

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TYKFI BRINGS CONSTEC TO AURORA PROVINCE

he Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara shared the Foundation for Upgrading the Standard of Education (FUSE) CONSTEC training system with some 188 teachers in Baler, Aurora held at the Aurora Polytechnic College on September 25-29, 2012. The training covered English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and El-

ementary Science. Broken down by subject area, 39 teachers participated in the English module, 38 in Mathematics, 29 in Physics, 28 in Chemistry, and 54 in Elementary Science. The trainors, experts in their fields of study, included: for English, Dr. Rosario I. Alonzo of the University of the Philippines and Alejandro S. Bernardo of the University of Sto. Tomas;

Editorial Board n Joey G. de Guzman n Cynthia J. Gruet Correspondent n Jonathan Anuma

Board of Advisers n Jaime J. Bautista n Ma. Cecilia Pesayco n Juanita Tan Lee n Wilson T. Young

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for Mathematics, Dr. Justina M. Evangelista of the University of the East and Allan M. Canonigo of the University of the Philippines; for Physics, Olivia B. Ungson of St. Scholasticaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College and Anton G. Overio, Jr. of Miriam College; for Chemistry, Luciana V. Ilao of the University of the Philippines-Manila and Remedios S. Naynes of the Far Eastern University; for Elementary Science, Evelyn Josue of UP-NISMED and Mark Anthony R. Cua Marcelo of Marcela Elementary School.

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TAIWAN STUDENTS VISIT TYKES

ome twenty Taiwan students recently visited the Tan Yan Kee Elementary School (TYKES) in Balete, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya. Located on a mountain peak, the students from Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Light Young Adult-Taipei Chapter and BLIA YAD Taipei took the trek through the footpath leading to the school. They were in the country for an educational trip. The students expressed keen interest in TYKES as well as sharing of cultures and educational practices. A storytelling session was held and they shared local games played in Taiwan, to the enjoyment of TYKES pupils and participants. Following are photos of the maiden visit to TYKES by foreign students. 5

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TYKFI BRINGS SCI-FUN CARAVAN TO visits ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY AT THE

ore than 22,000 elementary and high school students in Nueva Vizcaya and neighboring areas had a combination of learning and fun-filled experience during the August 30-October 19, 2012 Sci-Fun Caravan Travelling Science Centrum that the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. brought to the Bambang Auditorium, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya in partnership with the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology, DepEd, and the local government of Bambang. The exhibit coincided with the National Science Club Month under Presidential Proclamations No. 28 of 1986 and No. 264 of 2002. DepEd Calendar also marked September for SY 2012-2013 as Science and Math Week. The caravan is in line with TYKFI’s advocacy to provide awareness of science and technology among the general public and the Filipino youth, in particular, who will

play an active role in shaping the future of the nation. The project is layman-friendly and makes use of entertaining and fun-filled exhibits such as 3D Tic Tac Toe, Animal Sounds, Anti-Gravity Mirror, Bernoulli Blower, Bridge, Calypso Reef, Changing Colors, Charge Now, Power Later, Chaotic Pendulum, Coin Reflection, Color or Words, Colored Shadows, Corner Reflector, Dancing Worms, Dinosaurs, Finger Tingler, For Your Eyes Only, Frozen Shadows, Gravity Well, Jocob’s Ladder, Magnetic Chain Reaction, Magnetic Suction, Money Detector, Parabolic Dish, Pedal Generator, Pick a cone, Plasma Sphere, Pupil of the Eye, Ring Bubbles, Shadow geometry, Siphon, Steady Hand Game, Stereo Hearing, Subjective Shapes, Tiny Bubbles, Touch Me If You Can, Two Eyes, Well of Flowers, You and Me Are One, Trapezoidal Window, Your Nose Knows, Zoetrope,Van de Graff, and Electric Fleas. Some of the comments

from those who viewed the exhibit follow. “A laudable event for the Division of Nueva Vizcaya. TYKFI brought “science” to the masses and free for our pupils, students and teachers— all 44 science exhibits. For the local explainers who are classroom teachers, education supervisors, and science coordinators it also served as an evaluation to gauge the knowledge for the application of sciences.”—Evelyn Apuya,EPS I, Science Secondary, DepEd Nueva

Vizcaya Division “This promotes science and tourism and after visiting they go back to their respective schools and apply and broaden knowledge in science.”—Juan Hernandez Jr., District Supervisor, Bambang I District “40 days of exploring science and I challenge all the teachers to apply it in their lessons. This promotes tourism. It is the first time that a science centrum was offered for free to the pupils and

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O THE NORTH; E MIND MUSEUM

students of the province. There is a sense of fascination leading pupils and students to become scientists, engineers, chemists etc.”—Dr. Reynalda R. Bangunan, CESO VI-Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, OIC “This is a viable alternative in teaching science—a venue to touch, hear, see. ‘Centrum’ is a center and a museum for the pupils and students to manipulate.”—May Pagsinohin, Executive Director-PFST “First maapreciate nila ang concepts and theories, madadagdagan ang interest and awareness in subject and follows the achievement. We will see to it that we make a replica of the contraptions on the caravan. The learnings here can be adopted in the subjects. We are fortunate and grateful na nakarating sa Nueva Vizcaya ito. We hope to have more.”— Ronnie Bibas, OIC-Principal Carolotan H/S “Magiging exposed yung mga students, bihira kasi sila makalabas at makapag interact sa ganitong

klaseng mga museums. Kaya very helpful to sa mga elementary dahil maiilabas nila ang interest nila sa science pagdating nila sa secondary level. This can be sustained by using simple methods and incorporating to the subjects in order to enhance the learning and comprehension of the students. Nagpapasalamat kami sa TYKF na sila pa ang lumapit sa N.V. at nagbigay sa mga bata ng ganitong klaseng experience.”— Marjorie Frany, Teacher Grs.5 & 6 Sta Fe Central School

ver at the Mind Museum at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, The Tan Yan Kee Foundation was invited by the Bonifacio Art Foundation to witness the launching of the Astrophotography exhibit called A Night in a Different Light. Various types of Astrophotography were on display and were later auctioned to sustain the Museum’s subsidy for public school visitors. Bonifacio Art Foundation Executive Director Manny Blas was on hand to welcome astronomy enthusiasts of all ages. A lecture on Astrophotography delivered by Anthony Guiller Urbano of the UP Astronomical Society and the Philippine As-

“I will use the methods learned in the exhibit, incorporate the learnings in other subjects. Super thankful kami sa inyong lahat lalo na kay Dr. Lucio Tan para sa mga bata they will learn more by doing.”—Marilyn T. Ringor, Principal Sta. Rosa E/S

Others who graced the exhibit were Hon. Flaviano D. Balgos, Jr., Municipal Mayor, Bambang and Remedios Panganiban, EPS 1, Science Elementary. The LGU provided as counterpart resource the venue, electricity, and sound system. 7

tronomical Society brought the subject closer to the audience with his knowledge and experience. The Mind Museum is a center for arts and sciences envisioned to bring accessible knowledge through entertaining media to every Filipino . The Mind Museum Theater was built through the sponsorship of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation as part of its advocacy to promote arts and sciences.

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Mountain Schools Get E-TV Packages

ive schools in Nueva Vizcaya received last September Educational Television (E-TV) packages from the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. These are: Atbu, Tactac, Imugan, Baracbac, and Bantinan Elementary Schools. Pupils and teachers numbering 724 and 29, respectively are expected to benefit from this alternative learning supplement that is also entertaining. TYKFI saw the critical need to upgrade teaching and learning resources in the five schools because of the results they posted in the recent National Achievement Test conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd). All five registered below-passing marks. With partners ABS-CBN Foundation, the local government of Sta. Fe, and the Department of Education, TYKFI turned over the E-TV packages in simple ceremonies held at the Baracbac Elementary School. Atbu Elementary School Cluster Head Ester V. Aglubat called the donation “timely and will go a long way in helping the pupils.” She said that out of 175 households, only 16 have TV sets, and electricity is not available in some areas. She noted

that the packages will “improve performance of students at different learning areas, with allotted time for viewing to supplement the teachers’ lessons.” She added that “the E-TV will also serve as orientation for teachers in the succeeding grade levels, and teachers, together with parents should undergo orientation with regard to the teaching materials and equipment so that parents can participate in taking good care of them.” District Supervisor Roland Mabitasan called the donation “a good gift for Christmas that contains a different way of teaching, using TV-classroom style”. He also expressed gratitude and appreciation for the good gift to the needy and promised “to take care so that its usefulness will last up to the next generations.” Baracbac Elementary School Cluster Head Rey O. Flores particularly likes the fact that “it is visual, enhancing interest of students and is a great help for teachers especially because the ratio is one teacher for every 30 pupils.” TYKFI’s Philip Sing, in a brief message said, “Ang mga guro ang susi ng edukasyon. The problem of attaining sus-

tainability of a particular project is the fast turn-over and change of assignments of principals and schools administrators. Teacher training is important to enhance the teaching style and effectiveness of education.” ABS-CBN Foundation’s Rino Ramos enumerated the three components of the E-TV teaching materials, which are: Production, with curriculumbased episodes; Distribution with only 9,000 out of 35,000 public elementary schools in the whole country having received E-TV; and Utilization containing teaching training guide which will be used for correct implementation of the teaching programs. He stressed that to be effective, teachers 8

should have the 3Cs: cooperation of teachers and parents in taking good care of the videos and equipment, coordination with an end-of-school year report and evaluation, and commitment to use supplemental tools correctly in upgrading quality of education. Present during the ceremony were: Sta. Fe Municipal Mayor Teodorico DP. Padilla, Jr., Vice Mayor Tidong Benito, Tan Yan Kee and Buyasyas Elementary Schools Cluster Head Allan Paclit, Cauco and Imugan Elementary Schools Cluster Head Romulo Aglubat, Bantinan Elementary School Principal Gerevic Anne Rayos, and Bacneng Elementary School Principal Sharon Mangaccat.

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Health&Social Welfare

PhilHealth, Tykfi Provide Health Cards

hilHealth and the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. recently partnered for the PhilHealth Card Distribution Project. The effort directly addresses the need of the less fortunate to avail of treatment and services for health problems that are otherwise unaffordable to them. The partners aim to provide PhilHealth membership which have not been accessible to them yet. Initially covered during the distribution from July to October of this year were areas in Northern and Southern Luzon provinces and the Visayas. 1,949 recipients in Ilocos Sur, La Union, Abra and Occidental Mindoro who are farmers, 104 from Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, and 206 from Leyte are now PhilHealth members. PhilHealth Social Insurance Assistant II Amarte Escala explained how the project helps indigent recipients. “The project will help the indigent people in a way that they will be able to utilize the benefits provided by the PhilHealth, considering the fact that they don’t have enough resources in financing all the expenses whenever an unexpected health problem comes up. This will also enable the members to feel that they are not ignored despite their economic status and instead, they will be determined to strive for the betterment of their lives.” He adds that “as long as the members are aware of the benefits and programs provided by PhilHealth, there will be a continuous impact on their lives when it comes to utilization and sustainability of the project.” He also foresees that eventually, even without TYKFI resources, members will “find a way to sustain the project initiative because they would realize the good effects they recognize from the project.” In Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya families of students and pu-

pils in Barangays Baliling, Villaflores, Sinapaoan, Balete, Poblacion, Tactac, and Buyasyas have been encouraged by the support of TYKFI especially because TYKES has opened a door for education to the young. Thus, the project with PhilHealth further boosts support for wellbeing and a better life. In Leyte Barangays Abuyog, Alang-Alang, Burauen, Calubian, Dagami, Palo, San Miguel, Sta. Fe, Tabontabon, Tanauan, and Villaba families of pupils and students were also thankful for the essential tool for health care. Sharing the thoughts on the PhilHealth Card Distribution Project of TYKFI and PhilHealth are the following.

they could help more indigent people like us. I can see that the project will be useful and effective. Considering our poverty, it is difficult for us to earn a living and we have to wait for harvest time to have something to spend. Since our source of income is farming, I ought to be responsible to save even a small amount whenever harvest time comes. In such simple way, we can sustain the project because I believe it is better that we allot something for the future than to have nothing in times of emergency.”— Susan Ferreras, farmer’s wife

“The project will help us a lot especially when it comes to hospital bills because I have to admit the fact that we are poor and we cannot afford to cover the expenses. I am so thankful to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation for providing us Philhealth and I pray to God for more success of the Foundation so

“There is no actual negative factor that could possibly affect the program since Philippine Health Insurance Corporation aims to provide health insurance to the needy especially the farmers. Factors like poverty and incapability of the indigent people

contribute mainly to the conduct of the program. There are plans like PCB (Primary Care Benefit 1) wherein clinics will be established near the place of the indigent people for them to utilize the equipment in case of emergency. This program aims to expand the number of services as well as increase the utilization rate for services for PhilHealth members. Monthly orientation via media are being given to the Philhealth members for them to be aware of the benefits and services that they can have as members. PhilHealth believes that through proper orientation and awareness of the program, PhilHealth members will be determined to continue what is being started and definitely will find a way to sustain the program once they experience the benefits of being a PhilHealth member.”—Francis Canosa, Chief Local Health Insurance Officer “The Foundation is happy to provide you with a one-year membership at PhilHealth. We hope that for the span of one-year you will be able to save in order to sustain your membership.”— Philip Sing, TYKFI “Malaking tulong sa pagkakasakit.”— Celestino de Leon and Elma Peralta “Makakamenos ng gastos especially in cases of emergency.”— Jovel Cauan “Most of these recipients are new PhilHealth members.”—Joseph Arthur Guerrero, Social Insurance Officer III, PhilHealth “It is the first time here in Nueva Vizcaya that a private organization sponsored a “PhilHealth membership” for the indigents.”—Aldwin Ordones, PhilHealth Orientation Trainor “We are grateful that the Tan Yan Kee Foundation is here helping the Department of Education not only in terms of education but also for our health welfare. To parents, it is our responsibility to send our children to school. We will now have a healthy family with this PhilHealth Membership.”—Sarah Apurillo, Ph.D., CEO IV, Schools Division Superintendent, Leyte

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The UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation

or the school year scholars from the re Luzon, Calabarzon Visayas, and the Nationa

College of Business Administration

Nadia Abigail B. Alianza

Reymart M. Abad

Jobelle A. Arante

BSA Mla.

BSA Manila

Charlie M. Del Uriah R. Diaz BSA Mla. Rosario BSA Cal.

BSA Mla. (Grantee)

Ivan Joshua C. Arcon

Ryan David R. Asorto

Roz May E. Balidio

Jenny Lyn V. Gilbuena

Mary Joyce E. Gimena

Ron Mcrenz H. Guittap

BSA Caloocan

Ralph Lester P. Fermante BSA Mla.

BSA Mla.

BSA Mla. (Grantee)

BSA Cal.

Wenchie L. Buen BSA Mla.

Mariel B. Catalan BSA Mla.

Ethel P. Keleste

Laarni A. Laforga

BSA Cal.

BSA Mla. (Grantee)

BSA Mla.

Lyka C. Manlapas

Argie C. Marzan BSA Cal.

Rico P. Matuguinas

Gemina Rae C. Mercado

Theresa Mae G. Omayao

Jolina Marie A. Peji

Jan Reli B. Rivera

Eduard Joseph P. Rodelas

Francis L. Rubio

Renee Jane D. San Pedro

Ma. Patrice E. Sebastian

Gerald A. Son

Wewin J. Tabares

Clarisse B. Urot

Jerrel G. Villa

BSA Mla.

BSA Cal.

BSA Mla.

BSA Cal.

BSA Mla. (Grantee)

BSA Cal.

BSA Mla.

BSA Mla. (Grantee)

Dentistry Proper

Jose Maria Angelica L. Bactong PreDentistry

Gabrielle A. Macaisa PreDentistry

Veronica Anne N. Biana

Nissa D. Boñaga

Dentistry Proper Dentistry Proper

Isabel Francina A. Sandico Dentistry Proper

Vennice V. Sumo PreDentistry

Maria Khalina Q. Dumaguin Dentistry Proper

BSA Mla. (Grantee)

DR. LUCIO C. TAN Chairman and President

HARRY C. TAN

Vice Chairman and Executive Director

Joaquin G. Bernas, S.J. Frank C. Chan Shirley T. Chua Andres R. Narvasa Christopher J. Nelson Marixi R. Prieto Gabriel C. Singson Washington Z. SyCip Carmen K. Tan Tan Eng Chan Mariano C. Tanenglian Tan Hui Bin Cesar E.A. Virata

Eruel Jon S Canicula

Jayson G. Isidro

Bianca Sofia T. Luz

Ritchie M Maquiran

BSCE Cal.

BSME Cal.

BSCE Cal.

BSECE Mla.

John Eric R. Pulayan

BSA Cal. (Grantee)

Louis Fernando M. Fernandez PreDentistry

PreDentistry

Kevin Elijah D. Ignacio PreDentistry

Samantha Niña Marie R. Uy

Dentistry Proper

Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Francis Angelo D. Baluyot

BSECE Cal.

BSCE Mla. (Grantee)

Carlo Manu D. Santana

BSME Mla.

College of Arts and Scie

Camille Ciarah Marie E. Angelin T. Torio Valendez PreDentistry

Goldie Mae F. Bacongallo

BSA Cal.

College of Dentistry

Mark Cameron J. Acub

BSCE Mla.

Cherry Ann C. Mandaquit BSA Mla.

The UE-TYKFI Scholarship grantees since it started

The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. was established in 1986 by Dr. Lucio C. Tan in honor of the Tan family patriarch, the late Tan Yan Kee. Committed to the corporate social responsibility of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies, the Foundation’s principal projects are in support of education, culture and sports, research, health and social welfare, and manpower development. As a young man, Dr. Tan was greatly inspired by his father, who instilled in him the value of education and the virtues of hard work, humility, perseverance, filial duty, and love of God and country. It was out of a deep respect for his father and foremost mentor that led Dr. Tan and his siblings to organize their most cherished foundation in his memory. A full-fledged non-government organization, the TYKFI receives its income primarily from donations of Dr. Lucio C. Tan and his group of companies. The Foundation is governed by a 15-person board of Trustees; its day-to-day affairs are managed by an Executive Director and a team of professional staffers. The Foundation is a member of the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) and the Association of Foundations (AF). It currently enjoys the status of being a certified donee institution, registered under the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

Lara Grace A. Abaleta AB English Mla.

Camille G. Adove BSCA Cal.

John Aldreu T. Mendoza BS Psy Mla.

Ma. Trisha A. Albesa

BS Biology Mla.

Grant Rene C. Mesa

BS Math Mla.

Matt Lou Inocen

BS Bio M

Patricia Kate C. Sevadera ABCA Cal.

The UE-TYKFI S The Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc. and the University of the East established the UE-TYKFI scholarship program in 1998 to provide free, quality education to deserving UE undergraduate students and faculty members. Close to 1,000 students, including 16 faculty members and 69 grantees, have benefited from the program. For the past 14 school years, TYKFI has spent no less than PhP76.56 million for the program, covering book allowance, uniform subsidy, transportation allowance and monthly stipend. On the other hand, UE has spent PhP108 million for tuition and other school fees. The scholarship is renewable every semester provided that the scholar meets the grade requirement and finishes his/her course within the prescribed period.

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College of Engineering

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Joemar D. Cuizon

BSME Cal.

BSCOE Mla. (Grantee)

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Charles Warren M. Go

Jazmyn Marriane O. Mendoza

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BSECE Cal.

rlo Manuel . Santana

BSME Mla.

Enrico Jasper T. Santos BSECE Mla.

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BSCE Cal.

Alein D. Narca

BSCE Cal.

Kris Kristofferson S. Gonzales

Jamil E. Hembra

BSCpE Mla.

BSCE Mla.

Mark Vicente O. Ong

BSEE Cal.

Pamela Claire C. Protacio

Vanessa Mae A. Opeña

BSME Cal.

Ma. Cyril Ann E. Llavores

BSECE Mla.

BSECE Cal.

John Reymer Christian Oliver V. Saplan C. Sumugat BSCE Mla.

Micah M. Tiolengco

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am happy to welcome and congratulate the UE-Tan Yan Kee Scholarship Program’s 72 new scholars and nine grantees. You join more than 132 continuing scholars and grantees, whom I consider worthy of admiration and support for the hard work and dedication you practice in order to achieve goals.

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Keep in mind that each day is a step towards success, and every small step may be likened to the single brick that builds a strong foundation for your future. Certainly, there are difficulties along the way. I am all too familiar with the hardships that come with being poor and therefore lacking in tools for success. Yet, I am convinced that this never prevents any person from trying even harder and building character strong enough to win over trials. As you continuously move towards your future and achieve measures of success, remember to generously share your talent and skills not just for personal progress but others’ welfare as well. This is, in fact, the spirit of the UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program. Once again, congratulations and more power to all of you.

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Mary Louise M. Longanilla BS Bio Mla.

Edison Mark D. Veridiano ABCA Cal.

Ian Clement O. Fosgate Jr. BSCS Mla.

Neil Peter R. Garcia BSCS Mla.

Jeanne Ver B. Relatado BSIT Mla.

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The scholarship program for regular faculty members covers a book allowance and monthly stipends (including study leave pay, tuition and other school fees) for two consecutive years for a master’s degree or four years for a doctorate degree. Both types of degrees may be pursued at the UE Graduate School or in another university if the field of specialization is not offered in UE. The undergraduate scholarships are in selected fields considered relevant to the needs of the Philippines for highlevel manpower, namely Engineering and Computer Science/Information Technology, Mathematics and the Sciences, Accountancy, Dentistry, English and Communication Arts. To qualify for a student scholarship, applicants must meet a set of criteria. For further details, please call 735-5471 local 398 or 399 or 735-8577 (UE Manila), 367-4787 or 367-4572 (UE Caloocan) or 816-5520 and -22 (TYKFI).

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Through the University of the East, Dr. Lucio C. Tan is fulfilling his promise to provide quality education to the masses. UE is and will always be a leading educational force in the fields of Accountancy, Business Administration, Dentistry and Medicine. The University’s competency covers the fields of Information Technology, Engineering, Education and Fine Arts. To fulfill its vision of delivering quality education, the University laid the groundwork for expansion by investing in state-of-the-art facilities in its various Campuses. The University of the East holds the distinction of being among the top institutions in the country in terms of IT infrastructure. It is, in fact, recognized as one of the most wired universities in the Philippines. UE is not only run by a competent academe of trained educators and qualified teachers but also by a professional management team responsible for what is perhaps the most remarkable corporate turnaround in Philippine history. It is backed by an independent Board of Trustees composed of businessmen and professionals with strong links to the University, who are elected to committees that monitor and evaluate all UE programs.

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DR. ESTER A. GARCIA President and CAO

David O. Chua Corazon S. Dela Paz-Bernardo Carmelita G. Mateo Andres R. Narvasa Cornelio T. Peralta Juanita Tan Lee Dante O. Tinga Wilson T. Young

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Tykf-Aabmss Monthly Medical Forum Every month, the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc.(TYKFI ) and the Association of Asia Brewery Medical Specialty Scholars (AABMSS) hold a medical forum designed for laymen. The forum provides people with a venue to learn about the latest medical issues, trends, and available treatment options. Asia Brewery medical scholars render free consultations and discuss pertinent matters in laymanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s language. The forum is held at the Century Park Sheraton.

Medical Forum No. 235 Topic: Prevent Diabetes, Hypertension and Cancer Through Nutrition DISCUSSANT: Virgith B. Buena, RND

Healthy diet is instrumental to maintaining and/or improving general health. It requires a consumption of appropriate amounts of all essential nutrients and adequate amount of water. There should be a balance of macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Nutrition and calories should not exceed the total energy needs for the day in order to avoid excessive weight. A healthy diet lowers health risks such as obesity, diabetes, heart diseases, hypertension, and cancer and delays aging. A recommended diet has the following guidelines: n Eat Smart: learn to make healthy food choices considering the three principles of variety, balance, and moderation in your selection of food. n Stick to regular mealtimes. n Maintain healthy weight: control serving portions and exercise. n Increase intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts. These will also help increase fiber intake. n Emphasize foods rich in nutrients, low fat, cholesteroland-calorie free foods. n Limit the intake of granulated sugar and other sweets. n Cut down on salt / sodium consumption from all sources. n Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. n Prepare and store foods safely.

develops after 3 days of hospitalization n Health care associated pneumonia n Pneumonia in the immunocompromised Risk factors are present in people with comorbid illnesses and patients above 65 years old. These comorbid illnesses include heart failure, COPD/ Emphysema/significant smoking history, uncontrolled diabetes, and immunocompromised patients with HIV or in post-transplants persons. Other factors include exposure in an environment with increased propensity for infection, inhaled chemicals, frequent travel, prolonged hospital stay, recent surgery or injury. Symptoms may be one or all of the following: cough, fever, tachypnea, pleuritic chest pain, abdominal pain, difficulty of breathing, body weakness, Increase or decrease in WBC, hypoxemia. Diagnosis requires: n Medical history and Physical examination (Chest wall retractions, crackles, rhonchi) n Blood culture and sensitivity, or blood antibody studies: for Mycoplasma n Sputum exam for culture and sensitivity n Chest x-ray, Chest CT-scan, Bronchoscopy n Viral studies, Gram and AFB Stain, Urine antigens test: for Legionella For Community acquired pneumonia, such as acute pulmonary parenchymal infection, mild cases are treated with oral antibiotics (antibiograms) while moderate and high risk community acquired pneumonia is treated with a combination of antibiotics and intravenous medications, stabilization of the blood pressure with intravenous fluids, blood transfusion and inotropic medications and/or hooking to mechanical ventilator. Those who suffer from symptoms may also have Indications for hospitalization if the following are present:

Reading food labels or Nutrition Fact Sheet gives a good tip on amount of food and ingredients consumed. n Get the number of grams and divide by 5, because 1 teaspoon is 5 g. n Below 140 mg sodium is considered as low sodium. Sleep is instrumental to good health and weight loss. n Sleep loss upsets the balance of hormones and metabolic processes resulting in all kinds of harmful effects. n It can cause weight gain by increasing Ghrelin, the hormone that stimulates appetite. n It may lead to Type 2 Diabetes, by influencing the way the body slowly processes glucose. n It may elevate blood pressure. n It has been linked to depression, anxiety and mental disease. n It lowers the immune system and the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fighting infection mechanism. n Sleep debt is corrected with more number of hours sleep.

Medical Forum No. 236 Topic: Pneumonia DISCUSSANT: Dennis Teo, M.D.

neumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lungs caused by infection either through bacteria, fungi, mycobacteria, parasites, or viruses. It affects the old and the young alike and enters the lungs through inhalation. The general classifications of pneumonia include: n Community acquired pneumonia n Pneumonia in the elderly n Non-resolving pneumonia n Nosocomial pneumonia:

n Underlying comorbid conditions that can worsen pneumonia n Failure of treatment of medications during out patient n Signs of dehydration or inability to feed, hypotension n Complications such as effusion / empyema n Moderate to severe respiratory distress n Suspicion or confirmation of a virulent pathogen n Changes in sensorium n Signs of sepsis n Hypoxemia Prevention is always better to observe. Some preventive measures are: n Avoid people who have respiratory infections n Strict handwashing for healthcare providers n Flu and pneumococcal vaccination n Gastrostomy tube insertion, if oral feeding is not possible n Stop smoking n Aspiration precautions n Rehabilitation/Ambulation

Medical Forum No. 237 Topic: Current Updates and Management of Macular Eye Diseases DISCUSSANT: Jocelyn L. Sy, M.D.

etina is the film portion and light-sensitive tissue that gathers visual information and transmits it to the brain which processes it for the person to understand. Macula is the most important and central portion of the retina. It is responsible for almost 90% of our vision and enables us to perceive colors, read and see fine details. Symptoms of Macular Eye Diseases include distorted or blurred central vision, gray spot, difficulty reading despite wearing glasses. Eye conditions that affect the macula are: n Central Serous Retinopathy: leakage of fluid under the retina that has a propensity to accumulate under the central macula.

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Aloesin, Gentistic acid, Resveratrol, Linoleic acid, Glabirdin, Genistein, Liquirtin, Daidzein, Soymilk / bean extract, Octadecenedoic acid, Niacinamide, Gigawhite, Glycolic Acid, Alpha lipoic acid, Rumex extract, Thiatic acid, Mulberry, Vitamin E – d-alpha tocopherol, Procyanidins, Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Ellagic acid, Glutathione, 18 α G, L-alanine / glycine / L-isoleucine / L-leucine, Sophorcarpidine, Kojic Acid, Hesperidine, Retinol.

n Causes: stress, high blood pressure, high level of cortisol and intake of corticosteroids, Gastritis Helicobacter pylori infection n Test Procedures: Fundus exam, Fluorescein angiogram, Ocular coherence tomography n Treatment Options: Topical Non steroidal anti-inflammatory, Laser photocoagulation n Macular Hole: a small break in the macula, when Vitreous, which is firmly attached to the retina, pulls away and tears the retina. n Test Procedures: Fundus exam, Ocular coherence tomography n Treatment Options: Eye surgery (Vitrectomy with gas tamponade) n Macular Edema: seen in patients with diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, after cataract surgery and inflammation of the eye. It occurs when fluid and protein deposits collect on or under the macula. n Test Procedures: Fundus exam, Fluorescein angiogram, Ocular coherence tomography n Treatment Options: Topical Non steroidal anti-inflammatory, Laser photocoagulation, Eye injection of Anti Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor. n Age Related Macular Degeneration: usually affects older adults and results in a loss of vision in the macula, because of damage to the retina. n Types: Dry, which results in thinning, loss of retinal function

Medical Forum No. 239 Topic: Minimally Invasive Surgery of Shoulder Problems

and rod and cone cells; Wet:, which creates new blood vessels in the choroid layer of the eye n Causes: ultra violet radiation, hypoxia (poor supply of oxygen), oxidative stress, hereditary n Test Procedures: Fundus exam, Fluorescein angiogram, Ocular coherence tomography n Treatment Options: Vitamin supplements for AREDS, Topical Non steroidal anti-inflammatory, Laser photocoagulation, Eye injection of Anti Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor.

DISCUSSANT: Raymond Nuñez, M.D.

he shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and does the very delicate work of balancing stability and mobility. Shoulder dislocation is the tear of the main stabilizing ligament, and is common among young active persons. The condition has a recurrence rate of 70% to 90%. Complications resulting from shoulder dislocation include fractures of the socket, completely torn ligament, and severe deformity of the shoulder ball. To start treatment, imaging is necessary either through E-ray or MRI or CT Scan, the latter in preparation for operation. In treating the condition, early repair is recommended. A camera that magnifies 10 to 15 times allows surgeons to examine the whole joint through small incision holes. Minimal Invasive Surgery (Arthroscopy) is the only way to fully evaluate the shoulder. The surgeon can see and examine front, back and inside the joint, which open surgery cannot fully see. It is important to remember that tears in the shoulder joint do not heal, and pain comes and goes because the cause remains and has a tendency to get worse. Arthroscopy’s benefits, on the other hand, leads to faster recovery and earlier return to normal activities; shorter hospital stay and

Medical Forum No. 238 Topic: Skin Lighteners— Facts and Fiction DISCUSSANT: Eleanor Lo Letran, M.D.

igmentary disorders are common with Asian skin. Everyday, consumers are seeking ways to “whiten” themselves and get rid of these skin marks. We are barraged with advertisement as well as massive proliferation of “bleaching/ whitening/ lightening” creams in the market claiming to be the best whitener. Here are some facts. Commonly Prescribed Lighteners: Hydroquinone, Glycolic Acid, Azelaic acid, Mequinol, Retinoids: Retinoic acid / Tazarotene Ingredients functioning as skin lighteners found in cosmeceuticals: Arbutin, P-Coumaric, αArbutin, N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG), Deoxyarbutin, 4-n-butylresorcinol/ rucinol,

rehabilitation; smaller scars; and the procedure is less painful. Some types of shoulder conditions include: n Labral/SLAP Tear is not a dislocation but is characterized by clicking and pain. n Microtrauma, which is common among athletes representing overuse injuries caused by hyper external rotation, falls on arms/elbows, bad fall, or injuries from violent sports. n Frozen Shoulder, which causes more than 50% motion loss and lasts for more than 3 months, with no other shoulder pathologies. This is common among females 40 to 60 years old with diabetes and thyroid diseases. n Impingement Syndrome leading to Rotator Cuff Tear, which is characterized by an upward migration of the ball of the arm bone and can cause force imbalance, none functional joint, and muscle shortening. This is common among the elderly population and can also be secondary to degeneration or trauma. n Chronic Rotator Cuff Tears, which can lead to osteoporosis of the ball and subsequent structural changes. n AC Joint Arthritis, where painful bone spur formation between the acromion and collarbone is present. This is usually seen among heavy manual laborers, weightlifters, and patients who suffered from fractures/ dislocations of the collarbone. n Shoulder Arthritis, which is a loss of cartilage in the shoulder and characterized by pain and morning stiffness. This is common among heavy manual laborers and those who have suffered from fractures in the shoulder. Treatment options for different shoulder conditions include: n Arthroscopy (Minimal Invasive Surgery) for Labral/ SLAP Tear and Microtrauma n Physical Therapy and steroids for Frozen Shoulder n Surgery to create more space, rehabilitation, minimal invasive surgery for Impingement Syndrome n Reverse Shoulder Replacement for irreparable chronic cuff tear.

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HOPE CARAVAN BRINGS RELIEF FROM HABAGAT

YKFI’s HOPE Caravan, in partnership with the Philippine National Bank, Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple, Buddhist Light International Association (Philippines), Local Government of San Luis, Pampanga, and the Open Heart Foundation Worldwide, Inc. provided relief for affected families from the devastation brought about by Habagat. Over an eight-day period, Habagat brought intense rains and thunder storms, even if it was not a typhoon but a strong movement of the Southwest

Commonwealth Area as well as the collapse of the Northbound side of the Marcos Highway. In its wake, Habagat left 95 people dead, 8,428 homes destroyed and 6,706 damaged. Losses throughout the country amounted to at least P604.63 million (US$14.31 million). Areas heavily hit by the flood included: San Luis, a fourth class municipality in Pampanga with a population of 47,517 people in 7,321 households; Minalin, first class highly urbanized municipality in Pampanga known for its 400 year old church and

Monsoon, which in the vernacular is called Habagat, caused by the pull of typhoon Gener and further enhanced by typhoon Haikui. Suffering the brunt of the weather disturbance were the National Capital Region, provinces of the CALABARZON Region, namely, Quezon, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal, and the provinces of Region 3, namely, Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan. The nonstop rains caused the Marikina River to overflow and destroyed the same places that were ruined by another typhoon in 2009. It also caused a landslide in the 14

also referred to as the Egg Basket of Luzon, with a population of 40,084; City of Biñan in Laguna with a population of 269,608; first class component city Cabuyao in with a population of 205,436 and seat of many large corporations in its industrial estates; Santa Cruz, first class urban municipality is Laguna’s capital town with a population of 101,914 also functions as the service center for transportation, commerce, health, education, and other social services for the predominantly rural northeastern municipalities of the

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province; Victoria, a fourth class municipality in Laguna, with a population of 34,604; Bay, second class municipality in Laguna with a population of 55,698; and Calamba City, a first class, plastic-free component city located in Laguna, with a population of 389,377 inhabitants, making it the most populated town in the province and a popular tourist destination with its hot spring resorts TYKFI’s Hope Caravan, true to its mission to be where and when it is needed, reached out to some 5,000 families in

these areas from August to September. Packages containing one bucket of assorted biscuits, two kilograms of rice, ¼ kilogram of salt, five 500ml. of Summit natural drinking water, and one blanket were given to each family. Foremost Farms, Inc. followed up in September with packages containing ten packs of noodles, two cans of sardines, and five 500ml. bottles of summit to flood victims in Baras, Rizal and Santolan, Pasig on top of the 5,000 families reached by Hope Caravan. Breakdown of relief goods and beneficiaries are as follow: 15

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1. San Luis 2. Minalin

3,500

Laguna

1.Biñan 2. Cabuyao 3. Sta. Cruz 4. Victoria 5. Bay 6. Calamba

1,200

PNB employees who were stricken by massive flooding

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Preserving Paradise

The Barangay Manoc-manoc Mangrove Reforestation Area

oracay Island is a premiere tourist destination which boasts of sugar-fine, white sand beach incomparable to any in the world. The Boracay Master Development Plan was created to ensure the preservation of this island paradise. Like all coastal areas, erosion is a common problem. Therefore, mangrove reforestation is one of the best ways to ensure that coastal soil is protected against erosion, especially against the big waves. And this is main benefit of this project to Barangay Manocmanoc, Boracay Island. Second, it acts as a natural windbreaker especially during the monsoon period, which is important as Sitio Lugotan, where the mangrove project is an alternative boat station during the Habagat season. Other benefits would include increase of income for fishermen because mangrove areas are a nursery for fingerlings and other marine life like shells, crabs, and stone fishes. This will also be very helpful for the sustenance of the locals in the area near the mangrove project. The locals use the leaves of the mangrove trees for cough and stomach pain relief, so the mangrove trees also have their medicinal value.

Barangay Manocmanoc is undertaking this mangrove reforestation project not for future harvesting, but for permanent antisoil protection guaranty and as a permanent windbreaker. And therefore, the use for” bakawan” timber will not be tolerated nor be considered as a benefit.

Long Term Effect The long term effect is obvious. Prevention of soil erosion and the protection of the coastal area during the strong winds of the storms and the “amihan”, will help preserve the natural beauty and landscape of Sitio Lugotan which is utilized as an alternate boat station during the habagat season. It will

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Maintenance of the Project To maintain the project, the Barangay Manocmanoc Council will initially need a skid loader and dump truck to ensure that the road leading to the area will be properly rehabilitated. This will make it easier for those who are involved in the project to access the area and to monitor that no unauthorized people can enter the area especially during the growing period of the seedlings and for tourists and visitors to easily visit the area as part of their Island tour. The Committee on Environment and

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ROOTS FOR BORACAY Sanitation will continue to monitor the area under the supervision of the Chairman. In the future, a particular fee will be charged for entry into the area to ensure its maintenance and protection. Specific guidelines and regulations will be issued for people who will enter and swim in the area. No fishing, shell gathering or crab catching activity will be allowed in the area except for specific authorized groups. A Barangay ordinance shall be issued prohibiting the cutting down of mangrove trees for timber for boat making, construction and even firewood will be put into effect and enforced.

FACT CHECK: THE MANGROVE ECOSYSTEM Mangroves, defined Mangroves are plants within the intertidal zone. They are highly adapted to sea water and have unique characteristics and growth habits that allow them to survive in harsh environments.

Unique characteristics of mangroves These unique characteristics are as follow: n Mangroves have aerial roots for respiration. n They excrete salts. n They have viviparous seeds (seeds that germinate while still attached to mother trees). n They grow in definite zones within the coastal area.

Importance of Mangroves Many people regard mangroves as nothing more than a source of firewood and construction materials. However, they do not know that mangroves have more important ecological functions as well as economic uses. These include the following: n Protection of shoreline, seagrass beds, and coral reefs n Nursery for some fishes, shrimps, and

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n Food and sanctuary for other marine life

n Potential eco-tourism sites

n Protection of reclaimed land

Mangroves protect our shorelines

from natural elements and provide food and protection to marine animals. Moreover, mangroves offer direct economic benefits. The economic equivalent of one hectare of mangrove per year is estimated at P22,800.00 This value comes in the form of wood and fish products (White and Trinidad, 1998). Specific benefits to humans :

n Clean water

n Fish, shellfish, mollusks, etc.

n Medicines

n Tannins

n Wood (fuel and construction)

n Honey

n Alcohol

n Shore protection

n Research data

n Education

n Recreation/tourism

n Biodiversity

anduay Distillers, Inc. and the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. joined hands to spearhead the Roots for Boracay Project, in cooperation with DENR-PENRO of Aklan, the Municipality of Malay, Aklan, and Barangay Manocmanoc, Boracay, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Boracay. The project carries a particular urgency in light of the diminishing mangrove areas in the ecotourism centerpiece of Boracay, affecting environmental balance and the natural defense provided by mangroves. Roots for Boracay aims to: n promote the development of mangrove areas as a component of the National Greening Program of the DENR thereby benefiting the ecotourism industry; n promote sustainable ecotourism to strengthen the potential of Boracay Tourism Industry that is consistent with the framework of environmental protection and management; n support the vision of TDI and TYKI to collaborate with and support the program of the national and local government in the development, protection, and management of environment and natural resources. Launched last July 28, activities included the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement among the DENR, LGU, and TDI, visit to the mangrove nursery, ceremonial planting og mangrove propagules, and lighting of lamp posts. The area currently being nursed for mangroves is in Sitio Lugotan, Barangay Manoc-Manoc, Boracay, Aklan and covers more or less one hectare. 62-year-old Mrs. De los Santos who has been a resident since birth is happy about the project. She said that the effort gives her hope that residents will again enjoy fresh air. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lumiwanag na hindi kamukha nuon na madumi, walang pumupunta, and may hindi magandang amoy,â&#x20AC;? she said. Roots for Boracay is seen as a trailblazer for other groups to emulate as they implement their corporate social responsibility projects.

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Lucio Tan Leads the Signing of MOA for Roots for Boracay By Bam Luces Reprinted as published by Panay News (August 12, 2012)

oracay Island—DENR, Municipality of Malay, Tanduay, and Tan Yan Kee Foundation agreed to lend each other a helping hand to secure this No. 1 in World’s Best Beach Overall Island, Boracay. A social program that will engage people, both locals and tourists, whose affinity with Boracay spills over to actively participating in initiatives to SAVE, PROTECT, and PRESERVE the mangroves of Boracay Island. Tanduay and Tan Yan Kee Foundation will provide support to the municipality of Malay particularly in Sitio Lugutan, Barangay Manoc-manoc where mangrove plantation is located. Recently, Tan Yan Kee and Tanduay were lauded recently, recognizing their initiatives in giving protection to the environment and surrounding of Boracay, as well as for the donations that they have given the municipal government. Manoc-manoc Brgy. Captain Sualog and Mayor Yap awarded Dr. Tan a Plaque of

grove reforestation is key to reviving marine life; it also prevents soil erosion that could ruin Boracay’s world famous powdery white-sand beaches. I’m a frequent visitor of Boracay, I have seen personally the toll that over-development has taken on this Island. However, I also note the tireless efforts of business groups, the tourism council, government officials and local residents in preserving the island, I’m happy and proud that Tanduay is now part of those efforts. Our company is no stranger to such initiatives, as a responsible corporate citizen, we help where we can. Tanduay led the clean-up of Estero de San Miguel beside

Recognition, Certificate of Appreciation and a resolution. All of it cited Tan for his big contribution and support to the Boracay Beach Management Program which spearheaded the planting of mangroves in Sitio Lugutan, Brgy. Manoc-manoc. In his message, Dr. Tan said, “The Signing of MOA between DENR, Municipality of Malay, Tanduay and Tan Yan Kee Foundation is a proof of our commitment to help preserve this island’s ecological balance. We recognized that “ROOTS FOR BORACAY” is a modest undertaking, but it is an important first step to help SAVE this island – Paradise for our important children. Man-

Malacañang Palace. It also adopted, and is currently preserving rivers in Cabuyao, Laguna and Lian, Batangas where Tanduay’s facilities are located. Other Lucio Tan companies like Asia Brewery and Absolute Distillers have won local and international recognition for its efforts to help preserve the environment. Today, I’m happy that we are here to help in our own little way. I want to thank all of you, Sec. Gozun, Director Cuna, Mayor Yap, and all those who volunteered to make this project a success. The “ROOTS FOR BORACAY” a project is truly something to be proud of. It brings us closer to the Confucian philosophy of humans and nature becoming one. On that note, I thank you once again and wish you all the best in your mission of preserving Boracay for generations to come,” Dr. Tan added. After signing the MOA, the group proceeded to Sitio Lugutan Mangrove Park for the Ceremonial Unveiling of Boardwalk Project and Lightning of Boulevard.

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Mangrove Rehabilitation 2012

Reprinted as published by The Daily Guardian (August 2, 2012)

s a coastal community, Boracay gets its share of strong waves and typhoons yearly. This takes a toll on the beaches, its marine inhabitants, and the local communities surrounding the island. One way Boracay remained protected is through its mangrove forests. Mangroves are amazing trees that have learned to live and survive in tidal areas between land and sea. When mangroves are allowed to grow and thrive, they create a “protective wall” that buffers coastal communities from typhoons, tsunamis, and keeps the younger mangroves from being swept away. Their strong roots also intertwine underwater to create a coastal forest that is home to birds, crabs, fish, watersnakes, and host of other exotic species. Mangroves aren’t just trees. It’s entire ecosys19

tem. Apart from providing habitat for different species, it also provides food for them and even people. When a mangrove’s leaves fall into the water, it instantly starts a process that feeds the smallest in the food chain like worms and shrimps, which feeds fish and birds, who in turn sustain us. In the bigger picture, mangroves don’t just affect Boracay—it affects everyone. Initially, a total of 2,000 mangroves will be planted in the one-hectareplanting area located in Barangay, Manocmanoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan. For the project’s sustainability, DENR-Malay will be providing 10,000 mangroves. Tanduay Distillers, Inc. will be constructing a boardwalk around the planting area to fence, preserve and protect the mangroves. Through the joint effort of Tan Yan Kee Foundation and Tanduay, 18 lamp posts were installed along the boulevard.

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A Meaningful Birthday Celebration for Dr. Lucio C. Tan

are given the opportunity to become U.E.-Tan Yan Kee scholars, and a good number has earned college diplomas from the scholarship program. TYKFI Trustee Fr. Joaquin Bernas, S.J. celebrated Holy Mass and students performed dances and songs, including favourite pieces of Dr. Tan. Joining the celebration were Trustees Marixi Prieto and Cesar E.A. Virata, Ms. Juanita Tan Lee, Joey de Guzman, and Tan Yan Kee Foundation officers and staff. Legacy shares photos from the celebration.

uly 17, 2012 marked the birth anniversary of TYKFI Chairman Dr. Lucio C. Tan. In a meaningful expression of celebrating with those whom he has supported over the years, Kapitan, as he is familiarly referred to, spent the day on July 22, 2012 at the Sisters of Mary Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Town in Silang, Cavite. The Sisters of Mary Schools, both in Cavite and in Cebu, educate high school boys and girls from materially-deprived families providing them as well with a place to live in during the school year. Graduates from the secondary level