Legacy January-June 2014

Vol. 8 Issue 1 Official publication of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. January-June 2014

TYKFI Signs MOU for Dr. Lucio C. Tan Legacy Forest T

he Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) Chairman and President, Dr. Lucio C. Tan, signed an MOU together with the University of the Philippines Los Baños, to plant 15 Million trees in 10,000 hectares of forestland in a span of 10 years. The trees will include a variety of timber, bio fuels/wood fuels, pulp and paper source, and rubber, including an array of species (almaciga, tindalo, guijo, almon, Philippine teak, kalantas, and supa).

The project is coherent with the shared environmental advocacy of both parties to leave a ‘legacy’ for future generations. After all, the future generation will be the ones enjoying the benefits of the trees to be planted through the project.

Signing the MOU are TYKFI Chairman and President Dr. Lucio C. Tan and UPLB Chancellor Dr. Rex Victor O. Cruz, TYKFI Corporate Secretary and Asst. Treasurer Juanita Tan Lee and UPLB Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Dr. Enrique L. Tolentino, Jr. Other staff and officers of UPLB and TYKFI were also present during the event.

The Chairman and President, Dr. Lucio C. Tan, also took part in a tree planting ceremony with UPLB Chancellor Dr. Rex Victor O. Cruz. Together, they planted the mentioned threatened native tree species (almaciga, tindalo, guijo, almon, Philippine teak, kalantas, and supa).

Legacy

Education

‘Train the Trainer’ Program Inspires Ilocos Sur Teachers in a 10-day Workshop at UPLB

I

n the effort to prepare our nation’s teachers for the upcoming K-12 curriculum, Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) brought 31 teachers from Ilocos Sur to the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) to attend a 10-day Summer Workshop in Science last April 2014. The workshop is part of a series of “Train the Trainers” program by TYKFI. A few of the enjoyable activities to mention were: volcano modelling (from ordinary grocery materials), stargazing under the UPLB sky, and applying projectile motion thru a ‘Minute to Win It’ contest. Truly, learning should be fun, but teaching should be equally fun as well.

TYKFI partnered with Department of Education (DepEd) and the UPLB College of Arts and Sciences for the training which happened last April 2130. The 31 teachers endured a 9-hour bus ride from Vigan City, but the trip proved to be rewarding. The trainings not just transpired inside the four walls of a classroom at UPLB Physical Sciences and Biology Building, but also around the UPLB grounds where the air and sceneries proved to be conducive to learning. The participants were also given a tour of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and around Los Baños.

Teacher Eloisa B Aquino from Ilocos Sur National High School (ISNHS) commented, “The activities and strategies

presented will surely be of help to my students when I employ them in my class because they will be able to grasp the concepts better and concretize the concepts – that with the games and fun presentations...they will surely love science!” Nevertheless, the training was not all fun and games—

School

Number of participants

Ilocos Sur National High School

25

Vigan National High School East

3

Vigan National High School West

2

Solano National High School

1

student setup.

In anticipation of the first batch of 9th graders under the

the participants also spent most of the time in a classroom setting. It was a teacher-becomes-

Editorial Board n Maria Victoria P. Migo Correspondents n Jonathan Anuma n Valerie Tan n Janel-Anne Badlis

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

7F Allied Bank Center, 6754 Ayala Ave., Makati City, Philippines www.tanyankee.org | secretariat@tanyankee.org | (632) 816-5520/22

2

K-12 curriculum, one of the goals of the foundation is to give the teachers a comprehensive seminar in preparation for the upcoming DepEd training this summer 2014. It was a good supplement since the 9th grade science teacher’s manual has not yet been released by DepEd. With this new batch and new curriculum, a big adjustment on the side of the instructors is required since they now have to teach quarterly rotating subjects; whereas in the old curriculum they only teach one science subject for the year--usually the ones they earned a degree from. Nevertheless, there was an emphasis on what the students may gain in the K-12 program, discussed during the opening lecture.

The upcoming ASEAN 2015 promotes free movement of goods, capital, and people in the ASEAN nations but posts a competitive environment not just for the country’s commodities but for the talent pool as well. Head Teacher VI, Gloria

Legacy

Education

A. Frando from ISNHS said, “The project helps in the nationwide preparation of teachers (for) the K-12 curriculum.

It supports the mission/vision of the DepEd for a better and more efficient delivery of services in the field of education. Thus, preparing the youth to become responsible, self-reliant and globally competent individuals.”

Similarly, Monette A. Refuerzo, Teacher III from Vigan NHS West shared her thoughts, “Continuous education and trainings for teachers like this play a very important role in our profession.

We must be updated with the latest trends particularly in the field of science and technology so that our students will not be left behind if they are compared with other students.”

Out of the 31 beneficiaries of the training program, 25 came from the Ilocos Sur

Earth Science subject which was conducted by Dr. Daniel Edison Husan and Dr. Charina Gracia B. Banaay, included topics on volcanoes, interior of the earth, climate, and constellations. There were volcano modelling, carbon footprint and stargazing activities. For Biology, conducted by Prof. Annalee S Hadsall and Prof. Neilyn Villa, topics were on respiratory, circulatory systems (including a live frog dissection activity), Heredity, etc.

For Physics, it was conducted by Dr. Eusebio and touched topics on projectile motion, work, power, and energy, sound, light, heat, electricity and magnetism. Activities for Physics included observing projectile motion of ping pong balls and dropping coins from different heights. For Chemistry subject, conducted by Prof. Mark Angel,

National High School, 3 from Vigan National High School East, 2 from Vigan National High School West, and 1 from Solano National High School.

The attendees were from various teaching levels, majority of which are Teacher III, followed

by Teacher I and II which had 6 and 5 representatives respectively. The 4 focus subject areas are: Earth Science, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. A pretest and post-test were given for each of the subjects.

The key collaborators who made the event into reality are: Director of Institute of Chemistry Dr. Hidelisa P. Hernandez, Associate Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Myrna S. Rodriguez, Research Associate Professor at the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Dr. Veronica P. Migo.

3

Dr. Ma. Desiree B Aldemita, and Prof. Edison G Boongaling, topics included chemical bonding, geometry and polarity of molecules, intermolecular forces of attraction, mole concept, percent composition and formulas, organic compounds, and biomolecules. Activities for Chemistry include using clay balls, balloons, and sticks to derive the shapes of the different geometrical classifications of molecules.

There were also discussions on student researching and activities, and science in the movies. The participants were given a chance to formulate sample exam questions based on the subject areas covered. This was led by Dr. Mary Ann O. Torio, Prof. Remil M. Aguda and Prof.

Carlo Joseph M. Moskito.

By going over the 4 science subjects which they need

Education to teach this upcoming school year (for grade 9), as well as undergoing a slight review of grade 8 science and hearing some introduction to grade 10 science, it is the hope of the sponsors that the teachers will be able to instruct their students better on each of the concepts involved. They also benefitted from UPLB teachers’ varying teaching strategies and advice on teaching the topics, as well as in performance of the different experiments.

The 10-day program received an outpour of positive comments from the beneficiaries. “The project will help me make the learning process more interesting, fun, and enjoyable by applying not only the techniques learned but also the games incorporated in every topic. I, as a teacher am benefitted from this kind of project the TYKFI is giving. It helps me modify the misconceptions I had and not to mislead students. Techniques learned, processes gained, goals attained will forever be there. And TYKFI is always there to help science teachers in their endeavors.

This kind of seminar should be done yearly,” Teacher II, Remedios Martinez from ISNHS shared.

Similarly, Teacher II, Raymond Florendo from ISNHS expressed his key takeaways, “The project helps me a lot.

First it broadens my knowledge to the different fields of science and because of this many of my misconceptions were checked.

Second, new teaching strategies were introduced to us and these will help me to be more effective and efficient educator. Third, this project inspired me to always be on my best, I can still develop myself if only I persevere. Fourth, the project helps me realize that I need to share also the blessing I’ve received from (the) Almighty to the less fortunate. Indeed, it is heart-warming to see Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc doing this great endeavor.”

Eloisa B. Aquino, Master

Teacher I from Ilocos Sur National HS shared, “Since I am a 4th year teacher teaching Physics, this training prepared me with the basic knowledge and understanding of the topics which I can use not just for the K-12 curriculum but also gave me several steps ahead of my students,” she added, “A teacher can only give what she has.”

This is validated by John Maxwell’s “Law of the Lid” in Leadership which states that ‘there is a lid on a person’s leadership ability and this lid determines his level of effectiveness. The higher a person’s ability to lead, the higher the lid on his leadership ability, and the higher his effectiveness.’ The program surely elevated this ‘lid’ for all the attendees.

It was truly an inspiring 10-day event for all the participants. Dr. Hernandez the director delivered the closing remarks: “I hope that you build on what you’ve learned and heard, and earnestly prepare for what’s ahead. I’m sure your students will learn better because of what we taught. Please guide your students to take up careers in science because teachers influence more than parents.

May your students look at sci-

ence as a productive career. We do not look at money as our goal but quality of life; money comes as a consequence of our good work. We hope you open the eyes of your students to the abundance of our resources and our gifts and traits. Be proud of that. We lack self-appreciation and self-determination.

Cultivate that in the youth so open the need for hard work, new ways, and new ideas in the eyes of your students. So, we all live a dignified life. I hope you had a productive session here at UPLB. Congratulations.”

4

T

he project helps in the nationwide preparation of teachers (for) the K-12 curriculum. It supports the mission/vision of the DepEd for a better and more efficient delivery of services in the field of education. Thus, preparing the youth to become responsible, self-reliant and globally competent individuals. This long-term effect of the program could help ease/solve the problems of the government on financial matters especially on the training of teachers and in improving the quality of education delivered by teachers. It helps in making the teachers grow professionally and elevates the achievement level of

Education

the students. I can sustain this project with the commitment that I will keep myself updated with all the necessary skills and knowledge, through the use of technology and other trainings even if TYKFI is not around anymore. The training I got from TYKFI is super. I can use it for a lifetime. I salute this program of TYKFI. We are so blessed for having found TYKFI. I suggest for more trainings and longer time be spent for trainings like this. We hope that this noble program will continue sponsoring training of teachers like this. Close monitoring of this program is commendable. Staffs were so transparent, intelligent, and friendly. Thanks to TYKFI and UPLB. Mabuhay ang Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. More power!!! God Bless… --Gloria A. Frando, Head Teacher VI, Ilocos Sur National HS

B

thankful for what Tan Yan Kee had given us. I am very happy that for the first time, the school had offered this act in cooperation with Tan Yan Kee. Without Tan Yan Kee, we will never experience such activity. Very happy and overwhelmed. Thank you very much Tan Yan Kee Foundation. Hope it will not be the last. Love lots!! Thank you and God bless! -- Diana C. Caolie, Teacher II, ISNHS

asically it prepares all the science teachers and especially those who will take the next set of trainors for the Grade 9 K-12 program. It refreshed, enhanced, prepared us for the challenges and alterations of the education programs.

Aside from that there are also misconceptions in science which (this training program) basically helped us a lot (on). These are all learnings that I will apply this coming school year.

Thank you Tan Yan Kee! Many teachers will be very much benefited (from) this project. It practically helps us to be more confident and be able to apply the challenges whatever alteration of the school program offer(ing). Again, thank you Tan Yan Kee! The commitment will still be there/or always be there (even if TYKFI is not around). The passion and love for teaching will still boost us to continue whatever we have started. However, we are very much

T

he project is so timely for the new curriculum (of) K-12. This serves as a refresh(er) course to most of the science teachers of ISNHS since teachers are in their specializations (under) the old curriculum (where in for) every year level, there is a particular area (of) science being taught for the whole year level. The long term effect (of this project) would be beneficial for us: the fact that there are more concepts learned / taken, rest assured that there

5

would be (even) more outputs coming from us, science teachers.

We science teachers of ISNHS should keep updating ourselves to the new trends in science and technology (even if TYKFI is not around). One great factor in sustaining the project would be the availability of equipment/ devices and also module of activities devised for the grade levels.

Alternative materials should be used; practice the use of the internet; download some activities and media lessons (video, animations, etc) related to a certain topic; and sustain better teaching-learning process (are some of the ways to alleviate the negative factors or sustain the positive factors that have influenced this program). “Kudos” Great Job! More power to TYKFI. Keep it up! God Bless. --Estela Q. Avila, Master Teacher I, ISNHS

Legacy

Education

Nueva Vizcaya Schools Empowered Thru ETV Distribution

A

s a quote from John F. Kennedy says, “The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth,” Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) firmly believes that quality education can be best achieved using a variety of media.

In partnership with ABSCBN Foundation and Department of Education-Nueva Vizcaya Division, TYKFI delivered an ETV (Education on Television) package to 25 public elementary schools in Nueva Vizcaya. The ETV package is composed of:

n 1 unit- Sony LED Television, 32”

n 1 unit- Sony HDMI DVD Player

n 33 Volumes or 501 episodes of Educational Video Materials composed of Sine’skwela, Math-tinik, HirayaManawari, Epol/Apple, Bayani, Episode Guide Disc and Teacher Training Disc

List of 25 new school recipients

On the same day, 43 public schools comprised of 25 new school recipients and 18 previous school recipients, with a total of 129 elementary school teachers and administrators attended the Teachers’ training on the utilization of ETV (Education on Television) package.

The turn over ceremony which happened last January 28, 2014, was held at the Department of Education-Nueva Vizcaya Division Office. The ETV will be utilized for the teachers’ training and primarily to supplement classroom lessons.

The ceremony was honored by the following speakers and

6

School

District

1. Balangabang Elementary School 2. Pangawan Elementary School 3. Kayapa Proper Elementary School 4. Paquet Elementary School 5. Kasibu East Central School 6. Balintugon Elementary School 7. Cawayan Elementary School 8. Marikit East Elementary School 9. Gabut Elementary School 10. Kinabuan Elementary School 11. Salinas Elementary School 12. Ambaguio Central School 13. Paitan Elementary School 14. Magsaysay Elementary School 15. Beti Elementary School 16. Banganan Elementary School 17. Yaway Elementary School 18. Tucanon Elementary School 19. Canabuan Elementary School 20. Sta. Clara Elementary School 21. Calitlitan Elementary School 22. Nagcuartelan Elementary School 23. Nansiakan Elementary School 24. Cabanglasan Elementary School 25. Balete Elementary School

Kayapa West Kayapa West Kayapa West Kasibu West Kasibu East Alfonso Castañeda Alfonso Castañeda Alfonso Castañeda Dupax del Sur Dupax del Sur Bambang I Ambaguio Bayombong I Bayombong I Aritao II Aritao II Aritao II Aritao II Aritao II Aritao II Aritao I Aritao I Kayapa East Kayapa East Diadi

Education

guests, TYKFI Representatives Mr. Philip Sing, Mr. Jonathan Anuma and Ms. Flora Lim, Nueva Vizcaya Gov. Ruth R. Padilla, Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Benjamin Paragas, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dra. Gloria Gallardo, EPS in Aralin Panlipunan Ms. Evelyn Ramos and other participants from the Department of Education (DepEd), Trainer and Board of Professional Regulatory Commission Dr. Milagros Ibe and ABS-CBN Representative Ms. Cherry Villafuerte.

Gov. Ruth Padilla pointed the direct positive effect of the educational materials to the NAT scores, also quoting Mr. Philip Sing (TYKFI), “When they started donating and providing educational materials tumaas ang NAT, sabi ni Mr. Sing ‘kung yan naman pala ang epekto nung unang binigay namin dapat lang na ituloy tuloy ko’ at wala silang pagdadawalang isip sa pagbibigay ng suporta sa edukasyon sa ating probinsya”.

The positive effect on the NAT scores is not surprising as the teachers observed that, “the

“The project will help us in many ways. First, it gives us the opportunity to cope up with technology. Secondly, it gives us a tool to reach out to the need of pupils to be exposed in things/lessons that are not easy to explain. Most of all, it will help a lot in making the teaching- learning more effective and meaningful.”—Marifi A. Mabasa, Teacher III, BETI Elementary School

learners are motivated to come to school every day thus lessening tardiness and absenteeism resulting to increase in participation and achievement,” this is according to Milagros Duwe-e/ Raquelida Canayan, Teacher III from Kasibu East Central School.

“The project will also improve our indicators like participation rate, enrolment rate and survival rate.

It will also decrease our dropout rate absenteeism and tardiness,” said Olivia Brazil, Principal I, Paquet Elementary School.

The governor re-emphasized the TYKFI chairman’s beliefs, “yun pong paniniwala ni Dr. Lucio Tan na ‘ang edukasyon ay makapagbibigay ng malaking daan para sa tagumpay ng isang indibidwal’. Kaya tuluy-tuloy po ito at ito rin po ay namana niya sa kanyang mahal na ina kaya po ang mga eskwelahan ay ipinangalan sa kanyang mahal na ina sapagkat simpleng ina, subalit yun po ang kanyang paniniwala sa edukasyon.”

“[The ETV package] supplements educational materials in the school.

They are musically and visually interesting that they enhance and heighten the impact of lessons/ concepts presented.”—Cecilia G. Alafriz, Principal I, Bone North Elementary School “The basic concepts when made clear to a child will help him/ her understand easily lessons on the succeeding levels making him/ her productive in his little ways.

Contributes to quality education.”

—Marly E. Oliano, Teacher I, TanYan Kee Elementary School

7

“[To sustain the project] teachers, school officials and people concern especially the pupils should be taught on how to take good care of the packages, these must be treasured most. Use with care and love. TV and DVD player should be repaired replaced of broken or damaged.”—Eddie D. Tumacder, Principal, Balete Elementary School “The project helped concretize the ideas/ concepts learned by the pupils.

It makes learning easier and faster, thereby, helping the learners understand more and think critically.”— Alfredo C. Erese Jr., Teacher I, ATBU Elementary School- Santa Fe “As a recipient of ETV-DVD package, we are in dire need of audiovisual materials for our passion to give the best to our pupils in facilitating teaching-learning process, need-less to say, we really move from you benevolence in sharing this ETV- DVD package. May you blessed more by our God Lord Jesus!” -- Nestor G. Taysa, ESHT III, Gabut Elementary School

Legacy

Education

School Superintendent Imparts Solutions to the Decline of NAT Results

A

in teaching?” Immediately, responses were received—all of them were noble and comes from the heart: “You pass the value of learning, you foresee yourself that you gave learning to the children. It’s a fulfilment for every teacher to pass and give the learning’s and especially when we see that they apply it in their lives”, “when I observe that my pupils learned from me especially good manners and proper behavior”, “when they learned to read and write”, and “when they develop their attitudes and behaviour, applying it not just in school but also outside/ community, as it is important that they internalize all the learnings,” etc.

The next question posted was the opposite, “what makes you unhappy in teaching”?

Common answers included, “when my teaching strategy is not effective”, “when my students are still non-readers”, and “when they didn’t apply the learning and when they cannot recall what I taught.”

Reviewing the NAT results of TYKES and Buyasyas Elementary School last 2012 and 2013, the average percentages were 74% and 71.4

bsenteeism due to child labour, dropouts due to financial status, these are just a few of the reasons for the decline of the National Achievement Test (NAT) scores for two schools, Tan Yan Kee Elementary School, and Buyasyas Elementary School in Nueva Vizcaya. The information was shared by Ms. Sarah Apurillo, School Division Superintendent of Leyte in her special lecture last March 2, 2014. “No time should be wasted and we don’t want to tolerate the decreasing average rate of the schools,” Ms. Apurillo said.

The audience were teachers of Tan Yan Kee Elementary School (TYKES) and Buyasyas Elementary School in Nueva Vizcaya, consisting of 11 teachers and 1 principal. The objective of the lecture was to identify and propose solutions to the various factors causing the deterioration of performance of students, which in turn instigates poor NAT scores. Some of the solutions discussed were ALS (Alternative Learning System), A&E (Acceleration and Equivalency Test), and PEPT

(Philippine Education Placement Test). The speaker also added a couple of practical tips, which will benefit both teacher and students.

The lecture was opened by Ms. Apurillo’s recollection of her own teaching experience.

She encouraged the participants to continue taking units in education by saying, “don’t waste time; try to study again and again because you are still young.” The speaker then posted a question to the teachers: “what makes you enjoy/ happy

8

% respectively. The goal set by the Department of Education (DepEd) is 75% which places the two schools below target.

Ms Apurillo discussed how the exam is being conducted, “The National Achievement Test administered by the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines is a set of standardized tests addressing the major subjects taught in school.

These tests are given to Grade 3 where students are assessed in both English and Filipino (these two subjects comprise two thirds of the exam) and Math and Science (these two account for the remaining one third). A different set of tests is given to Grade 6 pupils where each of the following 5 subjects is assigned 40 items each (Science, Math, English, Filipino and Social Studies). Another set is administered to fourth year high school students (this is currently the last year of basic education in the Philippines since K+12 has not been implemented yet for the additional two years in high school).” She continued, “The NAT is used to assess not only the performance of the students, but also principal and the teachers. It is very alarming to know that there are schools which did not get the average score.” Based on the data, TYKES and Busyasyas Elementary School scored lowest in Mathematics and Science.

The speaker then conveyed the key issues and problems contributing to the dilemma.

These are:

n Low Achievement

n Absenteeism, due to fiesta celebrations, tardiness, child labor, and distance from home

n Drop-outs, due to financial and economic status

n Behaviour

n Non- readers

Legacy

Education

Drop outs and absenteeism due to child labour can be addressed by the ALS (Alternative Learning System), a free education program implemented

by DepEd, under the Bureau of Alternative Learning System which adjusts to the available schedule of the less fortunate, those who cannot afford formal schooling. “The program provides a viable alternative to the existing formal education instruction, encompassing both the non-formal and informal sources of knowledge and skills,” said Ms. Apurillo.

“Since ALS is a module-based learning system, students come in on a set time and choose a module to read. A quiz is given after each module to test their learning. Instead of teachers, facilitators are always present to answer any questions and sometimes lecturers would discuss a certain module. After several months, the students will take the Accreditation and Equivalency Test (A&E). If they pass the test, they will be given a high school diploma and can now enroll in college.”

Whereas, “the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) Program is a special form of educational assistance instituted by the Department

to nourish and broaden minds and enhances concentration and discipline.” “To be able to read, a student should have mastery of sounds, so it sounds should be taught first before letters. A teacher and a student should be synergic for the common purpose,” she added.

The strategies and factors which contribute to effective learning were next examined.

According to the speaker, teachers should practice the following concepts: Remediation, Reinforcement, and Enrichment.

Ms Apurillo also ran through the expectations and responsibilities for each role in the education system. For example, a school head must possess ‘Instructional Leadership’. “Effective instructional leaders are intensely involved in curricular and instructional issues that directly affect student achievement,” she added. “For a teacher, he or she must possess:

n Knowledge. A teacher should possess knowledge or wisdom which he/she share to his/her students. Teachers should not stop from learning and continue to improve self.

n Skills. A teacher should possess skills which is effective, effectiveness of teaching strategies will create success of the students.

of Education. The Program consists of a series of tests to evaluate the basic skills and proficiencies gained through formal and non-formal education which are equivalent to those developed in five (5) subject areas: Communication Arts in English, Sining ng Komunikasyon (Filipino), Science, Mathematics and Araling Panlipunan or Social Studies - from First Grade in the primary level to Fourth Year in the secondary level,” she continued.

Behavioral problems on the other hand, should be addressed by a more sensitive, and empathetic approach. “It is important to give attention to students because there is several factors/ reasons that may affect their behavior, show them that as a teacher you are willing to help and correct them, you need to pretend everything, so that no child will feel that he/she is wrong, helping them to analyze and conceptualize everything,” said Ms Apurillo. The same with Non-readers, which should be given more special attention.

The speaker mentioned, “It is also important that teachers give them special attention, if possible teach them one-onone if a time has. Reading is the food of mind it helps students 9

n Attitude, by providing a supportive environment.”

Ms. Apurillo expounded her ideas through a narrative, “At the start of every school year, students are hopeful and optimistic that they will have the best possible experience.

They hope they will be lucky enough to get the “good” teachers, the ones who provide a warm, caring and supportive environment in which they can freely express themselves, grow and develop. Unfortunately, not all of them will be lucky. Some will end up in classrooms with an unsupportive teacher and an atmosphere that will make learning difficult.”

The participants were given a chance to raise questions. The main question raised was, “what is the proper guide for the pupils should we use in our classroom?”

Ms. Apurillo was generous in giving her advice; a couple of her suggestions included:

n Outline lecture notes

n Always use visual aids, avoid writing on the blackboard

n Encourage students to participate on class

n Reassignment of teachers

n Continue studying; earn units

n Teamwork

n The teachers should be knowledgeable, good communicator, patient, open-minded and flexible.

n The school head and teachers should have proper identification of problems

n Identification of the problem

n Finding of solutions

n Post-conference

n Re- evaluation

n Classroom should have a space for student’s works

n Include in the teaching plan the “words for the week” and use it in sentence and paragraphs

n ‘Time on Task’ is the focus

Finally she concluded, “(the teacher) should have determination, hard-work, passion and character, ‘DO MORE, DO HARDER & SACRIFICE’.”

Legacy

Education

FUSE ‘Train the Trainer’ Program Empowers Teachers from Leyte

‘A

teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops,” this was a quote by Henry Brooks Adams. The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) aims to strengthen the influential skills of the nation’s public school teachers by conducting a series of “Train the Trainers” programs, one of which was for the public elementary and high school teachers from Leyte.

Partnering with the Department of Education (DepEd) - Leyte Division, and the Foundation for Upgrading of Standard of Education, Inc. (FUSE), the foundation flew in 6 teachers each for English, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Science and Health (a total of 30 teachers and 3 supervisors), to attend a 5-day training program last April 21-25, 2014 at the Pearl of the Orient Tower, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. The group was a mix from different teaching levels.

The training was jam-packed with innovative ideas and revolutionary approach in teaching.

The teachers were inspired because at back of their minds, they thought of how the training will be used to develop the future gen-

School, Canmarating Elementary School, Cassidy Elementary School, Damulaan National High School, Dr. Geronimo B. Zaldivar Memorial School of Fisheries, Dulag Child Development Center, Inc., Dulag National High School, Hilongos National Vocational school, Hindang National High School, Julita National High School, Justimbaste Remandaban National High School, Lim-ao National High School, Marcelino R. Veloso National High School, Matlang National High School, Palo I Central School, Palo National National High School, San Joaquin National High School, San Miguel Central School, Taberna National High School, and Tanauan School of Craftsmanship and Home Industries.

The goals of the training included the following: to equip teachers for the K+12 program, to update them on the latest teaching strategies and content enhancement, to upgrade their facilitation, assessment, and test construction skills, and to ensure the sustainability of the program—regardless of TYKFI or FUSE being around. When asked how she views the long-term effect of the project, participant Nancy A. Japag (Teacher III) from Cassidy Elementary School, Carigara said “learning is a continuous process so this project enable us teachers to apply new trends of teaching towards our pupils,” she added, “not only knowledge, the most important is to provide skills to be learned by our pupils.”

Similarly, Teacher III, Roderick L. Tipolo, from Balocawehay National High School shared his thoughts on how the training can assist them, “helping the nation on upgrading the quality of education through financial support is the best way because money is the thing that we don’t have.”

Each day had its specific objectives; meals and snacks were completely provided to ensure that the teachers are able to focus

erations. Master Teacher I, Lea P. Bolic, from Palo I Central School shared her thanks to the sponsors saying, “It is so inspiring to see people who are really helping teachers through their resources.

I hope and pray that this kind of program will continue and I may not know the people behind this program personally, [but] I pray that God may bless them always.”

So that the attendees may relay their learnings to their colleagues back at home and therefore expand the reach of the program, the teachers were selected from a diversity of schools in Leyte comprising: Alangalang I Central School, Alangalang National High School, Balocawehay National High School, Bato School of Fisheries, Bontoc National High School, Burauen Comprehensive National High School, Burauen National High

10

on the training, “The food and the snacks were good and nicely served,” according to participant (SST III) Rodel L. Cabuhoc from JRNHS, Tabontabon, Leyte. The 5-day training was opened by Dr. Fe Hidalgo where she touched topics on K+12 changes, Grade level Curriculum, Attitudes: Negativism to Positivism, and Dynamics. A pre-test was also given for the different subjects as pre-assessment for the next sessions. The tests were given by Dr. Lourdes Tayao and Prof. Rubi Sajise for English, Prof. Luciana Ilao, for Chemistry, Prof. Olivia Ungson, for Physics, Prof. Allan Canonigo for Mathematics, and Prof. Josefina Belen for Science and Health.

Out of the 33 participants, 30 were teachers and 3 were supervisors. As stated, the program targeted the different teaching positions.

The most number of participants were in Teacher III level which had 9 members, followed by Teacher I and II which had 5 and 4 members respectively.

Subject/Area

Number of Participants

English

6

Chemistry

6

Physics

6

Mathematics

6

Science and Health

6

Education Program Supervisor

3

The ‘Strategies and Content Enhancement’ training was delivered by the following lecturers per subject:

n English - Dr. Lourdes Tayao and Prof. Rubi Sajise (Day 1 and 2)

n Chemistry - Prof. Luciana Ilao (Day 1) and Prof. Emmanuel Garcia (Day 2)

n Physics - Prof. Olivia Ungson (Day 1 and 2)

Legacy

Education

participate this training.

We assure 100% support and participation to the incoming training of DepEd, Leyte Division, to share as what Dr. Ibe said “God’s Grace” of knowledge to our co- teachers back in Leyte. With humble heart and sincerity we accept the challenge to be an instrument of God’s grace in sharing the knowledge we learned from this training to the rest of the teachers in our Division. -- Rolando Almorado, Teacher I, Hindang National High School, on behalf of the MATHEMATICS GROUP

n Mathematics - Prof.

Allan Canonigo (Day 1) and Prof.

Nympha Joaquin (Day 2)

n Science and Health - Prof.

Josefina Belen (Day 1) and Prof.

Josefina Belen/Prof. Lourdes Carale (Day 2)

Day 3 to day 5 general topics were facilitated by:

n Facilitation Skills - Dr. Fe A. Hidalgo (Day 3)

n Authentic Assessment Prof. Jojie Calamlam (Day 4)

n Test Construction - Dr. Evelina Vicencio (Day 5) All the speakers and facilitators were competitive and the best in their fields. “The speakers were all great. They are able to inspire us aside from teaching our minds with their expertise on the topic they discussed,” shared

by Teacher II, Ligaya M. Cumpio from Burauen Comprehensive National High School.

The closing program was led by Dr. Lourdes Tayao; and of course the program would not be complete without the ‘challenge’ given by Dr. Milagros Ibe. After all, it is the aim of Tan Yan Kee Foundation that all its beneficiaries ‘pay it forward’.

It’s not hard to conclude that the 5-day Training the Trainer Program achieved its objectives.

The facilitators also encouraged the participants to uphold and

would be a great help in the improvement of the educational system,” and “the speakers were so great and profound imparting their expertise, the materials were given to aid our learnings, the staff were accommodating and helpful, very good facilities,” he added. All the comments were heart-warming, which is a testimony of the meaningful efforts of TYKFI, FUSE and DepEd.

support their learnings even after the 5-day program since one of the goals is sustainability. “As long as the recipient of the program continue to advocate what they learned, the sustainability of the project would be long- term even if TYKFI is not around,” shared by SST I, Sue Gayle D. Marticio from Julita National High School. Similarly, Teacher III, Nestor Allan M. Matutes from Alangalang National High School shared his thoughts: “the project is beautiful and very important, we could not afford to neglect.

And this will drive us to continue with all tap other concerned stakeholders for support.”

It was one of the training’s goals to impart innovative teaching approaches to the participants as well; this specific objective was realized, as also told by teacher Ligaya M. Cumpio, “It helps a lot in enhancing the skills of the participants. We need trainings like these because time is changing and we need to cope up with changes in order to produce learners who can deal with the fast-based world.”

The participants were further interviewed regarding their key takeaways from the program.

Teacher Rodel L. Cabuhoc also indicated that the project helped him a lot in improving his knowledge of facilitating skills together with test construction. “This

For and in behalf of mathematics group, we are deeply honored to be chosen once again to participate in this very valuable training, a very uncommon opportunity for teachers who live in far flung province, Leyte, which was just destructed by the typhoon Yolanda.

We consider this training a very significant event in our life to meet and be trained by persons of exceeding qualifications and of high caliber no other than authors and consultants of curriculum development.

Indeed we gained more than a lot from them especially in the idea of constructivism, in facilitating training, and test construction. With this new and enhanced knowledge we gained, we commit ourselves to live by the vision of the FUSE and Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. and our facilitators in upgrading the standards of education. We dedicate ourselves to the purpose for which we are chosen and sent to

11

“If I were able to see further, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants” by Sir Isaac Newton Physics group is thankful for the giants for without them, we would not be here.

First of all our OMNIPOTENT GOD, for the blessings, good health, guidance and an unforgettable opportunity besides of sins and weaknesses.

Leyte Division, for the faith and trust to us.

Tan Yan Kee Foundation, for sponsoring the travel expenses, providing nutritious food and very conducive venue.

City of Makati, for letting us stay in Makati Friendship Hotel that is really comfortable to live in.

FUSE, for sharing what they have and moulding us to be effective and efficient trainers.

This training change our perspective especially in the principles, modern techniques, differentiated strategies/approaches towards upgrading the standards of education in line with the K to 12 curriculum.

With these, we guarantee to proactively face the challenges that will occur in the future, be careful and conscious of the needs of our participants and learners. Share and apply the learning in a contextualized manner. Advocate the community in upgrading the standards of education. Most of all, serve as a steward of learning to our coteachers, learners and to the whole system.

—Irhyn Reyes, Master Teacher I, Dulag National High School on behalf of the PHYSICS GROUP

Legacy

Education

Chua King Ha Educational Centers in Ilocos Sur Schools Inaugurated

I

locos Sur province, June 27, 2014. Three educational centers were opened and named after Chua King Ha, mother of Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) Chairman and President, Dr. Lucio Tan. During Chua King Ha’s lifetime, she was an advocate of the advancement of education, health, and women development. The eldest of her children, Dr. Lucio Tan, continued his mother’s legacy of elevating excellence in education. TYKFI, in partnership with private and public sectors dedicated the three educational centers in memory of this great and inspiring woman.

School

Babayoan Sta. Lucia North Elementary School Central School

Student 198 students Population Project

School building School building composed of three composed of three classrooms with classrooms complete set of chairs and tables

The chairman promotes the advancement of primary education as the “gateway to a better future” so that the foundation continues to put value in school infrastructures. A quote

from Lon Watters says, “A school is a building that has four walls with tomorrow inside,” TYKFI recognizes the importance of a complete and secure classroom to support learning and teaching.

In a single day, a series of

Babayoan Elementary School

12

774 students

Bantay East Central School 496 students School building composed of two classrooms

commencements happened in the following schools: Babayoan Elementary School (Brgy.

Babayoan, Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur), Sta. Lucia North Central School (Brgy. Barangobong, Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur), and Bantay East Central School (Brgy. V, Bantay, Ilocos Sur). The schools were chosen for reasons such as having dilapidated or shortage of classrooms, and even due to burnt/ destroyed classrooms by fire.

Legacy

Education

Sta. Lucia North Central School

“Many of the students suffer because of what happened 2 years ago, the building was burned and that’s very tragic to all teachers and students but now they can see how God is good, thank you to Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc.” Ms. Perlita Brillantes, District Supervisor, Sta. Lucia North said.

“Firstly, this is a good project that not every organization can give, there are more barrios here in Ilocos who need or in need of school buildings and DepEd cannot provide that all instantly. This is a big help to the school, teachers and students they will be inspired in their everyday life because they have a very beautiful with complete-facility classroom. Hope more blessings to come to Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc.,” Dr. Teresita M. Velasco, DepEd Regional Director-Region I, stated.

In preparation for the busy inauguration day last June 27, the TYKFI staff travelled the day before, met and coordinated with school heads and principals.

tables. The intended use of these classrooms are for the school’s kindergarten with 24 pupils, Grade 1 with 29 pupils, and Grade 2 with 18 pupils.

Honored guests and speakers were Rev. Father Respicio Saranay, Regional Director Dr. Teresita M. Velasco, Municipal Mayor Hon. Teresita C. Valle, members of the Sangguniang Bayan, SBM Malou Ragucos, SBM Nelia Gabuat, SBM Oscar Romano, District Supervisor Dr. Buenafe Medrano, teachers and administrators from other schools, barangay officials headed by Barangay Captain Virgilio Lupdag of Barangay Babayoan, Barangay Captain Walter Juldo of Barangay Pidpid, and Barangay Captain Edwin Rebolllido of Barangay Lalong.

The school head, Ms. Violeta Javonillo, gave her warm welcome remarks, “I also [like] thank to Sir Philip who initiated in the planning on how to request for this classroom building.

He showed great love of children

Babayoan Elementary School

Babayoan Elementary School has a total population of 198 students. The pupils come from the barangay of Lalong, Pidpid, although most of them are from Babayoan where the school is located. The school has a total land area of 1.2 hectares. The main source of living in the community is farming where they engaged in rice production during rainy season, and tobacco production during dry season.

The school requested for a school building from TYKFI because of classroom shortage especially for the kinder class which is mandatory in the K-12 program. Most of the classrooms in their school are dilapidated and in need of replacement.

Babayoan Elementary School was the first to conduct the inauguration ceremony. TYKFI handed over a school building composed of three classrooms, with a complete set of chairs and

13

by exerting efforts, encouraged me to make resolution requesting for classroom building to be forwarded to Dr. Lucio Tan, President of TYKFI. With God’s help, we were able to have this school building as a Gift of Love from the TYKFI. This is a Legacy, we will forever cherish throughout our lives. It’s not only classroom building but we asked for 60 chairs, 30 tables for kinder and Grade I pupils , and 3 teachers tables and chairs but it is a request of Madam Beth to have a counterpart of parents which is the lettering of the chairs and tables. Parents of kinder, Grade I and Grade II happily gave in their resources for the letterings as a sign of love and concern to their children and to our very generous and ever supportive foundation.”

The unveiling of the commemorative marker was led by the school head Ms. Violeta Javonillo, Mayor Teresita Valle, Mr. Jorge M. Reinante, CESO V (School Division Superinten-

Legacy

Education

Bantay East Central School

dent) and Dr. Teresita Velasco (DepEd Regional Director).

Sta. Lucia North Central School

Sta. Lucia North Central School was founded in the year 1932.

Today, it is headed by a school principal, together with a team of 27 teachers and 1 personnel. It currently has a student population of 774. The community people around the school are engaged in farming, fishing, and small to medium skilled businesses.

The school requested for a 3-classroom building from the TYKFI in response to the shortage of classrooms, as 3 classrooms in the Bagong Lipunan Building were razed by fire last April 2013.

Sta. Lucia North Central school was next in the series of inaugurations. TYKFI in partnership with the Department of Education (Region I), handed over a building with three classrooms, intended to be used for the school’s Grade 1-B with 38

pupils, Grade 2-A with 44 pupils and Grade 2-B with 40 pupils.

Honored guests and speakers included DepEd Regional Director Dr. Teresita M. Velasco, School Division Superintendent Mr. Jorge M. Reinante, Municipal Mayor Estrella F. Hernaez, Vice Mayor Hon. Ferdinand Hernaez, members of the Sangguniang Bayan, District Supervisor Dr. Perlita S. Brillantes, barangay officials, and PTA members.

The welcome remarks was delivered by Dr. Gemmalyn Jacosalem, Principal III, “It’s exactly 14 months ago since that tragic incident. That was April 18, 2012. A fire razed the three room Bagong Lipunan building erected in that part, it was awful and heart-breaking, what will happen with our 120 pupils come opening of classes? Where will they stay? How about their books, chairs and other things that they need? It was just a month before the opening of classes. But God is so good that he provided temporary shelter and everything

they need for the said opening of classes. And it’s even better that he sent a philanthropist in the person of Dr. Lucio C. Tan through the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc., We call it a manna from heaven, it’s a miraculous way of the Lord to let her children see His goodness behind trials and discouragement.”

The unveiling of the commemorative marker was headed

by Principal Gemmalyn Jacosalem, Mayor Estrella F. Hernaez, Mr. Jorge M. Reinante, CESO V (School Division Superintendent) and Dr. Teresita Velasco (DepEd Regional Director).

Bantay East Central School

Bantay East Central School was one of the pioneer schools of Brgy. Bantay that was established during the American period. It is located at the southern side of St. Augustine church in Barangay V, situated along the McArthur highway near the Municipal Hall. It has a population of 496

14

pupils and currently managed by 20 regular permanent employees, headed by a principal. The school has an area of 4,187.50 square meters, where 9 buildings are erected including the recently opened Chua King Ha Educational Center.

Most of the parents of the students are ordinary employees, carpenters, drivers, laborers, and farmers. The school has more or less 100 pupils who are recipients of the 4P’s or the Pantawid Pampamilya Program of the government.

The reason why the school requested the 2-classroom building was because the previous school building was old and about to collapse. It needed immediate replacement to ensure the safety and lives of the pupils and teachers. Bantay East Central School cannot afford for the construction of the building fully, they needed assistance from private sectors like TYKFI.

Bantay East Central School was last, but certainly not the

Legacy

Education least, in the induction ceremonies. TYKFI, in partnership with the Local Government of Bantay and Department of Education (Region I) handed over the Chua King Ha education center with 2 classrooms, for the intended use by the school’s Grade 3-A with 40 pupils and 3-B with 37 pupils.

Honored speakers and guests included Assistant Regional Director Madam Betina Daytec, School Division Superintendent Mr. Jorge M. Reinante, Brgy.

Captain Manuel Acena, and PTA President Manong Henry Parada.

The welcome remarks was delivered by Mr. Delfin Llagas (Principal III), “The core business of schools is to provide pupils with a rich learning environment that is conducive, open, respectful, caring and safe.

This ideal learning environment optimizes well-being. It reflects a positive outlook that makes the school an exciting, stimulating and welcoming place. Well, BECS is indeed very lucky of acquiring this new beautiful school building through the kind and benevolent heart of Dr. Lucio C. Tan through Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. in partnership of the local government under the able leadership of our very promising Mayor Samuel G.F. Parilla II. With all of these assistance we received from the local government and non-government orga-

classrooms as testified by the teachers, “The classrooms are conducive for learning and well ventilated,” stated by Elvira Ormilla, Teacher II, Babayoan Elementary School. “The classroom is very comfortable, very conducive for learning, fully lightened and the comfort room is well provided no need to carry water,” said Violeta Laoagan, Teacher I,

nizations we express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for your unending support to our school.”

The unveiling of the commemorative marker was headed

by Principal Delfin Llagas, Ms. Bettina Daytec (Assistant Regional Director), and Mr. Jorge M. Reinante, CESO V (School Division Superintendent).

TYFKI delivered quality

15

Babayoan Elementary School

TYKFI wants to ensure that all of its projects are sustainable. When asked on how they would preserve the new buildings, one teachers replied, “Kung may nakita kami na nasira dapat ayusin agad para hindi na lumaki, at sisiguraduhin namin na pagtutulung-tulungan namin lahat para mapanatili ang kaayusan at ganda ng classroom.” Imelda Soriano, Teacher III, Sta. Lucia North Central School. Meanwhile Mayor Teresita Valle said that they will involve the whole community in the sustainability of the project.

“We are very lucky because we are the chosen one, we are the beneficiaries of the beautiful classrooms with complete facility, we are very thankful and blessed because not all school are lucky to have this,” said Ms. Bettina Daytec, Assistant Regional Director, DepEd Region 1, “Every donation comes with responsibility/ responsibilities, we will maximize everything and we will assure that we will help each other in nurturing children here in Bantay East Central School and I believe that in the future the students will get the best education here,” she added.

Legacy

Education

TYKFI Brings Brigada Eskwela 2014 to Nueva Vizcaya

S

ta. Fe and Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya and Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur. The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. drove the Brigada Eskwela or the Annual School Maintenance program by the Department of Education (DepEd) in four schools, namely: Tan Yan Kee Elementary School (TYKES), Buyasyas Elementary School, Macdu Elementary School, and Sidaoen Elementary School. The schools were given cement, paint, painting tools, glass for windows and roofing materials to restore their facilities last May 18 to 21, 2014.

Due to some special

Buyasyas Elementary School also receives painting materials for their 2-classroom school building. While Macdu Elementary School receives 37 pcs. G.I. sheets and 2 kg. nails for the completion of their school gymnasium.

The ceremony for the two schools happened on May 19 and 20 respectively, headed

by TYKFI. The materials were received by their Principal Mr. Allan Paclit (for both TYKES and Buyasyas Elementary School) and for Macdu Elementary School, it was received by the School Head, Mrs. Marties Delio. As mentioned, the intent was a bit different for Sidaoen El-

needs, a window repair project was delivered to Sidaoen Elementary School instead.

TYKFI and DepEd gathered school officials, parents, and students in an effort to clean and repair schools in time for enrollment, and ultimately before the start of classes last June 2. The goal is to promote teamwork and camaraderie among the teachers and families to work and refurbish the classrooms.

Last May 19, TYKES received 20 bags of cement for the school garden’s pathway and slope protection, painting materials for the refurbishment of its 4-classroom school building. While last May 20,

16

ementary School which had a couple of broken classroom windows. As there were some instances where students got injured, and school properties were stolen, TYKFI provided assistance to Sidaoen Elementary School for the replacement of broken glass windows in their classrooms.

The activity happened last May 23.

Brigada Eskwela is very much aligned to TYKFI’s values. As one of the chairman’s advocacy is primary education, TYKFI believes that it is a fundamental goal to provide assistance in making these schools’ classrooms conducive to learning and teaching.

Legacy

Education

17

Legacy

Education

Teachers’ Training on ETV Packages for Region 1 and CAR schools

T

he Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI), in partnership with ABS-CBN, reached out to Region 1 public schools by providing teachers training on the proper utilization of ETV packages and distributing educational DVDs. The Foundation aims to provide alternative education to Filipino pupils by providing readily accessible audiovisual references to classrooms especially in public schools.

18

Legacy

Education

beneficiary schools School

Area

Pangasinan Division 1

Tuliao Elementary School

Tuliao, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan

2

Quesban Elementary School

Quesban, Calasiao, Pangasinan

Ilocos Sur Division 1

Sidaoen Elementary School

Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur

Abra Division

In order to make the project effective, TYKFI, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc., and the Department of Education – Region I arranged for the training of teachers for the utilization of the ETV materials. Guests during the event included Mr. Anastacio P. Domingo, Jr. (Chief SED, Concurrent Chief Administrative Officer, Region I) for Regional Director Teresita M. Velasco, Dr. Vivian Luz S. Pagatpatan (Chief, Elementary Education Division), and Ms. Zenaida Dimalanta (Education Program Director, TYKFI).

TYKFI Program Director Zen Dimalanta graced the event with her opening remarks: “The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, like any other foundations, hopes that whatever is given and shared will translate in time to better lives, better health, better environment and better pupil performance. We know that any gift which is not put to good use loses its value.

This is the reason for today’s event - training on the effective utilization of ETV materials.

We are truly privileged to have with us no less than one most respected, admired and loved in the academe, Dr. Milagros Ibe, to run the training. No one can do it better as Dr. Ibe has been with ETV from day 1 from its conceptualization to its development to where it is now.”

Followed by Chief EED, Vivian Luz S. Pagatpatan’s speech,

1

Dolores Central School

Dolores, Abra

2

Tayum Central School

Tayum, Abra

Vigan City Division

“The boundaries of learning, both in the giving and in the receiving, both for the giver and the receiver, have expanded. This is the result of mankind’s intellectual revolution which brought in the dawning of information technology. From the computers and its components, access to learning has become a wonder-world of magic! In our sector, we call this E-Learning or Electronic Learning. Meaning: Learning through the use of electronics. Suddenly, learning is no longer a distant dream. Learning is now only at the “tip of our fingers”. That’s because the tools - the equipment and peripherals - for learning through electronics are made available to us yet again to make teaching and learning fun and easy.”

It was truly a blessed and wonderful event both to the recipients and the sponsors. “It is a privilege to extend a message of profuse thanks to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation for their continuing and unwavering commitment and support to the cause of education in Region One. Their generosity and benevolence is beyond measure. Their sense of community empowerment is a model worthy of emulation by all. For all those who collaborated to make this e-learning program between Tan Yan Kee Foundation and DepEd Region One a symbol of cooperation and success, please accept our sincere congratulations!”, shared by Chief Vivian Luz S. Pagatpatan.

1

Ayusan-Paoa Elementary School

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

2

Tamag Elementary School

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

3

Burgos Memorial School East

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

4

Capangpangan Elementary School

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

5

Vigan Nan Chong School

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

6

Cabaroan Elementary School

Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Ilocos Norte Division

13 19

1

Banna Central School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

2

Bangsar Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

3

Barbarangay Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

4

Bomitog Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

5

Bugasi Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

6

Caestebanan Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

7

Caribquib Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

8

Catagtaguen Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

9

Crispina Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

10

Imelda Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

11

Lading Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

12

Mecayepyep Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

13

Nagpatayan Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

14

Quiaoit Memorial Elem. School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

15

Sinamar Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

16

Tabtabagan Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

17

Valdez Elementary School

Banna, Ilocos Norte

18

Adams Central School

Adams, Ilocos Norte

19

Dumalneg Central School

Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte

Legacy

Education

Sci-Fun Caravan Visits Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur T

he Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), Ilocos Sur and Candon City Divisions, and the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST) transported the Sci-Fun Caravan to the gym of the local government unit (LGU) in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur. Up to 236 public elementary and high schools benefitted from the exhibit, which lasted from January 8, 2014 to March 04, 2014.

The aim of the Foundation is to bring the Sci-Fun Caravan to the provinces in order to fasttrack the development of interactive learning in the region. The Sci-Fun Caravan offers fun and informative exhibits that are interactive. Through hands-on experiences, the pupils’ curiosity to learn more about science is kindled, thus also encouraging them to explore more.

The program was opened by the singing of the National An-

them led by the Sta. Cruz Central School Marching Band followed by an invocation led by the Sta. Cruz Central School Choir. The event was graced by the opening remarks of ASDS-Ilocos Sur Division, Dr. Estrella O. Soria, followed by a welcome talk by CSEE, SDS – Ilocos Sur Division, Dr. Marino S. Baytec. The event’s rationale was conducted by the Head of Communications, Programs and Projects-PFST, Mr. Luis Ferdinand Lesigues.

Exhibit – Ring Bubbles

“Presenting and packaging the commonly perceived “boring science” into exciting and interactive modules for better appreciation and keen interest of science and technology among the student population is a great challenge for PFST,” according to Mr. Lesigues.

“In a study conducted by the UP-

Orientation Proper and Viewing of the Exhibits

20

NISMED, learning takes place even for the shortest duration of one minute while interacting with PSC’s exhibits. In another study conducted by Dr. Vivien Talisayon of the U.P. College of Education, results show that 67%of the respondent-students, after their visit at the Science Centrum, have wanted to become scientists and engineers,” he continued. Truly, the Sci-Fun Caravan is a fool proof way to ensure that difficult concepts in the classrooms are understood by the students.

For the intermission number, the Banayoyo Dance Troupe of the Naguimba Elementary School, Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur showcased their talent by presenting their native dances, Tallibong, Lablabbaan, War Dance, and the Mallidum-Malleyda. The Tallibong is a dance where the boys play a gong as they dance with the girls, while the Lablabbaan is a courtship dance where the dancers do the rooster movement while courting a girl. On the other hand, in Mallidum-Malleyda, the girls hold the waist of one another while the boys hold their shoulders. This dance shows that in the tribe there is cooperation, bonding and unity in doing all activities. Lastly, the War Dance is where the bravest men

Legacy

Education

Exhibit – Anti-Gravity Mirror

Exhibit – Stereo Hearing

Exhibit – Bernoulli Blower

in the tribe fight and the winner will be the one to marry the Datu’s daughter.

Other inspirational messages were delivered by Mayor of Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur Hon. Teresita C. Valle, Mayor, DOST Representative Mr. Arthur Alviar, and on behalf of TYFKI, the Education Program Director, Ms. Zenaida Dimalanta.

In behalf of DepEd Regional Director Dr. Teresita Velasco, Chief Elementary Education Division Dr. Vivian Luz S. Pagatpatan delivered the challenge message: “First, what must we do in order to learn? Second, if we have already started to learn, what shall we do to expand and enlarge our learning? And third, after becoming beneficiaryrecipients of this kind gesture from the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, what can we give back to ourselves, to our community, to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation? To somehow create a

rippling effect of this benevolence?”

For the presentation of tokens, Mr. Luis Ferdinand Lesigues awarded a “scientific” token to the sponsors. The closing remarks was delivered by CESO VI, ASDS – Ilocos Sur Division Ms. Gemma Q. Tacuycuy. Other special guests included: Parish priest of the Immaculate Rev. Fr. Ethel Agamata, Sangguniang Bayan Members: Hon. Renato Quilop, Hon. Miweda Chavez, and Hon. Cesar Javillonar, Public School District Supervisors led by Dr. Buenafe Medrano, and School Heads and teachers of the Ilocos Sur and Candon Divisions.

Of course the event will not be complete without the ribbon cutting, balloon popping, and blessing of the exhibits. The audience consisting of VIP’s, guests and teachers were oriented on the proper viewing of the exhibits, followed by the

Exhibit - Siphon

Exhibit – Steady Hand Game

21

Legacy

Education

Banayoyo Dance Troupe from Naguimba Elementary School, Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur

Exhibit – Magnetic Suction

viewing and orientation of the 60 science teachers.

The exhibit was divided into 6 galleries: Mechanics, Mathematics, Vision and Perception, Electricity and Magnetism, Lights, and Liquids.

It was a promising, faithful day for everyone especially for the students benefitting from the science exhibit. “Science, I believe, is one of the most vital subjects in school. It is through it that we can explain and understand our own existence – what happened before, what is happening now and what can happen in the future. Through science, mankind was able to discover fire and from which, created candles, lamps and then electricity. Through science, mankind discovered fuel and from which created various transportations which run on land, float on water and fly on air. Through science, we have learned how human beings evolved from sea-living creatures, how continents were formed and how the earth came to be. Science allows us to see what the naked eye cannot see and that makes it important as well as empowering,” stated by Municipal Mayor (Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur), Hon. Teresita C. Valle in her speech.

The goal of the foundation to reach 20,000 public schools may be ambitious but with the help of the partners and the beneficiaries, this goal is achiev-

List of Exhibits

Exhibit – Bridge

Exhibit – Shadow Geometry

able. “We commend the Tan Yan Kee Foundation for sponsoring another month-long exhibition of the Sci-Fun Caravan here in Ilocos Sur targeting 20,000 public school pupils and students.

The first Ilocos Sur month-long exhibition was conducted in Vigan City last year. May I enjoin and encourage the DepEd Offi-

cers to ensure that the 20,000 student attendance for the Sta Cruz exhibition be achieved.

For the school principals and Department Heads kindly make sure that the number of slots for your classes or schools be followed,” said Mr. Luis Ferdinand Lesigues, Head of communications, Programs and Projects of the PFST.

22

3D Tic Tac Toe

Magnetic Suction

Animal Sounds

Money Detector

Anti-Gravity Mirror

Parabolic Dish

Bermoulli Blower

Pedal Generator

Bridge

Pick a Cone

Calypso Reef

Plasma Sphere

Changing Colors

Pupil of the Eye

Charge Now, Power Later

Ring Bubbles

Chaotic Pendulum

Shadow Geometry

Coin Reflection

Siphon

Color or Words

Steady Hand Game

Colored Shadows

Stereo Hearing

Corner Reflector

Subjective Shapes

Dancing Worms

Tiny Bubbles

Dinosaurs

Touch Me If Your Can

Finger Tingler

Trapezoidal Window

For Your Eyes Only

Two Eyes

Frozen Shadows

Well of Flowers

Gravity Well

You and Me are One

Jacob’s Ladder

Your Nose Knows

Magnetic Chain Reaction

Zoetrope

Electric Fleas

Van de Graff

Legacy

Education

Students Enjoy Fun Summer Classes at the Tan Yan Kee Library

E

very student looks forward to summer vacation.

At the same time, parents also want to take this opportunity to enroll their kids in summer classes. The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) combined learning and enjoyment by sponsoring the 2014 Tan Yan Kee Library Summer Class from March 26 to June 8, at the 16th flr., San Fernando Tower, 514 Muelle de Binondo St., Binondo Manila. The schedule are as follows, Tuesdays to Fridays: Chinese History Class, Thursdays to Saturdays: St. Jude Special Class, Saturdays and Sundays: Chinese Literature Class.

The skill level also varied per class:

n History Class—Age: Between 10 to 16 years old. Grade Level: From Grade 4 to High School.

n St. Jude Special Class—Age: Between 13 to 16 years old. Grade Level: From 1st year High School to 4th year High School.

n Literature Class—Age: Between 5 to 12 years old. Grade Level: From Kinder to Grade 6

Special thanks to the library personnel and teachers who made the summer classes possible. The library personnel overseeing the classes were Ms. Florentina Go, Ellamae Valenzuela and Lan Chen Chiu, while the teachers conducting the classes were Mr. Aniceto Cham, Ms. Leslie Cham, Ms. Merlyline Ham, Ms. Hau Lai Or, Ms. Yee Hoa

appreciating Chinese Tang Poetries (additional), singing Chinese inspirational and mother’s day songs, art activities (drawing, coloring, origami, mother’s day greet-

Lee and Ms. Ester Go. Activities included: learning, reading, storytelling and understanding Chinese History and Idioms, understanding and

23

ing cards), literature: composition writing, acting short plays, reporting, narrating poems and song interpretation, learning and improving Mandarin and Fookien.

The class celebrated Mother’s Day last May 11 at the Penthouse by doing narration, singing with flute accompaniment, and song Interpretation. Of course a class is not complete without graduation ceremonies, that’s why last June 8 the summer class graduation rites commenced. It was celebrated with short plays, story-telling, reporting, narration, singing, song interpretation-while some presentations were done in both Mandarin and Fookien.

Parents were very satisfied with the program saying that “their children had improved their Chinese language proficiency and had a deeper understanding about the Chinese history, culture and values.” They added, “students had equal chances of performing on stage, may it be acting or singing, which they cannot experience during regular schools.”

Students also expressed their positive experience saying they earned new friends studying from different schools, and that they enjoyed reading Chinese storybooks, and learning new songs and crafts.

In turn, the teachers felt that students left an impression of excitement and anticipation. Both the students and the teachers gained valuable experience and knowledge from the summer classes.

Health&Social Welfare

TYKF-AABMSS MONTHLY MEDICAL FORUM Every month, the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. 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 layman’s language. The forum is held at the Century Park Sheraton.

n MEDICAL FORUM NO. 253 Gallstones: To Operate or Not? Discussant: Billy James G. Uy, M.D.

G

allbladder is a small pouchlike organ underneath the liver. It stores and concentrates bile, a liquid produced to help digest and absorb fat, so it’s rich in cholesterol. Gallstones (cholelithiasis) are small stones made of bile acid pigments formed in the gallbladder. When there is sudden intense abdominal pain caused by trapped gallstone in the opening of the gallbladder, the condition is called “Biliary colic”. On the other hand, Cholecystitis refers to the inflammation or swelling of the

gallbladder.

Some risk factors in the production of gallstones are: (1) gender, specifically for female women above 40 years old; pregnancy and taking oral contraceptive pills (or high estrogen therapy) also increases risk, (2) overweight individuals who are on a rapid weight loss diet, or had undergone bariatric surgery also increases risk, and lastly (3) genetic or if it is in the family history.

The symptoms and diagnosis include: • High fever with or without chills • Biliary colic (intermittent pain after eating)

• Yellowing of the eye or skin • Intense abdominal pain in right upper side lasting for longer than 4-8 hours And gallstones can be determined by the following examinations: • Ultrasound • CT / MRI scan • Blood test • HIDA (Hepatobiliary) scan There are three approaches in the treatment of gallstones namely, Asymptomatic, Symptomatic, and Alternative. Asymptomatic (showing no pain or symptom) involves close monitoring. Prophylactic cholecystectomy (surgery) is needed under the following circum-

24

stances: cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), diabetes, portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the liver), and impaired immunity like posttransplant patients.

On the other hand, Symptomatic (or involving pain) can be dealt by using painkillers, antibiotics, bowel rest, and surgery if all else fail. Sometimes Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is done, which is around a few centimeter cuts made on the abdomen. Others may opt to do Open cholecystectomy or skin incision under the right ribs which is just as effective as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, but have a longer recovery time and more scarring.

Lastly, Alternative treatments

Legacy

Health&Social Welfare involve Ursodeoxycholic acid, which is the only medically recognized drug to dissolve small non-calcified gallstones. It is taken usually for up to two years, but gallstones can still recur after treatment. Therefore, maintaining a low cholesterol diet is needed.

Doctors recognize the following complications: • Acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder): can lead to gallbladder abscess or even rupture.

• Acute pancreatitis (“Bangungot”): inflammation or swelling of pancreas. It can cause severe pain and death if untreated.

• Acute Cholangitis (infection of the bile duct): can lead to high fever, jaundice, chills, itchy skin, confusion or mental deterioration and even death.

• Cancer of the gallbladder: most serious but RARE complication of gallstone. (less than 0.001% incidence) • Gallstone ileus: bowel obstruction due to big gallstone • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) Prevention is always better than cure. To prevent gallstones, the following diet is recommended: avoidance of fatty foods, low fat, high fiber diet, and cutting down on alcohol consumption. It is also recommended to lose weight, but avoid low calorie and rapid weightloss diets. n MEDICAL FORUM NO. 254 Goiter: Myths and Fallacies Discussant: Susan Yu-Gan, M.D.

T

he Thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped organ at the base of the neck. It is responsible in producing tetraiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxin (T4), which are used for a lot of our bodily functions like memory, heart rate, body metabolism, intestinal movement and even ovulation. The condition wherein there is enlargement of the thyroid gland is called Goiter.

There are 2 kinds of enlargement (1) Diffuse or “simple goiter” is often due to iodine deficiency, while (2) Nodular, which can be be-

n MEDICAL FORUM NO. 255 Recognition and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Discussant: Jonalyn Chris T. Ang, M.D.

nign or malignant. Here are some myths and fallacies regarding the development of goiter: • Straining or bearing down during labor can cause goiter.

False. Pregnancy itself does not trigger goiter. During pregnancy TSH levels raise, thus causing enlargement of the thyroid gland.

• Eating cabbage, carrots and cassava can cause goiter.

False. These foods are considered goitrogens, but you need to eat truckloads of these foods to cause goiter.

• When a person has goiter, he should eat lots of seafood.

False. Not all goiters are due to iodine deficiency. Some terminologies, Hyperthyroidism is due to too much thyroid hormones. So, eating too much seafood may aggravate the condition. On the other hand, Hypothyroidism is due to the lack of thyroid hormone, most commonly due to destruction of the thyroid gland (from radioactive iodine therapy, thyroid surgery or hashimoto’s thyroiditis). So, giving more iodine will not help in any way.

• Seafood are the only source of iodine.

False. There are other sources of iodine like milk and dairy products, bread and other bakery products, iodized salt and even water.

• Once salt is iodized, it is good forever.

False. Iodized salt should be consumed within 6 months.

• Iodized salt can cure iodine deficiency.

False. Hypothyroidism (Cretinism) is an iodine deficiency condition of the baby developed during mother’s pregnancy. This cannot be cured by iodine treatment and caused by lack of iodine during pregnancy. It can be diagnosed by newborn screening. Babies can be treated by partially giving thyroxin.

The suggested iodine intake is 250 mcg for pregnant women, around 290 mcg for lactating women, and 150 mcg for a normal person.

• Too much iodine is harmful.

False. Long term consumption of iodine is not toxic. Excess iodine taken in is excreted by the body through urine.

S

leep-disordered breathing (SDB) is signified by snoring of varying degrees of intensity, which exists along a continuum of severity. It is the severe obstructive sleep apnea with profound hypoxemia and sleep disturbance. On the other hand, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder involving disruption of normal breathing during sleep.

Risk factors for these sleeping disorders are: obesity, aging, and craniofacial dysmorphism (skull deformity). The symptoms include, during daytime: excessive sleepiness, afternoon drowsiness, forgetfulness, impaired concentration and attention, personality changes, and morning headaches.

During night time, snoring, snorting, observed apneas, awakening with a sensation of choking or gasping, unexplained tachycardia, restless sleep, sweating during sleep, nocturia (need to wake and pass urine at night one or more times), bruxism (the involuntary or habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep), and nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux or acid reflux.

The diagnosis requires clinical evaluation and overnight sleep.

Polysomnography (PSG) or sleep study is the gold standard to determine the presence of apnea or hypopnea. Some definitions, • Obstructive apnea—the complete or near-complete cessation of airflow for a minimum of 10 seconds.

• Obstructive hypopnea—partial cessation of airflow for a minimum of 10 seconds followed by 4% desaturations or arousals.

• Apnea–Hypopnea Index (AHI): number of abnormal breathing events during nocturnal sleep (number of apneas plus hypopneas per hour of sleep) • Respiratory Disturbance Index (RDI): number of apneas plus hypopneas plus respiratory effort–related arousals (RERAs)

25

per hour of sleep As for the treatment, the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first choice for obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome. The effectiveness is at an appropriately set pressure this treatment is almost always effective. Some limitations would be the patient’s acceptance and tolerance of treatment.

Oral appliances and surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may also be done, but a variety of medical therapies may be useful adjunct to positive airway pressure therapy in selected cases. A natural way would be considering weight loss.

It can also be the result of dietary manipulation or surgery that can partially ameliorate or even reverse OSA. Another treatment is Supplemental Oxygen Therapy for severe hypoxemia in OSA that cannot be achieved by interventions that are primarily directed at maintaining upper airway patency. This can be done also to improve alertness when daytime sleepiness persists despite the successful amelioration of apneas and hypopneas with positive pressure therapy. Some drugs would be amphetamines and methylphenidate which have common side effects and can lead to dependence. Modafinil or armodafinil are safer choices but not locally available.

Contraindications of these drugs are Methylxanthines, progestational agents, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and mixed serotonin receptor antagonists: no substantial and consistent results for routine treatment of OSA. Alcohol and sedatives can also worsen OSA symptoms, patients should refrain from these agents close to bedtime. n MEDICAL FORUM NO. 257 The Management of Urinary Stone Disease Discussant: Johnson L. Sy, M.D.

U

rinary Stone can be found in different locations in the urinary system. About 45.9% of the time, it can be found

Legacy

Health&Social Welfare

in the kidney, in the Ureter (29.7%), Urinary bladder (23%), and Urethra (1.4%). The process of stone formation have the following steps: supersaturation, crystallization, nucleation or aggregation and retention. Some internal factors which contribute to the stone formation are, blood, anatomy of urine passageway, kidney, and urine.

On the other hand, environmental factors include drinking water (example, source of tropical country like Philippines has high mineral content). The causes of urinary stones include, UTI (Urinary Tract Infection), dehydration, metabolic disorders, hereditary disorders or family history, and sedentary lifestyle or immobilization. Excesses of the following in the diet can also bring about urinary stones: Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Purines, Oxalates, and Urine pH. Some factors to be considered for the treatment: stone size and location, degree of obstruction, severity of symptoms, infection or urosepsis, and renal function: solitary kidney or azotemia. Medical treatment includes:

• Urinary antiseptic or prophylaxis: Nitrofurantoin • Herbal: cogon, lemon grass, corn hair, Orthosiphon • Alkalinize urine pH: Sodium bicarbonate • Increase urinary citrate: Potassium citrate • Diuretic and/or stone dissolution: Blumea balsamifera • Muscle relaxants or antiinflammatory agents: Terpenes • Anti-spasmodic agents: Hyoscine N-butylbromide, Tiropamide • Increase ureteral hydrostatic pressure or relaxes ureterovesical opening: Tamsulosin • Alkalinize urine pH and Increase urinary citrate: Sodium citrate and sodium bicarbonate As for surgery, it is skipped when the kidney stone is less than 1 cm and instead, Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure is done.

Staghorn calculi, or Open surgery is done when the kidney stone is more than 2 cm. For lower pole, obesity, Percutaneous Nephrostolithotripsy (PCNL) or with ESWL is considered.

For Ureteral stone, ESWL is done for proximal third, or less than 1 cm.

For larger stones Laparoscopy or Open Surgery would be the preferred procedure. For middle to distal third, ureterovesical junction (UVJ): Ureteroscopy (URS) with laser or basket is the preferred option.

For Urethral stones, a “push back” technique with sounds or scope can also be done. On the other hand for Bladder stones, Cystolitholapaxy, Holmium Laser Cystolithotripsy, Open Surgery are considered. Some other options are Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), Ultrasonic or Holmium Laser Lithotripsy, Minimally invasive surgery (MIS): Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy, Pelveolithotomy, PCNL, mini-PCNL, and ultra miniPCNL. For follow-up surveillance and monitoring, the following dietary modification is recommended: • Vitamin C supplement: less than 1 gram/day • Sodium: 3 grams/day • Fluid intake: at least 8 glasses or 2 liters/day • Avoid purine excess: less than

26

500 mg./day • Avoid nuts, spinach, tea, chocolate, alcohol beverages • Increase citrus fruit intake: dalanghita, grapefruit, lemon, kalamansi • Calcium intake: 1,200 mg./day (1 glass milk and 1 tablet of calcium plus Vitamin D) Imaging may also be required for monitoring, specifically by the use of Ultrasound. For laboratory tests, the following are checked: Urine pH, 24 hour urinary calcium, 24 hour urinary citrate, GFR, serum creatinine, and urinalysis. n MEDICAL FORUM NO. 258 Managing Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Discussant: Dante G. Ang, M.D.

H

epatocellular Cancer (HCC) or primary liver cancer is one of the common cancers in Asia. Around 85% of HCC originates from cirrhotic liver.

Causes of Liver Cirrhosis include Hepatitis B (most common cause), excessive alcohol intake, diabetes mellitus, and viral Hepatitis C.

Health&Social Welfare

As for the treatment, liver transplantation is the current best option for early HCC, as the procedure can remove cancer cell in the cirrhotic liver. A limitation would be lack of available liver donor, and post-transplant graft rejection.

Graft rejection can be prevented by isolation during early period of surgery and taking immunosuppressant therapy.

Another treatment is Hepatectomy, which is the most commonly performed treatment. Limitation includes, the current state of liver function and size of future liver remnant (FLR) after surgery. Cirrhotic liver have high cancer recurrence rate, so multiple surgery is needed.

Other treatments: • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): good for small HCC (tumor less than 2 cm.)

• Trans-arterial Chemoembolization (TACE) • Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) • Sorafenib: oral targeted therapy Nevertheless, prevention is still better. Hepatitis B vaccine should be administered during childhood.

The risk factors include persistent and chronic infection with high risk oncogenic or cancer-causing type of HPV, increased number of pregnancies, history of smoking, long term use of oral contraceptives, sexually transmitted infections, sexual behavior: early onset of sexual intercourse, multiple sexual partners and having partners with multiple partners.

The symptoms are usually diagnosed late because early stage cervical cancer produces no symptoms. Some late stage symptoms include vaginal bleeding after intercourse or between menstrual periods or after menopause, watery bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and foul smelling, pelvic pain or pain experienced during intercourse.

As for prevention the following are recommended: • reduce high-risk sexual behavior by having lifetime mutual monogamy • reduce or avoid exposure to HPV and other sexually transmitted infection • identifying and treating pre-

If there’s no hepatitis B, there is less chance of liver cirrhosis, thus less chance of HCC. n MEDICAL FORUM NO. 259 Cervical Cancer: Is It Preventable?

Discussant: Jennifer Obiles-Madera, M.D.

T

he Cervix is the entrance between vagina and uterus.

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide, and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the developing countries. It occurs when normal cells change into cancer cells and this usually takes 10 to 30 years.

Cervical cancer is preventable and curable on early stage.

The cause is HPV (Human Papilloma Virus). The DNA virus infect the skin (epithelial or mucosa) cells.

It is a common virus which is easily spread through skin to skin contact even without sexual penetration.

Most women will get infected by the HPV at one point in their lives.

Half of the time, this will be an oncogenic type of HPV.

27

cancerous lesions before they progress to cervical cancer through screening tests • administerCervical Cancer Vaccine HPV Vaccine: can prevent most cases of cervical cancer and protect against some of the most common types of HPV. For most benefit, person should complete all 3 doses before sexual activity begins. Some examples are Cervarix, which are given to females only; and Garadsil which can prevent some vaginal and vulvar cancers of females, and genital warts of males Tests should be started about 3 years after start of sexual activity, but not earlier than 21 years old.

The tests can be: • Pap Smear—gold standard in the country, but higher cost • Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid Wash (VIA)—lower cost • HPV DNA Test—detects cell change caused by HPV infection • Biopsy—confirms presence of cervical cancer Treatment can be via surgery or chemotherapy with concomitant radiotherapy.

Legacy

Health&Social Welfare

TYKFI revisits ‘Yolanda’ victims

S

ocial responsibility should not end in a “one-time big time” event, that’s why the foundation ensures that there are follow up visits to its beneficiaries. In light of this, the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI), together with the members of the Lucio C. Tan Group of Companies—particularly Asia Brewery, Inc., distributed 4,032 cases (145,152 tetra packs) of milk (thru a donation by Green Spot Co. Ltd.- Thailand); and MacroAsia Corporation distributed 764 cases (22,920 pouches) of food items (thru a donation by Singapore Foods), to various public schools in Leyte. The beneficiaries included more than 30,000 pupils whose families were displaced by super typhoon “Yolanda”.

The Foundation also distributed food items and clothing to pupils of Sulpa and Tagak Elementary Schools which are located as well in the Prov28

ince of Leyte. The said items were collected in United States through the effort of Ms. Julie Tan, together with her two kids Kyle and Lucio III.

Legacy

Health&Social Welfare

29

Legacy

Health&Social Welfare

TYKFI revisits ‘Yolanda’ victims Name of recipient districts-schools of milk

Number of cases per school

Totals

Name of recipient districts-schools of milk

Number of cases per school

Hibulangon ES

46

186

Sulpa ES

20

Number of pupilrecipients

Totals

1. PASTRANA DISTRICT Colawen ES

31

Totals

Number of pupilrecipients 276

127

120

Cabaohan ES

8

48

11. ALBUERA NORTH

Jones ES

14

84

Benolho ES

43

258

228

Sherwood ES

63

378

82

Macalpiay ES

38

Tingib ES

26

156

Seguinon ES

Yapad ES

40

240

12. ALBUERA SOUTH

Manaybanay ES

44

201

30

Lawis ES

34

Villahermosa ES

67

131

27

162

38

228

180

Salvacion ES

29

204

Calingatan ES

27

402

174 121

162

Apale ES

50

300

Gutosan ES

75

450

Monte Alegre ES

14

84

Nipa ES

17

102

Tolingon ES

42

252

Petrolio ES

26

Bilwang ES

67

Tagharigue ES

29

156 174

173

402

Libungao ES

63

378

Baco ES

33

198

Natubogan ES

61

366

Burabod ES

29

174

Hiloctogan ES

61

Toctoc ES

46

276

15. KANANGA II

Basud PS

4

Don Felipe ES

50

5. LEYTE II

Monte Alegre ES

78

Calaguise ES

53

318

San Ignacio ES

15

Salog ES

43

258

16. MATAG-OG

Tigbawan ES

54

24

672

185

468 143

90

24

6. SAN ISIDRO

Imelda ES

6

36

Basud ES

49

294

Mansalip PS

11

66

Busay ES

50

300

Sta. Rosa ES

49

186

Balagtas ES

62

Linao ES

31

130

900

780

858

294 132

372

792

17. MERIDA

7. TABANGO NORTH DM Bernardo ES

29

174

Lamanoc ES

24

144

Omagahan ES

52

312

Macario ES

18

108

450

Mahalit ES

34

204

8. TABANGO SOUTH

Calunangan ES

28

Inangatan PS

12

72

18. PALOMPON NORTH

Tahad PS

3

18

Lomonon ES

42

252

330

Tambis ES

26

156

Tinago ES

27

Taberna ES

49

Tabing ES

1,110

300

4

324

1,038

366

Bonoy ES

150

726

14. KANANGA I

882

4. LEYTE I

112

1,128

13. ISABEL

786

3. CALUBIAN SOUTH

147

762

492

Mahayahay ES

1,206

2. CALUBIAN NORTH Ihalad ES

188

Mahayag ES

264

Totals

75

Tabayla ES

55

Leoncio Erejer MES

35

156

105

210

936

630

9. VILLABA NORTH Cabungahan ES

34

204

19. PALOMPON SOUTH

Libagong ES

38

228

Cantandoy ES

31

Silad ES

32

Cruz ES

36

Tabanoc ES

39

Tabanok ES

44

192 143

234

858

10.VILLABA SOUTH Canquiason ES

20

120

Casilion ES

41

246

30

104

168

624

162 144

294

864

186 216 111

264

666

Legacy

Health&Social Welfare

Name of recipient districts-schools of milk

Number of cases per school

Totals

Number of pupilrecipients

Name of recipient districts-schools of food item

Totals

20. ALANGALANG I

Number of cases per school

Totals

Number of pupilrecipients

Totals

1. PASTRANA DISTRICT

Bato PS

5

30

Colawen ES

18

Cambahanon PS

11

66

Cabaohan ES

5

50

Cambulao PS

9

54

Jones ES

8

80

Canvertudes PS

8

48

Macalpiay ES

20

200

Dapdap ES

48

288

Yapad ES

24

240

Lingayon ES

53

318

Manaybanay ES

27

San Antonio ES

32

192

2. ALANGALANG 1

San Diego ES

43

209

258

1,254

21. LAPAZ

180

201

270

Bato PS

3

30

Cambahanon PS

6

60

Buracan ES

27

162

Cambulao PS

5

50

Doyog ES

24

144

Canvertudes PS

5

50

Limba ES

30

180

Dapdap ES

29

290

Mag-aso ES

32

192

Lingayon ES

31

310

San Victoray ES

40

240

San Antonio ES

19

190

Sta. Ana ES

37

San Diego ES

25

190

222

1,140

22. JAVIER

123

1,020

250

1,230

3. lapaz

Batug ES

24

144

Buracan ES

17

170

Binolho ES

61

366

Doyog ES

15

150

Bonifacio ES

19

114

Limba ES

18

180

Comatin ES

29

174

Mag-aso ES

19

190

Malitbogay ES

30

180

San Victoray ES

24

Pinocawan ES

20

120

Sta. Ana ES

23

Talisayan ES

29

212

174

1,272

Batog ES 144

864

Cavite PS

7

42

Hupit ES

19

114

Pe単alosa ES

43

258

Salazar ES

62

372

San Francisco East ES

13

78

San Francisco West ES

13

301

78

1,806

16

96

Cabatianuhan ES

53

318

Guinciaman ES

56

336

Bagacay ES

36

216

Bahay ES

52

312

San Miguel Central School

132

792

Lukay ES

24

144

Canap ES

16

96

Mawodpawod ES

32

417 4,032

192

1,160

15

150

Binolho ES

34

340

Bonifacio ES

11

110

Comatin ES

17

170

Malitbogay ES

18

180

Pinocawan ES

12

120

Talisayan ES

18

125

180

1,250

5. SAN MIGUEL

24. SAN MIGUEL Malaguinabot ES

230

4. javier

23. ALANGALANG II Binongtoan CS

240 116

Cabatianuhan ES

32

320

Guinciaman ES

33

330

Bahay ES

31

San Miguel Central School

71

167

710

1,670

3

3

30

30

310

6. TACLOBAN CITY Rizal Central School 8. ALANGALANG II

2,502 24,192

Binongtoan CS

57

570

Cavite PS

4

40

Hupit ES

12

120

Pe単alosa ES

14

140

Salazar ES

25

250

San Francisco East ES

8

San Francisco West ES

8

80 128 764

31

80

1,280 7,640

Legacy

Education

UE-TYKFI Scholars and Grantee Graduate with Honors

BERNAL, JANETE BACULPO BSPSY, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

BERMUDEZ, CASSANDRA IVANA F. BSA, CUM LAUDE

LAMERA, CAMILLE CLEO L. BSBIO, CUM LAUDE

COMALING, HONEY CLAIRE A. CUM LAUDE

UNSAY, ARVIN U. BSBIO, CUM LAUDE

CORTERO, HAROLD P. MAGNA CUM LAUDE

BELEN, MA. JESSICA J. BSA, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

FLORES, PHOEBE ANNE S. BSA, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

ANG, JUSTIN LUKE G. BSA, CUM LAUDE

MARCELLANA, ADRIAN G. BSA, CUM LAUDE

DE LEON, AARON NOEL BSCS, SUMMA CUM LAUDE

T

an Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the list of University of the East graduates under the TYKFI scholarship and grant program, who finished with flying colors for school year 2013-2014.

From the Manila campus, 8 graduated Cum Laude, 5 graduated Magna Cum Laude, and 1 graduated with the highest honors as Summa Cum Laude, namely Aaron Noel De Leon, BS Computer Science, garnering a GWA of 1.17. Out of the total 14 scholarship and grant graduates who all received honors, 8 graduated from BS Accountancy, 2 BS Biology, 2 BS Information Technology, 1 BS Computer Science, and 1 BS Psychology.

The Caloocan campus shined as well with 7 scholarship graduates, 6 of which graduated Magna Cum Laude and 1 Cum Laude. Out of the 7 scholarship graduates, 1 graduated BS ABCA, 2 BS Accountancy, 2 BS Electronics Communication Engineering, 1 BS Mechanical Engineering, and 1 Information Technology Entrepreneurship.

Congratulations graduates!

32

MORENO, MARK JOHN C. BSIT, CUM LAUDE

MARQUEZ, JOHN FREDERICK Z. ITEN, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

PEÑALOSA, EMERSON T. BSME, CUM LAUDE

PEREZ, MYRON M. BSECE, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

PONCE, AILU ROZELLE R. BSECE, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

TRINIDAD, JOHN PAUL R. BSA, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

VERGEL DE DIOS, VERGEL JR. V. ABCA, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

BAGTAS, ULLYCRIS P. BSA, MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Sangil, Catherine Joy M. Cum Laude

Canlas, Karl Christian C. Magna Cum Laude