MFI Annual Report 2014

MAHINTANA FOUNDATION, INC.

ANNUAL REPORT 2014

About the Cover sta•bil•i•ty

[stə bíllə tee] noun

Ecology: ability to maintain balance: the ability of an ecological community to resist disturbance caused by environmental changes, or the ability to return to its original state after disturbance

MFI installs used fishnets as earth matting to help stabilize bare inclinations of gullies and riverbanks. To keep the nets in place and to strengthen its hold, Malabago, Gaway-gaway, and Madre de Cacao cuttings, as well as Napier grass stalks are planted. Any sign of growth on the bare inclinations is also a sign of hope that the net will cling better and stabilize the soil.

The 2014 Annual Report is a proof of Mahintana’s stability as an organization implementing programs and projects that help build sustainable and resilient communities for the past 38 years.

Table of Contents History of Mahintana

Mahintana Histo1

Vision & Mission Statement

Vision and Missi2

Development Strategies

Map of Program / Project Coverage

Developm2 Messages

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Message from the President

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Message from the Executive Director

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Environment, DRR and CCA 6-11 Social Enterprise

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Institution-Building and Governance

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Basic Social Services

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MFI’s 37th Anniversary Celebrations

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Project Summary 2014

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Networks & Linkages

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Future Directions

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Independent Auditors’ Report

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Notes on Financial Statements

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MFI Board of Trustees

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MFI Staff Roster

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Glossary of Acronyms & Abbreviations

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History of Mahintana

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n August 12, 1977, a group of executives from Dole Philippines, Inc. and professionals from South Cotabato organized Mahintana Foundation, Inc. Registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 12, 1977 (Reg. No. 75603) as a private, non-stock, non-profit social development organization, Mahintana derived its name from the B’laan terms mahin (sea) and tana (land). This is in honor of the indigenous communities dwelling in the area, the B’laan tribe, regarded as one of the earliest settlers in Southern Mindanao.

The Foundation, with Dr. Jorge F. Calderon, Sr. as the Founding Chairperson, was then under the direct supervision of Community Relations Department of Dole Philippines, Inc.

In 1993, Mahintana spun off from the company’s direct supervision to give more room for development and implementation of its programs and projects. Though, it still extends its assistance in the implementation of the various Community Development projects of Dole Philippines, Inc. Mahintana Foundation, Inc. has expanded its programs and operations in close partnership with different development players in the community. It has established its networks and linkages with various local and foreign resource organizations, and developed active partnerships with the Local Government Units (LGU’s), Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s), the private sector, the academe and other community development players in the area.

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Mahintana has collaborated with diverse local and international donors to name a few: Dole Philippines, Inc., Embassy of Japan, USAID through its contracting partners, Australian Agency for International DevelopmentPhilippines Australian Community Assistance Program (AusAIDPACAP) Lutheran World Relief (LWR), European Commission (EC), World Health Organization (WHO), International Organization for Migration (IOM), Foundation for Philippine Environment (FPE), Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF), CORDAid. Presently, the organization is governed by the Board of Trustees coming from the corporate, business and social development institutions, and is backed up by professional staff with training and experiences from various disciplines.

Development Strategies

Vision A dynamic organization working sustainable and resilient communities

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Mission Statement Mahintana Foundation, Inc. shall work towards sustainable and resilient communities by actively implementing viable socio-economic and environmental programs through teamwork, leadership, commitment, integrity, and excellence.

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IMPACT AREA DEVELOPMENT – A community-specific and integrated development approach, the organization seeks to create optimum impact on target beneficiaries and communities

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PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Forging and building strong development partnership with LGUs, NGOs, POs, donors and other stakeholders to enhance the progress of attaining development goals and objectives

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RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND LEVERAGING – Accessing and mobilizing both internal and external resources to increase coverage of beneficiaries

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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Integration of social enterprise dimensions in all interventions towards financial viability and sustainability of assistance

Map of Program / Project Coverage

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Message from the President

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s we look back to the challenges we have faced and the accomplishments we have reaped for the Year 2014, we also look forward to the challenges we have to face in clarifying our legitimacy as social actors and as a non-government organization and our accountability to key stakeholders, especially our donors, to ensure that we contribute to the public good.

For this, allow me to take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to our project donors for the continuous trust and confidence in our capacity to carry on with the projects. We are now in the second year of implementing the EU-funded RESOURCEGov Project and we are happy to note that our partner LGUs are now more conscious of up-scaling efforts to improve resource generation, allocation and utilization with the engagement of CSOs in participatory governance.

Our community engagements, with

the support of Dole Philippines, Inc. continues to assist communities through interventions in education, health, sanitation and environmental management. and in 2014, we have formalized our assistance through the launch of the 5-year SKRW-SBPS R2R Program , the HIMSOG-Tupi project, the Health,Wellness and Safety Initiatives in the Workplace and Community under the PTFK project, and the Support to Dolefil Pineapple Growership Program Expansion in Alamada, North Cotabato. We also appreciate the trust of PTFCF for the SR-HARP Project and LWR for the MR Distribution Project.

On top of our 3rd 5-year accreditation by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC), and our accreditation by the DOF and BIR as a Donee Institution, and being duly recognized and granted a License to Operate by DSWD XII, it is also both a pride and honor that the foundation was also granted an accreditation as a Social

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Welfare and Development Agency (SWDA) by the Standards Bureau of DSWD-Central Office. This goes to show that more than complying with the requirements set by the DSWD, we were told that we are even setting the bar for accountability of social welfare organizations.

Behind all these accomplishments and accolades are the people and organizations who are part and parcel of Mahintana’s 37 years; our donors, partners, Members of the Board of Trustees, management and staff, who have painstakingly pieced together their commitment, dedication, and hard work.

Cheers for the fruitful 37 years and more power for the coming years! and more power for the coming years!

BIENVENIDO L. PEREZ

Message from the Executive Director 2014 has been a lean year for non government organizations in the country, not because of the absence of opportunities for accessing of funds but because of the lingering effect of the use of allegedly bogus NGOs in controversial government engagements. It is good to note that despite the setbacks brought about by the heightened level of screening and evaluation of non-state actors required by foreign funding donors, Mahintana remains to be one of those trusted in the implementation of development programs and projects in the communities.

As Mahintana continues its commitment to strengthen assisted communities, the foundation also finds ways of strengthening the core of its operations. Along with other Civil Society Organizations in the Philippines, through the help of our networks, we were able to review and improve our capacity in serving our target communities better through sustainable solutions, improved accountability and the ability to compete for and manage donor resources.

We are also grateful for the opportunity that we were given in responding to the rebuilding efforts for communities ravaged by the

7.2 magnitude earthquake in Bohol and typhoon hit areas in Eastern Samar, wherein ,we were able to mobilize P 4.854M for the Caravan of Hope rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts, as an off shoot of our relief operations conducted in 2013; and the partnership we had with LWR in extending relief assistance to conflict and disaster affected 4Ps familybeneficiaries in SoCCSKSarGen Region.

We are also positive that the net revenues of P1.456M raised from the proceeds of the Alay Gabay para sa Maginhawang Buhay Invitational Golf Tournament will allow us to purchase more wheelchairs for the Wheelchair Distribution Project.

MFI’s presence and active support to the development works in Sarangani and Gen. Santos City also paved the way for the formalization of an agreement for the establishment of a Health Plus Shop in a Shop (HPSiS) within the Maasim Municipal Hospital, Malungon Municipal Hospital and Gen. Santos City Hospital. We are honored with the confidence that the Provincial and City Government has accorded us. Likewise, our partnership with PLGU-South Cotabato, specifically for the Health Plus program in

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the Provincial Hospital, has been nominated for the Galing Pook Awards.

We are not resting on our laurels though. All the more that these opportunities and recognition inspires us to explore new collaborations, extend our networks, renew and strengthen partnerships; and be able to fan out our coverage in helping communities build resiliency.

To our donors and partners who were part of our productive 2014, our sincere thanks and we give our assurance that we will always work with quality and accountability.

To the Members of the Board of Trustees, thank you for your wisdom and guidance, and for your active involvement in the activities and undertakings of the foundation. To the hardworking staff of Mahintana, we thank you for your dedication to do more, and for sharing in our psychic reward that once again we have triumphed in proving the legitimacy and reputation of Mahintana, and we have reached out to help more communities.

More Power and Mabuhay!

MARTINIANO L. MAGDOLOT

Environment, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation Mahintana promotes sustainable environmental conservation and protection measures towards reducing socio-economic vulnerabilities to disaster, adaptation to climate change and developing resilient communities. These interventions include trainings, technical assistance in policy and legislation formulation, soil conservation measures and infrastructure support.

SKRW-SBPS Ridge-to-Reef Project The Silway-Klinan River Watershed to Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape Ridge to Reef (SKRW-SBPS R2R) Program, initiated by Dole Philippines, Inc. with an initial program fund of P1.62million, aims to contribute in enhancing vegetation cover of the riverbanks and tributaries of Silway-Klinan River Systems and the coastlines of General Santos and Maasim (Barangay Tinoto) through an environmental management approach from the mountain ridges down to the coastal reefs, or the Ridge to Reef (R2R) Approach. The R2R approach focuses not only on the terrestrial but also the coastal ecosystem in managing environmental issues, at the same time providing climate smart livelihood options to the target communities to reduce soil and coastline erosions, siltation and other environmental problems.

The program has conducted geophysical mapping and profiling of riverside and coastal areas, and gained support from local government units within the coverage area through the passage of legislations and the finalization and signing of Memorandum of Undertaking. Harnessing the commitment and resources of business partners, the Stakeholders’ Forum was held on October 28, 2014 with an initial 40 partners signing up to support the program through various modalities, paving the way for the successful launch on November 14, 2014 under the flagship CSR program of Dolefil dubbed as Dolefil Cares.

Among its accomplishments in 2014, 18 individuals from barangays San Isidro, Dadiangas North, Bula and Baluan were trained on bamboo, fruit/forest trees, and mangrove propagation in preparation for setting up community nurseries.

Community leaders and health workers from 8 riverside barangays (San Jose, Sinawal, Apopong, Mabuhay, San Isidro, City Heights, Dadiangas

North, Dadiangas South) and 5 coastal barangays, (Calumpang, Labangal, Siguel, Bula, Baluan) were trained to become facilitators and trainers of Community-led Total Sanitation and later led in the conduct of community triggering and distribution of 160 toilet bowls and 50 sacks of cement in 8 CLTS-triggered sites, in partnership with the Gen. Santos City Health Office and CSWDO. The program has also provided Technical Assistance to the Multisectoral Environmental Monitoring and Management Committee of BLGU Bula on the Establishment of Marine Protected Area in Bula, General Santos.

Gully Tree The Gully Tree Planting Project, funded by Dole Philippines, Inc. at P6.959-million for the year 2014, has planted and maintained 125,198 hills of bamboo (Bayog and Afus) and 181,861 hills of assorted fruit/forest trees (jackfruit, nabol, rambutan, marang, mahagony, teakwood tree, yellow acasia, giant acasia, lawaan, bitaog, sampaloc, camachile) in 52 different gullies within the pineapple plantations, posting a survival rate of 87%. Aside from planting trees along the gullies, used fish nets were installed as earth matting, further strengthened by planting 81,324 hills/stalks of Malabago, Gaway-gaway and Madre de Cacao along the bare inclinations of the gullies, to help stabilize the soil and protect it from erosion and the pressure of water during heavy rains. In 2014, RD Fishing through RD Foundation donated almost 5 tons of used purse seine nets, which were installed as earth matting covering 178,650 square meters in 18 different gullies.

From 2009 up to this year the GTP has planted a total of 309,622 hills of bamboos and 775,176 hills of assorted fruit/forest trees covering 774.055 hectares of the gullies within the pineapple plantation.

Through the Project, Mahintana sits as an active

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Alay para sa Bantay Gubat (Coinbank Project) The Alay para sa Bantay Gubat Coinbank Project, which was started in 2006 to complement funds allocated by the local government unit for the payment of honoraria to the Bantay Gubat personnel, distributed 43 coin banks to partners and business establishments in and

Planting member of the Soil Conservation team of Dolefil and of the Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Committee (MFPC) of LGU Polomolok, providing project implementation status and coverage. The project also facilitated the filing of charges/complaints against perpetrators of illegal forest activities that were apprehended within the gullies, and provided updates on the status of complaints/cases filed.

The project took part in the popularization of Forest Laws and Regulations through the conduct of IEC Campaign/ Pulong-Pulong in 4 barangays within the MMPL.The project also installed 42 signages/markers with environmental slogan in 32 strategic areas within the gullies to promote community awareness on environmental protection, conservation, and rehabilitation not only along the gullies but also within the MMPL. To intensify monitoring within the gullies, the project hired and deployed two fulltime security guards to curb incidents of Illegal activities such as charcoal making using Buyo-buyo, cutting of trees and their branches for firewood, farming along the gullies, presence of informal settlers, even the presence of stray animals, which contribute to a high plant mortality rate.

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around General Santos City and the South Cotabato Province.

The project has helped provide PhilHealth and life insurance to 54 DENROs (Deputized Environment and Natural Resources Officers) and Bantay Gubats from the municipalities of Polomolok and Tupi.

It also provided college scholarship to seven qualified dependents of DENROs, as well as raised the amount of P25,883.00 from donations dropped in coinbanks distributed in various establishments aimed at harnessing public support for the DENROs/ Bantay Gubats.

ReVIVE Project The ReVIVE project, funded by LWR, started in July 2011 and was completed in June 2014. As the project phased out in 2014, it strengthened the capacity of its PO beneficiaries in managing the 13 community nurseries established in 13 barangays, providing alternative livelihood for propagators and tree farmers through the propagation of bamboo, and fruit/ forest tree seedlings. Likewise, the project facilitated the Updating of Socio-Economic Profiles of the 13 assisted barangays in preparation for development planning, budgeting, and resource mobilization. The project also monitored the maintenance of 67,961 forest trees, 13,650 fruit trees, and 39,051 bamboos planted along the riverbanks and gullies; and the propagation and harvest of vegetables in

• Installed 39 billboards in 12 riverside barangays promoting advocacies on Solid Waste Management, Environmental Protection and Disaster Preparedness; • Built 81 new toilets in support to Community Led Total Sanitation and promoted advocacy on zero open defecation; • Capacitated project beneficiaries on Family Visioning and Managing Household Finances (398 household heads trained), Solid waste Management (508 household heads trained and practicing), Income generation (409 FAITH gardens established and maintained with 12 varieties of vegetables, providing source of healthy and nutritious food as well as alternative source of income for project beneficiaries); • Assisted 13 Barangay Development Councils in updating their Barangay Development Plans (BDPs) incorporating DRRM and CCA, and

409 FAITH gardens established, which provided livelihood opportunities for the project beneficiaries. In its threeyear project life, ReVIVE posted the following accomplishments: • Planted 66 linear kilometers of riverbanks, gullies and other tributaries in Silway-Klinan river systems with 120,662 trees; • Built 144 gabion cages along the riverbanks of Landan and Magsaysay covering 108 linear meters, complemented with 70 gabion cages at Silway 7 thru PLGU South Cotabato and MLGU Polomolok; • Installed 20,569 sqm earth matting along the rivers and gullies of Brgys Landan, Upper Klinan, Magsaysay, Koronadal Proper, Silway 7, Pagalungan, Acmonan, and Datalbob;

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in the updating of Socio-Economic Profiles in preparation for development planning, budgeting and resource mobilization; and • Established and assisted 13 PO operated plant nurseries in 13 barangays, propagating bamboo, fruit and forest tree seedlings, providing alternative livelihood for nursery propagators and tree farmers.

“The ReVIVE Project being implemented by Mahintana has been very instrumental in capacitating our community leaders to become more effective development planners, more prepared and more responsive to emergency situations, and has contributed in improving the financial capacity of people in the project communities. We, at the local government unit are very grateful for this fruitful partnership,” said Eronio Muno, Municipal Planning and Development Officer, LGUPolomolok.

Support to MFPC As a staunch environmental advocate, MFI continues to extend support to the Multisectoral Forest Protection Committee and in 2014 has provided assistance totaling P100,897.26 in the form of college scholarships for 7 qualified dependents of the DENROs/Bantay Gubat; P36,000.00 for PHIC premiums of 30 DENROs from Polomolok; and P12,900.00 financial assistance for Personal

Lamlago Drinking Water System Project Members of the 30 households in Sitio Lamlago, Barangay Datalbob, T’boli, South Cotabato are grateful for the P0.400-million water system project -- composed of a collection box, a 10-m3 water storage ferrous cement tank, distribution lines and 7 tap stands -- funded through a grant from the Peace and Equity Foundation and combined counterpart from Mahintana, Muslim T’boli United Farmers’ Association and BLGU Datalbob.

The project organized the residents to form a water system association and capacitated its members in formulating policies to manage the water system project.

As a reciprocating action, the residents planted and maintained 1,000 assorted forest trees around the water source area to help protect the watershed.

Residents here used to draw water for home use from shallow wells and open springs beside the Tagulan River, as water from trusted source (community water system) is 3 km away at Barangay Datal Bob. Incidences of diarrhea and water-borne diseases were noted especially among children during rainy season when floodwaters freely flow inside the open water sources.

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Accident insurance premiums of the 54 DENROs from Polomolok, Tupi, and Tampakan in South Cotabato and Malungon in Sarangani.

MFI provided technical and financial assistance in the conduct of Strategic Planning Workshop for MFPC members and Paralegal trainings for MENRO personnel and DENROs/ Bantay Gubat, strengthening their capacity in enforcing environmental laws and

citing appropriate violations, references/legal basis and corresponding penalties to violators.

MFI also extended technical assistance in formulating and passing the Municipal Environmental Code of Polomolok and in conducting pulong-pulong sa barangay to popularize the environmental code and other environmental regulations, and increase awareness at the community level.

Silway River Headwater Areas Rainsforestation & Preservation Project The Silway River Headwater Areas Rainforestation and Preservation (SR-HARP) Project, focused in Barangay Datal Bob, T’boli, South Cotabato from April 1, 2014

to March 31, 2015, was funded at P2,892,559.50 by Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (P2.0-million) and MFI (P0.892-million).

The project, supported

by PTFCF, has successfully reforested at least 100 hectares of the Silway River headwater areas, and conserved and protected at least 300 hectares of forest lands in Barangay Datal Bob, T’boli from further encroachment. The project addressed the issues on soil erosion and siltation of the riverbeds due to continued denudation of the forest in headwater areas. It also provided other sources of livelihood to at least 40 households of upland farmers through establishment of plant nurseries and FAITH (Food Always In The Home) gardens.

The Project facilitated the conduct of Rainforestation Training using endemic or native species to restore biodiversity. In addition, the training was designed to help project partners gain additional knowledge on how to incorporate applicable fruit-bearing trees in their

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respective farms suitable to land type/classification.

Furthermore, the Project facilitated 2 cross site visits in which farmer-partners learned good practices in maximizing productivity by tree growing and interspersing other plants such as coffee, banana and other crops.

The Project also assisted in the establishment of 8 community and household nurseries for the propagation of seedlings and wildlings (wild seedlings) collected by the project partners in the nearby forests and were later planted in their respective areas.

A Para-Legal Training for Volunteer Forest Guards (VFGs) or Bantay Gubat was also facilitated in April 2014 to equip VFGs and Barangay officials with knowhow in forestry laws and their enforcement. The project lobbied for the issuance of an Executive Order to appoint and deputize the 32 VFGs

in Datal Bob, later approved

by Mayor Dibu Tuan on September 5, 2014, marking a milestone in environmental protection for Datal Bob being the first barangay in the whole of T’boli to organize and deputize VFGs tasked to conduct monthly forest monitoring and meetings, which helped in stopping illegal forest activities.

The Project also facilitated the formulation, assessment and review of Barangay/Municipal Environmental Law which resulted in the passage and approval of Barangay Ordinance No. 02-S2014 -- “an ordinance prohibiting and regulating the cutting of trees within the about 300 hectares remaining forest cover of barangay Datal Bob, T’boli, South Cotabato and imposition of penalties to violators thereof.”

To support the livelihood activities, the project provided training on vegetable gardening; distributed 2,338 packs of assorted vegetable seeds, 236 garden/nursery tools and materials for the establishment of FAITH Gardens, which, according to project partners, provided a steady source of nutritious food for consumption; and as other beneficiaries reported, augmented their income to support their household needs through the selling of locally produced vegetables.

Social Enterprise

Mahintana’s Social Enterprise program aims to improve the socio-economic condition of members of its assisted communities, and likewise sustain the foundation’s operation to continue implementing its social development programs and projects. This is realized through the effective utilization and management of indigenous resources and continuous engagement in revenue generating strategies.

Mahintana Health Plus Program The Mahintana Health Plus Program continues to play an active role in the provision of essential drugs to indigent hospital patients and members of the local community through the complementation of medicines dispensing in government-run hospitals in the provinces of South Cotabato and Sarangani, and General Santos City.

The improvement in pharmacy services especially to PhilHealth beneficiaries and welfare patients at the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital, with the interventions of the Health Plus program, did not go unnoticed as it was nominated as an entry to the Galing Pook Awards, initiated and conferred by the Galing Pook Foundation to recognize innovative practices of local government units as determined through a multi-level evaluation process based on positive results and impact, promotion of people’s participation and empowerment, transferability and sustainability, and efficiency of program services delivery.

This year, Mahintana Health Plus has established and inaugurated three Health Plus Shop in a Shop (HPSiS) in three hospitals (Malungon Municipal Hospital, Maasim Municipal Hospital, and General Santos City Hospital), bringing a total of nine HPSiS that served 45,333 clients in 2014. (A total of 108,600 clients has been served since the project started in 2007.)

It also assisted 10 Health Plus Outlets in complying with the application of license to operate as RONPD (Retail Outlet for NonPrescription Drugs) as required by the Department of Health and the Food and Drug Administration It realized total net revenues

of P93,659.44 from all outlets, which is shared by the hospital management and the project in a 70-30 scheme to help governmentrun hospitals procure equipment and supplies For South Cotabato Provincial Governor Daisy P. Avance Fuentes, the partnership forged between the provincial government and Mahintana Foundation, Inc. is more than a partnership to provide access to medicines. It is a partnership that proves the success of public-private partnership projects implemented with the interest and welfare of the public put first.

Mahintana is exploring the possibility of establishing Health Plus pharmacies in governmentrun hospitals in Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato in a bid to promote the improvement of health care services delivery and health care financing through social enterprise among the local government units in the said areas.

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Support to MMPC Food Processing and Community Nurseries Mahintana’s Support to MMPC Food Processing and Community Nurseries for the year 2014 has posted the following accomplishments: Provided alternative source of income to four regular processors and additional income for four (on-call squeezers, all women members of the community in Barangay Maligo, with an average monthly income of P3,000.00 each.

Processed and bottled 3,578 bottles of guava jelly, 3,603 bottles of calamansi concentrate and 957 bottles of ready to drink calamansi juice, and provided assistance in the marketing and distribution of the said processed products in various souvenir shops and outlets in the community realizing net revenues of P0.197M Provided alternative source of income to 25 propagators/ nursery operators at Maligo Community Nursery and 18 propagators/ nursery operators at Barangay Cannery Site Community Nursery , with an average monthly income of P2,500.00 per propagator.

Monthly income can reach to as high as p10,000.00 per propagator per month especially when requests for seedlings are high due to tree planting and community reciprocating activities initiated

by Dolefil , the Gully Tree Planting and other environment projects implemented by Mahintana and also in part by other private and government clients who conduct tree planting and growing activities.

Eduardo Lambayan is not your typical 72- year old neighbor. His day starts very early at 4:00AM as a “pulot boy” (solid waste management personnel) of Barangay Cannery Site going around the major thoroughfares on foot, with a sack and pointed stick in hand, picking garbage as he briskly walks. At 7:00AM he sits almost undetected in a sea of greeneries as he either bags soil, plants seeds, weeds and snips dead leaves from his fruit, forest or bamboo seedlings at the Barangay Cannery Site community nursery. As your day is just about to start, he is getting ready to go home, sack, pointed stick and garden tools safely stowed inside his tricycle, with a smile painted on Nong Ed’s face as he mentally compute his share for the 1,500 bamboo seedlings taken from his plot for the Purchase Orders to be filled today.Asked how well the nursery his doing, Nong Ed slowly lays his hand on his tricycle, and with a beaming smile, he said “Sa nilabay lang nga duha ka bulan, nakatipon man ko ug pambayad aning sidecar sa akong tricycle. (I was able to save money in 2 months , enough to pay for this sidecar.) He wouldn’t tell how much it was worth though. ‘But this was bought cash.” He finished.

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Institution Building and Governance

The foundation strengthens the partner organizations and agencies through capability enhancement on leadership and management, self reliance, productivity, entrepreneurship and excellent production skills. This is aimed at sustaining the MFI’s initiatives even after its duration. The program provides assistance through trainings, learning visits, technical assistance in policy formulation and program/ project planning ,implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

RESOURCEGov Project Launched in 2013, the Revenue Enhancement by Strengthening and Optimising the Utilisation of Resources and CSO Engagement in Local Governance (RESOURCEGov) Project, funded by the European Commission (EC) at P49.5million and MFI counterpart at P5.5-million. Implemented in partnership with DILG, Dole Philippines, Inc., CSDO-SC, and SPECTRUM, the project facilitated and conducted various activities in 2014 aimed at increasing participatory revenue generation in 8 project areas

and local government units (LGUs).

The project has profiled and encoded the database of at least 144 CSOs (144% of target) and assisted DILG XII in enhancing its CSO profiling tool. A total of 239 participants from 95 CSOs were also oriented on the process, requirements and importance of CSO accreditation and registration in participatory governance.

The project also extended Technical Assistance on the digitization of business establishments in Lambayong and President Quirino and

digitization of cadastral maps for tax mapping in LGU Aleosan.The project likewise facilitated cross visits of officials, department heads and CSO representatives from beneficiary LGUs to the LGUs of Polomolok and Surallah, which later led to the drafting and/or review of the Local Revenue/ Tax Code of 6 LGUs, and the Local Investment and Incentive Code of 2 LGUs. These LGUs were also able to establish performance indicators of trends in local revenues, investments, LGUCSO joint projects, budget allocation/utilization, and access to performance incentives.

To promote transparent resource allocation and utilization, the project facilitated the drafting, review, finalization, and popularization of the Executive-Legislative Agenda of 8 LGUs, and the Local Poverty Reduction Action Plan of 8 LGUs, which were submitted to the LGAs for funding. The project also provided Technical Assistance to 4 LGUs in preparation for and in compliance with requirements for the Seal of Good Housekeeping evaluation.

Through the project, 3 separate investment forums were likewise facilitated in the municipalities of Maasim and Malapatan, Sarangani and Libungan in North Cotabato, allowing for the discussion of FAB, CAB and BBL and their impact on potential

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investments and local governance in the region.

To monitor project implementation in all project areas, the project facilitated

11 monthly PIT meetings, 3 Quarterly PMT meetings, and 1 Joint PIT-PMT meeting, and 1 Annual Review and Planning Workshop for Year I.

Technical Assistance for Dolefil Upper Valley Operations The Technical Assistance for DUVO project, with total funding of P2.008-million from Dole Philippines, Inc., continues to assist the company’s pineapple growership program in some areas of Upper Valley in Sarangani and General Santos City, in compliance with requirements set by government regulatory and monitoring agencies.

In 2014, the project facilitated the conduct of tree-growing activities with 4,350 hills of assorted fruit/

forest tree seedlings planted in the riverbanks of the Allah River in Surallah and Sapali River in T’boli, South Cotabato covering 4.9 hectares with a survival rate of 85%; 7,850 hills of assorted fruit/forest trees in different areas of Sarangani and General Santos covering 13 hectares with a survival rate of 81%.

The project also facilitated the following activities: Evaluation for the Cleanest and Greenest Purok of Barangays Tubi-allah and Lamsugod

,Surallah distributing P20,000.00 worth of nursery and garden tools as prizes for the best performing purok; the establishment of community nurseries in Barangays Afus, Edwards and Laconon,Tboli to have a sustainable source of quality planting materials for tree growing activities; and the conduct of site inspections of MMT members in company facilities to ensure compliance to environmental regulations and to document best

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practices. As Secretariat of the MMT, Mahintana facilitated the updating, finalization , packaging and approval of the Manual of Operations, work and financial plans of the MMT ; and facilitated the quarterly preparation and submission of water quality and soil quality reports, as well as facilitated and documented other environmental and social interventions and activities, in compliance with the requirements set by the EMB for issuance of ECC.

Technical Assistance for Dolefil Pineapple Expansion in North Cotabato With funding support of P0.892-million from Dole Philippines, Inc., Mahintana is providing technical assistance in the social preparation of and compliance with government mandates and requisites for its Pineapple Growership Expansion Program being implemented initially in Alamada, part of the Province of Cotabato. Project staff facilitated the orientation of local government officials, community leaders, and land owners on the organizational profile, operations, products, and community development interventions of Dolefil being implemented by Mahintana, as well as the company’s future directions geared towards expansion.

The project also provided assistance to Dolefil management and personnel in presenting the company and the expansion project’s environmental management and sustainability plan

to local government officials and line government agencies in the area, provided technical assistance on the application for and compliance with the requirements for environmental clearances leading to the issuance of PAMB Clearance (PAMB Resolution No. 03-2014) and Environmental Compliance Certificate from DENR-EMB XII. The project also assisted in the land canvassing; soil sampling/testing; cross visit of LGU officials from Alamada to Polomolok to learn best practices in community support, sustainability and environmental compliance initiated in Dolefil-assisted communities; and in facilitating social preparation activities such as community outreach (PiĂąaskuhan community Christmas gift-giving, materials relief distribution to indigent families), infrastructure support (renovation of Rangayen

Day Care Center); livelihood and capacity building (community nursery establishment and capacitation of officers/members of

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Rangayen Upland Rice Diversified Farmers Association to propagate seedlings/ planting materials and to manage the nursery project. )

Basic Social Services

Complementing the services provided by local government units to assisted communities, Mahintana’s programs on BSS extends assistance through trainings, infrastructure support and supplemental reading materials to identified public learning institutions, capability development trainings, complementation of service delivery and provision of IEC materials, policy formulation and advocacy for health agencies, including relief assistance for communities affected by disaster and conflicts.

Potable Water System The Potable Water System Project, funded at P1-million by Dole Philippines, Inc., seeks to increase the communities’ access to sufficient supply of potable water. Specifically, it aims to construct Level 2 water systems, and develop and strengthen community user groups for operation, management and

advocacy for water source protection in the following areas: a) Sitio Lam-Elco in Barangay Datal Bob, T’boli, serving 28 households; b) Barangay Miasong, Tupi, serving 105 households; and, c) Sitio Bukay-El and Sitio Buluan in Barangay Landan, Polomolok, serving 118 and 113 households, respectively.

Primary Health Care

The project achieved these objectives in 2014 through the construction of the water system facilities (one unit 5 meter3 intake box, one unit collection box, one unit ferrous cement tank, five water tap stands per project location, and the laying of transmission/ distribution pipe lines); capability building (organization of local water system association, election of officers, training workshop on management of water system association, formulation/review of water system policies to institutionalize project sustainability and carry on facilities repair/ maintenance); and water source protection and advocacy activities (planting/ maintenance of at least 2,000 hills of indigenous forest tree seedlings -- 500 hills per project location -as part of the community’s reciprocating action).

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The Primary Health Care (Immunization, Pre-/ Post- Natal Care) Project supports the RHUs goal of securing a passing rate in the LGU Scorecard for health on the number of fully immunized children and number of pregnant women seeking pre-natal services and post-natal care, in government health centers and facilities, thereby reducing maternal and neo-natal deaths. The project, which started in 1971, is being implemented in barangays Landan, Maligo, Polo, Palkan, and Kinilis in Polomolok, and barangay Kablon in Tupi.

While the Rural Health Midwife, Barangay Health Workers and supplies are provided by the LGU,

Mahintana extends financial assistance for transportation for the Midwife and Barangay Health Workers enabling them to conduct immunization, pre-natal and post natal services in far flung barangays and sitios.

Funded at P0.300million by Dolefil and LGUs through their RHUs, the project posted the following accomplishments: • Immunized 2,693 children in 5 barangays of Polomolok and 1 barangay in Tupi, • Recorded 280 Fully Immunized Children, • Provided pre- and post-natal care to 1,105 pregnant women and mothers, and • Recorded 368 fully immunized mothers.

Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan

For the year 2014, the Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan/Assistance to Polomolok STI/ HIV/AIDS Council project, funded at P0.838million from Dolefil and P0.1-million from LGU Polomolok, focused its activities on 3 components, namely: Information, Education, and Communication; Policy Advocacy and Governance; and Monitoring and Evaluation.

Among its accomplishments for the year were the capacitation of 3 HEPOs from 2 partner-cooperatives and 1 youth coordinator from BLGU-Cannery on Basic Concept of Peer Education, as well as the orientation of 22 members of Steel Magnolia Gays Association of Polomolok on STI/HIV/AIDS signs and symptoms, mechanism and modes of transmission, and ways to prevent acquiring the disease.

The project also launched the Health, Wellness and Safety Initiatives in the Workplace and in the Community, harnessing the commitment and support of partner cooperatives and BLGU Cannery Site. As part of its implementation, 17 HEPOs from 6 partner-cooperatives (AMCOOP, CAMPCO, FARB-MPC, PMSC, TSKMPC, and UEWMPC) were capacitated on TB, HEPA, and STI/HIV/ AIDS, their signs and symptoms, modes and principles of transmission, and preventive measures, and are presently conducting health classes in their respective cooperatives, having reached 803 cooperative members and workers. This was further intensified with the reproduction of 4,000 brochures and 28 posters on Ubokabularyo/TB prevention, which were distributed at the RHU and HHMH, and among

the partner cooperatives during health classes.

To be aligned with the company’s safety policy, 13 of these HEPOs enhanced their knowledge on Dolefil’s Safety Policy, mission statement, goals and accomplishments with HIRADC, monitoring tools, safety functions of the management staff, and composition and functions of different safety committees.

The project also assisted the Local Health Board and Sangguniang Bayan on the finalization of the Ordinance on Establishment of Breastfeeding Stations in public and private workplaces; and in the amendment of the Municipal Ordinance promulgating the creation of Municipal STI/HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Council to include penal provisions for violations committed by entertainment establishment operators. Activities such as extemporaneous speaking and poster making contests, voluntary counseling, and testing were also facilitated during the local observance of World AIDS Day. To intensify compliance with existing health and sanitation regulations, the project facilitated regular quarterly monitoring of 15 entertainment establishments on their compliance to necessary permits and licenses (sanitary and business permits, and 30 of their workers monitored as to their compliance to securing health certificates), resulting to the closure of 10 establishments for operating without business and sanitary permits.

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HIMSOG -

To address various community health concerns in Tupi, South Cotabato, MFI launched the Health Initiatives, Mitigations, Services and Opportunities for Growth of Tupi (HIMSOG-Tupi) Project with funding from Dolefil (P1.056-million) in coordination with the MHO and MDRRMO and the support of other stakeholders.

During the project launch in Barangay Acmonan, 466 family members attended health education classes on dengue, environmental sanitation, tuberculosis and safe motherhood, and were provided free medical consultation and essential drugs and medicines. The project provided 67 family members with dental services and 300 children with supplemental feeding/ hygiene kits (toothpaste, toothbrush, and cotton buds).

The project also provided assistance in implementing the Speed Limit Ordinance via the capacitation of 31 representatives from public/private sectors on Road Safety and Accidents, Road Courtesy, Defensive Driving, and transportation-related ordinances (local and national). From such training, 27

Tupi Project

Road Safety Project The Road Safety Project, funded by Dole Philippines, Inc. (under the Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan), posted the following accomplishments: • Enhanced the knowledge of 23 representatives from public and private sectors on road safety and common road accidents, road courtesy, defensive driving and transportation-related ordinances and skills on presentation and facilitation utilizing adult-learning principles; • Reproduced and delivered 36 advocacy materials and streamers on Speed Limit Ordinance to BLGU-Cannery for installation at strategic places in the community, in support to the implementation/enforcement of Barangay Ordinance No. 8 (an ordinance

became Road Safety Advocates that conduct roll-out sessions on road safety, road courtesy and defensive driving to 212 professional tricycle and habal-habal drivers in Tupi. The project also facilitated the printing and installation of 24 streamers and 4 steel billboards on Enforcement of Municipal Ordinance No. 688 (speed limit ordinance), and 4 road signage stating: WE ARE CONCERNED OF YOUR SAFETY. PLEASE MAINTAIN 40 KPH MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT. Similarly, 31 community leaders were educated on Open Defecation and its impact to community health/sanitation, and became Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) facilitators to facilitate orientation, triggering and identification of household beneficiaries for toilet bowl distribution following compliance to CLTS requirements.

The project also promoted healthy lifestyle through the conduct of regular Zumba sessions in the municipal plaza and formally organized the Zumba enthusiasts to facilitate the Zumba fitness sessions.

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setting speed limit in thoroughfares and certain roads of barangay cannery site and setting penalties for violation thereof); • Reproduced and delivered 24 advocacy materials on Speed Limit Implementation to LGU-Polomolok for installation at strategic places in the locality; • 472 drivers educated on transportationrelated ordinances (RA 4136, RA 10054, AO 2008-015), road safety and accidents, defensive driving & road courtesy for motorcycle drivers; and • Oriented and deputized 20 enforcers on RA 4136 facilitated by LTO-12 in preparation for the enforcement of Speed Limit Ordinance; IDs for deputation were released to the enforcers on August 01, 2014.

Community Reciprocating Action

The Community Reciprocating Action (Adopt-a-School, Chairs/Books/Tools for Trees) Project aims to contribute to the improvement of the quality of education in the community by providing a conducive learning environment where pupils and students are comfortable and are provided with complete facilities to aid them in the learning process. The project also aims to contribute in the reduction of the gap in studentto-classroom, student-to-armchairs, and studentto-books ratio.

Funded at P1.106-million by Dole Philippines, Inc., the project posted the following accomplishments: • Distributed 2,050 units of armchairs to 30

public schools and planted 63,750 assorted fruit and forest tree seedlings in the SOCKSARGEN and North Cotabato areas covering 41.3 hectares with a survival rate of 81% as part of their reciprocating action • Distributed 7 sets of garden tools worth P50,000. to elementary and secondary public schools and planted 7,000 fruit and forest tree seedlings covering 8.4 hectares with a survival rate of 81% under the Tools-for-Trees project • Distributed 1,561 books and reference materials (encyclopedias, Literature and grammar books, Bible Story books, almanacs and magazines) from READ Philippines, Inc. distributed to 4 public elementary and secondary schools and 1 private

pre-school.

Planted 4,000 hills of assorted forest and fruit trees as part of their reciprocating action • Distributed a total of 64, 821 units of armchairs and planted 1,362,736 forest/fruit and bamboo trees in SOCSARGEN areas since 2001.

Alay Gabay para sa Maginhawang Buhay A total of 64 player-participants representing various organizations and business partners showed up to support the 4th Alay Gabay para sa Maginhawang Buhay Invitational Golf Tournament, which was able to raise net proceeds of P0.757million from sponsorships and donations. The amount, along with a counterpart fund from Dole Philippines, Inc., realizing a total of P1.456M will be used to purchase at least 500 assistive devices/wheelchairs for persons with disabilities.

Certain partners like NYK Logistics has been supporting the Alay Gabay para sa Maginhawang Buhay (Wheelchair Turn-over) Project since it started and once again pledged to provide assistance in the shipment of the assistive devices from country of origin to the Philippines.

Dolefil, through its Corporate Affairs Director, Atty. Melquiades L. Hernandez III announced that the company will make a contribution matching the proceeds raised from the tournament, and with this, will enable the project to reach out to an estimated 1,000 23

PWDs in the region.

The project, with its aim to be more responsive to the needs of the target beneficiaries, and as a result of post-distribution assessment with project partners in previous distributions, realized the need for assistive devices that will address specific accessibility and mobility needs, and is currently coordinating with the DSWD RFO XII for this concern.

The project has so far distributed 2,775 units of wheelchairs throughout the SoCCSKSarGen region and Bukidnon since its successful launch in 2008.

Kapit Bisig para sa Kabataan Mahintana Foundation, Inc. continues to complement the nutrition program activities of local government units and public schools in the province through the Kapit Bisig para sa Kabataan Project funded at P1.208-million

by Dolefil in 2014. The project distributed canned pineapple products to the municipal nutrition offices to complement the recipes for a 42-day supplemental feeding program in various schools all over South Cotabato.

The project also facilitated the evaluation for Gulayan sa Paaralan, Gulayan sang Pamilya, and Gulayan sang Komunidad contests in the Municipality of T’boli, recognizing 3 winners for each category, and provided nursery/ gardening tools as prizes for the best performing entries.

The T’boli NutriPan Bakeshoppe was established in 2014 and turned over to the T’boli Municipal Nutrition Council as a sustainability mechanism to support its nutrition program activities. The Bakery project produces nutritious bread made of micro-nutrient fortified and bromate-free flour, and with fillings made of fruits and vegetable preserves. The project capacitated bakery staff/members of the Program Management Committee on Bread and Pastry Production, Basic Fruit and Vegetable

Preserves/ Processing, and Basic Bakery Management, and provided employment opportunities for parents of KBPK beneficiaries who work as bakers and store attendants of the project, and to nutrition and health workers who serve as distributors of the nutritious bread in the community.

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The project also organized and assisted the Municipal Nutrition Council and the Program Management Committee in their monthly meetings for project monitoring, evaluation and sustainability of the Tb’oli NutriPan Bakeshoppe Project and other activities of the council.

Materials Resource Distribution The Materials Resource Distribution Project aims(ed) to assist families affected by conflict, flashflood and other calamities, and families under the 4Ps Program in SoCCSKSarGen(,).It is funded at P21.(843) 715-million by Lutheran World Relief (grant of P(20.343) 19.517-million ) and (Mahintana Foundation, Inc.) MFI (2) counterpart of fund of P1.5-million()), with implementing partners DSWD RFO XII, CSDO-SC and SPECTRUM. Filipino families, whose income fall within and below the poverty line, are also most vulnerable in the event of disaster, both natural and man-made, as they have difficulty in adapting to harsh situations given their limited means to procure food and non-food items. This is due in part to the difficult physical conditions in times of emergencies, and in part also with the families’ limited financial capacity.

The project has extended assistance to target beneficiaries through the distribution of relief materials such as quilts, personal care kits, oral care kits and baby care kits in the municipalities of Libungan, Aleosan and Alamada in North Cotabato; Maasim and Malapatan in Sarangani; Lambayong and Pres. Quirino in Sultan Kudarat;Tampakan, Lake Sebu and T’boli in South Cotabato; and General Santos City.

The project has also extended relief assistance to IDPs affected by the armed

conflict between members of the MILF and BIFF in the outlying barangays of the municipality of Pikit, North Cotabato and the municipality of Pagalungan in Maguindanao.

The project, in responding to the needs of impoverished families and those affected by calamities and conflict has also distributed personal care/ hygiene kits and oral care kits to 495 children in the disparity barangay of Kihan, Malapatan and 184 school children in barangay Datal Anggas, Alabel, and 20 families affected by a fire incident that took place in barangay Kayupo, Kiamba, Sarangani.

Distribution Areas

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Target Clients reached/ served

Beneficiary type

Caravan of Hope Rebuilding Project The Caravan of Hope Rebuilding Project is an offshoot of the Caravan of Hope multi-sectoral relief assistance to survivors of typhoon Yolanda in the island of Panay (specifically in Tibiao and Culasi in Antique and in Sigma, Capiz) that was implemented in December 2013. The relief operation was made possible through the contributions made by Dolefil employees, business

partners and residents in the community, the amount of which was matched by the company. A surplus was reported after the relief operations, giving Mahintana Foundation, Inc. an opportunity to take part in the efforts to help rehabilitate areas affected by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Bohol and the areas in Samar and Leyte severely ravaged by Typhoon Yolanda.

The Caravan of HopeBohol Earthquake Fund of P1.475-million and Caravan of Hope-Haiyan/Yolanda Fund of P3.379-million were funded by Dole Philippines, Inc., cooperatives, business partners and community residents. The implementing partners include the Boholano United Sectors Working for the Advancement of Community Concerns, Inc., DepEd and Guiuan

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Development Foundation, Inc. In 2014 the project posted the following accomplishments: • Rehabilitated one 3-classroom Marcos Type school building at Tanawan Elementary School, Tanawan, Tubigon, Bohol; • Repaired one 1-classroom school building and replastered major cracks in 3 separate classrooms at San Jose, Inabanga, Bohol;

• Constructed tank stand, installed water tank and distribution lines to tap stands at the Trinity’s Angels Care Home,Alburquerque, Bohol; • Constructed one Home Economics Building at Balangiga Central Elementary School, Balangiga, Eastern Samar; and • Repaired one Training Dormitory for Guiuan Development Foundation, Inc, Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

MFI’s 37th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating partnership for wellness and the environment

MFI, SRC Lakbay Buhay Kalusugan (Medical - Dental Outreach)serve 432 In a gesture to give back to the community and in line with the celebration of its 37th Founding Anniversary, MFI and SRC management and staff volunteered in manning different stations of the Lakbay Buhay Kalusugan medical/dental outreach and bloodletting at the Dolefil Gym on August 12, 2014. A total of 432 beneficiaries from MFI-assisted barangays

in Polomolok attended lectures on Safe Motherhood, Family Planning, Dengue Prevention and Control, and Garantisadong Pambata to avail of services during the LBK. 289 patients received free medical consultations/ medicines; 50 persons had dental checkups and underwent tooth extraction; 68 had their blood sugar/cholesterol level screened; 25 persons donated

blood. The activity was conducted with the support of and in partnership with the Integrated Provincial Health Office-South Cotabato, Philippine Red CrossSouth Cotabato, Municipal Health Office-Polomolok, Philippine Dental Association-GenSan Chapter, Rotary Club of Polomolok, Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital, and BLGU-Cannery Site.

MFI reaffirms commitment to environmental sustainability In celebration of the strong partnership that Mahintana has forged with donor organizations and local communities, and in line with the week-long activities marking its 37th Founding Anniversary, members of the Board of Trustees and staff of the foundation took part in environmental activities on August 14, 2014 at Barangay Tinoto, Maasim, Sarangani. The group, headed by Atty. Melquiades L. Hernandez III (BOT member) and Executive Director Martiniano L. Magdolot, conducted a coastal clean-up,

in preparation for releasing bangus (Chanos chanos) fingerlings, and planting of 200 mangrove seedlings along the seashore of the mangrove nursery that is part of the coastal community adopted by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office of LGU-Maasim.

The activity was supported by the Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. with their Project Officers sharing their learning on mangrove reforestation, the importance of mangroves to the

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ecosystem, and its role in minimizing the impact of waves and storm surges, thus contributing to disaster prevention. CLAFI has been providing fingerlings for release in coastal areas as part of its commitment to help provide livelihood opportunities for people living in Sarangani’s coastal communities.

Maasim is among the LGUs in Sarangani assisted by Mahintana Foundation, Inc. and supported

by Dole Philippines, Inc. in the areas of social services and environmental protection.

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Networks and Linkages

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Standards Bureau of DSWD Central Office. It also sits as a member of PEF, NPF, AF and PhilDHRRA.

ahintana recognizes the importance of networks in contributing to the growth and development of innovative programs and projects in the community. Networks help strengthen the organization and provide opportunities to access funds, as well as opportunities for collaboration and potential partnership.

The foundation is a recognized NGO member of RDC XII, SocSKSarGen-ADPO, the PDCs and Provincial Health Boards of Sarangani and South Cotabato. It is also a member of the network of NGOs in the locality particularly CSDO-SC and SPECTRUM.

Mahintana Foundation, Inc. maintains extensive networks to extend and complement the capabilities of its programs and projects. The foundation has been granted its third 5-year accreditation by the PCNC and has been accredited by DOF and BIR as a Donee Institution, duly recognized and approved

by DSWD XII. It has been issued a certification as a Social Welfare and Development Agency by the

Mahintana Foundation, Inc. is also an accredited NGO of the CDCs of General Santos and Koronadal and the MDCs of Polomolok, Tupi, Surallah, Maasim and T’boli and has facilitated accreditation in the MDCs of Aleosan in North Cotabato, Lambayong and Pres. Quirino in Sultan Kudarat.

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Future Directions

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n facing the challenges of promoting an innovative approach to sustain its interventions and widen the programs’ reach, MFI shall strengthen its financial and organizational capabilities by integrating social enterprise components in all dimensions, simultaneously strengthening its approach to public-private partnership. In so doing, it shall also strengthen the capacities of its adopted communities in sustaining the programs and projects. It shall also continue to support the thrust of the national

government towards accountable, transparent and good governance.

Further, the foundation will continue to implement interventions addressing the challenges of disaster risk and climatic changes. Mahintana Foundation, Inc. shall also intensify its support to Dole Philippines as they scale up their Community Development projects in the communities where the company operates.

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Independent Auditor’s Report

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Statements of Assets, Liabilities & Fund Balances

Statements of Revenue, Expenses & Fund Balances

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Statements of Cash Flows

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Notes to Financial Statements

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MFI Management & Staff Martiniano L. Magdolot Executive Director Liza Duropan-Hora Admin/ Finance Officer Wilma C. Jumilla Accountant Jobe C.Tubigon Project Manager0 Kirstein A.Tito Marketing Manager0 Margie S. Managuit Training Officer0

Mahintana Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees Bienvenido L. Perez President Atty. Carlos G. Platon Corporate Secretary Atty. Rene Ruel B.Almero Assistant Secretary Elvis J. Dy Treasurer Members Carlos S. Baldostamon, Jr. Dr. Jorge U. Calderon, Jr. Atty. Melquiades L. Hernandez, III Dr. Eva Badayos-Hormigos Adelaida S. Nadera Pablo L. Sunglao

Hector P. Hilado RDIP In Charge0 Claire T. Macailing Accounting Assistant0 Project Officers0 Nasser A. Adam Roel Ian P. Blanker Romulo C. Castor, Jr. Sonny G. Esclamada Gemma B. Estrebilla Agustino G. Gardose, Jr.** (Until 15 Feb14) Hermie P. Mana-ay Rhofel Shanton Reb P. Minion Abdullah P. Mucalna Marian L. Petersen Alkent C. Regular** (Until Sep 2014) Allen S.Terencio Leonardo M. Rendon Ma. Christina O.Valencia* (Until 31 Aug 14)

Management Committee Randolph Fleming Myla San Buenaventura Bienvenido L. Perez Atty. Melquiades L. Hernandez III Martiniano L. Magdolot (Ex Officio)

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Pharmacist0 Herne Rose M. Chan Mailyn E. Dagum Joyce Anne P. Blanker Ma. Arabella S. Aguilar* Pharmacy Aide0 Rachel P. Bayona Janelle A. De Silva Genevieve R. Maaya Cherryl E. Magbanua Irish B. Quinton Kesiah A.Tugado Michelle D.Villanueva

Project Bookkeeper0 Jacquelyn Jarabe Normelita R. Lauron Grace B. Miguel Ivy L. Bulosan

Project Documenter0 Claide Myrrh M. Catorce** (Until 16 Jan 14) Lily S. Cervantes

Information Officer0 Lykhan L. Dulla

Stockroom Assistant0 Daryl D. PeĂąaranda Legend: - Project based

* - Contracted ended

** - Resigned 0

Glossary of Abbreviations A

AF – Association of Foundations AMCOOP – Adventurers’ Multi Purpose Cooperative AusAID PACAP – Australian Agency for International Development PhilippineAustralian Community Assistance Programs

B

BBL – Bangsamoro Basic Law B/M/PLGU – Barangay/Municipal/Provincial Local Government Unit BDP – Barangay Development Plan BMI- Body Mass Index

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CAB – Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro CAMPCO – Cannery Multi Purpose Cooperative CHB – Community Health Brigade CLTS – Community-Led Total Sanitation ComDev – Community Development CordAid – Catholic Organisation for Relief and Development Aid CSDO-SC – Coalition of Social Development Organizations in South Cotabato CSO – Civil Society Organization CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility

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DARBC – Dolefil Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative DECCO – Dolefil Employees Cooperative Complex DENR-EMB – Department of the

Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Board DENRO – Deputized Environment and Natural Resources Officer DepEd – Department of Education DILG – Department of the Interior and Local Government DOH-CHD – Department of Health-Center for Health Development DPWH – Department of Public Works and Highways DRRM – Disaster Risk Reduction and Management DUVO – Dole Upper Valley Operations

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EC – European Commission EMB XII – Environmental Management Bureau Region 12 EO – Executive Order

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FAB – Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro FAITH – Food Always in the Home FP – Family Planning FPE – Foundation for Philippine Environment

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GIS – Geographic Information System GMCH – Glan Medicare Community Hospital GPS – Global Positioning System

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HEPA – Hepatitis HEPO – Health Education and Promotion Officer

HIRADC – Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Determining Control HHMH – Howard Hubbard Memorial Hospital HPO – Health Plus Outlet HPP – Health Plus Pharmacy HPSiS – Health Plus Shop-ina-Shop

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ICODE NGO – Iloilo Caucus of Development NGOs IEC – Information and Education Campaign IP – Indigenous People IRA – Internal Revenue Allotment

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KBPK – Kapit Bisig para sa Kabataan KDFI – Kasilak Development Foundation, Inc.

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LEAD – Labor Employees Association of Dole LTO – Land Transportation Office LWR – Lutheran World Relief

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MARP – Most At Risk Population MDG – Millennium Development Goal MENRO – Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office MHO – Municipal Health Office MMPC – Maligo Multi Purpose Cooperative MMPL – Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape MNCHN – Maternal, Neo-natal, Child Health and Nutrition MTUFA – Muslim-T’boli United Farmers’ Association 39

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NEDA – National Economic and Development Authority NGP – National Greening Program

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PAMB – Protected Areas Management Board PDA – Philippine Dental Association PEF – Peace and Equity Foundation PEMO – Provincial Environment Management Office PHIC – Philippine Health Insurance Corporation PhilDHRRA – Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas PIT – Project Implementation Team PMSC – Polomolok Manpower Services Cooperative PMT – project Management Team PNP – Philippine National Police PO – People’s Organization PROCESS Panay – Participatory Research Organization Of Communities and Education towards Struggle for Self-reliance PTFCF – Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation PTFK – Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan PWD – Person with Disability

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QGIS – Quantum Geographic Information System

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RFO XII – Regional Field Office XII (12)

RHU – Rural Health Unit RUP – Reaching the Urban Poor

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Singkowelahan – Singkong Laan para sa Silid Aralan SocCSKSarGen – South Cotabato, Cotabato Province, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos SPECTRUM – Sarangani Province Empowerment and Community Transformation Forum SRC – Sarangani Resources Corporation SWM – Solid Waste Management

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TA – Technical Assistance TB – Tuberculosis TESDA – Technical Education and Skills Development Authority TNHS – T’boli National High School

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UEWMPC – Unified Engineering Workers Multi Purpose Cooperative USAID-AFI – United States Agency for International Development-Ayala Foundation, Inc./Gerry Roxas Foundation, Philippine Business for Social Progress

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VFG – Volunteer Forest Guard

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WHO – World Health Organization WQMA – Water Quality Management Area

Mahintana shall improve the quality of life of assisted communities by actively implementing sustainable socio-economic and environmental programs through teamwork, dynamic leadership and excellence, with utmost integrity and commitment.