Legacy January-June 2015

Vol. 9 Issue 1 Official publication of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. January-June 2015

LTG’s new solar power plant helps restore the environment

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r. Lucio C. Tan has switched on for the Lucio Tan Group of Companies a two-megawatt solar plant in line with the Foundation’s ongoing programs and projects that aim to protect the environment.

Dr. Tan, also the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) Chairman and President, formally opened the solar power facility within the Absolut Distillers, Inc. in Lian, Batangas on March 25, 2015 with government officials led by Energy Secretary Carlos

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L-R: Mr. Lucio K. Tan Jr., Mrs. Carmen K. Tan, Dr. Lucio C. Tan, DOE Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla, Congresswoman Eileen Buhain-Ermita and Mayor Isagani I. Bolompo

Editorial Board Editor

n Evelyn Doris A. Abao Correspondents

n Jonathan Anuma

n Valerie Tan

n Jan Nazarene M. Irorita

Board of Advisers

n Jaime J. Bautista

n Ma. Cecilia Pesayco

n Juanita Tan Lee

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Jericho Petilla.

ADI general manager Mr. Gerardo Tee said the project is the first venture in renewable energy of the Lucio Tan Group and the first solar plant built in the province of Batangas.

The facility, composed of 8,160 panels, occupies about 27,000 square meters within an industrial area where the 17-hectare ADI plant in Lian, Batangas is located. The Group invested P189 million in the project.

According to Mr. Tee, ADI will sell the power generated by the facility to the Batangas Electric Cooperative (Batelco) for P9.68 per kilowatt-hour, the rate approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission for solar energy under the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) scheme.

Mr. Tee said that with the solar project, the Group has strengthened its commitment to mitigate the effects of climate change on a more meaningful scale.

Meanwhile, Dr. Tan said the facility is the first of renewable energy facilities that the conglomerate is eyeing to build. “This 2-MW facility is just the beginning. We see even greater possibilities,� he said.

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Tykfi sponsors Train The Trainors Program

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total of 88 educators from the different districts of Region I finished the five-day training program entitled “Train the Trainors” which was sponsored by the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) in partnership with the Foundation for Upgrading the Standard of Education (FUSE) the Department of Education (DepEd).

This special course designed for public elementary teachers ran from April 27 to May 1, 2015 at the FUSE Center in Manila.

The “Train the Trainors” Program aimed to strengthen the influential skills of the Public School Teachers by upgrading the standards of education particularly in Elementary Science, Mathematics, and English, and to become trainors in which they can teach and guide fellow teachers in their region with innovative ideas and revolutionary methodology.

The program specifically covered Elementary Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science), Mathematics and English and was spearheaded by experts in the 3

following fields: Ms. Olivia Ungson, Ms. Flora Teope (Physics); Ms. Chie Lumbre (Biology); Ms. Annabelle Monzon (Chemistry); Aurora Catabona (Earth Science); Ms. Judy Gabriel, Ms. Anita Ong (Mathematics); and Dr. Lourdes Tayao, Ms. Imelda Ferrer (English).

The public school teachers came from the DepEd districts of Sta. Lucia, San Juan, Sta. Cruz, Bantay, Magsingal and San Vicente, in Ilocos Sur, and from the DepEd divisions of Vigan City, La Union and Pangasinan.

The training opening

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ceremonies were attended by FUSE President Fr. Onofre G. Inocencio Jr., SDB, DepEd Supervisor Mr. Nestor Hereña, and Training Committee Chair Dr. Justina M. Evangelista as well as TYKFI’s Ms. Elizabeth Alba, Valerie Tan and Janel Badlis.

During the program’s opening TYKFI representative Ms. Valerie Tan welcomed the trainees and told them that “for nearly thirty years the Foundation has been committed to the causes of education and approaching it from a holistic point of view. The foundation’s main goal is to provide tools to its beneficiaries so that they can 4

have the capability to achieve and make a difference and eventually share with others.”

Ms. Tan’s speech was followed by messages from

FUSE President Fr. Onofre G. Inocencio Jr., SDB, DepEd Supervisor Mr. Nestor Hereña, and Training Committee Chair Dr. Justina M. Evangelista.

Meanwhile, DepEd Supervisor Nestor Hereña addressed the trainees with a reminder: “I hope that skills that you will acquire from this training will not be put in vain. The return of investment lies in your hands.

When you go back to your stations, implement what you learned from this training. Be

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part of the “multiplier effect” in improving the quality of education in our region. A better output is expected from you. It is your task now to develop pupils to become critical

problem solvers in the future.”

After the 5-day training, the class representative summed up the program: “As we step out of the FUSE premises, 5

one thing sure is that all of us will go home carrying the additional learning, realizations and experiences that make us better teachers.”

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Alangalang I Central School Inaugurates 5-Classroom Chua King Ha Educational Center

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an Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) turned over the five-classroom Chua King Ha Educational Center in Alangalang I Central School to the municipality of Alangalang, Leyte in turnover ceremonies last February 11, 2015. The gift to Alangalang, located about 30 kms. from Tacloban City, is in line with the joint efforts of government and private organizations to rebuild the province of Leyte.

The inauguration ceremonies included the symbolic handover of the key and unveiling of marker, ribbon cutting, blessing of the new classrooms, and a program attended by officials of the school, Department of Education, parents and teachers, guests and TYKFI officers.

The program opened with an opening prayer and followed by a Message from Ms. Melinda Valencia, vice president of PNB Life, TYKFI’s sister company and partner donor. The blessing was officiated by Rev. Father Manuel Ocaña; Alangalang’s parish priest.

Acceptance messages were delivered by Mrs. Fredeswinda R. Lantajo – district supervisor, Mr. Gerry Rañes – School head, Atty. Florenz B. Hipe – PTA President, and Corrine Gay 6

Ramos – Grade 1 pupil, Ms. Susan B. de Veyra – DepEdLeyte Division representative, Education program supervisor and Dr. Ramon Daga representative from the office of the DepEd regional director.

Other guests from the Department of Education were Division Education Program Supervisors Ms. Verda Fabillo and Mr. Raul Salaño, Retired district Supervisor, Mrs. Corazon S. Ramos, and retired Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Sarah T. Apurillo;

TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Valerie Tan and Tanduay DistillersTacloban City Sales Supervisor Gaudencio Labajosa also graced the affair.

Several presentations (song, dance, speech) from the students showcased a talented student body, while the Department of Education

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partners and the school head gave eloquent speeches as they poured out their thanks to the Foundation.

As Susan B. de Veyra, Education Program Supervisor, Leyte Division said: “This project will help the academic performance of the pupils and improve the performance and decrease the drop-out rate of the school.” Meanwhile, Mr. Gerry B. Rañes, the school principal, said that “the additional classrooms would reduce the sharing of classrooms. The grade 1 classes can now have their everyday instruction and will be more inspired to be in school everyday.

You are truly an inspiration for all of us. Thank you for being a part of our dreams, especially for our dear pupils.”

From Corrine Gay C. Ramos, Grade 1 SSES pupil: “We convey our deep gratitude to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation for the wonderful gift, we now consider our new homes. We will live by your example and will continue the journey with hopes and dreams.

We will forever be grateful for such favor of giving us comfort while we learn.”

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Students and community warmly receive first Sulpa National High School Building

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he Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) and the Sulpa National High School held two special events with the inauguration of the school’s new four-classroom Chua King Ha educational Center building and the graduation of the first batch of the high school last March 26, 2015.

The school is located in Barangay Sulpa in the rural municipality of Villaba in Eastern Leyte which has 35 barangays and a population of about 37,838 in the latest 8

census.

The twin celebration included the school building’s blessing which was officiated

by Rev. Fr. Francisco Vicentillo, the signing of the Deed of

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Donation and the unveiling of the marker.

The ceremonies were witnessed by the graduates with their parents, followed by the Tan Yan Kee Foundation and Tanduay Distillers- Tacloban City representatives, Department of Education officials, local government officials, Parents and Teachers Association members and guests.

A total of 38 students were awarded their high school diplomas during the graduation rites that followed. The guest speaker during the graduation program was Atty. Glenn D. Condor.

Present during the inauguration and graduation were: Sulpa National High School Teacher in-Charge Ms. Eleonor Cariño, Villaba National Comprehensive High School Principal Mr. William Corpiz, teachers and other school staff, former Schools Division Superintendent Ms. Sarah Apurillo, Assistant Schools Division

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Superintendent Dr. Judella R. Lumpas, Educational Program Supervisor Ms. Felicidad Espinosa and Barangay Captain Nery Orias. Guest from the TYKFI were Mr. Philip Sing, Mr. Jonathan Anuma and Ms. Janel Badlis and from the LTG sister company, Tanduay Distillers-Tacloban City, was Mr. Joseph Campo.

In his message, TYKFI’s Mr. Philip Sing told the graduates: “Congratulations!

While the foundation cannot address all the needs of the people, TYKFI’s approach is to provide the tools to equip beneficiaries with the capability to achieve, make a difference, and enable them to eventually share with others. You are already equipped with basic knowledge and information.

Hopefully, you will continue to learn more and put more focus on a field that interests you and you would like to pursue in the future.”

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From Eleonor Cariño, Teacher-incharge of the Sulpa National High School: It’s a big help for us to have this kind of classrooms. We are very thankful because the teachers can now work comfortably. For the students, the classrooms are conducive for learning because they are well ventilated. They can all work easily and faster because they have their own rooms.”

From Jennie Basa, class first honourable mention, : “For all the sacrifices and hard work, we will now step in the new chapter of our lives. We thank you our teachers, mentors and Tan Yan Kee Foundation for being our inspiration to fight and to aim high as we move closer to our dreams.”

At the end of the graduation, TYKFI distributed gifts and food packs to the graduates, parents and other students.

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TYKFI’s Brigada Eskwela 2015 Project Benefits Three Schools in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur

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s school children all over the country prepared themselves for the opening of classes last June, the Department of Education (DepEd) and its private partners, including the Tan Yan Kee Foundation Inc., also worked double time on Brigada Eskwela, the department’s annual school maintenance project.

For many years, TYKFI has been an active participant of the week-long program, considered as one of the most successful projects of the DepEd which aims to prepare schools for the coming school year and to promote volunteerism among the members of the community.

TYKFI conducted its Brigada Eskwela in three elementary schools in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur on May 28 to 30, 2015.

The heads of the participating schools extended the invitation to all volunteers who are willing to contribute their time, effort,

tions in an effort to clean and repair schools in time for enrolment the following week and the start of classes last June 1.

During the weeklong program,

and resources for the repair, cleaning and repainting of their buildings and facilities.

TYKFI’s Ms. Elizabeth T. Alba supervised the Foundation’s Brigada Eskwela project which included the donation of materials for the repainting of roofs in Babayoan Elementary School and Nagtenga Elementary School and the installation of gutters and repainting of roofs in Sidaoen Elementary School.

The Ilocos Sur Brigada Eskwela was successful and brought together school officials, parents, students, and private organiza-

the volunteers, including military personnel helped repaint the roofs and classrooms, fix damaged furniture and repair broken windows, among others.

TYKFI Brigada Eskwela 2015 Beneficiaries Babayoan ES

Nagtenga ES

Sidaoen ES

Kinder

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23

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Grade I

27

33

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Grade II

30

33

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Grade III

19

30

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Grade IV

27

29

15

Grade V

38

22

18

GradeVI Total 10

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Trainees Complete “Ganda Mo, Hanapbuhay Ko” Livelihood Training Series

application with four clients each.

In the Basic Hair Relaxing, the participants learned the proper techniques on hair relaxing, straightening, and analyzing hair textures (strand testing), types and conditions.

They worked on two clients each.

The Basic Facial Make-up is an additional course that could be another venue for livelihood. It was a one-dayone client training on how to do make-up that would best fit the face.

In the Salon management subject, the participants learned the basic information, technique, strategies, and requirements on how to manage a parlor/salon. Basic bookkeeping and handling manpower were also included in the course.

The trainees have since participated in an out-reach activity called “Libreng Gupit” where they gave free haircut as a sign of reciprocity for the free training. The project aimed to help housewives from Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya who have income –generating potential in cosmetology to earn a livelihood. This will enable them to make a living through home services or work

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he Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI), in partnership with Ang•Hortaleza Foundation, Inc. conducted the second part of the Ganda Mo, Hanapbuhay Ko livelihood training program for a group of trainees from Nueva Vizcaya at the Ang Hortaleza Training Center in Valenzuela City from May 18 to May 29, 2015.

Ang•Hortaleza Foundation trainors gave lectures and beauty enhancement lessons to the participants in Basic Facial Cleaning, Basic Hair Relaxing and Salon Management. Part of their requirements to graduate was the actual demonstration of their new skills through the use of models as customers.

Last November 17 to 21, 2014, these participants already finished two courses under Part One of the program: Basic Cosmetology, Basic Reflexology and

Therapeutic Massage. The graduates of these courses were issued certificates of completion and starter kits as an incentive for them to become self-reliant through home service, eventually becoming entrepreneurs.

In the Basic Facial Cleaning Course, the participants learned basic techniques in facial massage and cleaning that include removal of whiteheads and blackheads. As facial technicians, they received a four-day training on hands-on 11

in salons.

Here are some of their messages of gratitude for the training: n Nerissa G. Lazaro Villa Flores, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya

Nakatulong itong proyekto sa akin ng malaki dahil nadagdagan ang aking kaalaman sa pag-aaral ng iba’tibang hakbang sa cosmetology.

Ipagpapatuloy ko ang aking nasimulan at ipapakita ko din ang aking mga natutunan sa iba upang makatulong sa iba na gustong matuto at kumita para sa pang suporta sa pamilya.

n Marlon S. Gadingan Villa Flores, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya

Ang Ganda Mo, Hanapbuhay ko na proyekto ng TYKFI at Ang•Hortaleza Foundation ay nakatulong sa akin upang madagdagan ang knowledge sa loob at labas ng salon management. Habang nabubuhay ako, magagamit ko ang aking natutunan o napagaralan sa training na ito. Sipag at tiyaga din ang puhunan at kailangan sa buhay ng tao.

Salamat sa TYKFI which is one of the best foundations here in Asia.

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n Gina Geneta Abat Centro Tactac, Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya

Malaki ang naitulong ng klaseng ito sapagkat maraming nanay na tulad ko na nadadagdagan ang kaalaman na puwedeng pagkakitaan pandagdag sa gastusin para sa pag-aaral ng aming mga anak. At ang pang matagalang epekto nito ay maipapakita ko sa pamamagitan ng aking mga natutunan dito na aking magagamit na kaalaman at sa tingin ko na aking pang habang buhay na trabaho habang kaya ko. Aking gagamitin at pagyayamanin at higit sa lahat aking ibabahagi din sa iba ang aking mga natutunan buhat dito. n Thelma F. Piedal Baliling, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya

Ang Livelihood Program na Ganda Mo, Hanapbuhay Ko ay nakakatulong ito

sa akin kasi nakakadagdag ito sa aking paghahanap-buhay, at kaalaman. Hangga’t kaya kong gawin ay aking gagamitin sa aking paghahanap-buhay. Ibabahagi ko din sa mga tulad kong nanay na walang trabaho ang aking mga natutunan upang pandagdag kita para sa mga kinabukasan ng kanilang mga anak. Para po sa inyong lahat Tan Yan Kee Foundation, maraming- maraming salamat po sa lahat ng tulong niyo. n Flordeliza B. Lajo Bacneng, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya

Ang training na ito ay talagang makakatulong sa akin kasi nakakadagdag sa aking kaalaman tungkol sa beautification o pagpapaganda at sa pagsasagawa ng pagpaparlor para sa hanabuhay. Ito po ay nagdudulot ng kagandahan ng kinabukasan kapag ito ay gagamitin sa pamumuhay.

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ay lubusang nagpapasalamat. Sila Ma’am Valerie, Sir Jay, Sir Raymond. Naway pagpalain din po kayo ng Diyos. God Bless you more. n Zenaida B. Enamil Baliling, Sta. Fe, Nueva VIzcaya

Ang proyektong ito ay nakatulong sa akin upang madagdagan ang aking kaalaman sa lahat ng bagay-bagay sa salon upang lubos kong matutunan ang mga gawain sa salon management.

Maipapakita ko sa mga tao ang aking natutunan at maaari din na ito ang daan tungo maunlad na buhay. Kung kaya’t lubos kong pangangalagaan ang aking natutunan sa training. Lubos na magpapasalamat din ako sa Tan Yan Kee Foundation dahil sa inyo marami akong natutunan at marami din akong naging kaibigan na bago.

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TYKFI Partners with TESDA in Motorcycle Repair Livelihood Training Program

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TYKFI, in partnership with the TESDA-Region 8 and PNB-Samar Leyte, picked the 18 trainees from poor barangays to undergo training in motorcycle servicing that will enable them to earn a better and more stable source of income. Meanwhile, the two teachers from Sulpa National High School are being assisted

by TYKFI to be prepared for the K-12 high school system which includes vocational training.

Last June 17, 2015, the

he Foundation made history once again. In order to complete the holistic approach of extending assistance to the company, TYKFI sponsored the livelihood training of 18 unemployed residents of Alangalang and two teachers from the Sulpa National High School at the TESDA Training Center in Tacloban City from May 26 to June 17, 2015.

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entire class of 20 trainees registered 100% attendance and received their Certificates of Competency after passing the assessment by an expert in small engine repair. The top graduates were: Mr. Russell Bondos, Mr. Ray Catampungan, and Mr. Florence Gil Eusores.

The graduation of the new TESDA trainees was attended and witnessed by TESDA’s RTC Center Administrator Engr. Fortunato C. Dilao,

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PNB Samar-Leyte Area Head Mr. Cesar Engcoy Jr., Alangalang Barangay Captain Sarah Apurillo, the program coordinator and former DepEd’s Leyte Division Superintendent, Tanduay Branch Manager Joram Bacorro, and TYKFI’s Head Philip Sing, Evelyn Abao, Jonathan Anuma, and Jan Nazarene M. Irorita.

The training program was jointly prepared and coordinated by Engineer Ricky Piandong of TESDA Region 8 Training Center, Dr. Sarah Apurillo, Barangay Captain of Alangalang and Evelyn Abao of TYKFI.

Project Background In her opening message to the trainees, Ms. Evelyn Abao narrated how the first TYKFI livelihood training program in Leyte was conceptualized and launched.

In the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, the

Thus, last year, TYKFI started to build the Chua King Ha Educational Center classrooms for the Alangalang I Central School, the Holy Child II Barangay Hall with day care area and health center and 57 new houses in San Jose, Tacloban City for the dislocated families in the stricken coastline community.

In order to sustain the relief and rebuilding assistance to the community, TYKFI partnered with the TESDA Region 8 Center to design an applicable module in motorcycle serving for unemployed residents of depressed sitios in Alangalang, Leyte.

This training course sought to empower young and ablebodied men and women of the town to learn skills that will help them earn a sustainable livelihood. With the close coordination of Barangay Captain Sarah Apurillo, TYKFI carefully screened the set of trainees and strictly monitored

Foundation Founder and Chairman, Dr. Lucio Tan immediately visited Leyte and assessed the massive destruction to the lives, properties and the future of the people and their communities.

After visiting Tacloban about five times, Dr. Tan and his team assessed the damages and brought a planeload of emergency assistance and several truckloads of food, medicines, school supplies and other relief items.

Realizing that assistance does not stop in providing calamity assistance, Dr. Tan launched last year the Foundation’s Three Year Rebuilding Program wherein he focused on rehabilitating the community and the environment through the reconstruction of schools and homes and livelihood programs.

While the Chairman’s vision is to cover critical areas across the country, TYKFI focused its rebuilding efforts in Leyte after Yolanda.

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the daily attendance and training in action with the help of Mr. Cesar Engcoy Jr., the PNB Area Head, at the TESDA compound until their graduation.

According to Engr.

Fortunato C. Dilao, motorcycle repair is one of the skills programs in small engine servicing. After completion of the 15-day course and passing the assessment, the trainee must continue to undergo a 40-hour on the job training in order to practice his new skills and prepare for an actual job. To earn his/her NC-1 certificate, a trainee may also learn to operate small engines on the job and pass an assessment process in order to earn an NC-1 Certificate.

The trainee may continue to upgrade his skills and certificate up to the NC-4 level.

After the TESDA graduation, the Foundation gave each of the trainees a toolbox containing the following: 1pc. Side Cutting

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L-R: Mr. Philip Sing, Barangay Captain Sarah Apurillo, Mr. Joram Bacorro, Mr. Ray L. Catampungan (K-12 Teacher – Trainee, Sulpa National High School), Mr. Cesar Engcoy Jr., Ms. Evelyn Abao, and Engr. Fortunato Dilao.

Messages and Tips for the Trainees

Pliers, 1pc. Long Nose Pliers, 1pc. Impact Wrench, 1pc.

Spark Plug Wrench, 1pc.

Screwdriver (flat), 1pc.

Screwdriver (Philips), 1pc.

Wheel Puller, and 1pc.

T-wrench (Socket Type).

On the Job Training On June 23-24, 2015, TESDA coordinators conducted a twoday Job Induction Program for all the trainees to prepare them for their on-the-job training which started on June 26, 2015. Among the partner companies which accepted the TYKFI trainees are YAMAHA 3’s. Cogon, Ormoc City, NORKIS-SUNRISER, Tacloban City, RACAL, Tacloban City, and EMCOR Incorporation, P. Gomez St., Tacloban City.

During the opening and closing ceremonies, Mr. Cesar Engcoy Jr., PNB-Area Head for Samar and Leyte shared with the trainees many inspiring remarks about his humble beginnings and moving up to his present status through hard work and perseverance.

“I started small at first. Now, I’m this high but I started very very small just like you as a trainee. I’m now the Area Head of PNB but I started at the bottom. Yes we can say that this is just a COC, an initial training but it will open doors and windows for you to grow. Kailangan focus lang.

It is just a matter of working hard. That is the only key for growth.” You only have to focus on your work, your goals, and work hard. His other tips for the trainees:

n Do not take shortcuts, because you will cut short your journey

n It is up to you to develop that knowledge in Motorcycle Repairing

The TYKFI-TESDA graduates are Teacher trainees from Sulpa National High School Mr. Ray L. Catampungan, and Mr. Ernand D. Gaspan. Nonteacher trainees are Florence Gil A. Eusores, Earl Franklin N. Dicot, Russell V. Bondos, Dwayne Marlon P. Miralles, Romnick H. Castillote, Kirk Elease R. Miralles, Zyron T. Novilla, Lorelyn Geroy, Ma. Victoria E. Cagadoc, Jomar A. Ranes, Samuel V. Matobato, Jr., Ernesto Edsel D. Acebedo, Richard Laxamana, Bryan L. Inocando, Randy V. Taol, Salmero Puertollano, Wilmar Ilumba, and Andrew Liporada.

The Motorcycle Repair Livelihood Training Program trainor is Mr. Rommel Billones.

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n What you learned from the past 15 days is what you will become tomorrow

n Reaching heights takes a lot of hard work and sacrifices

n Greatness is the ability to believe in yourself that you can do it, and ignoring everyone who says you can’t do it.

From Ray Catampungan, Math Teacher/Motorcycle Repair Trainee, Sulpa National High School: “Kung hindi pa dahil sa Tan Yan Kee Foundation, hanggang ngayon ay wala pa din po kaming classroom kaya maraming salamat sa Tan Yan Kee at kay Ma’am Sarah Apurillo.”

From Joram Bacorro, Branch Manager, Tanduay Distillers Inc.-Tacloban City: “I’d like to congratulate all of you for a job well done.

Basic factors for success based on experience are ambition, desire and knowledge.

Knowledge is power. After knowledge are skills and hard work. Without hard work your knowledge becomes stagnant.”

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Tan Yan Kee Library hosts Summer Cultural Classes

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arents were in high spirits with the program saying that “Our children had improved their Chinese language proficiency and had a deeper understanding about the Chinese history, culture and values. Students had equal chances of performing on stage, may it be acting or singing, which they cannot experience during regular school.”

Summer is a much awaited season. All parents wanted to take the opportunity to help their kids in nurturing their skills and talents during summer. It’s also the best time to develop one’s personality so parents send kids to summer classes.

The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) combined learning and enjoyment by sponsoring the 2015 Tan Yan Kee Library Summer Class from March 29 to June 7 at San Fernando Tower, 514 Plaza del Conde cor. Muelle de Binondo St. in Binondo, Manila. The schedule of classes was as follows: Tuesdays to Fridays, Chinese History Class, Thursdays to Saturdays, St. Jude Special Class, Saturdays and Sundays, Chinese Literature Class.

The skills level also varied per class: History Class-Age: Between 10 to 16 years old. Grade Level: From Grade 4 to High School. St Jude Special ClassAge: Between 13 to 16 years old.

Grade Level: From 1st year High School to 4th year High School.

Literature Class-Age: Between

Lee, Ms. Ester Go, Ms. Janet Santos, and Ms. Elisha Pauline Ko. Activities conducted: Learning, reading, storytelling and understanding Chinese History and Idioms, Learning understanding and appreciating Chinese Tang Poetries (additional), Singing Chinese

5 to 12 years old. Grade Level: From Kinder to Grade 6.

The Library personnel overseeing the classes were Ms. Florentina Go, Ms. Ellamae Valenzuela, and Ms. Lan Chen Chiu, while the teachers conducting the classes were Ms. Hau Lai Or, Ms. Yee Hoa 16

inspirational and mother’s day songs, Art activities (coloring, origami, mother’s day greeting cards), Literature: Composition Writing, Acting short plays, story-telling, reporting, narrating poems and song interpretation, and Learning and improving Mandarin and Fookien.

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The class also celebrated Mother’s Day last May 10 at the Penthouse of the San Francisco Tower by doing narration, singing and song interpretation.

To close the summer class, Tan Yan Kee Library commenced 2015 Summer Class Graduation Rites last June 7, 2015. It was celebrated with short plays, storytelling, reporting, narration, singing, song interpretation. Some presentations were done in both Mandarin and Fookien.

Students also expressed their experience saying that “We earned new friends from different schools and we all enjoyed reading Chinese storybooks and comics, and learning new songs and crafts.”

In turn, the teachers felt that the students left an impression of excitement and anticipation as they looked forward to another joyful set of activities next summer.

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n November 2013, the world was stunned as it watched Yolanda, the strongest typhoon ever recorded in history, destroy thousands of lives and property in Central Philippines. Realizing the urgent need to assist the victims of calamities and address the effects of climate change, the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) launched in 2014 a three-year program that aims to help the government rebuild the community and the environment in the province of Leyte and the rest of the country.

The Dr. Lucio C. Tan Legacy Forest Project tree nursery.

Rebuilding Communities in Disaster-stricken leyte

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ccording to Dr. Lucio C. Tan, chairman of the Foundation, the TYKFI program initially provided the victims affected by calamities with basic necessities like food and water and eventually helped them restore school facilities, construct houses and engage in livelihood programs. Dr. Tan said: “The Foundation has adopted this program in line with the government’s thrust to help rehabilitate communities not only in Leyte but in other calamity-prone areas as well through strategic and sustainable projects. The objective of the project is to have a blueprint for a safe and self sufficient community by equipping residents with tools and resources with lasting benefits.”

Acknowledging that education is key to the plan to rebuild the community, TYKFI worked with national and local government officials to locate which schools needed to be rehabilitated or which areas needed new

school buildings in Leyte. Upon identification of the sites, the Foundation started to build the standard TYKFI’s Chua King Ha educational centers in Alangalang I Central School with five classrooms and Sulpa National High School with four classrooms. The two new school buildings were inaugurated last February 11, 2015 and March 27, 2015, respectively, with the cooperation of the Department of Education and local government officials.

The Foundation also extended housing assistance to residents of Barangay 89, Tacloban City, with the construction of new housing units. A total of 57 families or more than 300 residents shall benefit from this social welfare project upon the completion of these new permanent homes. As additional social support service, the Foundation also built a new barangay hall with a health clinic and a day care center in Barangay Holy Child II, Alangalang, Leyte.

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he Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. celebrates its 29th Anniversary with enhanced programs in education, health and social welfare, focusing on greening projects that seek to rebuild the environment.

Among these projects is the Dr. Lucio C. Tan Legacy Forest Project where the Foundation targets to plant 15 million trees in 10 years. To date, the Foundation has already joined forces with agricultural experts in selecting various tree species for distribution to several nurseries and planting sites across the country.

Meanwhile, the Foundation continues to implement the UE-Tan Yan Kee Scholarship Program and other student grants, Adopt-a-School Program, the Chua King Ha educational centers, TYKFI Teacher Training Program and other educational infrastructure development projects. The Foundation likewise helps rebuild the community through livelihood training programs to equip beneficiaries with easy to acquire

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s like basic reflexology, therapeutic massage beauty care which are now being conducted in nership with Ang Hortaleza Foundation, Inc. In the of Health, the Foundation and partner Association of Brewery Medical Specialty Scholars sponsor monthly ical forums on various topics related to better health rmation and medical options. It also conducts medical sions with the UERM, UE College of Dentistry, local ernment units, and other volunteer groups.

With the success of the Foundation’s various grams and projects in educating the youth and nding social benefits to its many beneficiaries, it moves to the Legacy Forest Project as the priority sion that will help mitigate the effects of calamities to climate change. As Dr. Tan hopefully states: “Soon, hall see greener communities, more livelihood ortunities and a safer environment for our people, ecially the future generations.”

by Dr. Lucio C. Tan in honor of the Tan family patriarch, the late Tan Yan Kee. Committed to the corporate social responsibility of the Lucio Tan Group of Companies, the Foundation’s principal projects are in support of education, culture and sports, research, health and social welfare, and manpower development.

As a young man, Dr. Tan was greatly inspired by his father, who instilled in him the value of education and the virtues of hard work, humility, perseverance, filial duty, and love of God and country. It was out of a deep respect for his father and foremost mentor that led Dr. Tan and his siblings to organize their most cherished foundation in his memory.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES DR. LUCIO C. TAN Chairman & President

HARRY C. TAN Vice Chairman & Executive Director

Joaquin G. Bernas, S.J. Frank C. Chan Shirley T. Chua Artemio V. Panganiban Marixi R. Prieto Paul Riley Gabriel C. Singson Washington Z. SyCip Carmen K. Tan Tan Eng Chan Mariano C. Tanenglian Tan Hui Bin Cesar E.A. Virata

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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.

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Breast Conservation Surgery for Early Breast Cancer Derrick Chua, M.D. January 12, 2015 Breast Cancer: Second most common life-threatening cancer in women Risk Factors: n Prolonged estrogen exposure (hormone replacement and oral contraceptive) n Heredity or genes n Sedentary lifestyles Prevention: n Lifestyle Change. n Early breastfeeding n Avoid adult weight gain n Limit use of hormone replacement and oral contraceptive n Limit alcohol intake n Regular exercise n Medication (Tamoxifen/Raloxifene/ Exemestane) or Surgery Diagnosis: n Breast Self-Examination n Genetic Profiling with Micro-arrays n Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) n Clinical Breast Exam n Biopsy n Mammography n Sonomammography Classifications: Anatomic Staging:

I: Confined to Breast

II: Early Lymph node spread

III: Advanced

IV: Metastatic Pathologic: Invasive ductal carcinoma is most common Molecular: n Luminal A: Most common in age 70’s n Luminal B n Her2 non-luminal n Basal-like: Most aggressive type and is linked to ovarian cancer

gynecology exam if on Tamoxifen n Other tests (e.g. chest x-ray) depends on symptoms Medical Forum No. 266

Updates on Allergic Rhinitis Johanna Co, M.D. February 9, 2015

Treatment: Surgery: for early cancer n Breast Conservation Therapy: Removal of tumor plus radiotherapy n Mastectomy: Removal of breast with or without reconstruction n Axillary Dissection: Biopsy of Sentinel lymph node subsequently comprehensive node removal with or without radiotherapy n Outright Axillary Dissection: Higher risk of arm swelling Adjunctive Therapy: n Radiotherapy: Loco regional treatment for the remaining breast or depending on stage of cancer n Hormonal Therapy: Response predicted by hormone receptors assays n Tamoxifen: Most affordable n Aromatase Inhibitors: More effective for postmenopausal n Chemotherapy: Combinations of agents given for early stage but molecularly aggressive subtypes Targeted Therapy: n Herceptin (Traztuzumab) and similar antibodies to tested molecular targets: very expensive but effective n Meditation,Yoga, Stress management: Supportive care that improves mood, fatigue and quality of life Follow-ups: n Twice a year physical exam for 5 years, yearly mammogram and with

Allergic Rhinitis: Common form of Chronic non-infectious inflammatory rhinitis caused by high lgE level Symptoms: Come and go but inflammatory will persist n Sneezing n Rhinorrhea n Nasal itch n Puffy eye bags n Nasal obstruction n Nasal creases n Denny Morgan lines n Clear and not muco-purulent mucus n Risk Factors: n Pets n Pollens n Cockroach n Industrial Pollution n Indoor environment n Lifestyle change n Molds n Stress n Genetic n House dust mites n Exposure to new allergens Diagnosis: n Skin allergy test n Total IgE n Fiberoptic rhinoscopy n CT scan Complications (if left unthreatened):

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n Asthma n Dermatitis n Sinusitis n Polyposis n Upper respiratory tract infection n Conjunctivitis n Otitis media Treatment: n Avoidance of allergens n Oral Antihistamines n Intranasal and oral corticosteroids: good but have side effects in some cases n Anti-leukotrienes n Oral and Intranasal Decongestants Medical Forum No. 267

Approach on Diabetic Foot Luinio S.Tongson, M.D. March 2, 2015 Foot Ulcer: A non-healing or poorly healing full thickness wound, through the dermis, below the ankle in an individual with diabetes, critical in the natural history of the diabetic foot.

60-70% of diabetes patients will develop peripheral neuropathy, or lose sensation in their feet.

More than 50% of all foot wounds require hospitalization, 20% will require an amputation.

People with a history of diabetic foot ulcer have 40% 10 year mortality.

Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: n Determine its severity, vascularity and infection.

Wagner Classification: most widely used grading system n Grade 0: No ulcer in a high risk foot. n Grade 1: Involves full skin thickness n Grade 2: Penetrate ligaments and

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muscle, but no bone involvement. n Grade 3: Deep ulcer with cellulitis or abscess formation, often with osteomyelitis. n Grade 4: Localized gangrene. n Grade 5: Extensive gangrene involving the whole foot. n Obtain wound closure n Allow prompt healing of the lesion n Prevent recurrence and amputation Focus of Management Programs: n Prevention n Aggressive Intervention n Education n Optimal Use of Therapeutic Footwear n Regular Foot Examinations Medical Forum No. 268

Overcoming Barriers and Optimizing Care for Children with ADHD and Autism Elizabeth Go-Tan, M.D. April 13, 2015 Developmental and Behavioral Disorders: Children who have developmental delays or behave in ways that seem very different from others.

New physical stimulus, perception, and reaction may cause fear, anxiety and discomfort that may significantly affect children’s social, play and participation in daily lives.

A kind of chronic pediatric conditions causing functional impairment, and is common than childhood cancers or cardiac and renal problems.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): most common neurobehavioral disorder seen in children ages 4 to 18.

Symptoms: Inattention, hyperactive or impulsive, academic or behavioral problems.

Childhood Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Children with difficulty in social interaction and communication; restricted interest or repetitive motor behavior or activity.

Evaluation: Primary care Physicians should routinely perform developmental and behavioral screening at regular intervals

Developmental Screening Tools: Aid in identifying disordered expressive and receptive language; deficits in gross and fine motor skills, self-help skills, and cognitive milestones.

General Development: Use standardized validated tools at9,18.24, or 30 months

ASD: at 18 and 24 months or whenever a parent or caregiver has concern

Behavioral and Emotional Screening Tools: help identifies problems like social-emotional regulation, attention, changes in mood and affect, and interpersonal skills.

Parents and caregivers should not only depend on the screening results, but should also observe closely on child’s behavior and overall development.

Health professionals should carefully listen and attend to their concerns, to ensure proper management and early intervention to take place without delay.

Dengue Myocarditis James L. Angtuaco, M.D. May 11, 2015 Dengue: A common mosquitoborne disease that can cause thrombocytopenia (abnormally decrease in the number of blood platelets) Types: n Symptomatic: fever, headache, decreased appetite, vomiting, joint muscle aches n Asymptomatic: Experiencing no symptoms at all Diagnosis: n Blood Examination: To observe the number of platelets in the blood Treatment:

Intravenous Fluids: Mainly treat symptoms and also aims to prevent dengue shock Dengue Shock Syndrome: Acute, severe and potentially deadly stage caused by the spread dengue virus to the circulatory system or other vital organs

Treatment: use of Intravenous Fluids Myocarditis (inflammation of heart muscles): One of the possible causes of dengue shock and its symptoms may also be present in asymptomatic dengue patients

Symptoms: Chest pain, Short breath, fatigue, fluid accumulation in the lungs, heart rhythm irregularities (bradycardia or slow heart rate) Treatment: n Intravenous Fluids n Inotropes

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n Cardiac Support n Course or Management: benign or mild type but favorable to treatment Prognosis: Poor Adolescent: Dilated Cardiomyopathy (heart becomes weakened and enlarged and can’t pump blood efficiently) Adult: Still unknown Medical Forum No. 270

Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma and Sinusitis: How Are They Linked?

Nanneth Tiu, M.D. June 2015 Allergic Rhinitis: Common, Chronic and progressive genetic disease that can cause inflammation of the inside nose due to allergen.

Symptoms: Occurs more than one hour most of the time and persist for more than weeks, months, and years.

Sneezing, dripping, snorting, sniffing, and snoring

Treatment: Manipulate the environment so allergy can be prevented

Complication: Affect quality of life n Nasal Swelling n Upper Respiratory infections n Otitis Media

Sinusitis: obstruction of sinus opening due to swelling leading to stagnant of mucus and secondary bacterial infection n Sleep apnea: daytime fatigue and sleepiness n Asthma n Polyp formation

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UERMMMC and local doctors lead TYKFI’s Sta. Fe Medical Mission

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n April 11, 2015, the residents of Sta. Fe in Nueva Vizcaya descended from different barangays and converged at the Chapel of the Divine Mercy for three special reasons: to attend the Holy Mass; to avail of the free medical services from the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc.’s medical team and local volunteers; and to enjoy free haircut from the TYKFI-Hortaleza beauty care trainees and volunteers from the military.

More than 1,000 residents availed of the free consultation and medicine and most of them came early to attend the Holy Mass officiated by Fr. Jerome Ponce. The Sta. Fe Volunteer Group led by former Mayor Teodorico Padilla, Jr. welcomed Mr. Philip Sing and his TYKFI staff, and the volunteer doctors from the UERMMMC pool of medical specialists.

The UERM doctors who participated in the TYKFI’s medical mission were: Dr. Fe Aileen F. Arellano - Internal Medicine, Dr. Jessa Marisse E. Marapao - Internal Medicine, Dr. Christian Emmanuel T. Lim – Neurology, Dr. Jose Miguel J. Ambat – 22

Ophthalmology, Dr. Diane D. Gurnote – Ophthalmology, Dr. Donaliz A. Garcia – Pediatrics, and Dr. Maria Patricia Madonna Melisenda C. Navarro – Pediatrics.

The Sta Fe local volunteerdoctors were Drs. Mary Hope C. Bumulo and Marie Anne F. Amlos.

Other volunteers also included staff from the Philippine National Bank, the local community and private donors and medical practitioners who offered their services free during the day-long medical mission.

Among the free medical items distributed by TYKFI were reading glasses, vitamins, antibiotics and medicines for

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pulmonary ailments, hypertension, fever, and infections.

Elma Barol, 23, came with her threeyear old daughter, Juvilyn to ask for advice and treatment for their ear infection. Ms. Barol said they do not have an established Health Center and health service treatment is on and off. She said: “That is why our community is always open for Medical Mission. And this TYKFI Medical Mission is very effective. It is a big help for us.

To sustain the project, please send more doctors next time.”

Basilia Baghang, a 72-year old camote planter, said she was happy to learn about the free medical services through her friends. She consulted about her eyes and she got a free pair of eyeglasses.

Jessica Latumbo, 42, who is a Volunteer Helper at Divine Mercy Chapel, married, with four children said she consulted the doctors for her kidney problem. She said the project helped them because it offered free consultation. “And it is able to help our Health Center with free medicines. We are very happy with this kind of project.

We can sustain the project by means of Tan Yan Kee volunteers from Sta. Fe and the local barangays. As part of Divine Mercy Chapel, I am willing to continue volunteer work for the Parish projects like this.”

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TYKFI Turns Over Dr. Lucio C. Tan Bldg. to Barangay Holy Child II

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n line with its three-year Rebuilding the Community Project, the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc.(TYKFI), recently turned over a multi-purpose edifice named Dr. Lucio C. Tan Building to the people of Barangay Holy Child II in Alangalang, Leyte. The building which initially would serve as a barangay hall will also house a day care facility and a health clinic.

Barangay Captain Hon. Sarah Apurillo spearheaded the blessing and turn-over of the Barangay Hall last 22nd of May 2015, which started at 4 o’clock in the afternoon.

To start up the event, a Drum and Lyre band together with the choir welcomed the donors and guests.

The Inaugural Ceremony included the symbolic handover of the key by TYKFI Corporate Communications Officer Ms. Valerie Tan, ribbon cutting, blessing of the new Barangay Hall Building and a program attended by officials from the local government and Department of Education,

friends from Tanduay Distillers, residents of the barangay, and TYKFI officers.

The event started with a doxology and followed by an Opening Message from Barangay Captain Sarah Apurillo. The blessing was solemnized by Rev. Fr. Noel A. Abrenio, Parish Priest of Alangalang. The emcee of the event was Mr. Shernan Carlo Apurillo.

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representatives from different organizations also delivered their messages mainly to express their gratitude to the Foundation, Dr. Lucio C. Tan and the TYKFI project team.

The messages were delivered by the following: Mr. Juan Remandaban, Senior Citizens’Group; Dr. Renato C. Yu; President Marlyn Sydiongco of Women’s Group; Mr. Adriane Dave Apurillo, Youth Group; Ms. Imelda Caneja of MLGOO; Dr. Rolando Musca, Campus Director, EVSU-Ormoc City Campus; and Day Care pupil Jurmiel Karev Bayno. Mr. Philip Sing, head of the TYKFI team and Corporate Communications Officer Ms. Valerie Tan gave inspiring talks on behalf the Foundation. Other guests who attended were Mr. Jonathan Anuma, Ms. Evelyn Abao, and Mr. Jan Nazarene M. Irorita of TYKFI, Branch Manager Joram Bacorro, Mr. Tristan Santiago and Mr. Joseph Campo of Tanduay Distillers-Tacloban City.

Mr. Philip Sing, TYKFI, Administrative Officer said: “Today, the officers of

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Barangay Holy Child II have their own place where they could serve their constituents better. A place where there is integrity, a place where there is accountability, a place they can call “home”. This Barangay Hall is the only Barangay Hall with a Day Care Center, a Health Center that the Tan Yan Kee Foundation had ever donated since way back in 1986.

Ms. Valerie Tan, TYKFI Corporate Communications Officer said: “Today, the Foundation is inaugurating your Barangay Hall, Health Center, and Day

Care Center. Not only as a dedication to the welfare of the people, but also an Act of Solidarity with you. To help you in your rebuilding and help you to continue to shine fourth as a community. In addition, we believed that the good governance can bring about deep and lasting change. It is “viral” in achieving almost everything from eliminating corruption to ending poverty and alleviating natural disasters. As the saying goes, “Good governance remains merely a philosophy. Thus we are making sure that your community has a venue for 25

excellent governance and accountability.”

Mr. Juan Remandaban, Representative, Senior Citizen’s Group said: “Allow me the first few minutes to express my most sincere thanks and gratitude to Ma’am Sarah and the members of the Barangay Council for allowing me to take part in this very special event we had because it needed more than seventy six years before it happened. I shall never again witness the same occasion in my few more remaining years of stay in this wonderful world God made. Very memorable because what I see with my very own eyes now is made possible not by our own but by brothers and sisters whose hearts are full of love and compassion for all of us. So therefore to you our very distinguished guests, I bow in deep appreciation and joy”.

Mrs. Marlin Sydiongco, President, Women’s Organization said: “In behalf of all women here in Barangay Holy Child II, we would like to extend our sincere and deepest appreciation to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation. Your contribution to our barangay particularly this beautiful Barangay Hall building will be cherished, not only by the people of barangay Holy Child II but the entire municipality of Alangalang. This is the legacy of Tan Yan Kee Foundation. You deserve our highest praise. A big round of applause to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation. And also a big round of applause to the staff of TYKFI. It is our fervent hope that Tan Yan Kee Foundation will continue supporting us. Again, we are very very grateful for what you have done to our barangay. We salute you. Thank you very much.

Hon. Sarah Apurillo, Barangay Captain, Holy Child II, Alangalang, Leyte said: “This gesture of Tan Yan Kee Foundation of giving us this beautiful building is made more meaningful because this is the first time that Tan Yan Kee Foundation is giving a Barangay Hall. First time, because ang sabi nila hindi sila nagbibigay ng Barangay Hall. Ang focus nila ay education. So, andiyan yung mga school buildings, yung mga tsinelas para sa mga bata, school bags, trainings ng mga teachers. Actually, itong Tan Yan Kee Foundation did not come about just after the typhoon Yolanda. Hindi sila bago. They have been all around the Philippines giving help more on education, livelihood, environmental concerns. Thank you for making us no. 1”.

From Jurmiel Karev Bayno, Day Care pupil: “I would like to thank the Tan Yan Kee Foundation for helping us build our new Barangay Multi-purpose Hall. Now, we have our Day Care Center. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you. Maraming Salamat po”.

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Dr. Lucio C. Tan Legacy Forest Project Update LGU-Malay and APEC Volunteers Join Mangrove Rehabilitation Project

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wo groups of volunteers helped the Foundation sustain the greening of the countryside by planting mangroves in Boracay last May 2015. The first group who joined the TYKFI staff in the planting activity was composed of employees of PNB-Boracay Branch and volunteer street sweepers provided by the Manocmanoc Barangay Council headed by Barangay Captain Abram Sualog. They helped plant 1,000 Mangroves (Bakauan lalaki and Pagatpat) which are native in Sitio Lugutan, Manocmanoc, Boracay Island.

The second group of planters were members of the 46th APEC Tourism Working Group who came to Boracay to appreciate and help protect the world famous tourism destination by planting mangroves last May 18, 2015. The volunteer planters from different countries from the Asia-Pacific region were also joined by observers from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and other APEC partner organizations.

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TYKFI and DENR Sign MOA for Carranglan Development Project

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eads of Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. and other non-government organizations (NGOs) display their Certificates of Registration recently awarded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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he Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the development of an area approximately 930 hectares portion of the Pantabangan-Carranglan Watershed Forest Reserve (PCWFR) situated in Barangay R.A. Padilla, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija last June 9, 2015.

The project aims to develop the area for the following purposes: multi-purpose tree plantation (fuel wood and timber), agro-forestry plantation and ecotourism development project.

The signatories for the Department of Natural Resources were Mr. Francisco E. Milla, Jr., Regional Director, DENR Region 3 and Mr. Arthur C. Salazar, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services, DENR, Region 3. The signatories for the Foundation were Ms. Juanita Tan Lee, Assistant Treasurer and Corporate Secretary and Atty. Erwin C. Go, Legal Counsel, LTGC and Mr. Marlo M. Mendoza, Associate Dean, UPLB-College of Forestry and Natural Resources and Former DENR Asst. Secretary

The TYKFI project manager has already mobilized his team of planters who will plant seedlings as part of the Carranglan multipurpose tree plantation project by August 2015 at the start of the rainy season.

L-R: Ms. Michelle Tuazon, Ms. Lolit Tang, TYKFI Vice Chairman and Executive Director Harry C. Tan, Ms. Cristina S. Hangod and Mr. Philip Sing

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he Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) has completed its evaluation of the TYKFI which included a visit to some of its provincial projects, a thorough review of documents and interviews with Foundation officials led by Vice Chairman and Executive Director Harry C. Tan, Trustees Cesar E.A. Virata and Shirley Chua and Mr. Philip Sing. The PCNC team was composed of Ms. Cristina S. Hangod, Department Manager of the Medical Social Service Department of St. Luke’s Medical Center; Ms. Lolit P. Tang, a CPA Practitioner of PICPA North and Ms. Michelle P. Tuazon, the PCNC Representative.

PCNC evaluators interview teachers of the Tan Yan Kee Elementary School and beneficiaries of TYKFI projects in Nueva Vizcaya.

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The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. and the University of the East congratulate the

UE-Tan Yan Kee Scholar-Graduates for SY 2014-2015

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ONGRATULATIONS, UE Tan Yan Kee Foundation scholars and grantees, as you march with great honors after finishing years of quality education in our esteemed university. I commend you for achieving this milestone despite the difficult challenges most of you faced to maintain your scholarships. You have gained this achievement through hard work and dedication to your goal to attain academic excellence.

Dr. Lucio C. tan Chairman and President, Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. Chairman of the Board and CEO, University of the East

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outstanding graduate of the UE

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your personality and character.

Learn to share not only your

Continue to be inspired by the lessons and victories you

knowledge but your other

went through as scholars for they will strengthen your spirit

blessings as well. Remember that kindness is the greatest

to further excel in your future

wisdom in the world.

Again, my sincerest

endeavors. And remember that goals and actions equal success.

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3, 2015. He will surely inspire many young students with his

I encourage you to pursue your dreams and continue to

Manila, who earned 2nd Place (rating: 92.55%) in the

stellar performance both as a UE-TYKFI scholar and an

develop your God-given talents.

Most of all, as you enhance your

congratulations!

Congratulations

UE College of Arts and Sciences Manila

Civil Engineer Dominic Santos Isidro

Jaymiebeth JOSE Magna Cum Laude

Matt Jayson M. BARRAMEDA Cum Laude

Ghenessa R. BUNYI Cum Laude

Therese Catherine D. PORNELOS Cum Laude

Bea Patrizia E. SANTOS Cum Laude

Olivia Lea D. SINCO Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude, UE College of Engineering-Manila 2nd Place (Rating: 92.55%) Licensure Examination for Civil Engineers, May 2015 Professional Regulation Commission

UE College of Business Administration Manila

Mohammad Bin Siradj M. ABANTAS Magna Cum Laude

Clarence Dave C. GAMBAL Magna Cum Laude

UE CBA Caloocan

Lea Christine S. VERGINO Magna Cum Laude

Kristine Camille A. MAGHIRANG Magna Cum Laude (and a UE College Distinguished Graduate Awardee)

Lizabeth T. PE単A Magna Cum Laude

Jera Ysa R. LIBATIQUE Cum Laude

Cedrik James DEL ROSARIO

Allen Christian A. MOLINA Magna Cum Laude

Marc Daniel B. LOPEZ Cum Laude

Gian Marco D. ZACARIAS Cum Laude Passed Civil Engineering Licensure Exam, May 2015

UE College of Engineering Manila

Jefferson N. GAMIR Cum Laude

Dominic S. ISIDRO Magna Cum Laude

Ryan James S. MALLARI Magna Cum Laude

UE College of Engineering Caloocan

Jazerael G. MERCADO Magna Cum Laude

Joshua Raphael G. HERBO Cum Laude

John Dale Y. BENEDICTO Cum Laude

UE College of Computer Studies and Systems

Regina Marie D. COMISO Cum Laude

Juan Carlos T. KAGAOAN Cum Laude

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Lance Jasper C. LOPEZ Magna Cum Laude

Leonard Benjamin P. BANDRIL Cum Laude

Michael M. PIPPIN Jr. Cum Laude