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Vol. 14 Issue 1 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TAN YAN KEE FOUNDATION, INC. January-June 2020

TYKFI Aims for Better Food Production for Healthier Filipinos

r. Lucio C. Tan, Chairman and President of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc., roots for a stronger agricultural production program in line with the government’s goal of boosting food security and wellness of all Filipinos.

Philip Sing, the officer in charge of the TYKFI food security project recalls: “As early as five years ago, Dr. Tan already wanted to engage in agro-forestry when he launched the Dr. Lucio Tan Legacy Forest Project in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). He eyed a farmland in Nueva Ecija where we could plant vegetable crops alongside fruit and forest trees. A man of wisdom and vision, Dr. Tan knew that the good earth will always bring food to everyone’s table, rich or poor.”

LEGACY

Aiming for Masaganang Gulayan at Palayan

Currently, Mr. Sing, who has been with the Foundation for more than 20 years, manages the farms in Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, and Palawan which have already yielded tons of various agricultural crops. Mr. Sing said: “We are now in full swing of planting and harvesting various “Bahay Kubo” crops like tomatoes, eggplant, okra, ampalaya, patola, kalabasa as well as pechay, kamote tops and kangkong. We have also included rice as this is the people’s staple food and the Filipino farmer’s major crop. We want to assist rice farmers in getting the highest yield per hectare of their land.” “Late last year Eton Properties Philippines, Inc., a sister company of the Group, partnered with the Foundation to help farmers of Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya produce premium rice under a joint CSR project called Masaganang Palayan. With the donation of hybrid palay seeds and farm inputs, the project saw its bountiful harvest with 214 tons of palay or an estimate of more than 100 tons of rice from around 20 hectares of farm land. The Foundation also helped the farmers sell their produce to the market.”

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editor: Evelyn Doris A. Abao Writers: n Lara Grace A. Abaleta n Valerie Ann L. Tan

Correspondents: n Jonathan L. Anuma n Emelda C. Mateo

Board of Advisers: n Juanita Tan Lee n Ma. Cecilia L. Pesayco n Philip C. Sing

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LEGACY

Encouraging Farmers to Plant in Countryside

“Dr. Tan believes that the LT agroforestry project is in line with the government’s thrust of encouraging people to go back to the countryside and cultivate vacant but productive agricultural lands. He says that we do not need to worry about basic food necessities as we can already produce them here. If we plan and plant ahead, we will always be prepared to feed our people during unforeseen calamities and disasters such as this COVID-19 pandemic. If we produce more, the positive economic returns will naturally follow.”

TYKFI estimates over P1.0 million of savings enjoyed by customers from a production of over 45 tons of fresh vegetables and fruits from the TYKFI model farm.

Total Employee Care thru Low Cost Affordable Food

“Where do the fresh produce of the Legacy Farms go? On the receiving end of the Farm produce are the consuming public in communities we serve. Depending on the volume of the harvests, we have three distribution outlets for our produce: 1) the local market or the nearby markets; 2) corporate buyers who pick up our goods; and 3) employees of the Group.” “Dr. Tan is happy to know we are able to sell fresh and quality vegetables to our employees. Since we sell them at affordable prices, we were always “sold-out” and the employees always looked forward to our weekly market day. This is part of Dr. Tan’s total employee care where his people enjoy extra fringe benefits.” Mr. Sing said that an estimate of more than P1.0 million from around 45 (plus) tons of various vegetable crops produced in the Foundation’s model farm over the last four years were saved by thousands of families reached by this initiative under the Legacy Forest Project. 3

LEGACY

Sustainable Livelihood for the Poor Farmers

“The TYK farms serve as a sustainable source of livelihood for poor farmers and indigenous peoples in the communities we serve. Families of farmers who have worked at the Legacy Forest Project and the agro-forestry farmers have improved their living standards tremendously since 2015. Many of them have constructed or renovated their own permanent houses, acquired motorcycles they use to go to work, sent children to college, started their own small businesses or have brought their own family members to work under the Project.” “Dr. Tan hires professional agriculturists, foresters and skilled farm workers to look after the optimal utilization and protection of the different farms. He also sees to it that the Foundation trains local farmers in the correct way of land preparation, maintenance and nurturing of farms which they can adopt in their own backyard gardens.” 4

LEGACY

Training and Wellness Program for Farmers

“Our workers have benefitted not only through their wages but also through various fringe benefits out of the generosity of Dr. Tan. The Foundation have also extended to farmers regular training modules in farming skills and techniques, work values, and even spiritual development. Through its medical mission project, the Foundation has continued to bring medical specialists to the farm so farmers and their families can enjoy health care benefits like free medicines and free consultations assistance, chiropractor and massage therapy.”

Thanking our Farmers and Food Workers

To honor the unsung heroes of the farm who look after the food security of our people, Dr. Tan said: “In this time of the pandemic, when we are faced with many challenges, I thank our farmers and food workers for their efforts and sacrifices to ensure that each of us will be well and will have food to eat each day. In their honor, let us also start to plant a seed or a tree today and help sustain the environment and feed the future generations of our country for many, many years to come.”

Freshly harvested palay under the TYKFI-Eton Masaganang Palayan project 5

LEGACY

Marilyn Padilla Tiangco, a PNB bank officer who works from home, is a regular buyer of the TYKFI fresh produce.

TYKFI Project Brings Healthy Food to Employees and Livelihood to Farmers Many employees from the different companies and offices of the LT Group need not go to the wet market or the supermarkets to get their fresh fruits and vegetables. Right in the comfort of their homes or offices, they could already order and get their nutritious food from the TYKFI. Since last year, the Foundation already started to bring the fresh produce of Geonature Inc. from the farms in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija and sell to employees at very affordable prices. The pandemic briefly put a stop to the sale of the vegetables in March but resumed about two months later. 6

LEGACY

Most regular customers come from companies in the head offices in Makati, Pasay, and Pasig who either report for work or work from home. Eton Properties Philippines, Inc., Philippine National Bank, and Zebra Holdings, Inc. send weekly e-mail blasts of the TYKFI pricelist of the fresh produce by item to guide employees for their purchases. Individual employees send their orders to the TYKFI team. The ordered items are packed for each employee and delivered to pick up stations in PNB Head office in Pasay, TYKFI office at PNB Makati Centre, and Zebra-Pasig. Those who work from home may opt to have their order delivered by private delivery companies. Many employees, especially the rank and file like security guards and janitors say they have benefitted much from the low prices. Other employees said, “Masarap at mabango ang bigas,” referring to the premium rice harvested from the TYKFI-ETON Masaganang Palayan project. A PNB officer said he continues to support the project because “it gives livelihood to many poor farmers who have been affected by the pandemic.” The list of items which originally included only fruits and vegetables now includes rice and root crops like camote, cassava, and ube as well as potted herbal plants like aloe vera, basil and oregano. n 7

Education

LEGACY

University of the East-Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. Scholars and Grantees GRADUATES S.Y. 2019-2020 A. SCHOLARS NO.

NAME

COURSE

CAMPUS

HONORS RECEIVED

Dela Cruz, Jomari B.

BS Electronics Engineering

Caloocan

Summa Cum Laude

Rubia, John Chester C.

BS Civil Engineering

Caloocan

Summa Cum Laude

Araniego, Jasmine Dominique M.

BS Accountancy

Caloocan

Magna Cum Laude

Cabacoy, Ma. Cecilia F.

BS Accountancy

Caloocan

Magna Cum Laude

Cabinian, Ken Elexander C.

BS Accountancy

Caloocan

Magna Cum Laude

Parulan, Farrah May D.

BS Accountancy

Manila

Magna Cum Laude

Purca, Daisy M.

BS Accountancy

Manila

Magna Cum Laude

Reambillo, Erick L.

BS Mechanical Engineering

Manila

Magna Cum Laude

Salalima, Jheremie Lois B.

BS Electronics Engineering

Caloocan

Magna Cum Laude

Tirao, Joniel A.

BS Accountancy

Caloocan

Cum Laude

Valentino, Bi-en B.

BS Accountancy

Manila

Cum Laude

B. GRANTEES 12

Rogales, Ma. Lourdes P.

BS Civil Engineering

Manila

Magna Cum Laude

Erosedo, Marven S.

BS Mechanical Engineering

Manila

Cum Laude

Matarundo, Kaye Ann J.

BS Accountancy

Manila

Cum Laude

Rebao, Montesa Joy R.

BS Accountancy

Manila

Cum Laude

San Andres, Trishia D.

BS Accountancy

Manila

Cum Laude

ArdeÃ±o, Cristine B.

BS Civil Engineering

Manila

Education

LEGACY

TYKFI-St. Teresita’s Academy Scholarship for Farmers’ Children OUTSTANDING STUDENTS S.Y. 2019-2020 Grade 7 – St. Cecilia No.

Name

Ranking

Zinclaire Lictawa

With Honors

Sarah Joy Yaos

With Honors

Grade 9 – St. Luke

Name

Ranking

Jasmine Rose Malong

With Honors

Name

Ranking

Jenianne Lyfer Maye Buhong

With Honors

Grade 10 – St. Clare

Grade 7 – St. Lorenzo No.

No.

Grade 8 – St. Francis

No.

Name

Ranking

Maribeth Moran

With Honors

Julie Anne Yaos

With Honors

Grade 10 – St. Monica

No.

Name

Ranking

Darrel Almuete

With Honors

Benedict Jarquio

With Honors

Marc Raniel Mariñas

With Honors

Ella Jane Ansotigue

With Honors

Angelica Mae Balinbin

With Honors

Grade 11 – St. Peter

Terry Dapig

With Honors

No.

Name

Ranking

Mikaela Lozano

With Honors

Francis Lacquias

With High Honors

Sherlyn Mae Lorenzo

With Honors

Rhea Mae Tito

With Honors

Grade 11 – St. Paul

Raissa Belle Campos

With Honors

Jhade Aubrey Leprozo

With Honors

Grade 8 – St. Benedict No.

Name

Ranking

Xyra Ayana

With Honors

Kysie Batallones

With Honors

Name

Ranking

Roben Cane Abentiw

With Honors

Kurt Russel Andrada

With Honors

Nicole Shane Bausel

With Honors

Frances Alyzza de Guzman

With Honors

Anariza Dumya-as

With Honors

Daisy Gaoiran

With Honors

Grace Nginsayan

With Honors

April Joy Quiñones

With Honors

Name

Ranking

Eurika Faith Modelo

With Honors

Lovelyn Nadera

With Honors

Valerie Joyce Prado

With Honors

No.

Name

Ranking

Novelyn Lacquias

With Honors

Melody Agmallo

With Honors

Carolyn Nginsayan

With Honors

Note: Total Junior High School Completers - 41

TYKFI-STA Scholarship for Farmers’ Children

Grade 9 – St. Bridget No.

No.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Grade 12 – St. John

No.

Name

Strand

Jhonray Agmallo

General Academic Strand (GAs)

Jomel Agmallo

General Academic Strand (GAs)

Marinela Sangil

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strand (STEM)

Education

LEGACY

TYKFI-FLP Legal Scholarship Program Awards Ceremony Atty. Kenneth Glenn L. Manuel is 6th placer; Atty. Jun Dexter H. Rojas is 9th placer

n a first-ever online ceremony on June 12, 2020, the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) in partnership with the Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP) and the Philippine Association of Law Schools (PALS), held its fourth Awarding Ceremony via Zoom Video conference.

Atty. Kenneth Glenn L. Manuel

Atty. Jun Dexter H. Rojas

Together with FLP Chairman and TYKFI Board of Trustee Ret. Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban, TYKFI Trustee Amando M. Tetangco, Jr., and TYKFI officers Elizabeth T. Alba, Evelyn Abao, and Valerie Tan awarded scholarship to 10 third year and 10 fourth year law students – all from top law schools in the country. In addition, 2019 Bar Exam Top-notchers Atty. Kenneth Glenn Manuel and Atty. Jun Dexter H. Rojas, rank six and nine respectively, and other FLP scholars bar passers and honor-graduates were also acknowledged with monetary awards. The scholarship program was

launched in 2016 to support aspiring lawyers in the country who are academically competent and aspire to uphold the twin beacons of liberty and prosperity under the rule of law unto people’s lives, as well as exemplify a life of compassion to the less fortunate. In attendance as well were Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta and Senior Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe. Recipients of third year scholarships include: Patricia Anne Alarios (ADMU); William Christian Dela Cruz (FSUU); Ricka Abigael Dumelod (UST); Florida Fomaneg (UP); Rowell Nico Macalino (ADMU); Joy Francine

Mappang (UCordilleras); Geremae Mata (USC); Carlo Angelo Negado (USC); Laurence Obaob (USC); and George Mariano Soriano (UP). Recipients of fourth year scholarships include: Banoar Abratique (UCordilleras); Pamela Camille Barredo (FEU); Angelette Bulacan (FEU); Patricia Isabel Cornelio (FEU); Stephanie Mae Domingo (UCordilleras); Patrick Angelo Gutierrez (FEU); Mayumi Matsumura (ADMU); Juralyn Lilian Obra (UCordillaras); Carmella Gaye Perez (USC); and Edrea Jean Ramirez (UST). TYKFI and FLP is also proud of the two top-notchers of the 2019 Bar Exam – Atty. Kenneth Glenn Manuel from University of Sto. Tomas emerged in top 6 and Atty. Jun Dexter Rojas from Polytechnic University of the Philippines landed in the top 9. A cum laude graduate of UST and already a CPA and a professor, Atty. Manuel dedicated his victory to “all of us who struggle to survive everyday. This is for the people who continue to believe that there’s a good tomorrow in the sorrows of today; for all the working students who take the burden of living double lives, [and] for those who have less but strive for more”. On the other hand, ninth placer Atty. Rojas, a farmer’s son, had to work for several years after completing his college scholarship at UP in order to help his siblings take up college, after which he became PUP’s first bar placer. FLP scholars who graduated with honors included: 1) Atty. Kenneth Glenn Manuel (UST) – Cum Laude; 2) Atty. Leo Francis Abot (ADMU) – Valedictorian; 3) Atty. Micah Celine Carpio (DLSU) 10

– Valedictorian; 4) Atty. John Anthony Almerino (USC) – Valedictorian; 5) Atty. King Anthony Perez (UCebu) – Valedictorian; and 6) Atty. Ma. Vida Malaya Villarico (PUP) – No. 1 in graduating class. With a selective 27% nationwide passing rate, TYKFI is glad to announce the thirteen scholars who passed the 2019 Bar Examination: Atty. Leo Francis Abot (ADMU); Atty. John Anthony Almerino (USC); Atty. Micah Celine Carpio (DLSU); Atty. Arvin Paolo Cortez (ADMU); Atty. Mikael Gabrielle Ilao (UC); Atty. Alimar Mohammad Malabad (SBU); Atty. Kenneth Glenn Manuel (UST); Atty. King Anthony Perez (UCebu); Atty. Jun Dexter Rojas (PUP); Atty. Ma. Vida Malaya Villarico (PUP); Atty. Dion Ceazar Pascua (SBU); Atty. Julienne Therese Salvacion (SBU); and Atty. Tess Marie Tan (USC) FLP Legal Scholarship Program AY 2019-2020 Board of Judges was chaired by Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta, and included Dean Joan Sarausos-Largo (PALS Chairman); Atty. Ma. Tanya Karina A. Lat (adjunct faculty, ADMU and UP); Atty. Joel Emerson J. Gregorio (Consultant, Asian Development Bank) and Ms. Elizabeth Alba (TYKFI officer). It is the Foundation’s hope that this meaningful support given will go a long way in igniting faith and passion in the careers of the future leaders of our country. “We won’t be remembered as lawyers,” said Atty. Kenneth Glenn Manuel, “but you will be remembered for your purpose, for your acceptance of the call, and for what you have done for the people in the name of our cherished freedoms and our chased progress.” n

Education

LEGACY

Third Year Scholars

Fourth Year Scholars

Patricia Anne Alarios (ADMU)

William Christian P. Dela Cruz FSUU)

Banoar R. Abratique (UCordilleras)

Pamela Camille A. Barredo (FEU)

Ricka Abigael Dumelod

Florida K. Fomaneg (UP)

Angelette C. Bulacan (FEU)

Patricia Isabel Cornelio (FEU)

Rowell Nico S. Macalino (ADMU)

Joy Francine B. Mappang (UCordilleras)

Stephanie Mae B. Domingo (UCordilleras)

Patrick Angelo M. Gutierrez (FEU)

Geremae M. Mata (USC)

Carlo Angelo T. Negado (USC)

Laurence M. Obaob (USC)

Mayumi G. Matsumura (ADMU)

George Mariano A. Soriano (USC)

Carmella Gaye D. Perez (USC) 11

Juralyn Lilian A. Obra (UCordilleras)

Edrea Jean V. Ramirez (UST)

Education

LEGACY

Upgrading the Standards of Education in the “New Normal”

or over 20 years, the Foundation for Upgrading the Standards of Education (FUSE) has been empowering our learning service providers through teacher trainings nationwide. With the current global situation today, face-to-face trainings and seminars need to be shifted to online or virtual learning. Late last year, FUSE conducted three days of Science Tutorials on November 9, 16, and 23, 2019 to address content concerns in Science – topics in Chemistry, difficult concepts in General Physics, and Emerging Topics in Biology. These were attended by various experts

facets of constructivism and its application in the current educational system were also discussed. To continue with the goal of upgrading the standards of education, FUSE is shifting to online learning. The Foundation is also in the process of making the content

in the field – teachers and science practitioners. In January, FUSE started the year with a training of trainers with topics such as Constructivism, or an approach to learning that posits that people actively construct or make their own knowledge. Other 12

materials available for the teachers. Meanwhile, Chemistry CONSTEL (Continuing Studies via Television) video materials were cut, spliced, and uploaded on FUSE’s YouTube Channel “FUSE Chemistry in Action” for wider dissemination, with other specializations to follow. n

Education

LEGACY

Education

LEGACY

Tan Yan Kee Library Shifts to Online Summer Learning

Every Tuesday to Friday, starting on June 25, 2020, the Tan Yan Kee Library conducted its first Online Summer Class. YouTube videos about Dragon Boat Festival, COVID-19, and healthy habits such as washing of hands, taking a bath, and eating healthy foods were sent to the parents via social messaging platforms such as Viber, WeChat, and Messenger. These videos were also posted in the Tan Yan Kee Library’s Official Facebook Account. Corresponding recorded explanation videos by Library teacher Ms. Yee Hoa Lee and library personnel Ms. Ella Mae Valenzuela were sent to the parents for their children to understand Chinese Literature and the importance of taking care of one self especially during this time of pandemic. A total of 33 videos were made available to children aged three to 12 years old so they could learn at the comfort of their homes and with the guidance of their parents. The parents appreciated the

ollowing the current shift to the “new normal” during the pandemic, online classes and virtual information dissemination are the new trends to cope with the constant demands of education. And to continue to extend learning to children in the safety of their homes, the Tan Yan Yan Kee Library reached out to around 120 parents of the previous years’ student-participants of the Tan Yan Kee Library Summer Classes.

effort to extend the annual summer learning despite the implementing community quarantine in the country. They expressed their gratitude through messages and some even sent feedback videos of their kids enjoying the entertaining and informative videos and lessons. n

LEGACY

Health Services

TYKF-AABMSS Monthly Medical Forum

VERY 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 Grand Ballroom of Century Park Hotel. Medical Forum No. 322

New Developments in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostate Cancer Jason L. Letran, M.D. [Clinics: Cardinal Santos – 87270001, Chi. Gen. – 87114141, UST – 8731-3001) Prostate Cancer: one of the most common cancers in men; is also one of the most curable cancers, if detected early Symptoms: n Trouble urinating n Urinary tract infection n Blood in the urine or semen n Decreased force in the stream of urine n Frequent urination, particularly at night n Pain in the back, hips and pelvic area n Erectile dysfunction n Painful ejaculation n Swelling of lower extremities n Unexplained weight loss n Change in bowel habits n Fatigue, nausea or vomiting Signs: Nodule in a digital rectal examination n Elevated Serum Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Level n

Diagnosis: n History n Physical examination n Digital rectal examination n Serum Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Level: periodic check for early detection, the higher the level, the higher the chance of prostate cancer

and will be a more aggressive one (Normal: 0-4 ng/dl.; Abnormal: above 4 ng/dl. and biopsy is needed to verify) n Prostate needle biopsy: cannot pinpoint the exact location of the suspected tumor, might lead to rectal bleeding and severe life-threatening infection n Prostate fusion biopsy: targeted biopsy up to 90% detection; safer to locate tumors in deeper and more anterior area; eliminates infection n Multi-Parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging: improves accuracy through functional imaging parameters Treatments: n External Radiation n Brachytherapy n Surgery

prostatectomy: newest, most efficient, less invasive complete cancer excision procedure under the direct control of urologic surgeon. It offers 10 times magnified 3D view, 7 degrees of freedom, improved ergonomics and a miniaturized wristed instrument that

Laser prostatectomy: minimally invasive, new, highly effective treatment that uses laser to remove the prostate tissue which caused the blockage of the urethra. n Robotic assisted radical n

will enhance the surgery. Advantages: shorter hospital stay, less postoperative pain, less risk of infection, less blood loss, less scarring, potentially better continence and potency preservation, faster recovery. n

Social Welfare

LEGACY

TYKFI HOPE CARAVAN: FIGHT VERSUS COVID-19

Province of Nueva Vizcaya

pon seeing the urgency of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the country and the whole world, Dr. Lucio C. Tan, Chairman and President of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc., immediately launched a massive campaign to help address shortages in medical supplies of hospitals and communities that are overwhelmed by the rapid increase of cases of infected victims since the first quarter of 2020.

During the first two months of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period, Dr. Tan mobilized the Foundation’s HOPE Caravan team to organize, pack, and distribute relief food items and medical supplies. These included alcohol, gloves, infrared thermometer, chlorine, and hygiene items for health care personnel and checkpoint frontliners as well as poor residents in Metro Manila and

pieces facemask, 1,370 bags of relief goods, 700 bottles of 650mL body wash, 1,500 tubes of 71g petroleum jelly, 50 pieces personal protective equipment (PPE), 25,000 pairs examination gloves, 303 units infrared thermometer, 300 tubes of 88.5mL lotion, and 17 containers of 45kgs. granulated chlorine.

Medical Supplies for PGH and Sta. Ana Hospital

n May 7, 2020, the Foundation turned over much needed medical supplies to Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and Sta. Ana Hospital, both in Manila. Healthcare workers, Dr. Nala De Leon and Ms. Mikaella Soller received various medical supplies and hygiene items for the Philippine General Hospital from TYKFI officers and Philippine Airlines’ staff Chris Mangonon. It is also worth noting that no less than Manila Mayor Fran-

provinces nationwide. The HOPE Caravan team led by Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, and Emelda Mateo reached out to thousands of families in several provincial communities and institutions in Metro Manila, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Occidental Mindoro, and Leyte. To date, the Foundation, with the help of its generous partners, distributed: 1,896 liters alcohol, 81,765 16

cisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso posted in his social media account his profound gratitude for the medical supplies that the Foundation sent to Sta. Ana Hospital. He wrote: “The leadership of Sta. Ana Hospital is so pleased to give thanks to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation and the HOPE Caravan project, led by Chairman and President Dr. Lucio Tan, for medical and hygiene supply donation for the hospital. Personally sent by Foundation Head Mr. Philip Sing and Mr. Jonathan Anuma are the supplies to help prevent the prevalence of COVID-19. Thank you for the support of HOPE Caravan, Dong-A Pharma Phils., Inc. and Philippine Airlines.”

Extending Medical Assistance to the Countryside

he HOPE Caravan specifically handed food packs and medical supplies to residents through Hon. Mayor Mary Abad and local barangay leaders,

Social Welfare

LEGACY

Province of Nueva Vizcaya and to the farmers and workers of Dr. Lucio Tan Legacy Forest Project in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. In Nueva Vizcaya, the HOPE Caravan extended assistance to thousands of residents and their families from the Municipalities of Sta. Fe and Aritao bringing food packs and medical supplies. The team likewise coordinated with the Hon. Governor Carlos Padilla and his staff to help distribute medical supplies to the municipalities of Ambaguio, Alfonso Castañeda, Bagabag, Bambang, Bayombong, DATE

CITY/ MUNICIPALITY

3/30/2020

5/5/2020

nicipality of Aritao, lead by Hon. Mayor Remelina Peros-Galam and Hon. Vice Mayor Ruben Sayo, received various medical and protective items and relief food packs for frontliners, residents, and visitors of the municipality. The HOPE Caravan donated food packs to the Municipality of Sta. Fe through Hon. Mayor Tidong Benito and to Barangay Balete where the Tan Yan Kee Elementary School, named after the father of Dr. Lucio C. Tan and one of the Foundation’s adopted school, is located.

Diadi, Dupax del Norte, Dupax del Sur, Kasibu, Kayapa, Quezon, and Solano. The HOPE Caravan, together with Vice Mayor Ruben Sayo, donated alcohol, facemasks, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Indigenous People’s Hospital of Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya as represented by Sr. Milagros Cubar and Sr. Mercilyn Jabel. St. Teresita’s Academy, a partner school for scholarship provision for farmers’ children, received infrared thermometers. Meanwhile, the Mu-

PROVINCE

Other beneficiaries of the Foundation’s donations were: indigent families through San Jose Tagapagtanggol Parish (SJTP) in Brgy. Holy Spirit, Quezon City; Los Baños Municipal Health Office in Los Baños, Laguna; Municipality of Paluan in Occidental Mindoro; and Province of Ilocos Sur. The turnover of donations were coordinated with Fr. Jerome Ponce of SJTP, Prof. Marlo Mendoza of UP Los Baños for Los Baños MHO, Mr. Jeffrey Huertas of Paluan, and Mr. Erwin Viloria of Ilocos Sur. n

ACTIVITY/DONATIONS

BENEFICIARIES

ATTENDEES

Bambang, Bayombong, Province of Nueva Vizcaya Dupax del Sur, Dupax del Norte, Kasibu, Alfonso Casteñeda, Kayapa, Solano, Bagabag, Diadi, Ambaguio and Quezon

35 cases of 4 gallons containing 4 liters each (560 liters) Ethyl alcohol, 70% 300 pieces Washable facemask 100 bottles Body wash, 650mL

100 persons for the body wash 300 persons for the face mask Alcohol for the Hospitals and Checkpoints’ Frontliners: 2 cases – Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Capitol Office 5 cases – Region 2 Trauma Center/VRH 5 cases – Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital 2 cases – Dupax District Hospital 2 cases – Kasibu Municipal Hospital 2 cases – Lt. Tidang Memorial Hospital (Kayapa) 2 cases – Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Jail 2 cases – Diadi Emergency Hospital 13 cases – 1 each for LGU of Bambang, Bayombong, Dupax del Sur, Dupax del Norte, Kasibu, Alfonso Castañeda, Kayapa, Solano, Bagabag, Diadi, Ambaguio, and Quezon

Dong-A Pharma Prov. Governor Hon. Phils., Inc. Carlos M. Padilla Prov. Health Officer Dr. Edwin Galapon Former Sta. Fe Municipal Mayor Teodorico DP. Padilla, Jr. TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma

Bambang, Bayombong, Province of Nueva Vizcaya Dupax del Sur, Dupax del Norte, Kasibu, Alfonso Casteñeda, Kayapa, Solano, Bagabag, Diadi, Ambaguio and Quezon

20,000 pieces Surgical facemask 5,000 pairs Examination gloves 128 units Infrared thermometer

Region 2 Trauma and Medical Center, Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Hospital, and 4 other district/municipal hospitals in Dupax, Kasibu, Kayapa, and Diadi; LGUs of Bayombong, Solano, Bambang, Bagabag, Dupax del Sur, Dupax del Norte, Alfonso Castaneda, Kayapa, Ambaguio, Diadi, Kasibu, Quezon

Hon. Carlos M. Padilla, Prov. Governor, Dr. Edwin Galapon, PHO, Philip Sing and Jonathan Anuma and Emelda Mateo and Former Sta. Fe Mun. Mayor Teodorico DP. Padilla, Jr.

PARTNERS

Social Welfare

LEGACY

Sta. Ana Hospital

Philippine General Hospital DATE

CITY/ MUNICIPALITY

PROVINCE

5/7/2020

Manila

NCR

5/7/2020

Manila

NCR

LOCATION/ HOSPITAL/ RECIPIENTS

ACTIVITY/DONATIONS

BENEFICIARIES

ATTENDEES

PARTNERS

Philippine General Hospital

80 gallons Isopropyl alcohol, 72.5% 20,000 pieces Surgical facemask 100 bottles Body wash, 650mL 500 tubes Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, 71g. 5,000 pairs Examination gloves 50 units Infrared thermometer 100 tubes Vaseline Lotion, 88.5mL 2 containers Granulated chlorine, 45kgs.

Frontliners, patients, and visitors of the hospital

PGH’s Dr. Nala De Leon, Ms. Mikaella Soller TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Emelda Mateo

Dong-A Pharma Phils., Inc. / PAL

Sta. Ana Hospital

Frontliners, patients, and visitors of the hospital

Sta. Ana Hospital’s Ms. Marianne De Guzman, Ms. Macolor Auggie TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Emelda Mateo

Dong-A Pharma Phils., Inc. / PAL

Social Welfare

LEGACY

Mun. of Carranglan, Nueva Ecija Brgy. R.A. Padilla, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija

Legacy Forest Project Workers

Mun. of Carranglan, Nueva Ecija

Brgy. General Luna, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija

Mun. of Carranglan, Nueva Ecija

Brgy. Digdig, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija

DATE

CITY/ MUNICIPALITY

PROVINCE

LOCATION/ HOSPITAL/ RECIPIENTS

ACTIVITY/DONATIONS

BENEFICIARIES

ATTENDEES

PARTNERS

3/28/2020

Carranglan

Nueva Ecija

Brgy. General Luna

8 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70% 40 pieces Washable Facemask

Brgy. Health Workers, Frontliners and residents and visitors of the brgy.

Brgy. Captain Felomina Gautane & other brgy. officials TYKFI’S Philip Sing

3/28/2020

Carranglan

Nueva Ecija

Brgy. R.A. Padilla

8 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70% 40 pieces Washable Facemask

Brgy. Health Workers, Frontliners and residents and visitors of the brgy.

Brgy. Captain Eduardo Bautista TYKFI’s Philip Sing

3/30/2020

Carranglan

Nueva Ecija

Municipality of Carranglan

48 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70% 100 pieces Washable facemask 50 packs Relief goods 100 bottles Body wash, 650mL

Rural Health Units and Checkpoints, Frontliners 100 persons for the facemask 50 families for the food packs 100 persons for the body wash

ABC President Rogelio Abad TYKFI’s Emelda Mateo

Dong-A Pharma Phils., Inc.

3/31/2020

Carranglan

Nueva Ecija

Brgy. Digdig

8 liters Ethyl Alcohol, 70% 40 pieces Washable Facemask

Brgy. Health Workers, Frontliners and residents and visitors of the brgy.

Brgy. Captain Albert Rolle ABC President Rogelio Abad TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma

4/5/2020

Carranglan

Nueva Ecija

45 pieces Washable facemask 45 packs Relief Goods

Legacy Forest Project Workers

4/8/2020

Carranglan

Nueva Ecija

Municipality of Carranglan

64 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70% 200 pieces Surgical facemask 500 packs Relief goods 30 pieces Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) 3 containers Granuated Chlorine, 45kgs.

Rural Health Units and Checkpoints Frontliners, food packs for indigent families

Hon. Mayor Mary Abad, Mun. Administrator Marvin Abad TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma

5 kgs. Rice in foodpacks c/o FFCCCII and TYKFI added sardines, noodles and meatloaf Masks c/o FFCCCII PPEs c/o CKSC Batch ‘93 section 9

5/6/2020

Carranglan

Nueva Ecija

Municipality of Carranglan

64 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70% 5 units Infrared thermometer

Residents and visitors of the municipality

Hon. Mayor Mary Abad TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Emelda Mateo

6/19/2020

Carranglan

Nueva Ecija

Municipality of Carranglan

17 liters Isopropyl Alcohol, 72.5%

Residents and visitors of the municipality

Hon. Mayor Mary Abad TYKFI’s Philip Sing

Social Welfare

St. Teresita’s Academy – Aritao

LEGACY

Indigenous People’s Hospital

Mun. of Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya

DATE

CITY/ MUNICIPALITY

PROVINCE

LOCATION/ HOSPITAL/ RECIPIENTS

ACTIVITY/DONATIONS

BENEFICIARIES

ATTENDEES

PARTNERS

3/29/2020

Aritao

Nueva Vizcaya

Indigenous People’s Hospital

32 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70%

Patients and visitors of hospital and the municipality

Sister Milagros Cubar Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Ruben Sayo TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma

3/30/2020

Aritao

Nueva Vizcaya

Municipality of Aritao

160 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70% 200 pieces Washable facemask 100 packs Relief goods 100 bottles Body wash, 650mL

Rural Health Units and Checkpoints Frontliners 200 persons for the facemask 100 families for the food packs 100 persons for the body wash

Municipal Mayor Hon. Remelina Peros-Galam Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Ruben Sayo Members of Sangguniang Bayan TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Emelda Mateo, Ricky Biagtan

Dong-A Pharma Phils., Inc.

4/9/2020

Aritao

Nueva Vizcaya

Indigenous People’s Hospital

48 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70% 200 pieces Surgical facemask 5 pieces PPEs

Hospital Frontliners and Employees

Hospital Administrator Sister Mercilyn V. Jabel, SPC TYKFI’s Philip Sing

Masks c/o FFCCCII PPEs c/o CKSC Batch ‘93 section 9

5/5/2020

Aritao

Nueva Vizcaya

Municipality of Aritao

10 units Infrared thermometer

Residents and visitors of the municipality

Exec. Asst. to the Mun. Mayor Cyprus Will Cardenas, Ms. Eva Peros, Ms. Precy Bautista Former Sta. Fe Mayor Teodorico DP. Padilla, Jr. TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Emelda Mateo

5/5/2020

Aritao

Nueva Vizcaya

St. Teresita’s Academy of Aritao, Inc.

5 units Infrared thermometer

Students, teachers, and visitors of the school

School Principal Dr. Marcelina Dalay Former Sta. Fe Mayor Teodorico Padilla, Jr. TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Emelda Mateo

Social Welfare

LEGACY

Mun. of Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya

Brgy. Balete, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya

DATE

CITY/ MUNICIPALITY

PROVINCE

LOCATION/ HOSPITAL/ RECIPIENTS

ACTIVITY/DONATIONS

BENEFICIARIES

ATTENDEES

3/29/2020

Sta. Fe

Nueva Vizcaya

Municipality of Sta. Fe

128 liters Ethyl Alcohol, 70% 200 pieces Washable facemask 90 packs Relief goods 100 bottles Body wash, 650mL

Rural Health Units and Checkpoints Frontliners 200 persons for the facemask 90 families for the food packs 100 persons for the body wash

Dong-A Pharma Municipal Mayor Hon. Tidong Benito Phils., Inc. Munipal Administrator Albert Eugenio MSWDO Fedeline Hechugan Former Sta. Fe Mayor Teodorico DP. Padilla, Jr. TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Emelda Mateo, Ricky Biagtan

3/29/2020

Sta. Fe

Nueva Vizcaya

Brgy. Balete

285 packs Relief goods

285 families of the brgy.

Hon. Mayor Tidong Benito Brgy. Captain Romeo Bugtong & other brgy. officials Munipal Administrator Albert Eugenio Former Sta. Fe Mayor Teodorico DP. Padilla, Jr. TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Emelda Mateo, Ricky Biagtan

5/5/2020

Sta. Fe

Nueva Vizcaya

Municipality of Sta. Fe

5 units Infrared thermometer

Residents and visitors of the municipality

Hon. Mayor Tidong Benito, Municipal Administrator Albert Eugenio Former Sta. Fe Mayor Teodorico Padilla, Jr. TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma, Emelda Mateo

PARTNERS

Social Welfare

LEGACY

Tacloban, Leyte DATE

CITY/ MUNICIPALITY

PROVINCE

LOCATION/ HOSPITAL/ RECIPIENTS

3/24/2020

Tacloban City, Palo and nearby municipalities

Leyte

4/7/2020

Quezon City

4/7/2020

ACTIVITY/DONATIONS

BENEFICIARIES

ATTENDEES

PARTNERS

Province of Leyte 10 containers Granulated chlorine, 45kgs. (for cleaning of public roads and markets)

Residents and visitors of the city/municipalities

Tacloban Delta Volunteer Fire Rescue Tanduay Distillers, Inc.

NCR

San Jose, Ang Tagapagtanggol Parish

100 packs Relief goods

Indigent families

Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Chairman Cipriano Vicente, Fr. Jerome Ponce, Bro. Mike Yongco TYKFI’s Philip Sing, Jonathan Anuma and Emelda Mateo

Los Baños

Laguna

Los Baños Municipal Health Office

82 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70% 200 pieces Surgical facemask 10 pieces Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)

Residents and visitors of the municipality

Los Baños MHO (as received by Dr. Alvin Isidro through Prof. Marlo Mendoza) TYKFI’s Philip Sing and Jonathan Anuma

Masks c/o FFCCCII PPEs c/o CKSC Batch ‘93 (through Mr. Carlos Legazpi of FFCCCII)

4/7/2020

Paluan

Occidental Mindoro

Municipality of Paluan

75 liters Ethyl alcohol, 70% 200 pieces Surgical facemask 200 packs Relief goods 5 pieces Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs)

Residents and visitors of the municipality

Phil. Army Cpl. Allan Casao and three other PA personnel, Philip Sing and Jonathan Anuma

5 kgs. Rice in foodpacks c/o FFCCCII and TYKFI added sardines, noodles and meatloaf Masks c/o FFCCCII PPEs c/o CKSC Batch ‘93 section 9

5/28/2020

Ilocos Sur

Province of Ilocos Sur

50 liters Isopropyl alcohol, 70% 20,000 pieces Surgical facemask 100 bottles Body wash, 650mL 500 tubes Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, 71g. 10,000 pairs Examination gloves 50 units Infrared thermometer 100 tubes Vaseline lotion, 88.5mL

Residents and visitors of the province

Mr. Erwin Viloria Dong-A Pharma Phils., Inc. TYKFI’s Valerie Tan, Evelyn Abao, Jan Irorita

Social Welfare

LEGACY

Los Baños, Laguna MHO

Tacloban, Leyte

Los Baños, Laguna MHO

Province of Ilocos Sur

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Social Welfare

LEGACY

HOPE CARAVAN: Taal Volcano Eruption

Talisay, Batangas

total of 1,728 families from various barangays in Batangas City, Lian, Nasugbu, and Talisay in Batangas received relief goods through the Foundationâ€™s HOPE Caravan, with the help of its generous partners and benefactors, following the Taal Volcanoâ€™s unexpected eruption on January 12, 2020. Lian, Batangas

Talisay, Batangas

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Volunteers from sister companies under the Group and other institutions went to various evacuation centers to bring relief from January 16 to February 27, 2020. Five barangays in Lian, Batangas with total of 268 families were reached by the TYKFI project team with volunteer-employees from Absolut Distillers, Inc. (ADI), Eton Properties Phils. Inc. (EPPI), Philippine Airlines (PAL), and Philippine National Bank (PNB). The evacuees stayed in public schools across the Municipality. In Nasugbu, 296 families were grateful that the mission had gotten to their areas. They received bags of relief goods, which also included bed mats. On January 29, 2020, members of Batangas City Tanduay Athletics, representatives from ADI and Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. visited Batangas City Evacuation Center in Barangay Bolbok and distributed bags of relief goods to 138 families from various barangays across Batangas City. Each family was staying in evacuation tents provided by the local government during natural disasters. Meanwhile, 69 families who have been staying in the Barangay hall and its function room of Brgy. Pinamucan Proper and in local public schools were grateful that they were reached by the HOPE Caravan

Social Welfare

LEGACY

Nasugbu, Batangas

Batangas City

Batangas City despite being one of the farthest barangays to reach in the city. In coordination with Tanduay Distillers, Inc., Himmel Industries, Inc., and LGU headed by Brgy. Chairman Wilfredo Ilagan, they received bags of relief goods and sleeping mats which they said would help sustain their weeks while staying in evacuation and even after they go back to their homes. In the aftermath of the recent calamity, Tanduay Dis-

tillers, Inc. (TDI), Philippine Airlines, and members of the Philippine Airforce joined TYKFI in the clearing operations of ashcovered roads in Talisay, Batangas on January 30, 2020. TYKFI together with partner TDI continued to bring relief to victims of the Taal volcano unrest. On February 4, 2020, present to help the Foundation in distributing the relief goods at San Agustin Chapel were Brgy. Leynes Captain Bailon

Talisay, Batangas D. Caringal and members of the local barangay unit to 356 affected families and residents. Even after a month since the Taal volcano’s destructive eruption, TYKFI together with Philippine National Bank (PNB) and its over 40 Branch Managers and Area Heads from the South Luzon Area, headed to Talisay, Batangas to assemble and distribute “Home

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Starter Kits” to 897 families from Sitio Tabla and San Isidro from Barangay Poblacion who were staying in the evacuation center in Barangay Tumaway, Talisay, Batangas. Each start-up set contained a cooking pot, ladle, three pieces plates, three pairs of spoon and fork, water pail, dipper, and petroleum jelly. Moreover, Allianz PNB Life Insurance, Inc. donated toothbrushes and ecobags, while Tanduay Distillers, Inc donated cleaning tools. Joanne Malapitan, a beneficiary, expressed her thankfulness for the help given to her and her 80-year-old parents and two elementary age children living in the evacuation center. Alcadia Dinglasan was also very thankful that TYKFI came to their aid despite the distance as she used to be a horse guide but has since been displaced from work. It is the hope of the Foundation that these families will be able to pick up and have some normalcy and start rebuilding their lives once again. n

Social Welfare

LEGACY

Talisay, Batangas Date

Barangay

City/Municipality

Beneficiaries

Activity

Partners

1/16/2020

Brgy. Bagong Pook

Lian, Batangas

68 families

Food Packs Distribution

Absolut Distillers, Inc.

1/17/2020

Brgy. Malaruhatan

Lian, Batangas

39 families

Food Packs Distribution

Absolut Distillers, Inc. Philippine Airlines

1/17/2020

Brgy. Banilad

Nasugbu, Batangas

200 families

Food Packs Distribution

Absolut Distillers, Inc. Philippine Airlines

1/24/2020

Brgy. Uno Poblacion

Lian, Batangas

120 families

Food Packs Distribution

Absolut Distillers, Inc. Eton Properties, Inc. Philippine National Bank

1/24/2020

Brgy. Poblacion 3

Lian, Batangas

26 families

Food Packs Distribution

Absolut Distillers, Inc. Eton Properties, Inc. Philippine National Bank

1/24/2020

Brgy. Poblacion 5

Lian, Batangas

15 families

Food Packs Distribution

Absolut Distillers, Inc. Eton Properties, Inc. Philippine National Bank

1/24/2020

Brgy. Bucana

Nasugbu, Batangas

96 families

Food Packs Distribution

Absolut Distillers, Inc. Eton Properties, Inc. Philippine National Bank

1/29/2020

Brgy. Bolbok

Batangas City

138 families

Food Packs Distribution

Absolut Distillers, Inc.

1/29/2020

Brgy. Pinamucan Proper

Batangas City

69 families

Food Packs Distribution

Tanduay Distillers, Inc. Himmel Industries, Inc.

1/30/2020

Brgy. Leynes

Talisay, Batangas

Talisay-Tagaytay Road

Road Cleaning

Tanduay Distillers, Inc. Philippine Airlines Philippine Airforce

2/4/2020

Brgy. Leynes

Talisay, Batangas

356 families

Food Packs Distribution Tanduay Distillers, Inc. (Food Packs & LTG Chairmanâ€™s Box)

2/27/2020

Sitio Tabla, Pulo Island, Brgy. Poblacion

Talisay, Batangas

518 families

(Home) Start-Up Set

Philippine National Bank Allianz PNB Life

2/27/2020

San Isidro, Pulo Island, Brgy. Poblacion

Talisay, Batangas

379 families

(Home) Start-Up Set

Philippine National Bank Allianz PNB Life Insurance, Inc. Tanduay Distillers, Inc.

Social Welfare

LEGACY

Padada, Davao del Sur

TYKFI HOPE Caravan Extends Calamity Assistance With A Heart

OPE CARAVAN, the mobile calamity assistance mission of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI), continued to distribute relief goods to victims of earthquakes in Mindanao. On February 13, 2020, Barangay Captain Rolly D. Guyot of Quezon District, Padada, Davao del Sur; Tanduay Brand Manager Gerald Co; Philip Sing of TYKFI; and Tanduay Sales Supervisor Ricky Won (Top photo: 5th to 8th

Tan, TYKFI Chairman and President, to benefit more than 2,000 families affected by the earthquakes in North Cotabato and Davao del Sur since October last year.

Hundreds of volunteer officers

and employees of the Philippine Airlines, Tanduay Distillers, Inc., Philippine National Bank, Eton

from left, front row) joined in the distribution of the relief goods to 234 families at the barangay multipurpose gym. The relief goods have been part of the Chairmanâ€™s Gift Boxes sent to Mindanao by Dr. Lucio C.

Properties Philippines, Inc., Absolut Distillers, Inc., and TYKFI have participated in this HOPE Caravan Relief Mission that also covered several barangays in Kidapawan City and Municipality of Makilala. n 27

LEGACY

Social Welfare

TYKFI HOPE Caravan Distributes Relief Goods to Taal Eruption Victims

R. Lucio C. Tan, Chairman and President of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) (left) hands over relief groceries for distribution to Taal eruption victims to Mayor Gerry Natanauan of Talisay, Batangas and Leynes Barangay Captain Bailon Caringal (extreme right and 2nd from right) at the HOPE CARAVAN relief packing center. Also in photo are schoolchildren who could not yet return to their schools damaged by the volcanic ashfall and whose parents lost their livelihood as farmers, tour guides, and boatmen. The TYKFIâ€™s HOPE CARAVAN recently received volunteer service and donations from hundreds of volunteer employees of the Philippine Airlines, Tanduay Distillers, Inc., Philippine National Bank, Eton Properties Philippines, Inc., and Dong-A Pharma Phils., Inc. to extend assistance to calamity victims of both the volcanic eruption in Taal and earthquakes in Mindanao. 28