Archive for the ‘Dole Supported Projects’ Category
Dolefil Initiates Caravan of Hope to Sendong Survivors
Dolefil employees pose during a breather in the distribution at Brgy. Macasandig with Ms. Corazon 'Dinky' Soliman, Secretary of DSWD
In December 22-23, 2011, a delegation of 48 persons from Dole Philippines, Inc. (Dolefil) and Mahintana Foundation, Inc. (MFI), went to Cagayan de Oro (CDO) City with 3 truckloads of relief materials consisting of Food and Non Food items (NFI).
These were distributed to 2,081 family-survivors evacuated in Brgys. Macasandig, Canitoan and Sayon and in City Central Elementary School who were affected by flashfloods and landslides caused by typhoon Sendong (International name Washi). Food items include rice, noodles, sardines, water, banana and pineapple products while NFIs include blankets, quilts, plastic mats and toothpaste with toothbrush.
Mahintana holds 3rd Alay Gabay Golf Tournament
Gov. Arthur 'Dodo' Y. Pingoy, Jr., MD of South Cotabato takes a drive shot at hole no. 10 of the Kalsangi Golf Course
Another successful year went by for the “Alay Gabay para sa Maginhawang Buhay:” Wheelchair Project as Mahintana and Dole Philippines, Inc., conducted the project’s 3rd Annual Golf Tournament last December 3-4, 2011.
The event, participated by Dolefil’s business partners, generated a gross income of P1.3 M. The proceeds will be used to augment the project’s fund in purchasing wheelchair units for Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
MR Distribution Program shares NFIs
Inventory/repacking of NFIs at Dolefil gym
Since its approval on August 2011, the Material Resources (MR) Distribution Program, funded by the Lutheran World Relief (LWR), implemented in partnership with Dole Philippines, Inc., has identified its beneficiaries and have started a series of Non Food Items (NFI) distribution activities in SOCSKSARGEN area.
The undertaking aims to provide assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) affected by natural calamities and incidents caused by human error, such as flash floods and fire. It has also included addressing the basic health and school needs of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) in the upland and boundary communities, promoting health practices among pregnant and lactating mothers and school children.
Provincial Launch of Wave II Family Planning Materials in Sarangani
With the theme 3-5 Taong Agwat, Dapat (3-5 years birth spacing), RHU Alabel spearheaded the provincial launching in Sarangani of Wave II Family Planning (FP) Materials last October 5, 2011. This was conducted in partnership with Mahintana Foundation, Inc., Dole Philippines, Inc., Kasilak Development Foundation, Inc. (KDFI), Conrado Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (CLAFI), World Vision, Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Sarangani, and LGU Alabel.
Mrs. Baldelovar, HEPO Coordinator, welcomes participants and guests
The event benefited 159 participants composed of pregnant women and men and women of reproductive age, of which 141 were beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4 Ps. Key messages delivered during the program proper aimed to educate parents on the importance and benefits of birth spacing in FP and to inform them of FP services available in the RHU.
AAS Project distributes books from READ Philippines
A pupil of Kinilis Elementary School happily helps carry the treasure of books
In November 2011, READ Philippines, formerly known as MOVE ON Philippines, distributed through Mahintana 226 primary Science and Reading books in the provinces of Sarangani and South Cotabato through the Adopt-a-School (AAS) Project of Mahintana and Dole Philippines, Inc.
A total of 2,404 pupils and 36 teachers of Bales Elementary School (ES) in Maasim, Lugan ES in T’boli, and Kinilis ES in Polomolok benefitted from this endeavor. The books featured an improved method of learning for school children and teaching strategies for teachers. Reading books include cassette tapes, providing the ideal medium of teaching small children on proper articulation of words while the Teacher’s Guide provide supplementary teaching strategies to teachers for easy comprehension of school children.
Mahintana joins Dolefil’s Ceremonial Tree Planting
Representatives of the different participating groups
Management and staff of Mahintana Foundation, Inc., joined Dole Philippines, Inc., as it launched its Ceremonial Tree Planting last September 18, 2011. The activity, initiated in partnership with the Labor Employees Association of Dole Polomolok Hourlies (LEAD PH), supported by the Environment Management Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources (EMB-DENR) and LGU Polomolok, took place at 103 Alpha, Purok Dignadice, Brgy. Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato.
PTFK Celebrates ‘Isang Daan…Tungo sa Kaligtasan’
Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan (PTFK), in partnership with LGU Polomolok and Dole Philippines, Inc., through RHU Polomolok and Mahintana Foundation, Inc., celebrated Road Safety Month with the theme, ‘Isang Daan…Tungo sa Kaligtasan’ (One Road towards Safety) last May 27, 2011 at the Municipal Plaza of Polomolok, South Cotabato.
Mr. Simon Denye, VP and Managing Director, Dole Philippines, Inc., emphasizes safety also in workplace
The event, participated by 150 individuals from different BLGUs, schools, commercial establishments, private sectors, and transport groups, aims to provide awareness to the public, especially drivers, on the importance of road safety in the prevention of road accidents, of which is the 8th leading cause of mortality in the municipality.
AAS Project Turns-Over Books and Conducts SBA Pre-Test to Adopted Schools
Ms. Leamor Banaga, ComRel Superintendent of Dole Philippines, Inc., presents AAS Project overview
Mahintana Foundation, Inc., in partnership with Dole Philippines, Inc., conducted a Turn-over Ceremony of 720 Supplemental Textbooks on English, Math, and Science benefitting 240 Grade 5 pupils of New Dumangas Elementary School (ES) and Kyumad Integrated School (IS) last August 8 and 15, 2011, respectively.
Mahintana Conducts Tree Planting and Symposium on Climate Change and Disaster Risks
Subsequent to Bloodletting 2011, Mahintana conducted a Tree Planting activity and Symposium on Climate Change and Disaster Risks last August 10, 2011, in collaboration with Dole Philippines, Inc., Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) through Tropical Institute for Climate Studies (TropICS), Environmental Management Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and LGU Polomolok, supported by Sarangani Resources Corporation and Kasilak Development Foundation, Inc.
High school students of Polomolok carry Afus bamboo and assorted fruit tree seedlings towards the designated planting areas along Maria Rosa Creek
The endeavor aims to complement and intensify the environmental programs implemented by the government and other development actors, increase the communities’ awareness on the aggravating effects brought about by the erratic climate pattern and escalating climate change, and urge participants to take proactive roles towards sustaining said initiated interventions.
