Mahintana Foundation, Inc.

Mr. Elvis Dy, Dolefil Overall Golf Tournament Chairman checks the list of golfers who registered before tee off starts.

The 1^st Invitational Golf Tournament of the “Alay Gabay Para sa Maginhawang Buhay “ (Providing mobility support for a better life) Project held last December 5-6, 2009 at Kalsangi Golf Course in Polomolok, South Cotabato raised a gross collections of P1.24M from event sponsorship and player registrations. The said tournament, aimed at raising funds to help differently-abled persons (DAPs), was participated by 79 golfers from different parts of the country.

For every P20,000.00 raised, five (5) differently-abled persons will be given opportunities for a better life and enhance their access to basic social services. Read the rest of this entry »

Ms. Merlita E. Jomuad stresses a point in the application of Barangay Justice System concerning women and children during her input on "Anti-Violence Against Women and Children ."

Mahintana Foundation, Inc. (MFI) through the AusAid-supported “Grassroots Initiatives for Peace (GRIP) in Maasim Project, the local government of Maasim, and the Provincial Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) held a three-day Training-Seminar on Appropriate Dispute Resolution Process last November 18-20, 2009 at Family Country Hotel, General Santos City. A total of 76 participants from the 15 barangays of Maasim municipality in Sarangani Province attended the said undertaking.

The training-seminar intends to strengthen and enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of Lupong Tagapamayapa members and other Barangay leaders in dispute resolution arising in the community and in handling cases involving women and children. Read the rest of this entry »

Adopting the DOH theme, “Nakasalalay sa iyong kamay ang iyong kalusugan. Ugaliing maghugas ng kamay gamit ang sabon at tubig.”  the Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan (PTFK) celebrated the Handwashing Day in Polomolok last November 6, 2009 at Maligo and Silway 7 elementary schools. The activity was initiated by the Municipal Health Office, in collaboration with Mahintana Foundation, Inc., funded by Dole Philippines, Inc.

The celebration started with a short program participated by teachers, pupils and some members of the PTCA and prinicipals from other neighboring schools. Selected members of Task Force Kalusugan such as the two (2) DepEd nurses of the East and West District, Ms. Gemma Lopez and Ms. Mary Eliza Hilomen and the school nurse of Polomolok National High School, Ms. Rose Omiple,  Kagawad on Health of Barangay Poblacion, Hon. Amparo Y. Turno, Barangay Captain of Maligo, Hon. Roger Garmino and the Rural Health Physician, Dra. Cherry Rose Jamerlan also attended the said activity.   During the inspirational talk rendered by Bar. Captain Roger Garmino,also one of the members of the Executive Committee of PTFK, he committed to allocate a budget for the construction of the water system in the above-mentioned school next year.  Dra. Jamerlan,in her message, emphasized that proper hand washing is the most cost-effective way of disease prevention. Read the rest of this entry »

The PEACE project together with the Datalbob Brgy. Council and members of the community in coordination with the Sumbakil Multi-Purpose Cooperative & Mahintana Foundation Inc. joined hands in formulating its first Barangay Development Plan (BDP).  Their aim was for the enhancement of community participation in local governance and development process. A total of 123 participants in attendance composed of the members of the barangay council, sitio leaders, women’s group, tribal leaders, education sector, BNS, and BHWs took part in the 3-day workshop held last September 28-30, 2009.

Highlights of the workshop were the creation of vision statement “Maunlad na Barangay na binubuo ng masayang Pamilya na nagkakaisa sa Layunin at Mithiin” and mission statement “Linangin at paunlarin ang kabuhayan, kultura, kapaligiran, malusog na pangangatawan para sa kinabukasan natin at ng susunod na henerasyon” as stated in Tagalog dialect. The 5-year Barangay Development Plan (BDP) for 2010-2014 was also formulated through the effort of the participants and resource person. Representative coming from PPDO shared the Provincial Development Thrust of South Cotabato to the community where they can anchor their direction in formulating the BDP. Moreover, activities conducted include SLEs, S.W.O.T analysis, and community planning to facilitate smooth process Read the rest of this entry »

Zenia St., Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato -  Mahintana Foundation, Inc. –Provincial Pharmaceutical Franchisee (MFI-PPF) celebrates its 2nd year foundation anniversary last September 18, 2009 in a simple ceremony.   The activity started with a lunch in the PPF office together with the invited franchisee & operators, Mahintana officers and staff and some invited guests.

After the lunch, PPF Team facilitated a program together with the PPF franchisees and operators.  Ms. Herne Rose M. Chan- PPF Pharmacist gave a welcome remark, followed by a word of encouragement by our Executive Director- Mr. Martiniano L. Magdolot.   Read the rest of this entry »

With the successful conduct of the Graduation Ceremony and Province-wide Launching of KBPK Project last July 2009, Mahintana Foundation, Inc.,together with some of its donors and partners, began the City/Municipal-wide Launching of its Phase III.  The four (4) identified municipalities and one (1) city where the said launchings were held were Surallah, Lake Sebu, T’boli, Tampakan and Koronadal City. Those series of activities which were facilitated by the City/Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (C/MNAO) together with their nutrition aides.

Toothbrush and toothpaste, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Polomolok 101, Rotary Club of Koronadal, and Dole Philippines, Inc. were distributed as part of the hygiene kits.  After the end of every activity, Dole pineapple juice with Vitamin C content and biscuits or bread, given by Dole Philippines, Inc. as the major sponsor, were distributed to the children-beneficiaries, as their initial supplemental feeding.

The Nutrition Office of Koronadal City , under the leadership of Ms. Veronica Daot, was the first LGU to conduct its launching. It was held last August 20, 2009 at Barangay Sta. Cruz gym with a total of 63 participants including the  Barangay Captains from the three (3) barangay-beneficiaries, Sta. Cruz, Morales and Zone III. Hon. Fernando Q. Miguel, City Mayor and Lt. Gov. Daniel Langga from Kiwanis International Philippine South District of Koronadal gave their inspirational messages during the program.  At 2:00 pm of the same day,another launching was conducted at the Municipality of Surallah facilitated by the Municipal Health Officer, Dr. Neil Crespo who also happens to be the MNAO. Eighty (80) preschoolers, out of the 155 children-beneficiaries, attended the activity. The honorable Punong Barangays of the four (4) barangay-beneficiaries, Veterans, Tubi-Allah, Lamsugod and Buenavista were also present in the said activity.

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As part of the technical assistance provided by the National Pharmaceutical Foundation (NPF), Mahintana Foundation, Inc. (MFI), serving as Health Plus Provincial Pharmaceutical Franchisee in SOCSARGEN Area conducted a Trainers Training for NPF Branch Managers, MFI and KMFI-Caraga, July 30, 2009 at T’boli Restaurant, General Santos City.

NPF Chief Executive Officer Ms. Fe Remotigue introduced the standard business plan format during the one-day Apprenticeship Trainers Training for the Core Managers which equipped them with the healthplus core processes and skills.
Remotigue said the selected core managers will serve as the resource persons in the future business planning engagements for the health plus franchise applicants in their respective area of operation. Read the rest of this entry »

June 18, 2009, Maasim Sarangani Province- An estimated 5,000 people from various sectors, Muslims, Lumads and Christians, employees of the provincial and local government, academe, religious sectors, private and non-government organizations filled the main streets of the municipality of Maasim, Sarangani Province for a five (5) kilometer “ Walk for Peace”, a unity parade aimed at promoting peace in the municipality. The activity organized by the 73^rd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army opened the week-long celebration of the 37^th Foundation Anniversary and 2^nd Kestebeng Festival of the aforementioned municipality. Two groups were assembled from the West and East portions of the municipality covering the sixteen barangays. East group was led by Honorable Governor Miguel Rene Dominguez together with employees from the provincial office and participants from barangays Tinoto, Kamanga, Amsipit, Malbang, Seven Hills and Colon led by their barangay councils. On the otherhand, west group was led by Honorable Mayor Anecito Lopez, Jr. and participants from the barangays Lumasal, Kanalo, Nomoh, Pananag, Lumatil, Daliao, Kablacan, Kabatiol, Bales and Poblacion and other participating local government employees. The two groups converged in front of the municipal hall, a symbolic event showing the “Unity of the Tri-people” not only in Maasim but of the whole of Sarangani. Each barangay is well represented, from their barangay council led by their barangay captain down to the constituent level regardless of tribe and culture.

Walk for Peace opened the towns festivities which highlighted the ground-breaking ceremony for the Peace monument. Governor Rene Miguel Dominguez led the ground-breaking while Mayor Anecito Lopez Jr. on the lowering of the time capsule followed by the release of balloons and white doves. Read the rest of this entry »

Mahintana Foundation, Inc., being  the Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) for Strengthening Local Governance for Health (HealthGov) Project has successfully conducted the Provincial Health Service Delivery Implementation Review (SDIR) Assessment Workshop for South Cotabato last August 4 to 6, 2009 at Eden Nature Park, Toril, Davao City.  The activity was participated by the MHOs and PHNs of Upper Valley (Banga, Surallah, Sto. Niño, Lake Sebu, and T’boli) and Lower Valley (Polomolok, Tupi, Tampakan, Koronadal City, Tantangan), and the Chief of Hospitals and Chief Nurses of the government hospitals (SCPH, NDH, RISMH, LSMH, PMH).  Representatives from the Local Government Unit (LGU) such as the SB Chairmen on Health and the Municipal

Provincial Development Coordinators (MPDCs) were also present.  This wasconducted in collaboration with the technical team ofthe Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) headed by its Department Head, Dr. Salvecio Dagang, with Dr. Edgardo Sandig, the PHO, who graced the occasion by giving the Closing Remarks and DOH Rpresentatives headed by its PHTL Dra. Louella Estember.  Other funding agencies such as HealthPro and A2Z were also invited to join the activity.

July 24, 2009-Kapit-Bisig Para sa Kabataan Project: Graduation Ceremony of Phase II and Province-wide Launching of Phase III at Protech Center, Koronadal City. A singing of the song entitled “The Prayer” followed by the Philippine National Anthem marked the commencement of the said activity.  Hon. Rene Jumilla, SP Chairman on Education, Science, Technology, Arts and Culture, gave his welcome address.  It was followed by the Presentation of the Accomplishments of Phase II of the project given by Ms. Margie Managuit, KBPK Project Officer of Mahintana Foundation, Inc.

Selected KBPK Partners from civic organizations and cooperatives were given a Plaque of Appreciation as a sign of gratitude for their unending support and commitment for the said endeavor.  Civic associations include the Rotary Club of Polomolok 101 and Koronadal and Kiwanis International Philippine South District while the partner-cooperatives consist of Cannery Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CAMPCO), Tibud sa Katibawasan-MPC (TSKMPC), Unified Engineering and Manpower Services-MPC (UEMSMPC), Tupi Integrated and Agricultural Cooperative (TIAC) and Dolefil Employees Cooperative Complex (DECCO).   One parent-beneficiary from Koronadal City gave a testimony on how her child was rehabilitated from malnourishment because of the interventions of Kapit-Bisig Para sa Kabataan Project.

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