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.
NAPC shortlists HEAL Project on Convergence Framework
NAPC team meets Municipal Tribal Council of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), under the Office of the President of the Philippines, conducted a 3-day visit of the EU-funded South-Eastern Philippines Health and Economic Alternatives (HEAL) Project last August 23-25, 2011. Members of the team include Mr. Sem H. Cordial, OIC-Director, Mr. Rodelo A. Gariguez, Senior Technical Officer, Ms. Fe Turingan, Assistant Technical Officer, and Mr. Allyn J. Lopez, NAPC Consultant.
The 3-day visit aims to gather and document HEAL project’s good practices in addressing poverty reduction in the region, utilizing the convergence approach, carried out through field visits of assisted barangays and focus group discussions (FGD) with implementing teams, beneficiaries, and LGU partners.
Municipality of Banga Celebrates National Lung Month
Participants of the health event: Banga BLGUs/MLGU and RHU personnel
In August 15, 2011, the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Banga spearheaded the National Lung Month celebration at the Municipal Plaza of Banga, South Cotabato, in partnership with the LGU of Banga, Kasilak Development Foundation, Inc., and Mahintana Foundation, Inc. through its USAID-URC, LLC-funded Health Promotion (HealthPro) and Communication project.
Mahintana Shares to SPECTRUM and SBTF
Mahintana Foundation, Inc. has recently granted P90,000, for a total of P340,000, to support the operations of Sarangani Province Empowerment and Community Transformation Forum, Inc. (SPECTRUM) and to contribute to the collective account of Sarangani Bay Trust Fund (SBTF).
SPECTRUM is a private, non-stock, and social development organization that operates in Sarangani Province. It comprises various NGOs namely, Community Assessment and Strengthening of Community Property Rights, Inc. (CASCO), Conrado and Ladislawa Alcantara Foundation, Inc. (CLAFI), Community Development, Inc. (ComDev), Kasilak Development Foundation, Inc., Mahintana Foundation, Inc., OND-Hesed Foundation, Inc., SouthMin Habitat, Inc., and RD Foundation.
Strongly supported by SPECTRUM, SBTF aims to raise money for the protection of Sarangani Bay and to subsidize the personal insurance of volunteer fish wardens. To date, SBTF has generated an accumulated amount of P2M against its P20M target, sourced through the collaborative contribution of participating partners in Sarangani.
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.
‘Dugong Alay Katumbas ay Buhay’ Bloodletting 2011
In August 9, 2011, Mahintana in partnership with the South Cotabato Provincial Blood Bank (SCPBB) and the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Polomolok, supported by Dole Philippines, Inc. and Kasilak Development Foundation, Inc., sponsored a Bloodletting activity at the Calderon Park, Cannery, Polomolok, South Cotabato.
Potential blood donors from Tibud Cooperative enlist their names for Bloodletting
Forming part of Mahintana’s 3 major activities in celebration of its 34th Founding Anniversary, the undertaking was conducted in response to the increased incidence of Dengue cases in the municipality of Polomolok. Data from the Provincial Epidemics Surveillance Unit (PESU) of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of South Cotabato show that as of July 2011, Polomolok has a total of 174 reported Dengue cases, ranking the municipality the highest among other municipalities in the province, followed by Koronadal at 47 cases.
Mahintana Turns 34
MFI's management and staff strike wacky poses outside MFI Office, rare yet poignant
Year 2011 underscores the Foundation’s 34 years of intensive groundwork in pursuit of fulfilling its mission of improving the quality of life of assisted communities. To commemorate its 34th Founding Anniversary and to show its gratitude to its donors and partners, Mahintana conducted 3 major events last August 9 and 10, 2011, namely Bloodletting 2011, Tree Planting, and Symposium on Climate Change and Disaster Risks, with the theme, “Renewing Commitment for a Healthy and Sustainable Environment.”
LWR helps Davao flood victims through Mahintana
Flood victims line up for food and non-food distribution at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Matina Aplaya, Davao
In July 8 and 9, 2011, 24 staff of Mahintana Foundation, Inc. participated in the packing and distribution of relief goods for Davao’s flash flood victims at the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (OLLP), Matina Aplaya, Davao City. The initiative was implemented in partnership with the OLLP of Bangkal, Kasilak Development Foundation, Inc., and the Lutheran Church of Matina Aplaya, in close coordination with the City Social Services and Development Office (CSSDO) of Davao.
KBPK Launches in Municipalities
Mother-participants of children-beneficiaries of Brgy. Kinilis, Polomolok listen to the message of Brgy. Captain Carriaga
Subsequent to the successful KBPK Year V province-wide launch, Mahintana facilitated the Municipal Launches in Tupi, Tantangan, Lake Sebu, T’boli, and Banga, in coordination with the respective Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAO) and Nutrition Aides. These launches were conducted in July, highlighting the Nutrition month celebration.
