FAEALA congratulates Filipino educator, Mr. Penaflorida (Kariton Klasrum). Mabuhay ka Efren, you are indeed "an ordinary person with extraordinary impact" whose commitment and vision serves us well as an inspiration and a model.
Here's his story.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
How can we help those affected by the typhoons?
Soon after the typhoons struck the Philippines, I thought of ways to provide support to children and schools affected by the floods and sent the following message...
"For our part, FAEALA is considering supporting public school children possibly in Cainta or Pasig who will eventually return to their classrooms. We can only imagine the condition of the schools as what little books, equipment and other resources they have, may no longer be there when they arrive. As a group, we can effectively leverage our relationships and connections in our work. American school districts may have surplus materials that may be of use in these classrooms. I have been in contact with a vendor who indicated that they can provide us with older textbooks at no cost. We will then work with other individuals, businesses, groups, and agencies to find ways to get these books over the Pacific Ocean."
In response on October 17, Naylene Bautista replied- not only with words but action...
"Dear Sir Daniel, I sent already this morning a total of six boxes (LBC) of books, four boxes to Mrs. Helicita Villanueva, Principal of San Lorenzo Ruiz Elementary School (map), Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig; and the other two, to another school, also in Pasig. I just addressed it to my son because I was not able to get the exact address. My son will just give it to the school. I sent them via LBC as they have a free box for every 5 boxes you send. I wrote a letter to Ms. Villanueva saying that these donations were made possible through my school, Malabar Elementary, and our organization, FAEALA. Salamat sa lahat ng tulong, hindi natin masusukat kung ano ang magiging epekto nito sa mga batang matututo dahil sa mga librong ito. Again, salamat sa idea na ipinakalat mo amin. -N.B."
Mabuhay ka Mrs. Bautisata! You are a testament to the power of one. What you did is a reminder that it only takes ONE- one person to take action and make a difference.
The vendor/publisher I mentioned came through today and I was informed that the company is responding by diverting books and materials our way for the purposes stated. Additional updates will be forthcoming as soon as more information becomes available.
(Photo credits: Girl standing on a rickety raft along a submerged street in Barangay San Juan, Taytay, Rizal bt RAFFY LERMA, www.inquirer.net; Naylene Bautisata, self-portait).
"For our part, FAEALA is considering supporting public school children possibly in Cainta or Pasig who will eventually return to their classrooms. We can only imagine the condition of the schools as what little books, equipment and other resources they have, may no longer be there when they arrive. As a group, we can effectively leverage our relationships and connections in our work. American school districts may have surplus materials that may be of use in these classrooms. I have been in contact with a vendor who indicated that they can provide us with older textbooks at no cost. We will then work with other individuals, businesses, groups, and agencies to find ways to get these books over the Pacific Ocean."In response on October 17, Naylene Bautista replied- not only with words but action...
"Dear Sir Daniel, I sent already this morning a total of six boxes (LBC) of books, four boxes to Mrs. Helicita Villanueva, Principal of San Lorenzo Ruiz Elementary School (map), Brgy. Manggahan, Pasig; and the other two, to another school, also in Pasig. I just addressed it to my son because I was not able to get the exact address. My son will just give it to the school. I sent them via LBC as they have a free box for every 5 boxes you send. I wrote a letter to Ms. Villanueva saying that these donations were made possible through my school, Malabar Elementary, and our organization, FAEALA. Salamat sa lahat ng tulong, hindi natin masusukat kung ano ang magiging epekto nito sa mga batang matututo dahil sa mga librong ito. Again, salamat sa idea na ipinakalat mo amin. -N.B."Mabuhay ka Mrs. Bautisata! You are a testament to the power of one. What you did is a reminder that it only takes ONE- one person to take action and make a difference.
The vendor/publisher I mentioned came through today and I was informed that the company is responding by diverting books and materials our way for the purposes stated. Additional updates will be forthcoming as soon as more information becomes available.
(Photo credits: Girl standing on a rickety raft along a submerged street in Barangay San Juan, Taytay, Rizal bt RAFFY LERMA, www.inquirer.net; Naylene Bautisata, self-portait).
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