It's Our 15th Anniversary!

As we celebrate our 15th year, the Mater et Puer family wishes to thank all our partners and friends who have supported us in all our endeavors. To God be the glory!

Below is the video presentation of our recently-concluded "Indigenous Children's Health Integrated in Literacy Development (I-CHILD)" project (2016-2018).

Caring is our mission. Charity is our commitment.

Presentation of I-CHILD Project in Talaingod

Aside from the Children’s Hour Philippines, Inc. (CHPI), Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc. (MePFI) will also be collaborating with the Municipal Officers of Talaingod, Davao del Norte, in the implementation of the I-CHILD project.

The Municipality of Talaingod, Davao del Norte is a second class municipality consisting of three barangays (Barangays Sto. Nino, Palma Gil and Dagohoy) and populated mostly by indigenous peoples belonging to the Ata Manobo tribes.

Malnutrition counts as a major concern among the Ata Manobo children. This is due to poverty and lack of access to health information (considering their geographical location). Another concern is psychological trauma caused by militarization in the area and the “pangayao” or tribal wars. Project I-CHILD seeks to address these issues, including human trafficking and child abuse, through direct assistance (feeding, medical and dental missions), capacity development (seminar workshops for parents, barangay officials, health workers and care workers) and consciousness-raising on health and nutrition.

The project received a warm welcome from the people of Talaingod, led by Mayor Basilio Libayao, Vice Mayor  Michael Manos and other key officials of the local government unit.

Below are photos taken during the I-CHILD project presentation in Talaingod, Davao del Norte on August 30, 2016:

Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc. Forges Partnership With Children’s Hour For Project: I-CHILD

On August 18, 2016, Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc., represented by its President, Atty. Arlene Lorejo-Cosape, and Atty. Dina Joy C. Teñala, formally became a partner of Children’s Hour Philippines, Inc. for the implementation of the project entitled “Indigenous Children’s Health Integrated in Literacy Development (I-CHILD).

The approved grant fund from Children’s Hour will boost Mater et Puer’s programs to address the problems of malnutrition, psychological trauma, human trafficking and child abuse among the Ata-Manobo children in the Municipality of Talaingod, Province of Davao del Norte.

The project goal is to protect these children by nurturing their physical and psychological health through feeding, medical missions, psycho-social first aid and raising the awareness of the caregivers and barangay officials on basic health and the laws protecting children.

Below are some photos taken during the ceremonial grant agreement signing on August 18, 2016 in the City of Makati:

Photos credit: Ms. Jing Naraindas-Tribiana

Thank You For Your Support and Generosity

When super typhoon Pablo struck in 2013, thousands of families lost their homes and sources of living, not to mention their loved ones, some of whom were never found again. 

Mater et Puer Foundation conducted several relief operations to the victims/survivors of Typhoon Pablo, particularly in the Municipalities of Compostela and Montevista of ComVal Province. 

In this regard, please allow us to THANK the following for their contributions to our relief operations at the ComVal Province:

1. PCSO-SEU
2. Ms. Luz Sanchez- New York ($100)
2. Elmhurst Choir-New York ($100)
3. Ms. Maria Zais- New York ($100)
4. Ms. Betsy Rose Juen (USA) ($100)
5. Mr. Vic Sanchez (USA) ($100)
6. Atty. Marie Jennifer "Pepper" Bruce- Manila (P5,000.00)
7. Mr. Ricky Conlu and family- Gen. Santos City
8. ACS Marketing for the hygiene kits
9. Mr. Roland and Ms. Tessie Odal- Gen. Santos City
10. Ms. Lourdes Simpol- Davao City
11. ADDU School of Business and Governance- Davao City

We also take this opportunity to thank Ms. Zuen “ Zee" Mirabueno for donating 12 big boxes of children's medicines last December 2015. So far, we have already distributed some of the medicines to the Ascencion of the Lord parishioners (GSIS). The other meds were distributed to: Badjao community of Isla Verde, residents of Marilog District and the Archdiocesan Nutrition Center. 

God bless your generous hearts.

Turnover of Medical Equipment and Supplies to Canitoan Integrated Health Facility

In the morning of April 2, 2013, officers of PCSO-SEU and Mater et Puer Foundation turned over medical supplies and equipment to the Canitoan Integrated Health Facility, Cagayan de Oro City.

The Canitoan Integrated Health Facility was donated by PCSO-SEU and Mater et Puer Foundation to the the survivors of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City. It was inaugurated on June 8, 2012.