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.

Optical Missions in 2013

On May 5, 2013, Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc. joined the outreach program of the Ascension Parish Church (GSIS, Matina, Davao City) and the Alexian Brothers. The Foundation spearheaded the Optical Mission that day and gave away free reading glasses to patients aged 40 and above.

On December 11, 2013, another Optical Mission was held by the Foundation in partnership with the Free Legal Clinic project of the Davao del Norte Prosecution Service (Department of Justice) at the Davao Prison and Penal Farm (Davao Penal Colony or DAPECOL), Panabo, Davao del Norte.

Davao del Norte Provincial Prosecutor Norman B. Solis with Mater et Puer officers 

Atty. Dina Joy Teñala, Ms. Cecile Bañas-Solis and Atty. Joy Rubillar-Arao.

Health Facility for Typhoon Sendong Survivors in Iligan City

Another recipient of an integrated health facility from the joint assistance program of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes- Sweepstakes Employment Union-PCSO Employees Mutual Benefit Fund (PCSO-SEU-PEMBF) and Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc. was the City Government of Iligan. 

This was the result of the partnership of PCSO-SEU-PEMBF, Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc. and the local government of Iligan City. The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed sometime in August 2012 at the Office of the City Mayor for Iligan by Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz, Atty. Dina Joy C. Teñala and Ms. Cecile Bañas-Solis for Mater et Puer foundation, Inc., Atty. Raveno Joy Rama for PCSO-SEU and Mr. Mario Pelisco for PCSO. 

On April 2, 2013, the Integrated Health Facility for Bayanihan Village at the Barangay Sta. Elena Relocation Site (for Typhoon Sendong survivors), Iligan City, was finally inaugurated and turned over to the local government.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony by Atty. Jose Ferdinand Rojas II (PCSO General Manager),

Atty. Ma. Louisa M. Viloria-Yap, Chairman of Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc., 

PCSO-SEU President Chris Bautista and Dr. Cherlina Cañaveral (Iligan City Health Officer).

The inauguration on April 2, 2013 was graced by then incumbent Mayor of Iligan City, Hon. Lawrence Lluch Cruz, Iligan City Councilor Jose L. Zalsos,  Atty. Jose Ferdinand Rojas II (PCSO General Manager),  Mr. Chris Bautista (PCSO-SEU President), Mr. Mario Pelisco (PCSO Misamis Oriental Manager), certain officials of the local government of Iligan City, namely: Dr. Cherlina Cañaveral (City Health Officer), Mr. Rey Roque (Housing Resettlement Officer), Hon. Ruperto Alicaway (Barangay Captain of Sta. Elena) and Hon. Helen Lacar (Barangay Kagawad- Health). The officers of Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc. came in full force.

Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz

Atty. Jose Ferdinand Rojas II (PCSO General Manager)

Iligan City Councilor Jose L. Zalsos with Mr. Chris Bautista, Atty. Ravena Joy Rama 

and Atty. Ma. Louisa Viloria-Yap

Punong Barangay Ruperto Alicaway with 

Atty. Arlene Lorejo-Cosape (President of Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc.)

Officers of both PCSO-SEU and Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc. with 

Mayor Lawrence Cruz and Atty. Jose Ferdinand Rojas II

Officers of Mater et Puer Foundation, Inc. with Mayor Lawrence Cruz, 

City Councilor Jose Zalsos, Barangay Captain Ruperto Alicaway,  

Project Coordinator Danny Tagailo and Architect Glenn Ferrer Bartolome.

Kudos to our President and Project Manager, Atty. Arlene Lorejo-Cosape, Project Coordinator Danny Tagailo and Architect Glenn Ferrer Bartolome for a job well done!

Super Typhoon Pablo: The Aftermath (Compostela, ComVal Province)

"Help us!!! Donation please... We have nothing to eat!"

The moment we entered the first municipality of  Compostela Valley (Comval) Province yesterday (December 11, 2012), we were greeted by fallen trees and roofless houses. Tall, age-old bamboo trees, known for their endurance and flexibility, failed to withstand super typhoon Pablo's wrath. Some of them laid on the side of the road showing their uprooted fibrous roots.

When we reached the highway leading straight to the Municipality of Compostela, a grimmer picture greeted us. No word can fully describe the somber ambiance of the area.  

Trees that survived the storm stood on the ground- frail and basically lifeless.  

Thousands of hectares of banana plantations were eradicated overnight.

Some lost their roofs, others lost their walls. A lot more totally lost their homes.

Warehouses and big rice mills were not spared. 

A gloomy sight along the highway.

A military truck carrying donated coffins.

People displayed their placards begging for food along the highway as they waited for relief goods.

At a little past 1:00 p.m., we finally arrived at the Barangay Hall of Barangay San Miguel, Compostela, where throngs of people waited for us. A pile of steel trusses occupied the adjacent lot. "That used to be our gym," the people informed us. Sadly, in front of the fallen structure were what used to be the homes of these people.

We would like to thank Provincial Board Member Josielyn Romano and all the leaders of Barangay San Miguel, particularly their Barangay Chairman, for the orderly distribution of the relief goods.

We would also like to thank Fr. Artemio "Jun" Toyco, Jr., Parish Priest of the Municipality of Compostela,  for volunteering to help us distribute the other relief goods we brought with us.

 

This will NOT be the end of our relief operations for the victims of  Super Typhoon Pablo.We are now preparing to send food packs and medicines to one of the hardest hit areas in Davao Oriental. 

A BIG THANKS to our friends and families who have pledged to help us in this endeavor.