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STORY OF HOPE BY DIIT WOMEN WEAVERS

Barangay Diit has a community of empowered women. Through the initiative of The Andres Soriano Foundation, Inc., these women were organized into the Diit Weavers Association of Brgy. Diit, Agutaya, Palawan. Using buri and pandan, these women weave hats, bags, picnic boxes, and other handicrafts. While they have different interesting stories of how they keep […]

product development workshop in Barangay Rizal and Barangay San Carlos in the Municipality of Magsaysay, Palawan

The Andres Soriano Foundation conducted a product development workshop in Barangay Rizal and Barangay San Carlos in the Municipality of Magsaysay, Palawan to train participants on how to make chopsticks from bamboo. Bamboo is a fast growing grass found abundantly in this area, and regenerates naturally from its own roots.   This workshop is part […]

Completion of In-school Training at Anihan

  We are happy to share that all our scholars have successfully completed the six-month in-school training at the Anihan Technical School in Calamba City. Through the generous support of Jollibee Group Foundation, 11 senior high school graduates from the Muncipalities of Cuyo and Agutaya in Northeastern Palawan were able to pursue a technical-vocational course […]

Distribution of Reading Glasses

The Andres Soriano Foundation and the Cancer Institute of UP-PGH distributed 600 pairs of reading glasses to individuals with presbyopia during the cancer lecture and outreach activities in Ternate, Cavite on July 20 and Taft Avenue, Manila on November 15. Presbyopia is the gradual loss of the eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects. This […]

Manamoc Marketing Cooperative

  Representatives of the Manamoc Marketing Cooperative – Medwin Paduga, Raul Viguella, Florife Cuanan, and Edden Cabebe – applied for BIR registration and met with the Cooperative Development Authority in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on November 4-6. A cooperative is an autonomous and duly registered association of persons, with a common bond of interest, who have […]

Handicraft Weavers in Canipo

The Andres Soriano Foundation conducted a monitoring visit on October 29 in Barangay Canipo, Magsaysay, Palawan to support handicraft weavers in their production of pandan picnic boxes and other handicraft products. Pandan grows abundantly in this area, and regenerates naturally when young leaves are cut from the main plant. Collaborating with handicraft weavers is part […]

Tech-Voc Scholars at Dualtech

Five months into their technical vocational course, our scholars are acquiring and mastering the necessary skills in electrical, electronics, and mechanical trades. The photos show four of the scholars, together with their classmates, in their practicum class, advanced training, and assessment session. These senior high school graduates from the Quiniluban Group of Islands in Palawan […]

Coastal Cleanup in Diit

On October 4, the Barangay Council of Diit and The Andres Soriano Foundation jointly conducted a coastal cleanup activity along the shores of Barangay Diit in Agutaya, Palawan, with active participation from the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Aside from reducing coastal trash and debris, this helped raise awareness on the importance […]

TB Congress in Concepcion

Ninety-nine (99) participants joined the TB Congress held on October 11 in the island barangay of Concepcion in Agutaya, Palawan. This campaign was conducted by the Municipal Health Office of Agutaya, with support from The Andres Soriano Foundation, to raise community awareness and build the capacity of health workers and volunteers on TB prevention, detection, […]

ASF Academic Scholars

We are pleased to introduce our academic scholars from Barangay Manamoc in Cuyo, Palawan who are currently pursuing their college education, through the generous support of our partners and donors. In photo, from left to right: Jaycette Glace Fabrigas, 1st year, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Philippine School of Business Administration; John Christian Bacuel, 2nd […]

Coastal Cleanup and Mangrove Planting in Agutaya

The Municipality of Agutaya and The Andres Soriano Foundation jointly conducted coastal cleanup and mangrove planting activities to celebrate special events in September and contribute towards the protection and conservation of the environment. Community volunteers marked the International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21 by collecting trash and debris along the coastal shores of Agutaya […]

School-based Supplementary Feeding Program in Manamoc

  Manamoc Elementary School and The Andres Soriano Foundation continue to jointly implement a school-based supplementary feeding program for malnourished children in Barangay Manamoc in Cuyo, Palawan. At the start of this school year, 25 children were identified as malnourished, with 22 having been assessed as wasted and 3 as severely wasted. Wasting, or low […]

Meet Raides: A Handicraft Weaver from Diit

I am Raides Abus, 48 years old, married, with four children. My family and I live in Barangay Diit in Agutaya, Palawan. Our main source of income is fishing. This has sustained our family and has allowed us to send our children to school. We also cultivate and harvest seaweeds to augment our family income. […]

Community Outreach in Ternate and Novaliches

In collaboration with the Cancer Institute of the Philippine General Hospital, the Red Van was deployed in Ternate, Cavite on July 10th and in Novaliches, Quezon City on August 26th at the request of the Ternate Municipal Office and Knights of Columbus, respectively. The Red Van is a customized mobile treatment unit donated by Johnson […]

MNHS Students Conduct Mangrove Potting

       On August 17th, 14 students from Manamoc National High School participated in a mangrove potting activity in Barangay Manamoc, Cuyo, Palawan. Under the supervision of Ma’am Grace Lucas, the Grade 9 students potted 95 wildlings of api-api (young mangroves) which will later be planted to contribute to the mangrove regeneration efforts of the community. […]

ASF-SJF Scholar Receives Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

We are happy to share that Shailyn T. Parangue has successfully graduated from the Lyceum of the Philippines University on 16 July 2019, with a degree in BS Psychology. Coming from the island barangay of Manamoc in Cuyo, Palawan, Shailyn was granted a college scholarship through the generous support of St. Joseph Foundation. As a […]

Tech-Voc Scholars at Anihan’s Cookery Lab

Two months into their technical vocational course, our scholars are progressing well in terms of skills development, confidence-building, and values formation, as observed by their teachers and mentors at Anihan Technical School. The photos show six of the scholars in their cookery laboratory; the others were attending a lecture class in food and beverage services […]

Meet Rex: A Fish Warden Volunteer from Manamoc

I am Ricarte “Rex” Delos Angeles, Jr., 40 years old, married, and resident of Barangay Manamoc in Cuyo, Palawan. I have five children – two are in senior high school, one in junior high school, and two in elementary school. My main livelihood is fishing and seaweed farming. I employ line fishing from April to […]

Building the Capacity of Local Cooperatives

Manamoc Marketing Cooperative and The Andres Soriano Foundation jointly conducted a Pre-membership Education Seminar on July 14 for 26 participants who signified interest in joining the cooperative. The Foundation also facilitated a Cooperative Trainers Training on July 22-23 to equip committee members with the necessary skills in the implementation of cooperative training and education. These […]

Red Van at Work: A Ceremonial Roll-out of the Mobile Infusion Clinic

On July 5th, a ceremonial roll-out of the Red Van was held at the Cancer Institute of the Philippine General Hospital to demonstrate how it can facilitate patient care response and support the campaign against cancer. The Red Van is a customized mobile treatment unit donated by Johnson & Johnson (Philippines) to The Andres Soriano […]

ASF Annual Health Caravan 2019

The Andres Soriano Foundation successfully conducted its 13th Annual Health Caravan on May 29-31 in the island barangays of Manamoc, Algeciras, and Concepcion in the municipalities of Cuyo and Agutaya, providing medical, surgical, dental, and laboratory services to 3,257 patients. Beneficiary communities received a wide-range of medical and dental services including adult and pediatric consultation, […]

ASF Technical-Vocational Scholarships for SY 2019-2020

Eleven (11) senior high school graduates from the municipalities of Agutaya and Cuyo were awarded financial assistance by the Jollibee Group Foundation to pursue a technical-vocational course in Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Operations at the Anihan Technical School in Calamba City. This six-month course consists of units in bread and pastry production, cookery, and food […]

ASF-J&J: Expanding the Reach of Cancer Care

On 29 November 2018, The Andres Soriano Foundation received the donation of a customized mobile hematology and oncology treatment unit from Johnson & Johnson (Philippines) Inc. The vehicle is the first of its kind; a customized Mini Bus converted into a mobile treatment unit for the exclusive use of the Cancer Institute, UP-PGH, in support […]

ASF and OVP’s Angat Buhay Program: A Partnership for the Underprivileged

October 17, 2017- The Andres Soriano Foundation celebrates its first year of involvement in the Angat Buhay Program, the flagship Anti-Poverty Program of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), Leni Robredo during the Angat Buhay Program Anniversary and Angat Kabuhayan Launch at SMX, Mall of Asia, Pasay City. Photo 1: Group photo with VP […]

No Disability Can Limit Capability

When we started to intensify our efforts in assisting the communities through developing what they already have – pandan handicrafts, our goal in mind was to give them a sustainable means of living. We have seen great potential for the industry of weaving when we saw their art and culture of weaving.

Annual Health Caravan 2017

Last May 23-27, 2017, was our 11th Annual Health Caravan. We traveled to three (3) Island-Barangays- Diit, Algeciras and Manamoc, to provide medical & dental services. It has now developed into Multi-Specialty Medical Mission.

THE VALUE OF PERSEVERANCE

Jorimy’s journey through his chosen track transformed him into a person who realized his full potentials. “This scholarship has taught me to persevere more in life. Studying is so much a challenge but being uneducated is far more difficult. I have learned how to sacrifice a lot of things, to be patient, punctual and humble. I learned the importance of work and prayer, and most especially faith in God.”, Jorimy said. He is now employed at the same company where he took his on-the-job training.

Tales from 3 Protected Areas in the Cuyo Group of Islands

Human pressure on marine systems is intensifying, and the establishment of marine sanctuaries is one of the most effective tools for the protection and management of coastal, marine and fishery resources. For most fishing villages that have set aside for protection and conservation a portion of their marine resource, the hope that there will still be plenty of fish for years to come is all the reason they need.

A decade of health mission

ASF just recently conducted its 10th Annual Health Caravan in Municipality of Agutaya as part of their 100th year Celebration and in Island-Barangay Manamoc, Cuyo in Palawan last April 26-29, 2016. The medical team comprises 21 doctors with specialties in Dental, Pediatrics, Opthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, OB- Gynecology, Radiology and Dermatology.

Small steps to big dreams

“Ang scholarship na ito ang nagbago sa pananaw ko sa buhay. Laking pasasalamat ko na nabigyan kami ng napakagandang prebilehiyo at pagkakataon na ipagpatuloy namin ang aming mga pangarap. (This scholarship assistance changed my perspective in life. I am so grateful that we were given this opportunity to pursue our dreams.)”, explained Jardinero.

Building Children’s Dreams One Classroom at a Time

Gusto kong maging isang guro paglaki ko. Tuturan kong magsulat at magbasa yung mahihirap na batang katulad ko. (When I grow up, I want to be a teacher. I’ll teach poor kids to read and write.)”, says Mary Grace Arabis, a 10 year-old Grade 4 student in Algeciras Elementary School.

CommUNITY for Quality Education in Small Islands

With the combined donations from the community and partners of Manamoc National High School (MNHS) in Barangay Manamoc, Cuyo, Palawan, 31 Senior High School students are now honing their skills in their newly constructed Home Economics Building.