Date: November 17 to 18, 2023
The Rank and File Employees Welfare Association, led by President Maria Loida S. Benosa, conducted the “Abot Kalinga ang Pagmamahal: Maagang Pamasko Handog Para sa Katutubong Mangyan” project. This initiative is a collaboration with the Community Extension Services and in partnership with various colleges, specifically: The College of Maritime Education, Engineering, CWTS Classes, School of Aviation, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, College of Business Administration, College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management, College of Computer Studies, and Graduate School. This was held on November 17 and 18, 2023, at the UPH-Mindoro Mission School, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro.
The following colleges donated the following:
1) Employees Welfare Association/Non-Teaching Personnel – 1 pair of slippers (in any sizes), 1 pack of biscuits (in any brand) and underwear (in any sizes). A total of 160 pairs of slippers and 380 pcs. of underwear.
2) The College of Maritime Education – 3 cavans of rice, assorted canned goods.
3) College of Engineering – 2 solar panels, 10 packs of coffee per household and detergent soap.
4) CWTS Classes – pail of groceries, rice, personal hygiene and toiletries.
5) School of Aviation – rice, assorted canned goods, noodles, and coffee.
6) College of Dentistry – pairs of slippers, assorted condiments (soy sauce, patis, suka and mantika).
7) College of Nursing – towellete, biscuits, candies, etc.
8) College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – blankets.
9) College of Pharmacy – basic medicines (paracetamol and mefenamic acid), pitcher and food containers.
9) College of Radiologic Technology – pitcher and food containers
10) College of Respiratory Therapy – 3 pairs of slippers, biscuits, and underwear.
11) College of Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy – 24 pairs of slippers, biscuits, underwear and candies.
12) College of Business Administration and Accountancy – hygiene kit (shampoo, bath soap, toothpaste, bathroom tissue, tawas and toothbrush)
13) College of Computer Studies – detergent bar soap.
The objectives of this activities are 1) to share our blessings with our Mangyan brothers and sisters, 2) to inculcate the value of sharing and caring for others, 3) to actively engage with the Katutubong Mangyan community and be HELPERS OF GOD, and 4) to make less fortunate children experience the joy of Christmas.
The volunteers participated in these activities namely: gift giving, happy feet, feeding, parlor games and installation of 2 solar panels in Sitio Buktot.
The students and parents of UPH-Mindoro Mission School were all invited. They were given a bag with personal items such as underwear, towel, toiletries, candies, and pack of biscuits. Each was also given a pair of slippers, and served with arroz caldo and juice. Meanwhile, the parents of Sitio Buktot, Sitio
Lawaan and Sitio Sigmaan were given a pail of groceries, rice, detergent soap, toiletries, plates, pitcher, basic medicines such as paracetamol and mefenamic acid, and a blanket. In total, there were150 families who were received the early Christmas gifts.
The children were also very happy with what they had received. They really enjoyed the parlour games and the prizes. Some of the parents also took part in the games competitively.
The UPHSD team led by Dr Josephine P. Dasig, Head of Community Extension Services, was also overwhelmed by the appreciation of the Mangyan
people and some Tagalog residents for the blessings they received. It was a fulfilling and exciting event for all of us. It made up for the hardships of repacking and the preparation of the whole event.
This is another milestone for the Employees Welfare Association/Non-Teaching Personnel, and the participating colleges to give and share their blessings and love to our less fortunate brothers and sisters. Indeed, Perpetualites are a true HELPERS OF GOD.
PART 1 – REPACKING OF GOODS
EMPLOYEES WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Officers of Employees Welfare Association led by Maria Loida S. Benosa, President, Katherine Anne S. Yu, Vice-President, and Ramina P. Adviento, Treasurer, Rowena Doria, Secretary, and Mary Grace M. Vergara, EWA member-volunteer during the repacking of goods donated by the participating colleges and the Non-Teaching Staff
CES COORDINATING COUNCIL (CCC)
The Officers of the CES Coordinating Council (CCC) led by Ms. Janella Therese U. Orcine, President, Dorothy C. Capital, Secretary, Vanessa J. Gomez, Business Manager, Kian Roy Sampang student-volunteer from the College of Maritime Education supported the Employees Welfare Association during the repacking of goods
COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
The faculty members led by Ms. Elena Espiritu, CES Coordinator, Ms. Marites Gianan, Rose Ann Faduga, Faculty, College of Pharmacy, and Ms. Maridette Chan, Secretary of the Colleges of Rad. Tech and Pharmacy and the student volunteers of the College of Radiologic Technology namely; Giuilia Beatriz Alde mita, Gorum M. Mugol, Kyle M. Manaois, Shane B. Menia and Russell R. Silva helped in repacking the goods.
COLLEGE OF NURSING
The faculty members led by Ms. Shirley T. Pascasio, CES Coordinator, Rainier A. Del Rosario, and Fhlerie S. Valiente, faculty-volunteers helped in sorting the items with the following student-volunteers namely: Maria Andrea Castro, Caselyn Garcia, Alexis Nicole Soncuya, Vienn Carlos Mabagos, Rangelo Romasanta and Clark Brian Dela Cruz.
COLLEGE OF COMPUTER STUDIES
The College of Computer Studies donated washing soap for the Katutubong Mangyans. The staff-volunteers are Liza Barcelon, Secretary and Renier Lizada, Computer Custodian and student-volunteers namely; Genel Grace L. Amihan, Rafael R. Rodriguez, Rogin John S. De Venecia and Ed Cezar D. Lampitoc Helped in labelling the boxes with packed goods.
COLLEGE OF MARITIME EDUCATION
The College of Maritime Education student-volunteers namely; Alexander L. Nagal, Augustus Sever R. Cardiño, Alvincent M. Padre-e, Mark Jonh Joshua Judan, Prince Casey Andrei T. Mas, Regio Angelo and Vic Almer Monterozo helped in labelling the boxes with packed goods.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
The College of Maritime Education student-volunteers namely; Alexander L. Nagal, Augustus Sever R. Cardiño, Alvincent M. Padre-e, Mark Jonh Joshua Judan, Prince Casey Andrei T. Mas, Regio Angelo and Vic Almer Monterozo helped in labelling the boxes with packed goods.
