Fly High July
We Celebrate ! We Give Thanks!
We count our blessings as we realize how blest LVF is that in spite of the COVID-19 Pandemic we soared high this July! Hats off to our 2020 JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETERS (Laura Vicuna Center, Palawan and Cubao, Q.C.) of the REAP UST-ANGELICUM COLLEGE Inc. Program via online Moving Up Ceremony last July 25, 2020. We strongly affirm your perseverance, diligence, sacrifices and self-discipline, you have reached this far because you lovingly endured and nourished your DREAM for a better tomorrow and quality of life.  Congratulations!

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Vicunians Grade/Year Level Acceleration 

We also congratulate our Vicunians at the LVC, Cubao for stepping up the ladder that is for being accelerated to the next year level of their modular program with UST-Angelicum!

LVF Solidarity Initiatives in this Global Pandemics

As our Child Protection Clinic (CPC) activities are put on hold due to the pandemic, the Laura Vicuña Foundation-Cubao made a monthly commitment to serve 200 to 500 hot meals and juices to medical frontliners, vulnerable groups including our CPC Communities in Marikina and Brgy. Pinagkaisahan. Coming together to fight this pandemic, we really can HEAL AS ONE!

PRE ORIENTATION FOR TESDA TRAINEES ON OAP NC ll

Last July 17, 2020, the center conducted a pre orientation among the prospect enrollees for the upcoming Organic Agriculture Production NC ll approved by TESDA. 19 slots were allotted to us by TESDA’s Scholarship Program. Prospect trainees arrived at the center and registered observing the health protocols set by the institution. LVF Palawan staff Ms. Matet Palma gave the orientation among the trainees including the overview of the training program LVF Palawan farm consultant Mr. Melchor Gabua shared personal knowledge and experience of Organic Farming among the trainees. 

TESDA ONLINE INSPECTION ON HEALTH PROTOCOLS

Inspection of TESDA on Health Protocols to ensure the center is COVID free and fit to run the training program. The inspection was via messenger facilitated by Ms. Mary Grace Francisco from TESDA Provincial Office. Our staff Francis Gabua facilitated the tour of the center showing the posts and necessary compliance according to the set requirements by TESDA.

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TRAINING INDUCTION PROGRAM (TIP)

Last July 27, 2020, LVC Palawan in partnership with TESDA launched the training program through the TRAINING INDUCTION PROGRAM. TESDA General Director Isidro Lapena and TESDA Palawan Provincial Director Rosalinda Talavera gave their video messages to the trainees emphasizing the importance of the training and Tesda’s goal of reaching out everyone especially during this pandemic crisis. Health protocols were reiterated since the training will be on a face to face mode of learning. The COVID 19 lecture via video was also watched by the trainees. Other guests graced the occasion – Macarascas Barangay Captain Jane Villarin, Kagawad Mario Recorte and San Ezekiel Parish Priest Fr. Flor Manlongat. During the program, the Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) was also explained to the trainees where TESDA provides scholarship for each of them. The event ended with the “Panunumpa sa Kalikasan”, a promise to take care of Mother Earth and an actual planting of seedlings in the farm symbolizing a new beginning and a new journey for each trainee as well as for the educating community of LVC Palawan.

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TEAMWORK WORKS @ LVC!

July 10, 2020. Every day of our lives we interact with each other. We do work and achieve our daily goals with the help of each and every one! And yes, we are most often than not, a team which moves towards achieving our SHARED GOALS! Today, the LVC-Cubao girls have enjoyed and learned about teamwork! Through play, the girls were able to define T.E.A.M themselves and identify the values of the team. What transpired the most is the importance of TRUST, INCLUSIVITY (MEMBERSHIP), COOPERATION, and MOTIVATING OTHERS with the help of the team members! 

PACT-GAA LEARNING SESSION

LVF- representative, Ms. Joy Hugo joined the Philippine Against Child Trafficking – Girl Alliance Advocacy (PACT – GAA) Learning session about setting up community watched Group (Gender – based violence) last July 21, 2020 through Zoom Virtual meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to help or facilitate members of PACT-GAA in establishing community watch group in their barangay. Setting up this kind of mechanism help people in the community to be more vigilant in addressing issues on violence against women and children, trafficking, and on – line sexual exploitation. Members of the community watch group will be more visible and accessible in the community in responding to people in need.

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Events Management Webinar

Webinar, Zoom meeting, google classroom, and fb room… part of the New Normal… still, LVF is unstoppable!  Thanks to people who share our common cause for the empowerment of these young ladies.  They never hesitated to share their expertise in the field they excel at and patiently accompanied them to ‘birth’ new ideas/concepts and so paved the new path for them to believe in themselves and their capacity to achieve meaningful projects.  With grateful hearts we salute you Ms. Cristina Martinez, CEO of CLM Events Management! To our surprise she posted in her social media account her heart felt experience with us, here it is: –

“A few weeks ago, I was requested to conduct an events management webinar for the girls of Laura Vicuna Foundation. The first session was to teach them how to organize a simple event. After the lecture, I gave them an assignment and agreed to e-meet again so they can present their concept paper. Two weeks later, as they were getting ready to give their presentation as a group, I noticed their smiling but nervous faces, and honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. I was also nervous because I was unsure if I was able to teach them properly. I’m not a teacher and don’t have any experience giving talks. But these girls are smart and I was impressed with their presentations considering the limited information that they have. Salute to Sr Ana Guerrero and everyone behind the Laura Vicuna Foundation, you are all HEROES to these girls. Thank you for giving them a chance to heal and live a better life. I pray that more people will support your foundation so you can help more girls who need a safe and loving environment. God bless your kind and loving hearts! ❤️ #nationalheroesday”