FLY HIGH IN JULY

LVF flies high in July with smiles and goodbyes. July is a month of completion, perfection, and settlement. It is also the beginning month after half of the year is gone. It is also a time of celebration for LVF for ministries well done. We commend Sr. Rosalia Panganiban and her five (5) staff who passed the TESDA National Competency Assessment for Trainers Methodology Level 1. That boosts LVF Palawan as an Agricultural Training Site. We celebrate Ms. Mercedes A. Juncia’s graduation with her MA in Pastoral Theology. We thank and bid farewell to our four invaluable staff who are moving on to the next chapter of their lives.  It is also a month of deployment of our TVI graduates to LVFs partner companies. With Jesus and Mary, we wish everyone a great start. Fly high!

LVF CONGRATULATES ITS TESDA-CERTIFIED TRAINERS & ASSESSORS!
LVF CUBAO, QC
LVF JOINS BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION WORKSHOP!
LVF CHILD PROTECTION CLINIC (CPC) ON WHEELS: EMPOWERING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD DAY AGAINST T.I.P!
LVF CONGRATULATES MS. CARLA JUNCIA- M.A IN PASTORAL MINISTRY

LVF MALIHAO-VICTORIAS CITY, NEG. OCC.
SCHOOL PROMOTION CAMPAIGN
NETWORKING AND TRAINEES’ DEPLOYMENT TO PARTNER COMPANIES!

LVF MACARASCAS, PALAWAN
WELCOME AND CLOSING PROGRAM FOR PSU INTERNS!
RECOLLECTION

LVF WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
SOLIDARITYSERYE
LVF VIRTUAL CATECHESIS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION & SERVICE TO LVF!

LVF CONGRATULATES ITS TESDA-CERTIFIED TRAINERS & ASSESSORS

July 5-9. Sr. Rosalia A. Panganiban, FMA (Farm Administrator), Ms. Matet P. Palma (Farm Manager), Mrs. Ronnie A. Palma (Farm Maintenance), Mrs. Wernher M. Cervantes (Human Resources), Jose Pedro C. Gabua, and Orly C. Elcano (LVF – Trainees) for passing the National Competency Assessment for Trainers Methodology Level 1 conducted in Puerto Princesa City. With LVF’s certified trainers and assessors, there would be a great chance to be prioritized by TESDA in granting scholarship funds that would really help the center to improve its facilities and provide opportunities to the people being served by our center. We aim to make the farm staff and trainers competent and to become assessors as well by acquiring other training aside from Organic Agriculture (OAP).

LVF CUBAO, QC

LVF JOINS BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION WORKSHOP

July 4-6. LVF through Mr. Ryan Azucena, participates in the Sr. Mariani Dimaranan, SFIC Human Rights Institute (SMDHRI) Basic Human Rights Education Workshop held at Titus Brandsma Center, New Manila, Quezon City. This is to train priests, consecrated persons, and lay partners in Human Rights work (i.e. basic Human Rights Orientation, practical and Hands-on application of laws in real-life situations, advocacy work, JPIC, pastoral and school ministry, among others). This was organized by the Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), a mission partner of the Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines (CMSP)- formerly the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines – AMRSP. The three-day seminar-workshop covered topics on Human Rights – Concepts and Principles; Spirituality and Human Rights; Human Rights Situation in the Philippines; Basic Evidence and Interviewing Clients and Witnesses; an Overview of the Country’s Legal System; and Writing of an Affidavit. As one of the champions of child protection and an advocate of mainstreaming children’s/human rights, LVF partners with various organizations, who, like LVF, promote the CULTURE OF PROTECTION. 

LVF CHILD PROTECTION CLINIC (CPC) ON WHEELS: EMPOWERING CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

July 15. The LVF’s Child Protection Clinic (CPC) on Wheels continues to roam around with its team, headed by Mr. Ryan Azucena together with Khayerale Leal, a youth advocate, Ms. Maui, a volunteer and Rose Jean and Arnulfo as LVF staff, conducts an outreach and advocacy activities to Child Protection Communities (CPC) of Heneral Uno, General Trias Cavite. The session consists of a set of games for the children and adults as one of the essential components of the Child Protection Clinic (CPC) and a seminar on the Rights and Responsibilities of the Children which also includes the type or forms of abuse to the children. This also provides children and parents with the opportunities to reflect on their difficult situation by basically learning about child protection rights and how these are violated through situations of child abuse, sexual abuse, child labor, pornography, bullying, domestic violence, etc. Besides the prizes, the participants were also given each a kilo of rice, bread, and biscuits.   LVF continues to empower the children, families, and communities to be self-managing.

COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD DAY AGAINST T.I.P

July 30. More than three hundred (300) children, youth, and families, participated in LVF’s commemoration of the World Day Against Human Trafficking, LVF conducted a virtual advocacy dubbed END T.I.P (Trafficking in Persons) facilitated by Mrs. Carla Juncia. She underscored the three elements of human trafficking: the acts; means; and purpose and shared her personal experience of a near-trafficking experience. Ms. Vivian Yap, a participant from the CPC shared a tip to ensure the safety of their children “Maging matalas ang pakiramdam at maging matibay ang loob sa pagharap sa mga karapatang pantao at mapanuri sa mga usapin sa paligid at laging manalangin para sa kaligtasan sa lahat ng bagay, oras at panahon.” (Be sharp and courageous in dealing with human rights, be critical of the surrounding issues, and always pray for safety in all things.) Sr. Sheila Ducot, FMA, thanked the communities for being “an LVF committed partners in safeguarding human rights, fight against human trafficking.”  

LVF CONGRATULATES MS. CARLA JUNCIA- M.A IN PASTORAL MINISTRY

On July 22, Mrs. Mercedes Carla-Alba Juncia graduated in MASTER IN PASTORAL MINISTRY at Adamson University! Mrs. Carla is also a PRC Licensed MedTech and at the same time, a PRC Licensed Social Worker. Her dedication and hard work are an inspiration to the young. She thanked LVF, especially Sr. Marivic who was instrumental in taking this master’s degree.

LVF MALIHAO-VICTORIAS CITY, NEG. OCC.

SCHOOL PROMOTION CAMPAIGN

July 01, 06, and 21. The Laura Vicuna Women Development Training Center (LVWDTC) faculty and staff together with Sr. Ma. Guia S. Asparen, FMA conducted a series of school promotion campaigns in the Municipality of Manapla, and in Victorias City, particularly in Villa Victorias, Brgy. Estado and Gawahon. The team went out to the peripheries and far-flung mountainous areas of Victorias and Manapla. This extended school campaign aims to increase the awareness of families and learners who can greatly benefit by enrolling in our Senior High School and TVI programs for the school year 2023-2024.

NETWORKING AND TRAINEES’ DEPLOYMENT TO PARTNER COMPANIES

July 15. Sr. Ma. Guia S. Asparen, FMA, School Directress, and Ms. Ma. Socorro C. Bayles, Industrial Coordinator, went to various companies in Bacolod City for the deployment/employment of our trainees. In God’s providence, they were able to establish a partnership with Ponce Group Food Division (Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Greenwich, and Red Ribbon). 
 
July 26. Sr. Ma. Guia S. Asparen, FMA, accompanied the 3 Technical-Vocational Institute (TVI) Hotel and Restaurant Services (HRS) trainees, Irene Ferrer, Loreynz Sa-ad, and Claire S. Barillo to Silay-Bacolod Airport for their deployment to Mary Help of Christians College – Canlubang. On July 29, trainee Ma. Andrea S. Ditching, Nowelha Ivy R. Enojo, Princess Angel B. Cruz, and Rafael N. Salapar were deployed, accompanied by Sr. Yvonne Therese L. Jance and Ms. Ma. Socorro C. Bayles, Industrial Coordinator.   

LVF MACARASCAS, PALAWAN

WELCOME AND CLOSING PROGRAM FOR PSU INTERNS

July 7. Twenty-five (25) freshmen students of the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture of Palawan State University – San Rafael Campus have completed their 240-hour On-the-Job training at LVF-Palawan. As a send-off, the center prepared a program for them. The interns had a presentation for the Sisters and staff as well. Certificate of Completion and special awards to recognize the effort and output of the interns.

On the same day, the community joyfully welcomed the second batch of 24 freshmen students of the BS in Agriculture of PSU, San Rafael Campus, for their 240 hours of internship compliance. It begins with a short program. Prof. Francisca Milagros R. Dimaano gave them an overview of their month-long OJT and orientation on the rules and regulations with the parents of the OJTs. Indeed, LVF Palawan is acknowledged to be agricultural training field.

RECOLLECTION

July 4-6. Sr. Rosalia A. Panganiban, FMA, and Sr. Maria Imelda David, FMA, were invited to facilitate the recollection for the students of Bahile National High School and Macarascas National High School. The moment of silence, prayer, and reflection helped the students to have a deeper understanding of who they are and find God’s presence in their lives. experiences.  

LVF WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

SOLIDARITYSERYE

The LVF SolidaritySerye continues to be ‘solid’ as it continues to reach out to its Child Protection Communities. Children and adult alike approaches the CPC truck with joy knowing that it brings something for them! The Sisters, girls, and staff prepared hot soup partnered with bread which was distributed by the staff, Ms. Sai and Ms. RJ. The participants during the virtual commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons received the foodpacks.

LVF VIRTUAL CATECHESIS

LVF’s weekly catechesis every Sunday, continues to be life-giving among its Child Protection Communities. According to 1 Cor. 12:4-6, “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. There are different abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to all for their service.“ Just like Don Bosco, LVF catechesis aims for the salvation of the souls.

PASWI-C.O. P

The Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) continues to reach Social Workers from various PASWI chapters all over the Philippines co-hosting the Circle Of Prayer (COP) every Wednesday night! The sharing would move your heart and make you teary-eyed, feeling the presence of God in their lived experiences! This is spearheaded by Mrs. Eva Ponce De Leon-PASWI Exec. Dir. and Sr. Marivic Sta. Ans, FMA-LVF Managing Director.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION & SERVICE TO LVF

LVF is not only a workplace, but most importantly, it has become a home to its staff, a home where the family spirit resides. This family-like environment has its staff stay and remain committed to LVF’s mission. This year, four of the LVF staff, Mrs. Analiza, Mrs. Mercedes, Tatay Eyen, and Sir Ryan, bid their farewell to embark on a new journey. 

“Saying goodbye was difficult because we have built friendship and teamwork. We journeyed together and shared the passion, and commitment to the mission for the young I am in awe with how far and how long they have imparted their gift of talents, compassion, and enthusiasm to bringing the Salesian teachings to LVF communities with Ate Lisa, serving for 23 years, Ate Carla for 13 years, Tatay Eyen for 7 years, and Sir Ryan for almost four years! Just WOW! I have learned so much from them! I am sad and happy at the same time. Sad because they will not be with us here at the center and I am happy for their new beginnings. Excited to see what the Lord has in store for them. We will surely see each other in Negros! It is not goodbye but see you soon.” said Ms. Sai.