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August 2023 News

A GUSTY AUGUST!

In a world of gaps, zaps, and cracks, how can we stay connected? At LVF, everyone is connected by a shared goal – CREATING THE CULTURE OF PROTECTION for all! We shout out with grateful hearts the gift-presence of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians who are present in 98 nations as they celebrate Institute Day and renew their commitment to the education of young people, with a preventive imprint of their own!  August ushers in many holidays that LVF celebrates: Our young people join the World Youth Day Local celebrations. To inculcate a great sense of patriotism, we join in commemorating the “Buwan ng Wika” (Month of Filipino Language). LVF meaningfully celebrates National Tech-Voc Day. We are also one in celebrating the 66th Anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Israel!  Like the gust of the wind, LVF’s presence is felt as it is ever-present.

LVF DESIGNS PH-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP COMMEMORATIVE CARD!

LVF MACARASCAS, PALAWAN
LVF CONDUCTS HOME VISITATION TO LEARNERS
2023-2024 BRIGADA ESKWELA
LVF – PSU PARTNERSHIP
RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
LVF LEARNERS’ PARISH INVOLVEMENT
LVF PALAWAN JOINS THE WPU TRIALOGUE FOR BSSW INTERNSHIP

LVF CUBAO, QC
LVF JOINS THE LOCAL SALESIAN WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023
NATIONAL FIRE TRAINING INSTITUTE-FOAC OUTREACH AT LVF
151st INSTITUTE DAY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CELEBRATION!
LVF WELCOMES SR. CELINE!

LVF MALIHAO, VICTORIAS CITY NEG. OCC.
STUDENTS’ ORIENTATION FOR SY 2023-2024
PRE-EDUCATION SUMMIT 2023 & TESDA INSPECTION
TESDA 29TH ANNIVERSARY AND NATIONAL TECH-VOC DAY
2023 ORIENTATION CONFERENCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VOUCHER PROGRAM SY 2023-2024
INSTITUTE DAY CELEBRATION

Araw ng Wika 2023 “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Wika ng Kapayapaan, Seguridad, at Ingklusibong Pagpapatupad ng Katarungang Panlipunan”

LVF WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
VIRTUAL CATECHESIS
SOLIDARITYSERYE
PASWI-COP

LVF DESIGNS PH-ISRAEL FRIENDSHIP COMMEMORATIVE CARD

Aug. 08. The Israeli Embassy in Manila has chosen to team up with the Laura Vicuña Foundation girls to design a commemorative card in celebration of the 66th Anniversary of the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and the Philippines, symbolizing friendship between the two countries.
 
Ambassador Ilan Fluss expressed in his message that card-making “is a simple yet meaningful celebration connecting two countries through art. You [girls] are creating something that signifies friendship between our two countries! ”
 
The best designs were chosen by the Ambassador himself and will be printed as holiday cards to be distributed to partners and officials to support the foundation’s work for the protection and empowerment of children and in building the CULTURE OF PROTECTION.

LVF MACARASCAS, PALAWAN

LVF CONDUCTS HOME VISITATION TO LEARNERS
August 11. Sr. Maria Imelda David, FMA, and Ms. Delia Valledor, RSW, conducted a home visitation to learners in Barangay Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa City. They must cross five sizable rivers, mountains, beaches, and the most challenging road to arrive at the learner’s home, close to the “Dalampasigan” or the beachfront where the boat landed. Their primary source of income is fishing, and they live in homes made of lightweight materials. People turn to backyard gardening when it’s bad outdoors and going to the sea isn’t an option. 

2023-2024 BRIGADA ESKWELA

Aug. 12. In partnership with the parents, the community of Laura Vicuña Foundation Inc.-Palawan conducted the Brigada Eskwela for the school year 2023-2024 in the center. While the fathers fixed the damaged utilities, the parents, who had willingly come, cleaned the “Kubo,” the roadside, and the garden. Both parents and learners are excited about the incoming school year. The Community thanked the parents for their cooperation and effort for this school year’s Brigada Eskwela.

LVF – PSU PARTNERSHIP

Aug. 5. The Laura Vicuña Foundation Inc. is very grateful to the Palawan State University (PSU) San Rafael Campus for deploying their BS Agriculture OJT’s freshmen students in the center. Their valuable efforts in doing farm activities as part of their OJT requirements were a big help for the center. After 240 hours of actual practice on the farm, the community of Laura Vicuna was preparing an appreciation program for them. The program started with the opening prayer, followed by the opening message given by Sr. Rosalia Panganiban, FMA, OJT’s presentation, and a video presentation of their performance prepared by Mr. Wernher Cervantes was followed by the thank you message of Prof. Francisca Milagros R. Dimaano, school adviser and director. Ms. Matet Palma, the agency adviser, gave the closing remarks. The Laura Vicuna Foundation hopes to maintain its good relationship with PSU San Rafael College for many years.

RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Aug. 18. Four resident learners, Jovie Ann Espinosa, Anna Espinosa, Cecilia Cervantes, and Gia May Magdayao, finally received the sacrament of confirmation with the other youth at San Ezekiel Moreno Parish, Barangay Macarascas, Puerto Princesa City, with the precedence of Bishop Socrates C. Mesiona, MSP, D.D. Apostolic Vicar of Puerto Princesa.

LVF LEARNERS’ PARISH INVOLVEMENT

Aug. 19. Ms. Delia Valledor, RSW, assisted the volunteer learners in joining the celebration of the 25th Founding Anniversary of San Ezekiel Moreno Parish. The learners actively participated in the various activities prepared by the Parish. They shared their experiences with their fellow learners in the center and how they were able to contribute to winning the games through their leadership skills.  

LVF PALAWAN JOINS THE WPU TRIALOGUE FOR THE BSSW INTERNSHIP

LVF Palawan, as a partner agency of Western Philippines University (WPU), Puerto Princesa Campus, joined the Pinning Ceremony and Orientation cum Trialogue of the WPU Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) program for their interns’ deployment as part of the BSSW Field Instruction I: Case Work and Group Work. The university endorsed to LVF Palawan their five (5) BS Social Work interns: Ms. Nelly Mae Ysulat, Ms. Hazel Padon, Ms. Divine Grace Rubi, Ms. Jeziel Mendoza, and Ms. Preal Ivy Abid, under the school supervisorship of Ms. Christine S. Garobo, RSW, MSW. 

LVF CUBAO, QC

LVF JOINS THE LOCAL SALESIAN WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023
Aug. 07. Six young people of the Laura Vicuña Foundation: Shane, Remilyn, Hannah, Edralyn, Ysabelle, and Khayeale, together with Sr. Sheila Marie Ducot, Sr.Sarah Robas, Sr. Phebe Lacse and Sr. Marivic Sta. Ana participated in the celebration of the Local Salesian World Youth Day held at Don Bosco Makati. Hundreds of young people from various Salesian communities joined the event and were grouped into three groups: Francisco, Lucia, and Jacinta, where participants deepened and shared the theme Arise and Go in Haste. Ysabelle shared that “us, youth, do have a big role not just in our society but also in Church. Being one with Jesus in and outside the Church. How? By simply checking on our classmates, and asking how they are doing. In doing so, we can make them feel that there are people who care. Mary goes in haste in following Jesus… We youth should imitate Mary: always on the go not in “galaan” but in doing kindness to others. We must have eyes that see who needs help just like how Mary knew that her cousin Elizabeth needed her, and with haste, she helped her.”

NATIONAL FIRE TRAINING INSTITUTE-FOAC OUTREACH AT LVF

Aug. 11. The National Fire Training Institute-Fire Officers Advance Course (FOAC) of Class Makadasig conducted an outreach program at LVF in Cubao, QC. They taught the girls various fire safety measures, demonstrated how to use the fire extinguisher, and gave dental fluoride to the girls! The girls were overjoyed to get a close-up look at a real fire truck and firemen in person. They salute the heroism of our fire officers.

151st INSTITUTE DAY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS CELEBRATION

Aug. 05. “The Sisters are such wonderful blessings”, one of the comments read to LVF’s Facebook post on the 151st Institute Day of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. The girls lovingly gave each sister a hand-made crocheted symbol representing their symbol, like a hand, jar, pearl, plant, boat, and star, as they expressed how grateful they were for being under the care of the Salesian Sisters throughout these years. On Aug. 13, the LVF CPC Communities celebrated the 151st Institute Day as well. Through song and dance presentations, they expressed their gratitude for the presence of the Salesian Sisters in their community. 

LVF WELCOMES SR. CELINE 

Aug. 12. The LVF Educating Community (EC) excitedly welcomed the presence of Sr. Celine Jacob, FMA, one of the FMA Visiting Councilors! She was accompanied by Sr. Josefina Carrasco, FMA, and Sr. Cynthia Calabig, FMA. In her dialogue with the girls, Sr. Celine emphasized that “LVF is indeed your family…in your collaboration and cooperation with the Sisters, you can achieve your dreams. You can become an agent of social change…” She also encouraged the girls that if “you receive something good, you also give it to someone, making a chain of unbroken love.” Before she said her goodbye, Sr. Celine assured them that they “are good, and beautiful”

VIDES KOREA IN CUBAO

August 1. Eight (8) VIDES Korea volunteers visited LVF as part of their mission camp! Sr. Maria Younghee Kim, FMA accompanied them and was assisted by Sr. Melanie Pilar, FMA, and Sr. Sarah Robas, FMA. They came to the Philippines to share their God-given talents through volunteering, learn new, and at the same time, promote Korean culture, and learn the spirit of solidarity. After the short program, they had an eco-friendly activity with the girls using live moss to decorate one’s place. It is called sacandiamoss, which purifies the air. The activity also provided a moment of a close encounter, sharing, and laughter among the VIDES volunteers and the girls.

LVF MALIHAO, VICTORIAS CITY NEG. OCC.

STUDENTS’ ORIENTATION FOR SY 2023-2024
August 01-02. LVF- Malihao started the School Year (SY) 2023-2024 with an Orientation at the School Multi-Purpose Hall. As Sr. Guia Asparen, FMA, School Directress, welcomed the students, she also introduced the other five (5) FMA Sisters assigned in the school. The Technical Directress, Sr Ernielyn F. Deypalan, FMA introduced the teachers, staff, and support personnel. During the Student Orientation, the following topics were discussed for two consecutive days: the Vision, Mission, Quality Policy and Institutional Values, School Rules and Regulations, Scholastic Regulation, Issuance/ Withholding of Credentials, Dual Training System (DTS) and The 5 ‘S’ of Good Housekeeping. 

PRE-EDUCATION SUMMIT 2023 & TESDA INSPECTION

August 17. Sr. Ernielyn F. Deypalan, FMA attended the Pre-Education Summit 2023 at Victorias City Sports and Amusement Center together with other private and public schools in Victorias City. On the same day, the TESDA Provincial Director of Negros Occidental Provincial Office (NOPO), Dir. Niña Connie G. Dodd, with Jellie Kate M. Tumonong and Herloyd Acuna, conducted an ocular inspection of the school under Memorandum No. 346 s. 2023 of TESDA. They checked the facade and facilities of the school including the workshop areas, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials, learning resource area, and copy of the Trainer’s/National TVET Trainer Certificate (NTTC) posted in the workshop area.

TESDA 29TH ANNIVERSARY AND NATIONAL TECH-VOC DAY

August 25. Sr. Ma. Guia S. Asparen, FMA, Sr. Ernielyn F. Deypalan, and Ms. Ailene M. Ondon, TESDA Focal Person joined the TESDA 29th Anniversary and National Tech-Voc Day at Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod City. The activity was spearheaded by the provincial government of Negros Occidental in collaboration with TESDA, the Provincial Public Employment Service Office, and the Department of Labor and Employment. The TESDA Negros Occidental Provincial Director, Dir. Niña Connie G. Dodd, and actress Sue Ramirez, representing Victorias City Mayor, Javier Miguel Benitez were also present that day.
 
In the afternoon, the LVWDTC Faculty and Staff had an encounter with Sr. Aurora Roble, FMA at the school AVR. They discussed the Don Bosco Project specifically for the ISO Accreditation of the school.

2023 ORIENTATION CONFERENCE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VOUCHER PROGRAM SY 2023-2024

August 10. Sr. Ernielyn F. Deypalan, FMA, and Ms. Ailene M. Ondon joined the 2023 Orientation Conference on the Implementation of the Senior High School Voucher Program S.Y 2023-2024 at the University of San Agustin Auditorium in Iloilo City. The Processing of Billing Documents and Monitoring of Participating Schools; Information Security and Data Privacy Protection; and the SHS Voucher Management System were discussed.

Araw ng Wika 2023 “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Wika ng Kapayapaan, Seguridad, at Ingklusibong Pagpapatupad ng Katarungang Panlipunan”

Aug. 24. The LVF-Malihao joined in the celebration of the Buwan ng Wika 2023 with a theme “Filipino at mga Katutubong Wika: Wika ng Kapayapaan, Seguridad, at Ingklusibong Pagpapatupad ng Katarungang Panlipunan”. The students participated in different contests such as singing contests: Kundiman/Tagalog Songs; Poster Making; Spoken Poetry; Poetry; and Declamation. Winners of each contest received some school supplies and a Certificate of Participation. LVF Cubao celebrated the Buwan ng Wika as well where each group participated in the cheer and dance, declamation, and enjoyed games prepared by their fellow Vicunians assisted by the Sisters.

INSTITUTE DAY CELEBRATION

Aug. 05. In celebration of the Institute Day, the LVF-Malihao community joined in the Eucharistic celebration. With this year’s theme “MAIN: A Woman For Her Time, A Woman For All Time”, the students prepared a world-class presentation, dedicating these performances to the Sisters! The Sisters too expressed their appreciation for the community’s effort by singing the Salve Regina. Sr. Ma. Guia S. Asparen, FMA, School Directress, gave her thank you message to the people behind and in front of the program. She also asked everyone to continue praying for them to reach their 60th anniversary in the mission. The Community is also blessed with the presence of Sr. Ma. Clara Alacapa, FMA, Sr. Leilanie Baranao, FMA, Sr. Victoria Octoso, FMA, and Sr. Grelyn Cruzat, FMA, FMA Sisters assigned in Bacolod City, who joined in the big celebration.

LVF WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

VIRTUAL CATECHESIS
The LVF’s virtual catechesis continues to reach out to CPC communities with Sr. Sheila Ducot, FMA via meeting every Sunday of the week. This Sunday is alternately conducted by Sr. Sheila, Sr. Phebe, and Sr. Sarah after every month.

SOLIDARITYSERYE

In August, LVF prepared and distributed more than 300 hotpacks of soup and bread to Heneral Uno, Cavite; Taguig; and Marikina which were affected by heavy rainfall. LVF is grateful to RFM for its continuing support of LVF’s Solidarityserye efforts through bread donations.

PASWI-COP

The Philippine Association of Social Workers Inc. (PASWI) continuously creates a venue to express the interreligious faith of each co-hosting PASWI Chapters and participants. It is a Wednesday habit of Social Workers all over the Philippines running for more than two years now via Zoom videoconferencing and is streamed live to the PASWI National Facebook page.Throughout these years, there have been a lot of inspirational testimonials of people who have been transformed by their faith.This month of August, PASWI Misamis Occidental-Ozamiz City (MOOC); Bahay Pag-Asa Youth Center Puerto Princesa; Baguio-Benguet; and Zamboanga City.