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October 2023 News

A Vibrant October

LVF resonates with Anne of Green Gables “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”! The month of October is a blend of celebration, faith, hope, courage, humor, and soul! The Church honors the Marian advocation of “Our Lady of the Rosary” on October 7th, which is why October is known as the “Month of the Rosary.” We at LVF are proud of the OAP graduates of LVF-TVET Palawan who earned their NC II with their efforts! LVF-TVET Centers in Palawan, Victorias City, and Quezon City continue to ensure their TESDA Accreditation and their high standards. We likewise salute all educators for shaping the minds of their students, especially children, and youth. LVF continues its advocacies on Human Trafficking & the Follow Your Dream Sessions, encouraging families and communities to adopt a CULTURE OF PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH! 

CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADUATES OF OAP NC II GRADUATES!

LVF CUBAO, QC 
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM (FYD) WORKSHOP
TESDA REGISTRARS’ CAPACITY PROGRAM
LVF JOINS MIND CHAT: MENTAL WELLNESS CONVERSATION
PARADE OF SAINTS
NCCT’s 26th ANNIVERSARY

LVF – PALAWAN
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING SESSION
HOME VISIT TO LEARNERS
TRAINING INDUCTION
INSPIRATIONAL SESSION
FIRE DRILL 2023

LVF MALIHAO, NEG. OCC.
LEADERS AND ANIMATOR FORMATION (LAF) 2023
REGIONAL CONVERGENCE OF PRIVATE SCHOOL HEADS AND SUPERVISORS IN CHARGE
EDUCATOR’S DAY
MAGNIFICAT CARAVAN
ROSARY RALLY
RONDALLA CONCERT

FAMILY LIVING ROSARY (Malihao & Cubao, QC)
LVF WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
ONLINE CATECHESIS
SOLIDARITYSERYE
PASWI-COP

CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADUATES OF OAP NC II GRADUATES

Oc.t 19. Nineteen trainees successfully finished their three-day Entrepreneurship program/Seminar and their ten-day Organic Agriculture Production (OAP) NC II program! The STEP Scholarship Program, sponsored by Senator Pia S. Cayetano, took place in Barangay Marufinas, Puerto Princesa City. The graduation celebration was graced by the presence of Mr. Ronie Palma, the lead trainer for TESDA Palawan, and TESDA Provincial Director Gerardo A. Mercado, who offered the trainees congratulations on completing the 13-day course. The Laura Vicuña Palawan expresses gratitude to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for recognizing that LVF-Palawan can serve as an organic farming site that educates residents to become certified organic farmers with an NC II.

LVF CUBAO, QC

FOLLOW YOUR DREAM (FYD) WORKSHOP 
Oct. 28. The LVF girls, with Sr. Phebe Lacse, FMA simultaneously conducted the Follow Your Dream (FYD) workshop for more than 70 children & young people, and a parent session at Heneral Uno, Cavite. The FYD sessions were led by LVF’s youth advocates, who helped other young people map out their life paths to achieve their goals. This also empowers their fellow young people to become our partners in fostering a CULTURE OF PROTECTION. After that, there was the distribution of food, school supplies, and pre-loved clothes! Jhoanna shared that “Hindi lang sila ang natuto, pati na rin kaming mga facilitators ay natuto din sa mga participants.” (It’s not only the participants who learned, we learned something from them too).

TESDA REGISTRARS’ CAPACITY PROGRAM

October 19. The TESDA Quezon City District conducted a one-day Registrars’ Capacity Program last October 19, 2023, via Zoom meeting headed by Ms. Catherine Horaguchi – TESDA Specialist II and UTPRAS Focal. The schedule included discussions on topics such as the roles and responsibilities of registrars, admission and enrollment procedures, T2MIS encoding, reporting, and feedback, CAV and Special-Order Numbers, digitized academic credentials, and the basics of the RA 10173 Data Privacy Act. The purpose of the seminar was to inform all TVI Registrars, new and old. In her capacity as LVF TVET Registrar, Ms. Felina Narvaez attended the program.

LVF JOINS MIND CHAT: MENTAL WELLNESS CONVERSATION 

Oct. 14. Mindchat: “Healing needs the nourishing of body and soul.”
LVF joins MIND CHAT: MENTAL WELLNESS CONVERSATION with Dr. Cornelio Banaag; Fr. Wilfredo Samson, SJ; Ms. Alya Honasan; Ms. Sheila Suntay; Ms. Beatriz Robles; and Bp. Pablo Virgilio David with the special participation of Mr. Alden Richards at De La Salle University, Taft. We are grateful to Mrs. Vicky Cuisia for having us participate in this thought-provoking and educational conversation! Arriane, Jhoanna, and Sam, the girls who attended this session, said that they gained an understanding of “not to bottle up their emotions, that it is human nature to feel sadness and other emotions, but it is also human nature to overcome these difficulties.” When things appear too much to bear, keep in mind that you are loved by many and that you still can help others too.

PARADE OF SAINTS 

Oct. 29. The LVF girls joined the Parade of Saints organized by the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (ICC) of Cubao which started with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at Robinsons Magnolia and concluded at the Cathedral. Crizalyn shared that she is “Masaya. Marami kaming nakilalang mga santo na hindi pa namin nakikilala. Ang parada ay parang isang pag-aalay rin ng mga gumanap na mga Kabataan sa mga santong nirerepresent”. (Happy. We learned about other saints that we were previously unaware of. This march serves as a sort of sacrifice to the saints who we have chosen to represent).

NCCT’s 26th ANNIVERSARY

Oct. 28. Happy 26th Anniversary to the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT). “NCCT @26: Shaping the Future of Filipino Children through Television”. NCCT envisions a dynamic and child-friendly media environment that contributes to the holistic development of Filipino children. Sr. Ma. Victoria P. Sta. Ana, FMA who is a Council Member representing the NGO Sector participated at NCCT 26th Anniversary where her 2 other Co-Council Members, Chairperson Luis Gatmaitan, MD, and Atty Santiago Gabionza, Jr. also lighted the symbolical Christmas Tree of the NCCT Office.

LVF – PALAWAN

ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING SESSION
Oct. 29. Sr. Rosalia A. Panganiban, FMA, Center Head, conducted a family formation session on Anti-Human Trafficking for the parents of our resident learners. Sr. Rose discussed the three elements of Human Trafficking and its effect on victims. During the exercise, the parents actively participate with their kids, sharing their ideas, perceptions, and lessons with the group.

HOME VISIT TO LEARNERS

October 19. Ms. Delia Valledor, RSW, with the two (2) Social Work Interns Ms. Nelly Mae B. Ysult and Hazel D. Padon, conducted a Home Visitation in Brgy. Bacungan, and Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Puerto Princesa City while Sr. Maria Imelda David, FMA, with Ms. Divine Rubi, and Ms. Hazel Padon conducted a home visitation in Quezon Palawan on October 20, where their students reside.

TRAINING INDUCTION

Oct. 06. Under the STEP Scholarship Program sponsored by Senator Pia S. Cayetano, the Laura Vicuña Foundation Palawan began the Training Induction Program for the launching of the first batch of Raise Organic Hogs leading to Organic Agriculture Production NC II at Barangay Marufinas, Puerto Princesa City.

INSPIRATIONAL SESSION

Oct. 7 and 14. Ms. Delia Valledor, RSW, gave the resident learners an energizing lecture titled “The Key to Academic Success.” Accept responsibility, discipline yourself, manage your time, stay ahead, help yourself before asking for help, be present and on time, communicate with instructors, do your best, work diligently through to the end, use the support system, prerequisites, and, finally, stay focused are the 13 tips that Ms. Delia covered on how to become a successful learner. This exercise aims to inspire and encourage students to remain focused while working toward their goals.

FIRE DRILL 2023

Oct. 2. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Puerto Princesa City Fire Station Personnel, Sir Jomer C. Burlas, Sir Tyrone Jeff P. Carpo, and five (5) criminology interns under the supervision of FSUPT Nilo T. Caabay Jr. City Fire Marshal conducted a Fire Safety Awareness Seminar, Fire Drill, and Earthquake Drill to the Laura Vicuña Foundation Inc. resident learners and employees.

LVF MALIHAO, NEG. OCC.

LEADERS AND ANIMATOR FORMATION (LAF) 2023
Oct. 21. At this year’s Leaders and Animator Formation (LAF) 2023, which was conducted at Don Bosco Technical Institute – Victorias with the subject “Good Christians and Upright Citizens,” the LVF Malihao SYM Animators and SYM leaders took part in the event with great enthusiasm. LAF 2023 sought to broaden young people’s perspectives and help them cast ballots in the upcoming local elections. Fr. Gino Godinez, SDB, spoke the Upright: Voters Education while Fr. Vince Michael Sabal SDB, SYM-FIS Delegate, gave a presentation on the organization’s goals and objectives. The formation ended with the Holy Mass presided over by Fr. Vince Michael Sabal, SDB at the school’s chapel.

REGIONAL CONVERGENCE OF PRIVATE SCHOOL HEADS AND SUPERVISORS IN CHARGE

Oct. 26. Sir Rino N. Barrido, LVWDTC Academic Coordinator, attended the Regional Convergence of Private School Heads and Supervisors-in-Charge at Nature’s Village Resort, Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

EDUCATOR’S DAY

Oct. 05. The LVF Malihao students organized an action to surprise the teachers in honor of National Teachers’ Day, with a special focus on the school leaders! They also arranged gifts for all educators, including the FMA sisters, faculty, staff, and support staff, as well as a community dance and film presentation! It was a day to celebrate and pay tribute to our teachers.

MAGNIFICAT CARAVAN

Oct. 11. The LVF Malihao Class Officers of SY 2023-2024, together with Ms. Ma Aika F. Tacud, Ms. Ma. Socorro C. Bayles, and Ms. Ma. Victoria V. Seluce, joined in the “Magnificat Caravan” of The Youth for Mary and Christ (YMC) held at Victorias National High School where they prayed the Holy Rosary.

ROSARY RALLY

Oct. 15. Together with the parish, the LVF Malihao educational community participated in the Mary Help of Christians Church’s Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) Mass and Rosary Rally at Victorias City’s Canetown Subdivision. The activity of the church is, really, a big help to everybody when it comes to their spiritual growth.

Rondalla Concert

Oct. 27. LVF Malihao warmly welcomed the Kabataang Silay Rondalla Ensemble in their Rondalla Concert held at the School Multi-Purpose Hall where they were able to perform live the new compositions of Filipino artists/composers; Mary Katherine Trangco, Marie Jocelyn Marfil, Lily Ann Perez, Gian Gianan, Erma Dianne Decena and Maria Christine Muyco. The group played Tukar, Luksong Tinik, Taguan, Gameron and Pagtutumbang Preso. Everyone in the assembly was amazed by the spectacular performance of the Kabataang Silay Rondalla Ensemble. This project was supported by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Bayi: Women Composers of the Philippines.

FAMILY LIVING ROSARY (Malihao & Cubao, QC)

Oct. 29. In honor of the Family Living Rosary, the LVF Malihao Educating Community convened once more in the school gym to pray for the Holy Rosary. The FMA sisters, as well as visitors, parents, students, and young and mother speakers, attended. Each participant received a rosary and a printed rosary guide, provided by donations.

Oct. 29. A LIVING ROSARY has been arranged by LVF-QC through Google Meet! Families representing each community guided the group in reciting the rosary. Virtue and good deeds will proliferate as the Rosary is recited. It will secure God’s boundless mercy for souls. It will elevate people’s longing for everlasting things and remove them from the love of the world and its fleeting pleasures. Oh, that everyone will use this method to sanctify themselves.

LVF WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

ONLINE CATECHESIS
The LVF online catechesis continues to guide the participants towards the Lord Jesus and Mama Mary especially this month of the Holy Rosary. For November, Sr. Phebe Lacse, FMA leads the catechesis, assisted by Ms. RJ Gonzales, the LVF staff.

SOLIDARITYSERYE

Every week, Ms. RJ & Ms. Angie (LVF Social Worker) go to the community to meet them and give them packs of bread. This solidarityserye effort is made possible with the in-kind donations of the RFM Corporation.

PASWI-COP

The Philippine Association of Social Workers Inc. (PASWI) continues to reach Social Workers in the country. This Wednesday prayer habit is held via Zoom and is live-streamed via PASWI All Facebook account.