2 GFI Boxes Arrived in Mindanao

Two Balikbayan boxes full of educational materials were received by GFI Mindanao Coordinator Jocelyn Carino Robles on November 23, 2013. The Amado Quirit Sr. National High School in Barangay Kihan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province will be the recipient of these educational resources.

Thanks so much for our partners in Atlanta and also our volunteers in Mindanao!

Amenity Kits Enjoyed by the ALS Students

Joy Edday Dela Cruz explains the use for the amenity kit

Habal-Habal, motorcycle mode of transportation for the amenity kits



ALS workers with students

Tagakaulo and Blaan tribal folks attending ALS class

The Malungon East District-Alternative Learning System (ALS) students were one of the beneficiaries from the amenity kits donated by Delta Air Lines. ALS is a program implemented by the Department of Education to extend education in a non-formal setting compared to that of a regular school. ALS teachers are going to identified communities and held classes in designated area and time. Usually, the teachers are innovative in out sourcing educational materials to be used for the class. The Delta Air Lines amenity kits donation came in handy for their needs. ALS students are youth, adults and usually indigents that did not have opportunity to go to school.

Thanks to ALS worker, Maam Joy Edday Dela Cruz, for the photo-documentation.

Bong salamat (thank you) Delta Air Lines, Dep-Ed Sarangani Division, and ALS teachers!

Books and techy gadgets amazes students

Students of Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School are having fun trying the technological gadgets they received from educational supporters in Atlanta. The students also started to make use of their brand new reference books for English, Math and Science.  The educational resources are currently kept in the ground floor of the ClassDorm project of QUEST Program.

"With the presence of dictionaries, now we can give assignment work for students especially in vocabulary that we could not do before. The students, parents, teachers are thankful for this wonderful blessing extended to our school." - Jennifer Soguilon Dela Sierra, Teacher-in-Charge

Thank you GFI Donors

Students, teachers, and parents from Amado M. Quirit sr. National High School in Kihan, Malapatan, Sarangni Province expressed their gratitude to all donors of the wonderful books, techy gadgets and related school supplies. This is the first shipment that reached their school for the Library Development and Educational Resource Assistance  Program of Galing Foundation, Inc.

According to Teacher-in-Charge Maam Jennifer Soguilon Dela Sierra, the adjacent Naidas Opong Elementary School also shares some educational resources they received.

Thank you Maam Jennifer Soguilon Dela Sierra for photo documentation.

Faces of happiness

"Yehey naa na mi mga libro..stateside pa jud! Salamat sa mga Donors!"

 

Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School showing some books they got from GFI donors. 

First set of boxes

Teachers and students were so excited for the arrival and opening of the first set of GFI boxes.

 "Sir Alvin Lacawan opened the boxes. Thanks to the "weapon" of Ate Helen Quirit that transported these boxes from Alabel to Kihan."- Jennifer Soguilon Dela Sierra, Teacher-in-Charge

The Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School  located in Barangay Kihan is the third secondary school established in the Municipality of Malapatan, Sarangani Province.

Books and educational supplies for Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School

Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School Principal Jennifer Soguilon Dela Sierra picked up 6 boxes of books and educational supplies with the help of Liz Robles and Jocelyn Robles at General Santos City.

Thank you Maam Jen for your labor of love!

DepEd Sarangani Recognition for Delta Air Lines Amenity Kits Donation

The Department of Education - Division of Sarangani celebrated its 20th DepED Foundation Anniversary with the theme, “Preserving Indigenous Peoples’ Cultural Heritage through Responsive Education.” The event was held last August 8, 2013 at Provincial Gymnasium, Capitol Compound, Alabel, Sarangani Province.  

"One of the highlights of the said occasion is the Gawad Parangal, where we will be giving recognition to our dear stakeholders who take part in the achievements and realization of the programs and projects of the Division." -Isagani dela Cruz, Schools Division Superintendent

Delta Air Lines thru Mr. Marshall Resnik, Philippines Honorary Consul General in Atlanta Ray Donato, and Galing Foundation, Inc. are thankful for the recognition from DepEd Sarangani.

Photos courtesy of Jocelyn Robles, GFI Mindanao Outreach Coordinator.

Delta Air Lines amenity kits distribution at Naidas Opong Elementary School

Naidas Opong Elementary School in Barangay Kihan, Malapatan Sarangani Province is one of the beneficiaries for the Delta Air Lines amenity kits.

Photos courtesy of Gerlie Mae Colano Amoro

DepEd Sarangani Memo for Delta Air Lines Amenity Kits Distribution

Schools Division Superintendent Isagani dela Cruz issued a Memo dated July 8, 2013 for the schedule of the release of the amenity kits to the recipient schools (IS-Integrated School, PS-Primary School, ES-Elementary School):

Through the leadership of former governor, Mr. Miguel Rene A. Dominguez, the Division of Sarangani has been given milestone donations from various stakeholders. Among these are the Amenity kits which were donated to the Province and intended for Grades 1 and 2 pupils of public elementary of Sarangani. These Amenity Kits came from Delta Air Lines upon the initiative of Ms. Arjho Carino-Turner of the Galing Foundation (USA) and Honorary Philippine Consul General Donato.

Considering that the responsibility for distribution is already passed to DepEd-Division of Sarangani, the Schools Division Superintendent, through the OIC Supply Officer, schedules the release of these amenity kits to recipient schools on July 16-19,2013,08:00 AM to 05:00 PM at the Division Office, Capitol Compound, Alabel, Sarangani.

Recipient schools are asked to make necessary documentation of the release of these

amenity kits to their Grade s I & 2 pupils and submit a reporl to the Office of the SDS.

Recipient schools are also advised to bring a vehicle to carry the amenity kits and must

come on the scheduled date and time.

Attached is the List of Recipient Schools and the schedule date of distribution.

For the information and guidance of all concerned'

Julv 16,2013 MALUNGON

Malungon CES SPED
Kiblawan PS
Tangali IS
San Miguel ES
Taclobo ES
San Juan  ES
Kalonbarak ES
Kisablay PS
Tandawanan PS
Upper Lumabat IS
Laginan PS
Lamlangil ES
Balitangan PS
Kanyugan ES
Lamlinol PS
Lutay IS
Pikong PS
Datal Batong IS
Datal Bila IS
Lamlifew ES
Malabod IS
N. Sunio PS
Sitio Bantac
ALS (Malungon East District) (ALS (75/teacher) Adult learners)

 

July 17,2013 MAASIM, KIAMBA, MAITUM (MAKIMA)

Bo. Site PS
Bongo PS
Kyumad IS
Langaran PS
Lebe PS
Mangelen IS
Rogaya Baiunaid IS
Datu Molod IS
Blat ES
Nomoh IS
Cabales-Inarbia IS
Edro Malayo PS
Matingao PS
Pedro Cabales PS
Pedro M. Buen PS
Bocay-il ES
Green Valley PS
Tabotong PS

 

July 18.2013 ALABEL & MALAPATAN

AM Alabel SPED CIS
New Canaan IS
Sofan ES
Kibak PS
King NopPS
Salimama ES
Pansoleel ES
Datal Conde PS
Latian ES
Saliluk Macantal ES
Upper Domolok ES
Tagaytay IS
Pas-asa IS
Paraiso IS
Datal Aneeas IS
PM P.H. Millona IS
Daan Suyan IS
Datu Pansolima IS
Naidas Opong (Kihan ES)


July 19,2013 GLAN
Cablalan IS
Lumiso IS
Malatabon PS
Roque Adarna IS
Tampus IS
Banlas PS
Dlama PS
E. Alesado IS
Hadji Musa IS
Lanao Kaoanslao PS
Tansgn IS
Batulaki IS
Gulo ES
Severo T. Inong PS
 

Delta Air Lines Amenity Kits Donation for Schools in Sarangani and South Cotabato

Delta Air Lines amenity kit contents

Opening of the 20ft container with the representative from Dolor Customs Brokerage,
Office of the Governor and Provincial General Services staff at the Makar Wharf in General Santos City

Tarpaulin prepared by the Department of Education Schools Division in Sarangani

Office of the Governor staff with amenity kits ready for pick up by schools from the Municipality of Glan

Delta Air Lines, an international airline based in Atlanta-USA, has donated 227 boxes containing a total of 10,896 amenity kits to the province of Sarangani, Philippines. This was made possible thru the effort of Honorary Consul General Ray Donato who linked the Galing Foundation, Inc. to identify recipient organization in the Philippines. Sarangani Province was chosen due to its remarkable achievement in supporting educational development especially to the school children of different indigenous peoples group living in far flung communities.



Each dopp bag amenity kit has the following contents: tissue pack, toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, eyeshade, paper band, pen, shoe polish, shoe horn, ear plugs, anti-bacterial wipe, and some skin care items. The amenity kits were shipped by Delta Airlines from Tokyo, Japan to General Santos City port and customs clearance done by the provincial government under the office of then Governor Miguel Rene A. Dominguez.

 

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Delta Air Lines and Galing Foundation, Inc. for the generous donation that will definitely benefit the marginalized Sarangani children.” - Gov. Migs Dominguez in a letter addressed to Delta Airlines dated April 10, 2013  

The Department of Education-Division of Sarangani thru the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent Isagani Dela Cruz scheduled the release of the amenity kits on July 16-19, 2013 to identified recipient schools as recommended by the Quality Education for Sarangani Today (QUEST) Program. The recipients are in Grade I and Grade II from Elementary and Integrated Schools (ES/IS).

Galing Foundation, Inc. (GFI) assisted schools in Barangay Maligo, Polomolok, South Cotabato also got 900 pieces of the amenity kits for distribution.

Thank you so much to the following partners:

Mr. Marshall Resnik of Delta Air Lines

Philippines Honorary Consul General Raoul “Ray”Donato
Office of the Governor, Sarangani Province
Isagani Dela Cruz, Schools Division Superintendent of Sarangani Province
Galing Foundation, Inc. Mindanao Outreach Volunteers

 Photos courtesy of Jocelyn C. Robles and Jeanelyn Gadia Solis

Philippines Youth Leadership Program (PYLP) 2013 Port of Entry by Jevern Ellaga

PYLP batch 10. Group picture by Rey Ty.

With host families in Illinois. Picture taken by Rikk Nicholson Nalzaro.

At Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA

Photo by Jun Mark Empas Amban during the PYLP orientation in Manila

"It was a hot Sunday of October when Sir Joven Ryan G. Malida, a popular leader in our community invited me in his house without stating any reason. After our holy mass I curiously prepared myself for the said appointment.

Sir Joven told me about the existing Philippine Youth Leadership Program – Environmental Leadership in the Philippines Developing Youth as Agents of Change and Ecological Activism (PYLP 10) Scholarship to  USA, a 30-day full scholarship funded by the Youth Programs Division, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, in partnership with lead grantee Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, USA, in cooperation with AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines, and supported by the Department of Education.

I was so happy to be informed about this program. As a young leader, I am certainly seeking trainings and seminars to improve my skills and capabilities to be a good and productive citizen in the near future. I seek support in our community leaders and do my best to comply all requirements. It was a tough task to comply everything while enrolment is going on. The paper works are very slow. Moreover, some of the faculty and staff are not approachable.

Luckily, I was able to accomplish all requirements. After a month, I receive a call from AFS Philippines inviting me in Davao city for an interview. It was a big accomplishment for me, I was so happy to be one of the semi-finalists of the said program. After knowing the result, Sir Joven, as a PYLP 9 alumna oriented me what to prepare and what to do. He also trained me in answering possible questions. And finally the interview happened in the 7^th floor of Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City. Fortunately, I have answered everything and do well in cooperating with my group mates in discussing Peace Issues in Mindanao.

It was a cold afternoon of January and I was sleeping in our dormitory when my phone rang. I was wondering who it was.  I heard the cavernous cold voice of a man, I found out it was Sir Mahid, an AFS Philippines staff. He formally congratulates me for successfully passing the Philippine Youth Leadership Program Batch 10. I was so happy to the fullest and thank God for this big blessing. Although I know I will encounter financial problems I was even more grateful for I know that the unwavering support of my family, relatives and friends are always there to support me."

Jevern Latimban Ellaga is one of the recipients of the Galing Foundation, Inc. Youth Leadership Award Program from Landan National High School.

Jevern Ellaga, first Philippines Youth Leadership Program (PYLP) from Landan National High School

This is Jevern Ellaga back in 2010 during the GFI Books Turn Over ceremony at Landan National High School, Polomolok, South Cotabato. He later graduated as Class Valedictorian and the 2011-2012 Galing Foundation, Inc. Youth Leadership Awardee (YLA).

He is currently a college student at Mindanao Polytechnic College taking Mechanical Engineering and is one of the 24 selected students from Mindanao for the 10th Philippines Youth Leadership Program (PYLP) that will undergo a four-week intensive leadership training program at Northern Illinois University.

This is the link for the send off meeting(pre-departure orientation) with US Ambassador to the Philippines, Harry K. Thomas, Jr. http://manila.usembassy.gov/mobile/usembassyspylp2013.html

Other ctudents that made it to the 10th PYLP can be accessed from this link:

 http://www.afs.ph/news-and-events/article/?article_id=3816

From the Galing Foundation, Inc Board, congratulations Jevern!

GFI Box 207 shipped to Mindanao

April 5, 2013

Roswell, GA - Galing Foundation, Inc. ships box no. 207 (Invoice no. GA-01) containing books, school supplies and educational toys to benefit Filipino children of Limelifew Elementary School and Amando M. Quirit, Sr. National High School in Sarangani Province in Mindanao.

A big thank you to:

• Cross of Life Lutheran Church for funding its shipment
• Friends of Roswell Library and to the Santana Family for the generous in-kind donation.
• Jay Suarez & Co. TFC (The Filipino Cargo International LLC) for serving as GFI's logistics partner

To track this shipment, contact North Carolina Shipping Office at 980 254-5769. Details at

http://galingfoundation.blogspot.com/2013/04/gfi-balikbayan-box-no-207-full-of-books.html

Basic profile of Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School

Arnis class demonstration

School participation to the Barangay Anniversary of Kihan

The main pathway of the school

 

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

A.   School Name: AMADO M. QUIRIT SR. NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL           
    
B.   DepEd ID Number: 316604

C.   Name of Principal/Teach-in-Charge: JENNIFER S. DELA SIERRA

D. School address: KIHAN, MALAPATAN, SARANGANI PROVINCE

SCHOOL MISSION: 

" Amado M. Quirit Sr. National High School in the midst of a greatly challenged community is dedicated in creating a friendly learning environment where internal and external stakeholders join hands in making it a well-equipped school in the hinterland."
 

Student data for SY 2012 - 2013:
 

Male:108               Age Range: 12 - 26

Female: 156           Age Range: 12 - 21

Type and quantity of books that is currently in its inventory:

Titles	Year Acquired	Source	Quantity	Remarks
API – Pilipinas Isang Sulyap at Pagyakap	2008	DepEd	30	Good Condition
English I – Ventures in Communication TX	2008	DepEd	42	Good Condition
Intermediate Algebra TX	2010	DepEd	67	Good Condition
Geometry TX	2010	DepEd	27	Good Condition
Integrated Science	2012	DepEd	60	Good Condition
Biology	2012	DepEd	60	Good Condition
Chemistry	2012	DepEd	60	Good Condition
Physics	2012	DepEd	30	Good Condition
English II – Ventures in Communication TX	2012	DepEd	60	Good Condition
Various Reading Materials	2012	QUEST	80	Good Condition

Current curriculum:

           School Year 2012-2013 has three(3) curriculum in one. Grade 7 (No longer first year) followed the k-12 education curriculum where subjects are taught from the simplest concepts to more complicated concepts through grade levels in spiral progression. Second Year follows the Revised Secondary Education Curriculum which anchored in the Understanding by Design (UbD) developed by Mc Tighe and Wiggins. It aimed to teach for understanding which should be manifested by the students: students can explain, interpret, apply, have perspective, empathize and have self-knowledge about a given topic. Third Year and Fourth Year follows the Basic Education Curriculum. It is student-centered, community-oriented style of education where Values Education is incorporated into the teaching of other subject areas.
 

            The school intensified its reading program because we believe that the most basic part of learning is the skill in reading. Learning how to learn and not what to learn is what we inculcate in our students.

 

Current Reading Program in Place:
 

                 At the start of the school year, the high school entrants were given an exam both in English and Filipino to determine their reading level. Those who can read well and can comprehend are categorized as Independent Readers. Those who can read but cannot comprehend well are categorized as Instructional Readers while those who can hardly read are categorized as Frustrated Readers.
 

                The Independent Readers were given the task as Mentors for those instructional and frustrated readers and the English and Filipino teachers are their advisers and supervisors of the reading activities. Once a week students were assigned a short story/selection to be read aloud. This oral reading targeted not only to improve the students reading ability but also to boast their confidence to speak in front of the audience .The mentor would then ask some questions to check the comprehension of the reader.
 

                At the end of the school year the learners were given post test to determine whether their reading level increases. Those who did not improved were advised to attend the summer reading camp for 4 weeks.

Photos courtesy of Maam Jennifer S. Dela Sierra.