Vol. 12 Issue 1 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE TAN YAN KEE FOUNDATION, INC. January-June 2018
LTG COMPANIES BRING SUPPORT AND GOODWILL TO
MARAWI Dr. Lucio C. Tan leads other LT Group companies in carrying out various charity drives to help victims as well as military personnel who have been affected by the Marawi crisis.
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Sister companies under the Lucio Tan Group opened the New Year with a joint campaign to bring assistance and goodwill to the victims and survivors of the Marawi
Siege in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. Carrying the company logos of the team, they trooped to the Mindanao State University (MSU) gym on January 11, 2018 and distributed
packs of food and essential personal and household items to more than 400 families with the help of the MSU students. With the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc., a group of concerned employees of the Philippine National Bank (PNB), Philippine Airlines (PAL), and Tanduay Distillers, Inc. (TDI) volunteered to gather, pack,
and donate various items to the Marawi evacuees. Dubbed as “Para Sa Marawi”, the successful activity was the result of the collaborative efforts of Lucita Briones, Bonnie Duran, and Hoira Dominguez of PNB; PAL Foundation officer Candy Zapanta, PAL Corporate Affairs Manager Pinky Mag-iba Balagtas, and PAL Cagayan de
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Oro Airport Operations Manager Mark Francis Baliuag; and Philip Sing and Evelyn Abao of Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. Bonnie Duran as area head of PNB-Mindanao 5 was mainly responsible for arranging the pickup of the donated goods sent from Manila and Cagayan de Oro and stored at the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental to Marawi City. He reported that the goods mostly coming from TYKFI, PAL, and PNB employees and friends were repacked by the MSU volunteer students. The MSU distribution activity was spearheaded by the PNB-MSU Branch represented by Branch Head Tarhatah A. Alonto and Sales and Service Head Sinab Hadji Salic, VP Roderick T. Enriquez, region head of Mindanao and Bonnie Duran. Among the items inside the
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family packs donated by PAL are malong, headdress, t-shirts, slippers, underwear, and hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, medicines, neck pillows, sanitary napkins, blankets, and towels. Food donated by PNB included canned goods and rice. TYKFI and Tanduay sent blankets/comforters, kitchen utensils, and clothes. Last year, TYKFI also coordinated the transport by PAL and relief distribution activity of food and hygiene items donated by a group of PNB employees and retirees. n
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UE-TYKFI Scholar Gra n Summa Cum Laude
n Magna Cum Laude
Cabios, John Reymar M. BSME
De Mesa, Janmart D. BSA
Dela Torre, Jayson Alfred D. BSA
Delfino, Rachel Ann S. BSCE
Jabinal, Mia Ruth C. BSA
Jadaone, Mary Danica Ann B. BSIT
Jogno, Clarissa Mae A. BSA
Davide, Dorris Kathleen ABEng
Cavitana, Josiah P. BSIT College Distinguished Awardee
Enero, Eldrick James T. BSCE
Gregorio, Marc Jim H. BSA
Macatangay, Jason D. BSITEN
Katigbak, Ervien Ace V. BSA
Oris, John Paul S. BSME
Nuestro, Elaine Marie D. ABC
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Rañeses, Mark Christian Virgil D. BSCS
Trazo, Samantha P. BSA
Viente, Chrissa Marie C. BSA
The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. and the University of the East congratulate the UETYKFI scholar-graduates for S.Y. 2017-2018 4
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aduates S.Y. 2017-2018 n Cum Laude
Abayon, Jizza Mae C. BSCOE College Distinguished Awardee
Baniago, Samuel R. BSCE
CaĂąezal, Roberta C. BSCE
Delgado, Bianca Louise Z. BSBIO
Dumadag, Cheska Kimberly T. BSA
Bitanga, Mary Rose M. BSA
Geli, Angelo S. BSCE
Madeja, Mary Janine F. BSA
Negad, Junnel D. BSEE
Pabilonia, Mark Joseph R. BSA
Peji, Shiela Marie R. BSA
Sestoso, Jesus G. BSA
Ponce, Janine Camille M. BSA
Rael, Jonas Kristoff A. BSA
Tilan, Joyce Ann S. BSA
Tolentino, Flynn Edmund T. BSECE
Woods, Angeline Jayne P. BSA
Timagos, Francis NiĂąa Maye ABEng
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HE UE-TYKFI Scholarship Program has been giving deserving students full and partial scholarship grants in college in the field of accountancy, liberal arts, engineering, computer studies, and dentistry. Recently, another batch of scholars finished their academic journey and is off to a new life after college. A total of 36 graduates en-
UE-Manila was recognized as a college distinguished awardee in the College of Computer Studies and Systems and bagged the Summa Cum Laude award during the 2018 UE Commencement Rights held at the Philippine International Convention Center on April 2018. Jayson D. Macatangay from the College of Engineering Caloocan also rose
dured the strenuous years and is now inspiring others to become achievers. From UE-Caloocan, one graduated summa cum laude, eight as magna cum laude, and three, cum laude. From UE-Manila, one graduated summa cum laude, eight as magna cum laude, and 12 as cum laude. Josiah P. Cavitana from 5
to the top as he emerged Summa Cum Laude. The UE-TYKFI Scholarship Program which was established in 1998 has already benefitted more than 1,000 students and faculty members with the provision of tuition and other school fees, monthly stipends as well as uniform and book allowances. n
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Foundation officers Philip Sing (right) and Jonathan Anuma (left) with the TYKFI-STA scholars.
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with good character. Meanwhile, the scholars admitted to have had difficulty adjusting to the new environment, culture, and education, especially the grade 7 students, in the private school setting. They acknowledged that the lessons and values taught in STA are essential and should be kept in mind and heart. At the Conferment Rights, those distinguished with honors from Grade 7 – St. Cecilia were Kurt Russel D. Andrada, Nicole Shane B. Bausel, Daisy S. Gaoiran, Grace A. Nginsayan, and April Joy S. Quiñones. From Grade 7 – San Pedro Calungsod, Jenianne Lyfer
ONGRATULATIONS to the scholars under TYKFI-STA Scholarship Program as they swept academic honors at the Conferment Rights held at the STA Gymnasium on May 30, 2018. Launched in 2016, the TYKFI-STA Scholarship Program for Farmers’ Children gives hope to indigenous families in Aritao, Kayapa, and Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya through the provision of quality education to the deserving children of indus-
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Maye A. Buhong was also recognized with honors. Other awardees were Maribeth O. Moran and Julie Anne B. Yaos of Grade 8 – St. Francis; Melody T. Agmallo, Novelyn O. Lacquias, Carolyn A. Nginsayan of Grade 9 – St. Thomas More. Francis S. Lacquias stood proud as he was the lone awardee of St. Thomas More with high honors. Proud to have finished Grade 10, TYK-STA scholars St. Monica completers Jhonray A. Agmallo, Jomel T. Agmallo, Chelamar L. Bay-an, Jenny Cris D. Romeo, Jotan D. Romeo, Cridle Goie V. Rosendo, and Marinela C. Sangil. Senior
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Children Scholars Sweep Honors
High School Grade 11 scholars were recognized with honors: Noreen Joy B. Basatan and Lerma D. Dinggas. Rommel K. Pilde, graduated Senior High School with honors during the SHS Graduation Ceremony on May 31, 2018. Rommel was also awarded during the ceremony by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 2 representative for bagging the top 6 of the Fisheries Scholarship Program – Fisherfolk Children Educational Grant in Region 2. The hard work and determination of the Foundation Scholars have not gone unnoticed by the generous benefactor. The Foundation rewarded them with little tokens of appreciation which could help them in the upcoming school year. n 7
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TYKFI-FLP Legal Scholarship Awards its New Set of Scholars
Supreme Court Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio and former Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban welcome the new set of TYKFI-FLP scholars.
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WENTY-ONE law students have been awarded the TYKFI-FLP Legal Scholarship Program for the school year 2017-2018. Supreme Court Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio graced the awarding ceremony for this year’s set of law scholars on March 23, 2018 at the Ateneo Professional Schools Auditorium in Makati City. In partnership with the Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP) and undertaken in cooperation with Philippine Association of Law Schools (PALS), the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. (TYKFI) supports deserving law students based on their academic merit and ability to promulgate and perpetuate the judicial philosophy of safeguarding the liberty and nurturing prosperity
under the rule of law. Launched in 2016, the FLP has picked 10 third year law scholars from various law schools this year: Leo Francis Abot (Ateneo de Manila University), John Anthony Almerino (University of San Carlos), Arvin Paolo Cortez (Ateneo de Manila University), Mikael Gabrielle Ilao (University of Cordilleras), Kenneth Glenn Manuel (Universi-
ty of Santo Tomas), King Anthony Perez (University of Cebu), Josiah David Quising (Far Eastern University), Jun Dexter Rojas (Polytechnic University of the Philippines), Julienne Therese Salvacion (San Beda University – Manila), and Ma. Vida 8
Malaya Villarico (Polytechnic University of the Philippines). Eleven fourth year law students were also named as follows: Karina Mae Badua (University of Santo Tomas), Sean James Borja (Ateneo de Manila University),
Education Kaycelle Ann Castillo (Far Eastern University), Ervin Fredrick Dy (University of the Philippines), Rexlyn Anne Evora (Polytechnic University of the Philippines), Katrina Monica Gaw (Ateneo de Manila University), Summerson Macasarte (St. Thomas More School of Law and Business), Nigel Carmelo Reago (De La Salle University), Jose Angelo Tiglao (De La Salle University), Althea Vergara (University of San Carlos), and Vanessa Gloria Vergara (Ateneo de Manila University). Of all the applicants interviewed one-by-one last February 2, 2018 at the 2nd Division Conference Room of the Supreme Court Building in Padre Faura, Manila by the prestigious panel of judges, these 21 scholars proved to be worthy of the scholarship. They were carefully evaluated and ranked by the panel of judges headed by the Acting Chief Justice Antonio T. Carpio. Other panelists were FLP Board of Trustee and former Secretary of Education Dr. Edilberto C. de Jesus, PALS President and Ateneo de Manila University School of Law Dean Sedfrey M. Candelaria, FLP Corporate Secretary Atty. Joel Emerson J. Gregorio, and TYKFI officer Ms. Elizabeth T. Alba. Each scholar received a
Excerpt from the Acceptance Speech of Jose Angelo C. Tiglao, third year, at the Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity Awarding Ceremony, Ateneo de Manila Law School
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P200,000 scholarship award of which a maximum of P100,000 shall be allotted for the tuition fees, P20,000 for books, and P80,000 monthly stipend. Third year Jose Angelo Tiglao delivered his acceptance speech on behalf of all his fellow scholars. Acting Chief Justice Carpio, the guest of honor, also delivered an informative message on A Culture of Respect for, and Understanding of, International Law. Finally, Retired Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban,
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WOULD like to thank the Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity for this opportunity to speak on behalf of us scholars. It is of great honor and privilege to call ourselves as FLP scholars for the Foundation has chosen us, not because of our social status, but because of our scholastic record and our extra-curricular commitments, which together, show our holistic growth as students of the law and future members of the legal profession. But more than our academic rank and activities outside of law school, I truly believe that it was our story, together with our conviction, that sealed the deal. I, for one, remember the time I was being interviewed for the program and I had to defend my stand on fake news in
FLP Chairman of the Board and TYKFI Board of Trustee, thanked and congratulated the scholars and most especially the parents and guardians who raised their
this country. I find it an honor and a privilege to share this afternoon with my fellow scholars who are not only academically excellent but also morally firm for I have heard their stories and believe me when I say, they are some of the most inspiring people I have ever met in my life. I would like to thank the Foundation for believing in us and for entrusting us the duty and obligation to promote its philosophy of safeguarding liberty and nurturing prosperity under the rule of law. I am reminded that we must never get tired of fighting for the truth because it is the most powerful tool we have. I am especially proud and inspired by my fellow scholars who are strong enough and empow9
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ered to speak their truths and stories during this process. We are celebrated today in this hall because of the stories that we have told; but today, we have become that story. But more than just being excellent students, we must never forget that we have a duty to give back to this country what we have learned through this scholarship program, as members of our society, because now, more than ever, we must serve as beacons of light for those who struggle to escape the dark. Congratulations to us scholars of the Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity. I am blessed to share this milestone with twenty others, but what I am most proud of is the avenue to continue the fight for the rule of law with you. Thank you.”
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ECCD Education Consultant Dr. Yolanda Quijano (fourth from left) is lead speaker and resource person on Inclusion training.
ECCD Focuses on Inclusion in Aritao Training Program
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N March 13-16, 2018, TYKFI in partnership with the LGU of Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya under Mayor Lucita Tan, brought the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council’s training to the municipality of Aritao. Hosted by Saint Teresita’s Academy of Aritao, an in-depth training on “The Utilization of the National Early Learning Curriculum (NELC)” was conducted under the expertise of ECCD’s program development officers Ms. Nicole Andrea Reyes and Ms. Ma. Katrina Libron. In addition, ECCD’s Education Consultant Yolanda Quijano, Ed.D. gave a special focus and open discussion on the mandate of inclusion, pertaining to the equal and
es organized by the ECCD and held in Baguio City. Here, participants learned of the experiences of ECCD in different parts of the country, as well as best practices from a set of multi-sectoral experts. In a follow-up effort, this training in Aritao focused on the proper and practical usage of the National Early Learning Curriculum’s Learning Resource Package (LRP). The LRP is a set of eight modules delivering a comprehensive reference guide on developmental standards, competencies, and objectives, multi-faceted indicators, assessment strategies, activities, and family support program that are developmentally appropriate in terms of age, the individual, and the socio-cultural background. Participants were given lectures, dialogues, and demonstrations that expounded on standards and best practices with the aim of profession-
adaptive treatment of care and early development to diverse learners or children with disabilities. The training project was coordinated with the aid of the municipal social welfare and development officer (MSWDO) of Aritao, Mrs. Marilyn Pascual. Prior to this, TYKFI sponsored the attendance of day care workers, kindergarten teachers, and school principals of different municipalities in Nueva Vizcaya to attend two major conferenc10
alizing the efforts of the municipal day care workers. A total of 43 attended the training including day care workers, kindergarten teachers, the school head and administrators of Saint Teresita’s Academy. They belong to different barangays in Aritao, Sta. Fe, and Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya. The following are a few comments from the participants, as well as a prayer said for the children: Merie Liza Floresca, Day Care Worker, Brgy. Bone South, Aritao, N.V “It is a big help to us because ang mga tulad namin na child development workers na baguhan, ay nagkakaroon ng dagdag na kaalaman sa development at routines ng mga bata na tinuturuan namin. Nalaman din namin ang aming strengths and weaknesses sa aming pagtuturo.”
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Desenia L. Saludo, Day Care Worker, Brgy. Beti, Aritao, N.V. “Your project helped me in such a way that my knowledge regarding early childhood care and development widened and opened up my mind not to limit my teaching to normal children but also to children with special needs because they have the rights too - to learn [through] their own capabilities with [the help of] my guidance. I appreciate the techniques that make the teaching easy and enjoyable.” Preciousa L. Javillonar, Day Care Worker, Brgy. Yaway, Aritao, N.V. “My most significant learnings from this training are about the philosophies in early childhood education, the strategies for teaching young children, and [their] brain development. This project helped me a lot and gave a lot of insight to us.” Kristine Mari C. Valdez, Kindergarten Teacher, Tan Yan Kee Elementary School, Brgy. Balete, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya “In this training, I can say that I learned a lot - from classroom management to strategies and techniques which I can use in my teachings. I also learned that to make learning possible in every
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child, we must [not only] consider the age [but] most of all their individual differences. I must formulate activities based not only on their age but their attributes and capabilities. This training is a great help for me because before it’s really hard for me to accomplish their ECCD checklist, at least now I learned [how to do it] by observation.” n
Prayer for the Children, by the Child Development Workers and Kindergarten Teachers of Nueva Vizcaya Lord, today, we pray for the children we care for in our schools and centers. Although we are not their parents, we care for the kids each day. We cuddle, sing, and read to them, and watch them as they play. We see each new accomplishment and help them grow and learn. We understand their language, and listen with our concern. They come to us for comfort and we kiss away their tears. They proudly show their work to us and in turn we give them our loudest cheers. Lord, we may not be their parents, but we know that our role is just as strong. We promise to nurture them and keep them safe for as long as you allow us to. We know that someday, the time will come when we will have to part, when we will have to let them go, and let them soar and explore, but Lord please do know that they will be forever in our hearts. And today, Lord, as we gather for the last day of their four-day training, please bless our speakers, Ma’am Yolly, Ma’am Trina, and Ma’am Nikki and the ECCD Council, and shower them with patience and understanding for us, the child care workers. Bless also Ma’am Valerie and Ma’am Evelyn of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation for them to gain more strength and passion in pursuing commendable projects that promote better education and teacher development. Lord, bless each one of us, and guide us in the activities that we will be having today. These we ask in Your Holy Name, Amen. 11
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TYKFI Enjoins the School Community for Brigada Eskwela 2018
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HIS year, TYKFI joined Brigada Eskwela once again in support of its adopted school, Nagtenga Elementary School in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur. The school received needed materials to repair its Multi-Purpose Hall used during school events. Brigada Eskwela aims to help schools to make the students’ learning environment safer, cleaner, and more orderly in time for the opening of classes in June. In Nagtenga ES, the teachers and parents join hands to ensure that the kids can have a memorable and secure school year.
No effort is too small to make a big difference in the lives of children. The newly-repaired Multi-Purpose Hall will be used for PTA meetings, seminars, P.E. activities, scouting programs, contest venues, and other activities of the teachers and students. In the past years, the Foundation donated materials and supplies for the repainting of classrooms and roofs as well as for the replacement of some faulty ceilings and roof flashings to the school and materials for the construction of a safe and adequate computer room. n
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An Avenue for Directional and Spiritual Experience
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two-day Directional and Spiritual Camp guided 58 graduating Senior High School students of St. Teresita’s Academy of Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya in learning and reflecting on Christian values that would prepare them in entering a new phase in their academic life. The students’ camp activity held last April 15 to 16, 2018 at the Geonature Compound in Barangay Digdig, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, aimed at establishing camaraderie, rediscovering themselves, and connecting with nature. The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. hosted the camp for the grade 12 students to refresh their minds and guide
them to pursue a life of passion and meaning. Eucharistic celebration, career and spiritual talks, team building activities, and reflections were among the activities during the program. During the camp’s culmination, the students shared that the camp enlightened and helped them focus more on improving them-
selves to become better students, individuals, and children of God. All the participants, students and teachers alike, found the camp site very conducive to reflecting on the values and spiritual inputs gained during the activities. 14
The camp faculty included Rev. Fr. Rene P. Caligue, the spiritual director; Mrs. Clarita C. Pillera, senior high school and values education coordinator; and class advisers Mrs. Marites Aquino and Mr. Brian Baristo. n
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BELIEVE that the directional and spiritual camping molded my personality and my spiritual being. I learned a lot of things I may apply in my day-to-day life. We, participants, felt safe, secured, and comfortable while having the sessions and team building activities. The objectives of the program were achieved and I am very much satisfied with the experience. Thank you TYK!” – Maria Tricia M. Alaman, Grade 12-St. John, Academic-ABM Strand
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HIS kind of event truly enlightened me as to who I really am and who or what I want to be. I learned to be more focused, brave, and faithful. With the clean and cozy environment, it helped us to connect more on the objectives of the camping. The important part was that at the end of the day, we all learned something and we are all happy.” – Mellainne Leazyl S. Balino, Grade 12-St. John, Academic-STEM Strand
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HE directional and spiritual camping helped me to discover about my own self. The activities we had gave me the opportunity to socialize with others. The most important lesson that I learned was that no matter how hard a thing is, I should always have patience and confidence. And by putting God in the center of every decision, I can achieve anything.” – Raiza Kayla R. Cayabyab, Grade 12-St. John, Academic-STEM Strand
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T inspires me to be a good student and I know it would lead me to a better future. It also gave me the opportunity to share to others how to interact and socialize. The objectives of the program were achieved through the activities we have done. With these experiences in this quiet and secured place, we learned a lot of lessons.” – Odyssey M. Serquiña, Grade 12-St. John, Academic-STEM Strand
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AKING decisions, trusting God wholeheartedly, and learning to conquer the world with unity are just few of the things I learned from this event. As a student who is still confused of what course should I apply for in college, this camp is a big help for me to choose the right direction I am going to follow to attain my desires in life. This place, program, and camping satisfied and helped me.” – Dominic Vincent T. Tallungan, Grade 12-St. John, Academic-STEM Strand
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Health Services
TYKF-AABMSS Monthly Medical Forum
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VERY month, the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. and the Association of Asia Brewery Medical Specialty Scholars (AABMSS) hold a medical forum designed for laymen. The forum provides people with a venue to learn about the latest medical issues, trends, and available treatment options. Asia Brewery medical scholars render free consultations and discuss pertinent matters in layman’s language. The forum is held at the Century Park Sheraton. Medical Forum No. 300
at the base of the neck. It is responsible in producing tetra iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxin (T4) for a lot of our bodily functions like memory, heart rate, body metabolism, intestinal movement and even ovulation. Goiter is enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Diabetes and Me (Part 2): Abnormal Blood Lipids Tommy Ty Willing, M.D. (Clinic: Metropolitan: 254-1111)
The main blood lipids in the blood are cholesterol and triglycerides Cholesterol is divided into: n Low density lipoprotein (LDL) n Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) n High density lipoprotein (HDL) Ideal value for blood lipids are: n Total cholesterol <200 mg/dl n Triglycerides <150 mg/dl n LDL <130 mg/dl n HDL male > 40 mg/dl female >50 mg/dl High blood lipids usually do not have symptoms, some are hereditary Guide To Achieve Good Blood Lipids Level n Limit intake of fats and fatty food n Lessen intake of cholesterol containing food n Select unsaturated fats n Steam or grill food n Lessen alcohol intake n Select high fiber food n Modify lifestyle n Increase intake of Omega-3 fatty acid n Achieve target blood lipid levels n Avoid cigarette smoking n Maintain ideal body weight n Maintain good dietary intake Medical Forum No. 301
Dermatology: Unboxed
Sharmaine Ivy S. Sun, M.D. (Clinic: Chi. Gen. – 711-4141) Fictions of Dermatology: n Dermatologists only examine the skin n All dermatologists are the same n Consult a dermatologist if you want to look good or be beautiful n Dermatologists look at adult patients only Fictions of Skin and Hair Care: If I wash, cut, or brush my hair frequently, hair will grow faster. n Frequent washing, application of rubbing alcohol, or soaking in hot water will get rid of the itchiness. n I cannot eat chicken, egg, or seafood as long as I have a rash. My rashes came from eating the wrong food. n
n My wound is not healing. I think I have
n Avoid or refrain from doing manicures and pedicures – risk for ingrown nails and warts
diabetes. n If the snake-like rash encircles my body, I will die! n Acne and other skin problems can be solved with the right soap. n I will take vitamin E capsules so that I will have healthy skin. n I will use whitening soaps to become fairer.
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Overview of Sleep Disorders Jonalyn Chris Ang, M.D. (Clinic: Cardinal – 727-0001)
Limit the amount of time spent in bed as close as possible to the actual amount of time asleep. Avoid all sleep-incompatible activities like eating, watching television, listening to radio or planning or problem solving in bed. Go to bed only when sleepy. If you have insomnia, do not use the bed if there is a feeling of fatigue or tiredness. Get out of bed when unable to sleep. Wake up at a regular time every morning regardless of the amount of sleep the night before. Avoid daytime naps. Imagery training by thinking of a peaceful situation and imagining yourself on that situation. Meditation for progressive muscle relaxation. Do not blame insomnia for all daytime impairment. Never force yourself to sleep. Do not give too much importance to sleep. Although sleep is a priority, it should not be the central point in life.
Care Tips: Skin n Take a bath once a day using mild soap n Limit bathing to 5-10 minutes n Use lukewarm or cool water n Lightly pat dry with towel n Do not use loofah, shower puff, scrubs or face towel n Use moisturizers on dry skin; creams for cold weather; lotions during summer Hair n Shampoo once a day n Cut or trim hair regularly n Long hair – may use conditioner on the
hair strands, not scalp Dry hair using towel. Press out water, do not rub. n Brush hair gently using wide-toothed comb once a day n Avoid coloring, perming, damaging treatments to the scalp (ex.: Brazilian blow dry) n Avoid excessive heating of hair (hair dryer, curling iron, straightener, etc.) n
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Nails n Keep nails short and clean n Do not remove the cuticle n Check if materials used in nail salons are sterilized or disposable
Disorders of the Thyroid Gland
Susan Yu-Gan, M.D. Thyroid gland: butterfly shaped organ
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Kinds of Thyroid Dysfunction: Functional: n Hyperthyroidism: hyperactive of thyroid gland, T4 level elevated, TSH decreased. Symptoms: weight loss palpitations tremors sweatiness irritability increased bowel movement Causes: Graves’ Disease: composed of ophthalmopathy, diffuse goiter, thyrotoxicosis Toxic Adenoma Iatrogenic: over replacement of thyroid hormone Treatment: medical surgical radioactive iodine n Hypothyroidism: inability to produce thyroid hormone. T4 levels decreased, TSH increased. Symptoms: inability to concentrate lack of interest lethargy weight gain edema dry skin heavy menstrual flow cold intolerance macroglossia Causes: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: autoimmune condition resulting to the destruction of the thyroid gland tissue Surgical removal of the thyroid Radioactive therapy Iodine deficiency Congenital absence of the thyroid gland Treatment: Oral intake of thyroxine (thyroid hormone) Structural: Diffuse (simple goiter): enlargement of the thyroid gland due to hypothyroidism and over-stimulation of TSH Nodular: singular or multiple: majority are benign
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solid or complex, ill-defined, large and contains macro calcification: benign or malignant Myths and fallacies regarding the development of goiter: Straining or bearing down during labor of baby can cause goiter. [False]: TSH levels rise during pregnancy, thus causing enlargement of the thyroid gland. Eating cabbage, carrots, and cassava can cause goiter. [False]: These foods are considered goitrogens, but you need to eat truckloads of these foods to cause goiter. When a person has goiter, he should eat lots of seafood. [False]: Not all goiters are due to iodine deficiency. Hyperthyroidism, too much thyroid hormone: eating too much seafood may aggravate the condition. Hypothyroidism, lack of thyroid hormone, due to destruction of the thyroid gland (from radioactive iodine therapy, thyroid surgery or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis): giving more iodine will not help in any way. Seafoods are the only source of iodine. [False]: There are other sources of iodine like milk and dairy products, bread and other bakery products, iodized salt and even water. Once salt is iodized, it is good forever. [False]: Iodized salt should be consumed within 6 months. Iodized salt can cure iodine deficiency. [False]: Hypothyroidism (Cretinism) is an iodine deficiency condition of the baby developed during mother’s pregnancy. This cannot be cured by iodine treatment. Diagnosis: newborn screening Treatment: partially giving the baby thyroxin
Doctors daily suggested iodine intake: Pregnant: 250 mcg. Lactating: around 290 mcg. Normal Person: 150 mcg. Too much iodine is harmful. [False]: Long term consumption of iodine is not toxic. Excess iodine intake is excreted by the body through urine. Medical Forum No. 304
serving continence and potency can minimize the risk of perioperative complications and discomfort Da Vinci Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: newest, most efficient, less invasive surgical procedure under the direct control of urologic surgeon. It offers 10 times magnified 3D view, 7 degrees of freedom, improved ergonomics and a miniaturized wristed instrument that will enhance the surgery. Advantages: shorter hospital stay, less postoperative pain, less risk of infection, less blood loss, less scarring, potentially better continence and potency preservation, faster recovery
What’s New in Prostate Cancer: Detection and Treatment
Jason L. Letran, M.D. (Clinics: Cardinal – 727-0001, Chi. Gen. – 711-4141)
Medical Forum No. 305
Relationship of Early Childhood Experiences and Lifelong Physical and Mental Health: Understanding What Matters
Prostate Cancer: one of the most common cancer in men; also one of the most curable cancers, if detected early Serum Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Level: periodic check for early detection; the higher the level, the higher the chance of prostate cancer and will be a more aggressive one Normal: 0-4 ng/dl. Abnormal: above 4 ng/dl. and biopsy is needed to verify Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Needle Biopsy: cannot pinpoint the exact location of the suspected tumor, might lead to rectal bleeding and severe life threatening infection Multi-Parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MP-MRI): captures real time images where the tumor can be visualized for biopsy Koelis Trinity Fusion Biopsy Machine: targeted biopsy up to 90% detection rate; safer to locate tumors in deeper and more anterior area, eliminates infection Treatment: Radical Prostatectomy complete cancer excision while pre-
Elizabeth Go-Tan, M.D. (Clinics: Chi. Gen. – 711-4141, Fatima – 291-6538, Valenzuela – 294-6711) Parents are the central and constant influence in the lives of their children. Parents’ childhood experiences, value, culture, or beliefs will unnoticeably influence their parenting styles and will constantly influence the lives of their children. New scientific research shows early life’s experiences are critical to healthy brain development. Learning how to cope with different challenges and negative stressors in life is important part of healthy child development. Kinds of Stress: n Positive Stress: brief increase in heart
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rate, blood pressure, and stress hormone levels n Tolerable Stress: body’s reaction to more severe, longer lasting difficulties such as the loss of a family member, a natural disaster, or injury n Negative Stress: can cause unhealthy physical and mental health and has a great impact to the society n Toxic Stress: when a child suffered strong, prolonged negative experiences such as physical, emotional, or psychological abuse, chronic neglect, caregiver substance abuse or mental illness, economic hardship, without the presence of an adequate, supportive adult structural damage of the brain leads to adverse behavior, social disorders, and stressrelated diseases and mental health impairment into adulthood. Prevention: n Safe, stable, and nurturing relationship developing resiliency and a supportive environment in early childhood could lessen negative lifelong consequences of adverse childhood experiences and increase the chances of greater success and better health in the future n Health care providers must promote effective evidenced-based parenting practices to build a culture of resilience in every child. n Parents and caregivers are highly encouraged to seek help of health care professionals for any issues or concerns in child’s physical, behavioral, emotional, and mental health. It is much easier and less costly to form strong brain connections during the child’s early years than to “fix” a damaged one later in life.
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Health Services
Promoting Health Care and Wellness in the Community of Legacy Forest Project Workers
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HE Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health advocacy continues to be felt strongly in the workplace and the local communities it serves as it promotes and helps improve access to quality health care and wellness. The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. in partnership with different organizations sent a medical mission to Barangay Digdig, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija for the benefit of the farmers and workers of the Legacy Forest Project and their families. A recent profiling by the TYKFI showed that most of the farmers and their family members suffer from hypertension, blurry vision, body pain, breathing diffi-
culties, stomach pain, and dizziness. Thirty volunteers from St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center and Sagip Bayan Foundation, Inc. extended free consultation to the farmers and their relatives for their medical concerns in primary care, dental health, and eye care. Simultaneous with the medical consultations, volunteers from the Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (NFP) conducted
lectures on basic nutritional guidelines entitled Wastong Pagkain at Nutrisyon ng Buong Pamilya and 18
maternal and child care nutrition entitled Tamang Nutrisyon Para Kay Nanay at Baby.
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MEDICAL MISSION TEAM
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HE Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. in partnership with different organizations sent a medical team to Barangay Digdig, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija on January 21, 2018 for the benefit of the farmers and workers of the Legacy Forest Project and their families.
To supplement the general knowledge provided during the lectures, one-on-one consultations on nutritional wellness were also conducted by the three nutritionist-dietician volunteers. During the consultation, patients received nutrition counseling based on the diagnosis of the doctors during the check-up. Diet management plans and infographics on various illnesses were also given to concerned patients. It was heartwarming to see more than 150 patients who actually came prepared for the medical check-ups. They were made aware of their current medical conditions and received free medicines and vitamins.
CONSULTANTS:
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Dr. Sammy Dee Tanzo - Surgeon
John Paul Makiling
President St. Luke’s Sagip Bayan Fdn
Mary Jane Sembrana
Dr. Genueno Serrano - Surgeon
Evangeline Lamdag
Dr. Reynaldo Garcia-Pediatrician
To further promote proper health care and wellness among the workers and their families, the Foundation distributed Tan Yan Kee eco-bags each of which contained two kilograms of red rice, ladle, Vitamilk, and yoghurt. The TYKFI staff and workers also received informative materials like the National Nutrition Council (NNC) cookbook entitled Mga Lutuing Gulay Simple, Mura at Masustansiya Araw-Arawin, child development materials entitled First 1000 Days ni Baby Pahalagahan para sa Malusog na Kinabukasan, nutritional guidelines called 10 Kumainments and a brochure entitled Mga Sakit ay Iwasan, Wastong Nutrisyon ang Kailangan. n
DENTAL Dr. Corazon Calderon - Dentist Dr. Lourdes Fausto - Dentist
NURSES Maria Teresa Blando RN Florina Maminta Solis, RN Jeffrey Retiro, RN Jervis Albert Expectacion, RN
Dr. Filemon Urbe - Dentist
Patrick Chomi, RN
Dr. Rosalinda Driz - Dentist
Nenita Recio, RN
Dr. Jesus Navato - Dentist SAGIP BAYAN MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS Aya Karmela Langres Martin Magadia Darlene Pearl Saballo Samantha Umaza Justin Mijares
Cecilia Ignacio William Galas Jr Nerisa Paz Araceli Mamaradlo Christina Hangod Rey Anthony Gonzales
Pao Villanueva
NUTRITION SPECIALISTS
Gea Shanine Sedayao
John Kristoffer B. de Jesus, RND Lenleigh Hope A. Luces, RND Eden Rouela M. Ruta, RND
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Providing Greater Learning Opportunities for Filipino Doctors
TYKFI-ABI Medical Specialty Scholarship Program Scholar Dr. Tiffany Irish Rentillo
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treatment to the patients through effective multi-disciplinary treatment. A year of living overseas and interacting with different nationalities were some of the adjustments she had to face. She also had to stepup her game and learn efficiently the specialized organization technological system TTSH uses which is entirely different from the Philippine medical system. “The importance of early detection and treatment could not be over emphasized,” shared Dr. Rentillo. She was exposed to in-depth experiences in breast surgery, medical and radiation oncology, breast imaging and screening among others. She also noted the first population-based mammographic breast screening programme in Asia called Singapore National Breast Screening Programme (Breast Screen Singapore). These eye-opening knowledge and innovations could immensely contribute to the detection of breast cancer. She firmly believes that through the support and effort from different institutions and Filipinos, we could find a better cure and better way of preventing breast cancer. However, for Dr. Rentillo, “For now, vigilance, early detection, and prompt treatment remain important”.
HE journey to becoming a doctor is tough and overwhelming. One needs to go through grueling years of studies and substantial financial investments for schooling and trainings - all for the end goal of serving and saving the people from acute to severe health conditions. One doctor who chose to better her knowledge in Breast Surgery is Dr. Tiffany Irish Rentillo, who came back to finally serve her fellow Filipinos after one year of fellowship training at the Breast Service and Clinic of Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) in Singapore. TTSH is one of Singapore’s largest multidisciplinary hospitals with three institutes and 43 clinical disciplines. The Breast Clinic, one of the Hospital’s Specialist Centers, offers comprehensive coordinated care under full range of integrated breast services. It houses efficient, disciplined, and passionate doctors specially trained in breast surgery. As a doctor, it was a challenge for Dr. Rentillo to choose a special-
ization she could focus on. But as a woman, finding out that one in every 13 Filipinas and one in every 17 Singaporean women will likely develop breast cancer in her lifetime drove her to pursue this field and grab the opportunity of training abroad. In partnership with Asia Brewery, Inc., the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. continues to aid medical professionals for the improvement of their discipline and later on help their countrymen. With this, Dr. Rentillo, through the help of the TYKFI-ABI Medical Specialty Scholarship Program, worked under the tutelage of Prof. Patrick Chan Mun Yew and other great mentors to provide holistic
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Above all her achievements, she never failed to thank God and the people who have become her inspiration and rock through every stage she braved to walk through. She said it was heartwarming for the Foundation to have helped doctors like her into becoming a giver of hope to every Filipino patient. “Training abroad forces you to adapt to things that are unfamiliar and unusual to you. You become independent and open to new, exciting or terrifying challenges that you would never have encountered in your home country; and that is the most rewarding of all: the opportunity to learn and develop as a person. It was not the goal of finishing my one-year fellowship training that kept me motivated for the long term; it was more about how I will feel about the impact of reaching that goal and being able to reconnect with that reason daily. Thank you once again for your support. Your generosity is an encouraging reminder to physicians like me to pursue further training abroad to affirm and stand true to our declared oath.” n
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Social Welfare
The LCT Legacy Forest Project on its Fourth Year
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OW on its fourth year, the Dr. Lucio C. Tan Legacy Forest Project has covered a vast area in restoring degraded forests and protecting the existing ones under the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rebuilding the Community and the Environment Program. The Dr. Lucio C. Tan Legacy Forest Project was launched in 2014 with the goal of mitigating the effects of climate change and providing livelihood opportunities to many unemployed residents in reforestation sites initially at the
UPLB Land Grant in Laguna and Quezon. Since that year, the project has expanded to cover a bigger area in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
During the first year, TYKFI potted over a million seedlings and planted 120,000 seedlings of various species on 600 hectares of forest at the UP Land Grant in Quezon and Laguna. In 2015, 21
the Legacy Forest farmers were able to grow and nurture a total of 635,660 in Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya and Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. During the planting period, the farmers planted on 206 hectares of land for fuelwood and 73 hectares of land was used for timber for a total of 279 hectares in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. Among the wood species planted were mangium, ipil-ipil, narra, and anchoan dilau. Today, most of the trees grown in the rain-rich LagunaQuezon areas are full grown and on their way to fully reforest the Project sites while those in Nueva Ecija which are faced with a harsher climate of extreme heat during
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summer have a higher mortality rate and need extra nurturing. The good news in the 930-hectare Project site, however, is the improved Biodiversity Index Rate of the forested area based on a study of various flora and fauna by the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) which was commissioned by the Foundation last year.
hundreds of farmers and their families have benefitted from the various income-generating activities conducted by the Foundation under the LCT Legacy Forest Project. Efrina Lamsis, 45, says she and her relatives and townmates who had no previous source of income were fortunate to be invited to work with the Project: “Ang asawa ko lang ang nagtatanim ng palay para mayroon kaming kainin sa buong taon. (Only my husband planted rice so we would have something to eat.)” In 2015, Lamsis, along with her son and son-in-law, began to work for different areas of the Project. Lamsis is now assigned at the model chili farm; her son is stationed at one of the reforestation outposts while her son-in-law has been assigned with the Foundation’s general service group. She is very grateful to the Foundation for the livelihood opportunities and all the other benefits the farmers and workers enjoy
Sustainable Livelihood for Farmers A number of farmers in the Nueva Ecija project site are indigenous people from the depressed areas of the region who are assigned to plant trees in the forest areas in Barangay R.A. Padilla or to plant crops in the model agro-forestry farm in Barangay Digdig. To date, 22
since the Project began. The Lamsis family has so far acquired most of the household appliances they need and improved their homes. They are currently amortizing for the motorcycle which they use to go to work. Meanwhile, Ferdinand Mercado, the 48-year old assistant supervisor in the reforestation planting site, believes the Foundation’s presence in Carranglan has helped him greatly to keep his children in school. “Dahil po sa kabuhayan na ibinigay ng Foundation ng tatlong taon, nakapagpaaral ako ng mga anak ko sa kolehiyo. Edukasyon lang po ang aking maiiwan
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in organic farming. Hence, growing with the environment means that this man and nature integrated approach results in an economic, social, and environmental health in one community at a time. The Foundation’s agroforestry project also serves as an outdoor laboratory where students and farmers alike learn practical skills and where knowledge comes through in a full circle between the classroom and the outdoor environment. Knowledge is gained, shared, and enhanced in the following areas: in the skills needed for the restoration of degraded sloping lands, in environmental awareness such as the importance of watershed management and forest conservation, and in investing in and protecting the environment to benefit present and future generations. Cutting edge technology is also at the heart of the TYKFI’s Agroforestry Project’s quest for food security for our planters and the other
hardworking individuals earn money to alleviate their poverty and be able to buy their basic necessities but also to fulfill part of their lifelong dreams that extend to their offsprings.
TYKFI’s Agroforestry: Model Farm
sa aking mga anak.” (With the livelihood that the Foundation gave me for the last three years, I was able to send my three children to college. Education is the only legacy I will leave my children.) Mercado’s second child already finished a course in Information Technology and is now employed with a government agency. He says that his two other children are able to attend college due to a stable income from his work with the Foundation and earnings from his wife’s sari-sari store. It is noteworthy that the Project did not only help these
In 2016, two aspects of the program were incorporated by the Foundation into one. In September, Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. began the first phase of the Agroforestry Livelihood Training Program wherein unemployed farmers were trained in different scientific ways of producing various vegetable crops and ornamental plants in the TYKFI nurseries and Model Farm in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. Through the LCT Agroforestry Project, the farmers can earn an appropriate living. The farmers practice excellence in preventing wildfires, in the development of resilient forest ecosystems, as well as 23
publics we serve. Amidst Carranglan, Nueva Ecija’s little to no biophysical potential, the Foundation assembles carefully analyzed practices like shortterm multi-crop farming which is most appropriate to turning the given harsh environment into one that is ideal for productivity and therefore food security. Knowing the many obstacles that common farmers face, the Foundation has also made sure that knowledge, skills, and a system (that connects together technology, land use, and consumer marketing) is in place and coalesces to ensure that the farmers experience first-hand and learn from a recoverable-farmbusiness model. The Foundation’s model farm engages only in healthy and accountable farming practices. Bringing healthy produce to the plate goes back not only to proper technology being employed, but also to a pure love and passion for the farm work. n
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HR Head Emelda Mateo conducts seminar on proper work values.
Carranglan Staff and Workers Learn Important Basic Values in the Workplace
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ULTURES, beliefs, and personality traits vary in the workplace. It is very important that workers are guided by the company’s human resource policies and a common set of work values. On April 25, 2018, the Foundation’s Human Resource Department (HRD) conducted a seminar on policies and work values for the officers and staff of the General Services Department and Administrative Office as well as some farmers of the TYKFI field office in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. Emelda Mateo, head of HRD, said the seminar encouraged mutual understanding and building good relationships among the participants. For one day, Ms. Mateo shared some guiding principles with the office staff and farmers so they could jointly establish and adopt these positive work values and attitudes in the farm. n Work Ethics - willingness to
work hard and produce quality output n Adaptability - willingness to adapt to changes and to be flexible in various situations n Dependability and Responsibility – ability to follow company rules and regulations/policies, especially on punctuality and attendance; to be responsible in all their actions in and outside of the workplace as they represent the name and serve as mirrors of the company n Honesty and Integrity – ability to show honesty and integrity in all dealings and work transactions and following safety and security policies n Respect – ability to show respect for officers, supervisors, and
co-workers at all times. According to Ms. Mateo, the workers now exhibit excellent performance in their work and in adopting what they initially thought were hardto-follow rules and regulations. She added: “They begin to realize that their beliefs and traits differ from each other, even if they live in the same community. They now understand their role in the workplace and how valuable their presence and contributions are in the farm.” The seminar was made interactive for trainees to participate and react to the lectures. One 24
farmer commented on attendance and absenteeism: “‘Pag may absent sa trabaho, kulang ang tao at ‘di magagawa ang kailangan tapusin sa araw na iyon (When one is absent, there is not enough personnel and the job will not be fully completed for the day).” At the closing of the seminar, the Administrator, Mr. Philip Sing, encouraged the workers to share their thoughts and experiences in an open forum. The seminar has indeed paved the way to providing the farm workers more opportunities for continuous learning. n
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PAL Engineers Conduct Fire Safety Drill and Training for TYKFI Farmers and Workers
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HILIPPINE Airlines once again extended training support to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. when it sent its security and safety engineers to the TYKFI field office in Nueva Ecija to train foresters and farmers in fire safety. The Foundation acknowledges the continued partnership in outreach projects through the 25
assistance of Ms. Pinky Mag-iba Balagtas of the PAL corporate affairs office, Manager Marcelino Tutaan, head of Industrial and Ground Safety Division, Ms. Nelsie Fabila and Engr. Vic Alano who headed the PAL team in conducting the training activity in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija on January 26, 2018. n
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TYKFI Supports Cagayan IPs
December 15, 2017 Dr. Lucio C. Tan Chairman and President Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines Dear Sir; With overwhelming joy, we wish to thank your most generous heart for helping us help the aetas and the underprivileged people of Brgy. Mabono, Gattaran, Cagayan situated at the foot of Sierra Madre Mountain. Our team was able to medically serve and feed more than five hundred individuals. The medical assistance given composed of free check-up, medicines, and minor surgical procedures. Hygiene kits were also given to 300 children and a short program with games was held to bring joy and rekindle the spirit of the upcoming Christmas season. Through it all, the event was a success. We all went home with a big smile and a replenished reason for joy. Their unending and genuine thankfulness was priceless. It melted my heart to see how grateful they were despite the very little things we have shared. With great joy, I share to you this fruitful experience because your sumptuous financial support made all of this come to possibility. May God reward your charitable heart a million times and fill it with unending happiness. I wish you and your family the Merriest Christmas and the most bountiful New Year ahead. Respectfully yours, Kelvin Sam V.Acosta Co-organizer
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Education
Vigan City Honors TYKFI as Outstanding NGO for 2017
Mayor Juan Carlo Medina (third from left) has presented the TYKFI with a special outstanding NGO award on behalf of the Vigan City council.
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HE Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. and several other non-government organizations were the top honorees of the first-ever Appreciation Night for partner NGOs hosted by the City of Vigan under Mayor Juan Carlo Medina on January 28, 2018 as it celebrated its Longganisa Festival. TYKFI was recognized for various collaborative projects with Vigan City. Since 2006, TYKFI has entered into partnerships that invest in the education of the city’s young ones, provided help towards food security in schools, and gave aid to schools as part of its typhoon assistance. Recently, the Foundation has partnered with the Early Childhood Care and Development Council to support the Mayor’s effort to professionalize and raise the standards of early childhood care and education. The Foundation has provided training for all of the barangay’s day care workers. Each day care center was also furnished with ECCD’s Learning Resource Package (LRP), a standardized and comprehensive tool guide for the early learning process, for which they were trained.
n 2,000 Monoblock study chairs for Ilocos Sur National High School, Vigan Central School, Gov. Evaristo Singson II Memorial, Camangaan, Ayusan Paoa, San Julian, Salindeg, Rugsuanan-Puroc, and Mindoro Elementary Schools
2011 n Two classroom buildings for Vigan National High School West, Ilocos Sur National High School
The following are earlier partner projects in Vigan, Ilocos Sur:
2013 n Science Centrum’s Travelling Sci-Fun Caravan Exhibit for Public school students and teachers of Vigan City and 1st District of Ilocos Sur which lasted for almost two months n Teachers’ and school principals’ workshop on School Improvement Plan (SIP) and Annual Improvement Plan (AIP) for Elementary Schools in Vigan City and Ilocos Sur
2006 n Bright Minds Read (BMR) kits for reading and learning for Pantay and Jose Singson Memorial Elementary School n Educational Television Packages for Nan Chong School, Ayusan Paoa, Tamag, Burgos Memorial, Cabaroan, and Capangpangan Elementary Schools
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Nebulizer equipment and 10 disposable kits to Vigan City Health Office
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n School supplies distribution in San Julian Elementary School n Teacher training on Educational Television (ETV) utilization, distribution of ETVs in Region 1 and CAR elementary schools; for Vigan City Division: Burgos Memo
2010 n Planting Calendar and Seeds Distribution to Vigan Central School
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rial School East, Vigan Nan Chong School, Ayusan Paoa, Tamag, Capangpangan, and Cabaroan Elementary Schools 2015 n Set of school uniforms, school bags, and other school supplies for 4Ps high school students of Ilocos Sur National High School (ISNHS), Vigan East National High School, Vigan West National High School and San Julian Elementary School
2016 n Christmas packages and school bags, notebooks, pad papers, pencils and ballpens, TYKFI Jacket and set of uniform for San Julian Elementary School
2017 n Training program themed “Starting Right on Early Education” on Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in partnership with ECCD Council and distribution of Learning Resource Packages (LRP) for all of Vigan City’s Barangay Day Care Center n Sponsorship for Baranggay Day Care Worker-Attendees of ECCD’s two major conferences in Baguio City n
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MAC’s CrankIt Launches Tournament Open with Support from TYKFI
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HE Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. extended its support to the Open tennis tournament organized by the MAC’s CrankIt Tennis Academy (MCTA) from April 21-29, 2018 at the Philippine Columbian Association in Paco, Manila which was open to all aspiring young tennis players in the country. The Open tournament saw athletes, sports enthusiasts, and generous benefactors during its nine-day run. Players from different parts of the country joined in the hope of bagging the P100,000 grand prize for men’s singles open and P50,000 for women’s open singles. Coinciding with the first day of the Open was the launch of the MAC’s CrankIt Tennis Academy – Philippines led by its Founder, Coach Patricia Concon-Puzon, a Master Pro Level 3 Coach qualified by the Australia Tennis Professional Coaches Association (ATPCA).
Through the MAC’s CrankIt Foundation, children from the Philippines were sponsored to go to Australia to compete and reach their full potential in the Tennis. The goal to change lives and empower individuals and communities through sports and community service is the common denominator between MCTA and the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. With this, both have reached communities to promote sports and inspire young aspirants to become the best person they can be. Jeson Patrombon and Marian 28
Capadocia seized the opportunity and won the Men’s and Women’s Open Singles respectively. Clarice Patrimonio and Kane Madison bagged the Women’s Doubles Open while Johnny Arcilla and Bryan Otico achieved victory in the Men’s Doubles Open. MAC’s CrankIt Tennis Academy - Philippines is under the MAC’s CrankIt Foundation based in Australia. MCF is a non-profit organization whose aim was to change lives and empower individuals and communities through sports and community service. n
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Inspired and coached by the late Father Silverio Ablaza (top, center), young STA tennis enthusiasts learn the basics of the sport.
Reaching Communities through Sports
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HE importance of teaching sports to individuals at a young age cannot only engender skills in sports, but can also cultivate life skills necessary for their growth and development. In communities such as Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya that see children and want them to reach their full potential, they saw sports as a way to inspire and promote respect and discipline among themselves. The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. reinforced this noble endeavor through the promotion of the sport Tennis not only to students of Saint Teresita’s Academy (STA) of Aritao but to the whole community as well. With the coaches and top athletes from MAC’S CrankIt Tennis Academy (MCTA) – Philippines, the Foundation went to STA to conduct free tennis clinic to students of STA where they gathered 26 interested participants who were
either eager to improve their skills or willing to learn the sport for the first time. John David Velez and Sal Andrei Lago, the two young athletes who came all the way from Davao and Leyte inspired participating students and enthusiasts who came to watch their doubles exhibition match with coaches Franklin Encarnacion and Ervin Concepcion. The athletes were also participants in the 2018 Palarong Pambansa held in Vigan. Through skills and perseverance, they showed that sports can bring them to different places. After the exhibition matches with MCTA players, a friendly match between them and Aritao
young tennis players further encouraged them to play the sport. The 26 participants were introduced to the history of Tennis, basics and proper techniques, and drills on accuracy and agility to improve confidence and accelerate learning. On the second day, practice games and eye and hand coordination training were done which the students definitely enjoyed. Overall, the activity was a success with the coaches seeing the students’ individual potential in be29
coming better than who they were during the training. TYKFI and MCTA felt blessed to have reached a community willing to dedicate their time and effort to join in inspiring many others through sports. MAC’s CrankIt Tennis Academy - Philippines is under the MAC’s CrankIt Foundation based in Australia. MCF is a non-profit organization whose aim was to change lives and empower individuals and communities through sports and community service. n
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REMEMBERING
Dr. Panfilo O. Domingo
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improvement in the school facilities and new buildings, and increased number of students. Having to put himself through school in the past, Dr. P.O. Domingo worked his way up as an employee. As an executive, he shared Dr. Tan’s vision and passion not only for education but also for helping the less fortunate. He served at the helm of TYKFI as its Executive Director. There, he was a regular mentor and inspiration to the officers and staff of the Foundation, and he emphasized a commitment to educational programs, such as scholarships, continuing education, alternativelearning methods, and skills and
HIS past June and July, a group of former colleagues from UE, UERM, PNB, and TYKFI organized a meaningful set of activities to hold in high regard the life and service of Dr. Panfilo O. Domingo, lovingly known as “Sir P.O.” on the 10th anniversary of his passing. The longest standing President of the Philippine National Bank after World War II, he impacted the banking industry by leading PNB into becoming one of the largest commercial banks in the country. His journey from being a simple office employee to becoming a president of PNB saw his legacies
in the banking institution. Dr. Lucio C. Tan also credited him for the turn around and much of the milestones achieved by the University of the East. Under his leadership as the Chairman and CEO, in just a year, the University was saved from financial and operational problems with remarkable 30
livelihood training. Memorial Masses in PNB, UE, and TYKFI, Medical Mission in San Juan City by UERMMMCI, and Tree-planting activities led by TYKFI, and special programs and exhibit were done to honor his memory and projects through the years. Performances from UE Chorale, UE Silanganan Dance Troupe and PNB Danz Crew highlighted the program in a special cultural show to commemorate his passing. Today, the LT Group of Companies honor Dr. P.O. Domingo’s exemplary leadership and service he shared through various notable projects in corporate social responsibility. n
LEGACY Excerpts from Remembering P.O.: A Special Program on the 10th Death Anniversary of Dr. Panfilo O. Domingo, June 26, 2018 himself. POD was considered very strict and demanding executive and was thus feared by his subordinates. But to those who worked with him closely, they saw that behind his strict demeanor is a fatherly and caring boss and one with a great sense of humor.”
n From Mr. Jaime J. Bautista, Vice Chairman of the Board, University of the East “His passion for knowledge he cascaded to the whole UE community. He devoted much time and energy ensuring that UE will be a worthy second home to knowledge seekers. Tangible proof of this is one of the buildings at the Manila campus that was refurbished and renamed P.O. Domingo Center for Information Technology which houses UE’s IT data center and library. There is no doubt, he loved UE; he lived for UE. We lift up our hearts and minds to pay tribute to a man worthy of our accolades. His legacy, particularly in UE, is for us to enhance and advance for the benefit of future knowledge seekers.”
n From Atty. Reynaldo A. Maclang, President, Philippine National Bank “Mr. Domingo also valued education highly. He was a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), a magna cum Laude graduate. At 80, he pursued an MBA program at Colegio San Juan de Letran graduating Bene Meritus, when he no longer had to prove
and do more. To continue to express our gratitude and honor to him, the Foundation hopes that P.O. Domingo’s ideas, dedication, and tireless efforts will continue to be manifested and further strengthened in the Foundation’s work in uplifting people’s lives.”
n From Mrs. Carmelita G. Mateo, Executive Vice President and Treasurer, University of the East “His legacy as a UE alumnus remains unparalleled. There was this one time with him when we were going around the campus inspecting the classroom, laboratories, and libraries. He turned to me and said, “We have done well for our Alma Mater, don’t you think so?” I nodded in agreement, yet the truth is, Mr P.O. Domingo himself, UE graduate and UE Chairman of the Board and CEO until his demise, did much more than well. The fact that UE remains standing today, financially healthy and growing still, is a testament to his enduring and towering legacy.”
n From Wilson T. Young, Vice Chairman of the Board, UERM Memorial Medical Center Inc. “P.O. was truly a gifted leader. His wit, charm and decisive character inspired most of us, here present, who was blessed with his acquaintance, to pursue our dreams and advocacies in life. He was at the same time, a mentor, a coach, a business guru and most of all a friend and a father figure. Today, both UE and UERM are reaping the rewards of P.O.’s management foresight, shared vision and inspiring leadership. Truly, P.O. is UE and UERM’s savior.”
n From Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr., Trustee, Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. “Many important projects of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation were implemented and driven by P.O. Domingo’s dedication and tireless efforts to help improve people’s lives. Dr. Tan said of P.O. Domingo, “He loved the job (at the Foundation) because he shares with us the same passion for helping the poor and the needy.” He was indeed a man full of wisdom, with a big heart and always ready to share
n Excerpts from the message of Mr. Rene Domingo, representative of Domingo family 31
“Thank you for your presence this evening and your kind words about my father. To you, my father’s dear friends and colleagues gathered here this evening, ladies and gentlemen, good evening to you all. I did not fully understand how deep and meaningful his relationships with you, his friends and colleagues, were. Of course, I knew that my father had a successful and accomplished professional life, admired and respected by his peers, and was a kind boss and mentor to many in PNB, UE, UERM, and Tan Yan Kee Foundation. Certainly, that was what was most apparent to me then. But what I did not stop to think about was how much love many of you had for him then and continue to still have for him today. I’d like to believe that my father is with us here today. Because I am pretty sure he would not miss this party for the world. Above all his accomplishments at PNB, UE, UERM and Tan Yan Kee Foundation, I believe he valued his relationships with you the most; and everything I have heard, seen, and felt tonight has confirmed it. Ten years after his passing, you all continue to remember and speak of him in a loving way and my family continues to be overwhelmed with gratitude and pride. In behalf of Sonia, Gigi, Joey, and Lizza, thank you for all the good work you have done in his name, thank you for the honors and tributes you have given him, thank you for all the stories you have shared, and thank you for inviting us to be part of tonight’s celebration. But most of all, thank you for loving Papa.”
LEGACY
A Tribute to a True Leader “P
.O. was a personnel-oriented leader, so much so that to choose the best minds in the country, the Bank held nationwide entrance exams. He initiated the Management Training Program for junior executives with the choice of the best MBA graduates from UP, Ateneo, and DLSU; there were lots of training programs, as well as travels abroad for deserving employees. P. O. was the “quintessential” banker, a man ahead of his times, a good boss, father, and friend. I am glad that I had worked under his popular Decade of Grace, just like the famous tagline: Para akong nakasandal sa pader.”—Angel G. Doble, Philippine National Bank
Dr. Lucio C. Tan (center) with University of the East President Ester Garcia (left) and Mr. Rene Domingo (right) open the P. O. Domingo Exhibit at the PNB-Allied Bank Center Lobby. The Memorial Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jerome Ponce, OFM, while the cultural show, “Remembering P.O.” was directed by Mr. Gener Caringal.
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