OUR COV ER
Together, We Build a More Productive Community
Armed with a stronger sense of commitment to contribute to a more productive environment, connections built under the same goal of imparting a profound impact in the lives of the Filipino people were made to develop a more sustainable community. The pursuit of building a better tomorrow ignited the Foundation to establish partnerships around trust, unity, and diversity. Through our core projects in education, health, and social welfare, the Foundation continues to empower the youth and underprivileged, care for the ailing, and plant the seeds of a healthy environment.
CONTENTS President’s Message 3 Social Welfare 12 Education 36 Health 78 Board of Trustees 86 Executive Officers 90 Vision, Mission, Core Values 91 Foundation Officers 92 Vision, Mission, Core Values 94
Report President’s
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HIS year saw the Foundation forge ahead with
meaningful partnerships that serve to lengthen its stride and deepen its commitment towards
fulfilling its mission and vision. I know that building a better life, let alone a community built under strong trust between people and its partners, is not an easy task to accomplish. As we remain dedicated to achieving our goals, we continue to face bigger challenges that contribute to determining our social and environmental responsibilities. Nonetheless, I believe that with the valuable assistance our partners provide, the Foundation will continue to develop and create a more sustainable tomorrow through teamwork and unity.
Environmental welfare and promotion has been central to the
Foundation’s efforts once again. The Dr. Lucio C. Tan Legacy Forest Project, with its determination to restore denuded forests and protect existing ones, saw several encouraging reports this year. In addition to the 930 hectare planting site in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, 56 hectares 3
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of forest land in the said town was awarded to the Foundation by Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for reforestation. I am also happy to say that through the help of our expert partners from Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), we have found out that our efforts in reforestation and protection since 2014 have brought about a significant improvement in the Biodiversity Index at the Legacy Forest Project area in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija.
In light of climate change, the LCT Legacy Forest Project that covers programs and partnerships that amplify the voice of possibilities and change, such as forest restoration, biodiversity preservation and growth, livelihood sustainability for farmers, and food security education and training, is truly and simply the way forward.
Communities which rely on agricultural livelihood were also reached
by the Foundation through rehabilitation of an irrigation system under the Small Water Impounding Project (SWIP). Meanwhile, the Mangrove Rehabilitation Project in Barangay Las-Ud in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur and Roots for Boracay Project have contributed immensely to the protection of the environment in the countryside. Elsewhere, in Davao City, home of the famous Philippine Eagle Park, the Foundation gave support and hence gained information on how to protect raptor species through the 2017 Asian Raptor Research and Conservation Network 5
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(ARRCN) International Symposium.
In response to Typhoons Lawin and Nina, almost 500 families
from Cagayan Province and Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro received much needed aid to rebuild homes and lives. I am thankful to the never-ending support of our volunteers from our partner companies in the LT Group such as in Philippine National Bank who also joined some Foundation staff in giving assistance through the HOPE Caravan as part of our social welfare efforts.
Under Education, the Foundation’s partnership with the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council, the national governing body tasked to ensure quality care and education for children 0-4 years of age, served to amplify our message that education is a universal right and a shared responsibility through trainings of day care workers and teachers.
The Foundation with its long-term partner and co-driving force
for quality education, the Foundation for Upgrading the Standard of Education, Inc. (FUSE), also sponsored the training of more than 200 teachers from different private schools to enhance their teaching skills and ignite inspiration within our youth even as they are being empowered.
In order to bring a more purposeful approach to education, we
brought on the goals of the Dr. Lucio C. Tan Legacy Forest Project to high school students from different provinces. Through its partnership 7
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with The Mind Museum, the project Forest of Insights provided creative ways of delivering the science of forests and climate change into the minds of today’s youths, leading each one to formulate willing commitments and insights on environmental responsibility.
The Foundation’s three scholarship programs at present continued to realize top-tier students in Metro Manila and the province. Our dear scholars were topnotchers in board exams, academic excellence awardees, and exceptional doctors who trained abroad.
We also continued projects with our partner communities in Kayapa
and Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, as well as that of Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur by nurturing our youth through the projects in education such as school supplies distribution and annual food distribution and promoting safe and learning-conducive environment through Brigada Eskwela.
Other projects centering on cultural promotion sought goodwill and
understanding between the Chinese and the Filipinos. Besides our projects at the Tan Yan Kee Library, the Foundation sponsored cultural exchange study programs for Filipino-Chinese and overseas Chinese alike which allowed them to not only learn the unique and intertwining aspects of both cultures, but also take part in the celebration of the special cultural relationship between the two countries.
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The Tan Yan Kee Manpower Development Center sponsored
livelihood projects for housewives or small-time gardeners and vendors through haircutting in partnership with Ang•Hortaleza Foundation, Inc. Meanwhile, out of school youths passed the NC II Certification from TESDA for training in Electrical Installation and Maintenance Course with Uplift Cares Global Movement Foundation, Inc.
Through mutually reinforcing efforts with its partners, the Foundation was able to not only see better support for the mountain communities, it also saw the transformative power of its collaborations towards former out of school youths, who are now either employed or going through employment processing with several companies.
Under our Health Care Program, the monthly Medical Forum
continued rendering the latest medical knowledge and guidelines in a forum to an average of 300 laymen attendees. To promote health and wellness to both the staff and the reforestation workers, the Foundation sought services of volunteer doctors who taught illnesspreventing exercises.
The Foundation also supported the University of the Philippines
College of Medicine (UPCM) through a five million peso grant that
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will help equip its New Academic Center to ensure the delivery of quality health care.
At this point, allow me to extend my gratitude to the many
stakeholders, the Board of Trustees, the Foundation officers and staff, as well as the volunteers from the LT Group of Companies for joining hands in achieving excellence of service and notable impacts with the tasks commissioned to you. It is evident that building efficient and effective partnerships amidst today’s humanitarian complexities will help us strengthen our advocacies, reach new heights, and extend our legacy of care and commitment to countless more Filipinos. Going forward as a Foundation, may you continue to innovate, to build strong collaborations, and to accomplish our shared vision so as to contribute to a better country and a better world.
Dr. Lucio C. Tan Chairman & President
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Social Welfare SOCIAL WELFARE
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HILIPPINES is said to be one of the richest countries in the world as far as species biodiversity is concerned. Despite this, loss of biodiversity is now evident in the modern times due to the environmental struggles such as climate change. The Foundation sustains its activities to protect the beauty of nature and help its people to build a greener and better tomorrow in the face of hopelessness.
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Dr. Lucio C. Tan Legacy Forest Project
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HE strong resolve to conserve the environment drove the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. to continue the legacy of caring and commitment not only for forests but also for the diverse
resources and wildlife.
The measure of biodiversity determines the richness of the wildlife
in an area. Through a partnership with Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU), experts were sent to perform ecological assessment and
monitoring within the 930-hectare planting area in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija.
Monitoring reports have shown that the
baseline data on floral biodiversity index in the area
was only 1.02 but significantly improved to 2.54
due to the Legacy Forest Project. Forest protection activities, absence of fire, and entry deterrence of
unauthorized individuals contributed to the big
improvement. Continuous efforts in maintaining the terrestrial flora are being done to improve the faunal biodiversity.
It can be concluded that by just protecting
the forest, more plants, more animals, and more insects are now populating the area. Lessons
were also learned on the ecosystem, the new biodiversity resources, and future protection and management strategies.
This year also saw another partnership with the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources as 56 hectares of forest land was awarded to the Foundation in March 2017, in addition to the 930
hectares of planting area. As the year ended, the Foundation recorded plantation of different species in the newly-awarded planting site. 14
In the reforestation project area in Barangay R. A. Padilla, the Foundation planted over 56,000 seedlings of various tree species like kakawate, mangium, narra, alibangbang, sampaloc, and guyabano. In the new reforestation project area in Barangay Digdig, the Foundation planted about 15,000 seedlings of batino, pine, antsoan dilaw, bamboo, calumpit, Palawan cherry, guyabano, and agoho. Meanwhile, the Foundation continued to extend livelihood training and opportunities to farmers and other agricultural workers at the Geonature Farm Compound in Digdig, Carranglan. In 2017, the farmers planted mostly native siling labuyo (chili pepper), corn, tomatoes, cabbage, gourd, luffa, and string beans. 15
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Small Water Impounding Project (SWIP)
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RECENT STUDY cited that changes in climate,
economic development, urbanization, and population growth will impact water availability around the world.
Therefore, effective water management is essential to help the agricultural sector which deeply relies on water supply.
This year’s water impounding project focused on rehabilitating
the Puncan Diversion Dam in Sitio Lahud, Barangay Puncan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. The town receives an average of only two to three months of rainfall in a year. Through this improvement of the water irrigation system, an estimate of 40 hectares of land will now be provided with an access to water for their agricultural livelihood.
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Mangrove Rehabilitation Program
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ANGROVES ARE ESSENTIAL in providing the source of food and habitat for some aquatic species, giving standing protection, and maintaining coastal water quality through ecological processes. Residents in Barangay Las-Ud in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sure were delighted that the TYKFI Mangrove Project now yields significant benefits for the community. It has started to draw fishes, shrimps, and crabs which allowed the local folks to catch three to 10 kilos a day. The local government unit (LGU) was pleased to report that mangroves also helped in protecting the shorelines against waves and flooding. Through this project, they are hopeful to turn this into a tourism opportunity by putting up floating nipa huts which may also be a livelihood program for the community.
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Roots for Boracay Project
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O further boost its social welfare and environmental advocacy, the Foundation continues to support and monitor the Roots for Boracay Project in partnership with Tanduay Distillers, Inc., the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the local government since it was launched in 2012. To sustain the project, the Foundation helps nurture and secure the existing mangroves and plant new ones. Both the TYKFI and Tanduay Distillers, Inc., maintain the mangrove boardwalk which has become a tourist attraction in the island paradise of Boracay.
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HOPE Caravan: Typhoon Shelter Assistance in Cagayan
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OPE starts with the vision of creating a future
viewed with optimism. Through HOPE Caravan, in partnership with the St. Peter Cathedral Parish
in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, the Foundation participated in the Parish’s project called, ‘Be a Hero, Donate a Yero’ where badly hit families by Typhoon Lawin in 2016 were selected from barangays in Enrile, Iguig, Peñablanca, Piat, Solana, and Tuguegarao City.
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Prioritizing the families of farmers, residents with no regular
income, the elderly, and indigents, TYKFI and the Parish helped 317 families by donating Yero (galvanized iron) as roofing materials and other construction items worth P3,000 per family. This life-saving, hope-restoring mission has touched many hearts in this part of the country thereby giving its inhabitants a new outlook in life.
HOPE Caravan in Cagayan Beneficiaries City or Municipality
No. of Family Recipients
Enrile
51
Iguig
16
PeĂąablanca
61
Piat
20
Solana
4
Tuguegarao City
165
TOTAL
317
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HOPE Caravan: Typhoon Shelter Assistance in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
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N the latter part of 2016, Typhoon Nina struck the province of Oriental Mindoro leaving several homes in ruin, with almost 1,000 families reported to have been
displaced from their homes.
Moved by a spirit of volunteerism through a collective heart of
compassion, volunteers from Philippine National Bank Head Office and Calapan City branch joined the Foundation staff through the HOPE Caravan Project in evaluating, selecting, and helping 110 families still unreached for housing assistance. The call for heartfelt concern in times of need as reflected by this advocacy of the Foundation brought much needed relief not only to damaged housing and shelter conditions but to impaired lives as well.
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HOPE Caravan in Calapan City Beneficiaries Barangay
No. of Family Recipients
Bulusan
63
Suqui
32
Mahal na Pangalan
6
Tibag
5
Lalud
1
Lumangbayan
1
Malinao
1*
Pachoca
1
TOTAL
110
* beneficiary from Municipality of Naujan
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Education T
HE Foundation believes that an investment in education is also an investment in success towards a more productive life and community. The light of hope shines through the eyes of each beneficiary reached through holistic and values-centered projects. These results inspire the Foundation and its partners to go on and achieve the mission of awakening the love and wisdom in the hearts of many.
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UE-Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program
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HE Foundation remains true to its commitment of
providing young minds to pursue their aspirations through quality education. This year’s University of the
East-Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program produced 34 graduate scholars in April 2017.
For past 19 school years, deserving individuals were granted
full or partial scholarships in the fields of Accountancy, Arts and Sciences, Computer Studies, Dentistry, and Engineering. A total of four graduated Summa Cum Laude, 16 Magna Cum Laude, and 12 Cum Laude. Among these graduates, three young achievers emerged at the top of their respective board examinations: Uriah R.
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Diaz, 8th place, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Board Exam; Charles Warren M. Go, 3rd Place, and Ritchie M. Maquiran, 8th Place, Civil Engineering Board Exam. For A.Y. 2017-2018, 114 are continuing scholars including 23 grantees.
The Foundation and the University are proud to have reared
up these scholars and congratulates the latter for personifying their values and aspirations.
UE-TYKFI Graduates for A.Y. 2016-2017 College
No. of Graduates
Arts and Sciences
4
Computer Studies and Systems
2
Business Administration
11
Engineering
14
TOTAL
31
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TYKFI-STA Scholarship Program for Farmers’ Children
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EING DEPRIVED of the means to education should
not end with being poor and be the reason to stop learning. It is for this objective that the Foundation sought out
children of industrious farmers to receive quality education.
110 children from poor farming families in Nueva Vizcaya were
granted the TYKFI-STA Scholarship Program, in partnership with the Saint Teresita’s Academy of Aritao in Nueva Vizcaya, for A.Y. 2017-2018.
The year saw the first batch of scholars finish their academic
journey and 12 of these scholars were recognized for their hard
work and excellence during their commencement exercises for A.Y. 2016-2017. The Foundation also acknowledged their efforts
through sponsorship of a two-day summer camp activity in Subic,
Zambales in partnership with the Philippine Airline’s Training and
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Development Department. The current set of scholars also received their pairs of school shoes and rubber shoes.
Sending these underprivileged children to a private Catholic
school for education was not to be without results as it helped these
scholars discover new motivations and capabilities within themselves.
TYK-STA Scholars for A.Y. 2017-2018 Grade Level
No. of Scholars
Grade 7
36
Grade 8
46
Grade 9
13
Grade 10
7
Grade 11
7
Grade 12
1
TOTAL
110
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School Supplies Distribution Project
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O CARRY ON a lasting care for the youth’s education, the Foundation has sustained the efforts in providing resources necessary for the year.
In November 2017, 502 pupils from Ilocos Sur and 486 students
and pupils from Nueva Vizcaya received school supplies consisting of notebooks, pad paper, a Tan Yan Kee eco-bag or a school bag, uniform t-shirts, pair of shoes, as well as a set of underclothing to promote personal hygiene and well-being. By providing these young minds with the much-needed resources to pursue their aspirations, a sense of commitment radiates among teachers and parents alike, while happiness among the schoolchildren inspires interest and motivation.
In these children’s hearts, the Foundation will forever be a part
of their journey as lifelong learners. Along the way, the Foundation hopes to have instilled the values of generosity and responsible citizenship within each school children.
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TYKFI School Supplies Distributed Province Nueva Vizcaya
Ilocos Sur
School
Recipients
Macdu Elementary School
238
Tan Yan Kee Elementary School
138
Saint Teresita’s Academy
110*
Babayoan Elementary School
164
Nagtenga Elementary School
203
Sidaoen Elementary School
135
TOTAL
988
*recipients who received school shoes and rubber shoes
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Food Distribution Project
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AKING THE SPIRIT of gift-giving to the heart,
the Foundation once again extended the love to the schoolchildren of our partner schools in Nueva Vizcaya
and Ilocos Sur through the Annual Food Distribution project.
517 students and teachers in Nueva Vizcaya and 532 in Ilocos
Sur were this year’s beneficiaries for the annual project, with each celebration that consisted of student performances, contests, games, and gift giving.
Each beneficiary received gift packs complete with a Noche
Buena package as well as fruit cocktail, cookies, candies, yoghurt, juice drinks, and soy milk. It is the Foundation’s hope that in such a season, the children whose education we support may add to their experience the joy of a meaningful celebration and the warmth of sharing one’s blessings.
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TYKFI Food Packs Distributed Province
Nueva Vizcaya
Ilocos Sur
School
Recipients
Macdu Elementary School
246
Tan Yan Kee Elementary School
146
St. Teresita’s Academy
122
Nueva Vizcaya State University
3
Babayoan Elementary School
174
Nagtenga Elementary School
214
Sidaoen Elementary School
144
TOTAL
1049
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Teachers’ Training
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N RESPONSE to increased globalization and changing
demands in the fields of education, the Foundation for Upgrading the Standard of Education, Inc. (FUSE) continued
to take on the challenge of enhancing the quality of education through conduction of teacher trainings and seminar-workshops for educators across the country.
The year witnessed FUSE training programs through
workshops such as “Teaching Science Concept with Quantum Dots (QDs)” for 50 science educators to use QDs as instructional tool to learn science concepts in more interesting ways. FUSE training programs were also held for teachers of 21 Chinese schools in Metro Manila under Philippine Metro Manila Chinese Education Research Center, Inc. (PMMCERC) and upgrading of the curriculum framework based on the K to 12 program for teachers of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Sur.
A two-day Leadership Training Seminar was also held on April
2017 for mentor-trainers with the objective of understanding the history, concepts, and actions involved in leadership so that they may impart its value to other educators as well. Positive Education workshop was also held on April at the FUSE Learning Center for Teachers (LCT) to train members and trainers in the application of PERMA Model advocated by Martin Seligman.
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FUSE Training and Distribution Region
Fusion Journal
CONSTEC DVDs
Teachers Trained
NCR
191
81
191
Region II
210
70
210
Region IX
187
61
187
TOTALS
588
212
588
Data based on FUSE 2017 Annual Report
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Tan Yan Kee Library
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HE TAN YAN KEE LIBRARY has continued to promote Chinese Language, Arts, and Culture among the young and adults alike.
Summer class program hosted by the Tan Yan Kee Library
continued to bring learnings and appreciation of Chinese literature,
arts and craft, and performance arts to its students. From April to June, a batch of 60 students from kindergarten to grade six aged
five to 12 years old, were taken on a unique cultural journey that rekindled their sense of identity and connection to the Chinese
heritage through reading, storytelling, singing, writing, and learning Mandarin.
Meanwhile, from August to November, Tan Yan Kee Library
held a Chinese Ink Painting class for 12 students, ages 17 to 83.
Students learned proper techniques on various media with different subjects and held an exhibit to showcase their individual talents in artistic expression.
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TYKFI-FUSE Teacher Training
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HIS YEAR, the Foundation gave way to the
upgrading of teaching skills of teachers from different private schools in Nueva Vizcaya
and
Quirino
provinces to deliver quality education for the young.
In partnership with the Foundation for Upgrading the Standard of
Education, Inc. (FUSE), the Foundation sponsored the training of 208 teachers from 18 private schools throughout Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino provinces in May 2017.
At the end of the five-day training program, teachers obtained their
certificates, but more importantly, they had a fruitful time being students again on the subjects they are teaching. FUSE volunteer trainors successfully imparted current knowledge, 21st century teaching strategies, and passion for teaching. Each school also received from FUSE a set of CONSTEC (Continuing Studies via Technology) DVDs and TSMs (Teaching Support Materials). In addition, the teachers were also sponsored to attend a oneday team building camp in Subic, Zambales in partnership with Philippine Airlines Training and Development Department.
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TYKFI-FUSE Teacher Training Participants Province
Nueva Vizcaya
Quirino
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Municipality
No. of Schools
No. of Participants
Aritao
3
39
Bagabag
1
22
Bambang
1
13
Bayombong
3
20
Diadi
1
13
Dupax del Sur
1
14
Sta. Fe
1
2
Solano
2
32
Villaverde
1
14
Aglipay
1
8
Cabarroguis
1
7
Diffun
1
9
Maddela
1
15
18
208
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Early Childhood Care and Development Projects
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ARLY CHILDHOOD STAGE is crucial phase in
learning and development.
TYKFI forged partnerships with the Early Childhood
Care and Development (ECCD) Council for the printing of 1,500 sets of National Early Learning Curriculum Learning Resource Package (NELC-LRP) to be given to the trained day care workers.
In addition, TYKFI also partnered with the ECCD Council
and the local government units of Vigan City and Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur to equip their day care workers under two different training programs in January and September 2017.
28 day care workers from all 39 barangay daycare centers in
Vigan City and 51 workers from all 49 barangays in Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur were trained by ECCD’s education consultants and curriculum developers. Each day care center under the LGUs of Vigan City and Sta. Cruz were furnished with the ECCD’s NELC-LRP for Pre-Kindergarten (0-4 years old).
The Foundation also sponsored several day care workers and
teachers from Pasig City; Aritao, Sta. Fe, and Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya; and Vigan City and Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur to attend two major conferences by the ECCD in Baguio City. The 2017 Early Childhood Care and Development Congress under the theme, “Strengthening ECCD for Sustainable Development: Achieving 64
Lifelong Opportunities for All”, was attended by 53 sponsored participants. The 2017 National Conference on Inclusion of Children with Developmental Delays in the Early Years, under the theme, “Inclusion from the Start: Creating the Foundation for Child’s Holistic Development”, was attended by 54 sponsored participants. 65
TYKFI - Ang•Hortaleza Foundation Livelihood Training Project
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HE SKILL learned through hardwork and patience can
bring change in the life of one, a family, and community. The Foundation, in partnership with Ang•Hortaleza
Foundation, Inc., and the local barangays of Mapayao and Pinayag in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, saw 30 community members move forward after they graduated in a livelihood training course in Basic Cosmetology called Ganda Mo, Hanapbuhay Ko. With the five-day training course, participants who were mostly housewives or of small gardening and vending professions, were
taught
proper
techniques
in
haircutting, hot oil, manicure, and pedicure. Ang•Hortaleza Foundation, Inc. also gave them a complete set of starter tool kit with which they can begin their own home servicing livelihood.
This remote community was grateful for being endowed with a
new set of hair cutters which can save the families at least P300, the cost of going the distance into town for their children’s grooming needs. There was also no lack of inspiration, talent and determination among the participants since upon a follow up three months later, all the participants reported that they were able to practice what they have learned. 66
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TYKFI-CCF Electrical Installation and Maintenance Training Livelihood Project
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NDERSTANDING that many unemployed youth
may not have the means to support their families, TYKFI, now on its third year, sponsored the training
of 14 former out of school youths to obtain NC II Certification from TESDA in Electrical Installation and Maintenance. In
partnership
with
Christ’s Commission Fellowship, Inc.’s (CCF) Uplift Cares Global Movement Foundation,
Inc.,
these
youths from UPLIFT’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) program underwent MFI Polytechnic Institute Inc.’s training program. All 14 scholars were able to graduate, pass the TESDA trade test, and earn their NC II Certificates. The scholars are currently either employed or undergoing employment processes in several companies.
Each scholar-graduate was also given a starter kit of electrical tools
to enable them to do servicing works for livelihood or extra income. The Foundation welcomes such partnerships as it ushers in stories of transformation and promise in each life touched. 70
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Brigada Eskwela 2017
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HE FOUNDATION recognizes that to be able to
provide better education, the learning environment of our students plays an important role in their
transformative education.
Last May, as part of Brigada Eskwela 2017, the Foundation
gave painting materials needed to repair and repaint faulty ceiling in Sidaoen Elementary School and donated materials for the construction of a computer room in Nagtenga Elementary School. A total of 24 grade two students from Sidaoen Elementary School and 202 students from Nagtenga Elementary School would benefit from the said donations. The two partner schools from Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur experienced community volunteerism or the Bayanihan Spirit as community members provided the free labor for the donated materials.
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Forest of Insights Workshop
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DUCATION does not end in learning school subjects inside the four corners of the classroom but should also be supplemented with learnings and compassion for the
environment we live in.
The Foundation sponsored a day of learning about forests
combined with museum tour for 1,500 students from 18 high schools in Metro Manila, Batangas, Cavite, Nueva Vizcaya, and Rizal. Participants learned about the biodiversity of the Philippines, climate change, and several experiments that showcased the role of trees and forests under climate change. A role playing workshop also taught the tradeoffs between progress and forest preservation and the proper measure of “happiness� or success in the context of urban planning. The partnership has been heartening for all as each student wrote down a notecard of commitment towards the environment, thus, giving a lasting impression of hope for the future generation.
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Chinese-Filipino Cultural Exchanges
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N LIGHT of the new global economic horizon, the
Foundation helped promote goodwill and understanding between the Chinese and the Filipinos through two sets of
cultural exchange programs this year.
1,000 Filipino-Chinese students from different parts of the
Philippines attended a 55-day Study Program in different universities in Xiamen City and Quanzhou City in the Fujian Province of China. Students learned Mandarin, as well as folk customs, music, dance, film appreciation, calligraphy, and Kung Fu. Through their activities, they also gained a better understanding of the city and its people.
The Foundation
also sponsored 20 postgraduate students from Peking University to a summer practicum in the Philippines. Through the nine-day intercultural study tour, the delegates learned both the unique and the intertwining aspects of cultural diversity between the Chinese and the Filipinos in the Philippines. Daily dialogues and exchanges of ideas brought forth a better appreciation of local culture in terms of customs and traditions, history, religion and language, food, education and the arts, social organization and forms of government. 76
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TYKFI-ABI Medical Specialty Scholarship Program
Dr. Michelle Bernadette Lim-Loo
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Dr. Lester Bryan Co
N partnership with the Asia Brewery, Inc. (ABI), the TYKFI-ABI
Medical Specialty Scholarship Program gave way for two local doctors to finish their post graduate trainings abroad.
Dr. Michelle Bernadette Lim-Loo completed her clinical fellowship
training in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. She was under the tutelage of Dr. Chih-Kun Huang, one of Asia’s top specialists in weight loss and diabetic surgery, from the Body Science and Metabolic Disorders International Medical Center of China Medical University Hospital in Taichung, Taiwan.
Dr. Lester Bryan Co took up his clinical fellowship training in Radiation
Basic Science research under the Radiation Oncology Department at the Koong Lab with his faculty mentor, Dr. Albert Koong, in Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
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The TYKFI-ABI medical scholars were passionate and eager to
share their knowledge with their fellow Filipinos and give back to the community. They believe that the opportunity given to them should also be an opportunity to help others.
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Health
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HE Foundation’s programs on health continued to remain dedicated to carry on a lasting awareness on the latest medical knowledge and promoting wellness towards every member of the community.
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Medical Forum
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N the area of Health Services, the Foundation in partnership
with the Asia Brewery, Inc. and the Association of Asia Brewery Medical Specialty Scholars conducted monthly
Medical Forum to further expand the medical knowledge of ordinary citizens on illnesses, medical condition, or current medical issue. A seminar is held every month and a medical expert is invited to discuss various medical topics so that the laymen can have a better understanding of common diseases, trends, and available treatment options.
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Medical Forum Series of 2017 Medical Forum No. 288 n Diabetes and Me Resource Speaker: Tommy Ty Willing, M.D.
Medical Forum No. 294 n Aging Well by Optimizing Patient Care Resource Speaker: Daniel Tan, M.D.
Medical Forum No. 289 n Ups and Downs of Exercise Resource Speaker: Helen Ong-Garcia, M.D.
Medical Forum No. 295 n Conditions In and Around the Knee (Osteoarthritis) Resource Speaker: William Chuasuan, M.D.
Medical Forum No. 290 n Disaster Preparedness: Basics of Being Prepared for the Unexpected Resource Speakers: Mr. Gerry Lim of Eng Bee Tin, Mr. Jones Lim of Txtfire Medical Forum No. 291 n Exercise is Medicine Resource Speaker: Cynthia D. Ang-Muñoz, M.D. Medical Forum No. 292 n Philippine Endoscopy 2017 Resource Speaker: Evan Ong, M.D. Medical Forum No. 293 n Anxiety in Focus Resource Speaker: Jerome Go, M.D.
Medical Forum No. 296 n Understanding Dizziness Resource Speaker: Johanna Co, M.D. Medical Forum No. 297 n Dengue Fever in Children: A Disease Burden Resource Speaker: Celia Tan Sy, M.D. Medical Forum No. 298 n The Wellness Eight “S” For A Healthier Life Resource Speaker: Sanirose S. Orbeta, MS, RD, FADA Medical Forum No. 299 n Holiday Heart Syndrome Resource Speaker: Anthony C. Leachon, M.D.
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Medical Mission
T
HE FOUNDATION conducted a Wellness Mission
by sponsoring Chiropractic Services for its 54 farm workers. This was after a recent farm workers’ profiling
showed that many suffer from back and hip discomfort due to bad posture brought about by prolonged standing and bending. Chiropractic is an alternative health care discipline focusing on early disease prevention, with its curative measure emphasizing the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the
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use of drugs or surgery. It is mostly concerned with the diagnosis and restoration from, or treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine.
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Board of Trustees
Lucio C. Tan
Harry C. Tan
Joaquin G. Bernas, S.J.
Frank C. Chan
Chairman of the Board
Vice Chairman
Trustee
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Trustee
Roman Militsyn
Shirley T. Chua
Trustee
Trustee
Marixi R. Prieto
Artemio V. Panganiban
Trustee
Trustee
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Board of Trustees
Washington Z. SyCip✝
Carmen K. Tan
Trustee June 1921 – October 2017
Trustee
Tan Eng Chan
Tan Hui Bin
Trustee
Trustee
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Amando M. Tetangco, Jr.
Mariano C. Tanenglian
Trustee
Trustee
Cesar E. A. Virata Trustee
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Executive Officers
Lucio C. Tan
Harry C. Tan
Chairman & President
Vice Chairman & Executive Director
Juanita Tan Lee
Vice President & Corporate Secretary
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Jaime J. Bautista Treasurer
Executive Committee
Harry C. Tan
Artemio V. Panganiban
Marixi R. Prieto
Washington Z. SyCip �
Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas, S.J.
Roman Militsyn
Chairman
Member
Vice Chairman
Alternate Member
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Member
Alternate Member
Foundation Officers
Fe Chen-Urdaneta
Atty. Ma. Cecilia L. Pesayco
Philip C. Sing
Elizabeth T. Alba
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Foundation Officers
Evelyn Doris A. Abao
Jonathan L. Anuma
Emelda C. Mateo
Valerie Ann L. Tan
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Vision The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. envisions a legacy of caring and commitment by the Lucio C. Tan Group of Companies for the Filipino people.
Mission
The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. commits itself to the corporate social responsibility of the Lucio C. Tan Group of Companies for the Filipino people in the fields of education, culture and sports, research, health, social welfare, and manpower development. The Foundation shall assemble all available resources at its command from the generous support of the Lucio C. Tan Group of Companies and other funding sources to carry out its mission.
Core Values
The Foundation’s core values are development, transformation, and capacity-building. These values help define Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. as an institution, the people who work at the Foundation, and how they relate to each other in pursuit of common purposes.
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TAN YAN KEE FOUNDATION, INC.
Head Office: 7F 6754 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines Telephone Numbers: (632) 816-3311 local 520/522 Facsimile: (632) 815-3582 Email: tanyankee@asia.com Website: http://www.tanyankee.org
TAN YAN KEE LIBRARY
19/F San Fernando Tower 514 Plaza del Conde cor. Muelle de Binondo St. Manila, Philippines Telefax: (632) 243-9110 Email: tykflib@pldtdsl.net
TAN YAN KEE FOUNDATION, INC Manpower Development Center 540 Padre Faura cor. Adriatico Sts. Ermita, Manila, Philippines Telefax: (632) 527-6682 Telephone Number: (632) 528-1634
A certified donee institution duly accredited by the Bureau of Internal Revenue