Micro-Credit Answers the Economic Concerns of a Local Household

The once simple balcony of Mrs. Jocelyn Belgera's house has been turned into a small sari-sari store two years ago when she qualified to be one of Tapulanga Foundation's Micro-credit beneficiary. With P6,000.00 as starting capital, she shares she is able to send her son to college. She renews her loan every two months, paying on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. During peak months or when there is a special occasion like a fiesta or Christmas, she borrows more from the foundation to earn more.

Mrs. Belgera supports the weekly allowance of her son at John B. Lacson College, Alijis, Bacolod City from the income of her store. A resident of Hda. Tinihaban, Silay City, her son has to stay in Bacolod on weekdays, thus, she saves her income both for the allowance and the remittance payment for her micro-credit loan.

"It is the TRUST of the Tapulanga Foundation entrusted to me that I am very grateful about. I hope that both my children will learn the value of BEING MAN FOR OTHERS as they themselves will someday sponsor poor but deserving students."

Mrs. Belgera is married to Agapito, who is a farm laborer in Hacienda Tinihaban. They have two children: Jophet, a graduate of St. Francis of Assisi School and a scholar as well of the foundation and Agazelen, her daughter who is a Grade 6 scholar of St. Francis Of Assisi School at present.

FUN, FOOD, FESTIVITY!!!

FUN, FOOD, FESTIVITY!!!

Tapulanga Foundation's Christmas Giving Party
makes it HEARTY for EVERYONE!

A true spirit of sharing filled the ambiance of the recently celebrated Christmas party of the Tapulanga Foundation held last December 20, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi School covered court.


The Christmas package of shoes, t-shirt, groceries, a plate and toothpaste was fully distributed to all its beneficiaries, 246 scholars from preschool to college, including the ham package for the 35 SFAS faculty and staff.




The afternoon celebration included a variety of games hosted by McDonald's, free balloons, free ice scramble and cotton candy, games like inflatable balloons and a trampoline, and more than one hundred raffle prizes. Thanks to WARNER BROS., INC. for donating most of the raffle prizes.






Three lucky winners won bikes as the grand prize. What more could everyone ask as each one's hand was full during the day.



Mr. Gerard Yusay celebrated his birthday by having his family join the festivities and sponsoring the McDonald's snacks!



Other donors and their families graced the occasion as well to be with the scholars like the Abello's, Ledesma's, del Rosario's, Calanog's, Benin's, Janice Ragona, Trixie Servida, and Ervie Gallespen.



The kids further got another fun gift from TF----- the Magic show by Magician Ivan!



Beaming faces obviously showed that fun was to a heart's content. The scholars are the reasons why patrons and donors are driven to reach out and help the less privileged. The grateful and appreciative gestures gave way to a worthwhile December affair for all who came.


A special thank you goes to ALL our donors who made TF's second Christmas party even more successful: Renzi Juarez, Anne del Rosario, Fiona Borres, Checcs Osmena-Orbida, Gerard and Leny Yusay, The Gigglebugs Gift and Party Shop, Corazon Chiofalo, Amy Strahl, Bing Benin, Jackie Millonado, Jenny Sarmiento-Icasas, ANONYMOUS donors, Betsy Gazo, Ervie Gallespen, Janet Villanueva, Micmic Golez, Marilou Kho, Vicky Ledesma, Donna Gorjon, Neal and Virgini Jarvis, Lourdes Schnur, Frank and Ida Reis, Tata Jalbuena, Jerome Concepcion, Dra. Marlene Anico, Therese Tuvilla-Borromeo, Luigi de la Paz, RJ and Marissa Laguda, Bill and Joanne Serelis, Doris and Richard Crafton, Murray McDonnel, Richard Yapjoco, Ada Mabilangan, Roberto Abello, Cheryl Zukowski, Bong Ledesma, Cora Barba, Elizabeth Tamayo-Luc, Dino Valte, Avis Frazier-Thomas, Michael and Ging Graham, Lia and Louis Ridout, Susan and George Clack, Cliff Crown, Maria Teresa Silva, Casey Ledesma, Melissa Wonchuking, Benjie Lerma, Trixie Servida, Amy Gregorio, Charles Miller, Fern and John Schmitt, Kimberly Hiban, Joanna and Edward Gutermuth, Mary Blake, Lolita Jardeleza, Kelly Blake, Edita Butler, Michael Rosenberg, Mary Jocelyn Vinson, Anne Gonnella, Erika Nichelson, Lota Concepcion, Sheila Tan, Jonathan Matz, Kay Weeks, Lester Straw, David Alexander, Therese Golez, Veronica de la Torre, Jack Ledesma, Margie Abello, Natalie Dingcong, Mary Chenoweth, Jessica Lau, Helen Burke, Milou Von Einseidel, Baby Buenaventura, Ernie Malata, Marita Murray, Dr. Ed Ordonez, Suzette Esteban, Christine Condon, Mary Reilly, Barbara Schuyler and Patricia Wilson, Amanda Collins, Patricia Sutliff, Josefine Ito, Elizabeth Tessmer, Elizabeth Jayne, Rafe Totengco, May Siy, Paul and Mimi Siy, Cayenne Gaston, Michelle Ledesma, Ervin Vergara, Sally Ledesma, Bacolod Adventist Medical Center, Chok and Des Castillo, Alice Lapeyriere, Vera Solis-Gervacio and Others


Check out our Facebook fan page for more pictures of the event: Christmas Gift Giving 2011.

Peace and Blessings this Christmas!

From our families to yours,

we wish you blessings and peace this Christmas day! 

Thank you for being part of the Tapulanga family!

Eat. Share. Love. A Tapulanga Foundation Benefit Dinner in Bacolod.

Saturday, November 26, 2011, 6:00pm until 10:00pm
21 Restaurant, 21st Lacson Street, Bacolod City, Neg. Occ.


Please join us in our 3rd Annual benefit dinner for the educational, healthcare and micro-credit programs of Tapulanga Foundation.

Buffet Dinner, Silent Auction, Door and Raffle Prizes, Entertainment

Event Ticket: Php500.00/person
Raffle Ticket: Php200.00/person, 150 tickets only

Raffle Prizes: 1st - netbook, 2nd - digital camera

* Premiere Sponsor: Tinihaban Agricultural Corporation, AKUBO Software, Inc., Ayala North Point, Union Bank of the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. Jiel Arcillas

* Table Sponsors: AHSSI Planters Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Prudential Guarantee Insurance, Datalink Technologies, Inc., SVG Schuurmans & Van Ginneken Phils., Twin Shell Station, Congressman Albee Benitez, PJL Auto Center, Tisha Sy, Orix Metro Leasing & Finance Corporation, Magallanes Shell Station

* Minor Sponsors: Dynamic Builders and Construction, Inc., SWIP Travel, Angela Lacson-Sarabia, Gerard Dacles Photography at The Wedding and Events Gallery, Copy Paste Prints Express, Sunrise Marketing, Roli's Diner, Sarabia Optical, Time Out Restobar

* Silent Auction Sponsors: Corazon Chiofalo, Margaret "Margie" Abello, Joy Magalona-Barreiro, Deco's La Paz Batchoy, Ann Legaspi-Co, Papel Handicraft, Hacienda Crafts Company, Azatri Souvenirs, Heart Warmers, Reeds, Bascon Cafe and Restaurant, Lopue's East Center, Felicia's and Steak Room, Janice dela Cruz-Ragona, Dra. Jo-an Ledesma-Millonado, Joy dela Cruz-Herd, Nature's Village Resort Hotel and Restaurant, Sugarland Hotel, Inaka Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Pinky Fuentebella-Lizares, Matthew Ledesma, Spa Natura, Kiculo Bags, Joey Benin, Mafi Segovia, ANP Showroom, Casino Filipino Hotel, Saturn Marketing, Trattoria Uma, Play Studio, Camera Bug, Handmade Gallery, Imbiss Sausages and Steaks, 18th St. Pala Pala, Miren Desserts Cafe, Gretchen Batu-Capinpin, Grill Guru

Meet Our 19 Scholars in 4th Year for SY 2011 - 2012

Front line (left to right): Ryam Josue Anonas, Nhelsy Joy Franco, Jessica Estardo, Ma. Jessica Macahilig, Harline Grace Mupas, Queenie Dimanalata, Stephanie Marie Buensuceso, Claire Badian, Emmanuel Gayatenia, Thyrine Mondragon

Back line (left to right): Jessie Pactao, Janet Antolo, Edcil Buensuceso, Anne Gela Ledesma, Nikko Carlo Sobretodo, Charles Hilado, Redhel Loreto, Marlon Riomalos

Not in photo: Carls Jadon Macahilig

Meet Our 17 Scholars in 3rd Year for SY 2011 - 2012

Front line (left to right): Paul John Alvarez, Eunice Celestial, Angelica Isugon, Jesselle Hermano, Mae Joy Flores, Hannah Gonzales, Christy Zaragosa, Ginalyn Deocareza, Florie Mae Flores, Ronnie Jude Navigar

Back line (left to right): Jomar Artista, Jason Ibanez, Ian Kent Tad-y, Joemel Ferreras, Anthony Capablanca, Denmark Serrano, Jean Bernadette Mate

Meet Our 19 Scholars in 2nd Year for SY 2011 - 2012

Front line (left to right): Eurylyn Celestial, Eden Pallorina, Rysill Cobrado, Ma. Theresa Nacion, Bernadette Akol, Christine Diaz, Rorine Mae Demegillo, Cyrene Marie Boiser, Rodelmar Coja

Back line (left to right): Cyhra Jean Abellar, Clarice Arnelia Ascalon, Ken Rey Pabale, Kyle Dominic Barnuevo, Thalea Segaya, Joeven Soldevilla, Almera Pryle Saluta, Ivan Kent Tad-y, Joshua Christian Despues

Not in photo: Anjo Tingson