#SULOngSULU: Seats for Malassa Elementary School in Bongao, Tawi Tawi

Earlier this opening of the school year, we have excess school supplies from donations for the schools in Sulu; Some of the excess were sent to Tawi Tawi and received by Malassa Elementary School.

It was brought to our attention that the students don't have seats, and attend classes sitting on their slippers or sacks of rice (although really this is not uncommon in the Sulu Archipelago). I also remember visiting this school a few years ago, and yes, other than they were provided a brand new building, there was nothing else. There were no seats indeed.  (And looking at the previous school, i don't get why they had to build a new one, when repairing the old one would have been cheaper, and that the savings could have been used for seats. And, how this project be approved when they knew for a fact it will be, at a standard, non operational anyway since there are no seats. Either way, it is not the time to find faults and blame. There are kids on the compromise.)


 

We have some cash available allocated supposedly for building an alternative learning structure for the badjao kids in Tandu Dagmay, Patikul, Sulu, but because of the recent military operations, we have to postpone the setup until security and logistics is feasible. Meanwhile, we thought, rather than the cash sitting in the bank, we might as well have the kids seat with them for now.

We have asked the principal, through 51st PNP SAF in Tawi Tawi, to request a quote, and were told a bench would cost P2,000 each and can accomodate 5 students. There are 165 enrolled students at the moment and with 5 per bench, this would mean, 33 benches, and P66,000 at least. Looking at the remaining cash though, cheap cost of timber, and if we could use volunteer labor, it would be easier and quicker to furnish the chairs.

Our friend Ken from Tawi Tawi found us a solution through 51st PNP-SAF who agreed to do the chairs bringing down the cost to P1,000 a bench. And with standard 30 students a class, we would like to build 36 benches, in case enrollment rise up later, up to 180 students in 6 classrooms.

 As of 06 October, we have sent our cash on hand to Tawi Tawi to start the construction, and looking forward to having our first batch of seats as soon as possible.

Special thanks to 51st PNP SAF who have always and always been supportive in bringing what we can to this side of the country.

Available Cash from SULOngSULU donations:	Php20,799.00
Additional Donations:
Pamela Manabat	Php1,000.00	received
Genalyn Apol Viluan	Php5,000.00	received
Lyd Jamae Nadonza	Php1,000.00	received
Team Reachout c/o Jaylyn Sarmiento	Php3,401.00	received
April Sampang	Php1,500.00	received
Le Helene Limguangco	Php2,000.00	received
Total Donations	Php34,700.00

For Donations:

Via Bank of thePhilippine Islands

Bank Code: 021000021

Account Number: 5686 3371 99

Name on Account: Joseph Ian Macalino

Via Paypal 

 

Email Address: jibmaxatnewroad@gmail.com

Suggested in PHP currency to minimize devaluations. In third world, every cent counts J. Otherwise, USD will be fine. 

as of October 18, 2016:

PNP SAF has started construction of the chairs and the following pictures were received.

Earlier this opening of the school year, we have excess school supplies from donations for the schools in Sulu; Some of the excess were sent to Tawi Tawi and received by Malassa Elementary School.

It was brought to our attention that the students don't have seats, and attend classes sitting on their slippers or sacks of rice (although really this is not uncommon in the Sulu Archipelago). I also remember visiting this school a few years ago, and yes, other than they were provided a brand new building, there was nothing else. There were no seats indeed.  (And looking at the previous school, i don't get why they had to build a new one, when repairing the old one would have been cheaper, and that the savings could have been used for seats. And, how this project be approved when they knew for a fact it will be, at a standard, non operational anyway since there are no seats. Either way, it is not the time to find faults and blame. There are kids on the compromise.)


 

We have some cash available allocated supposedly for building an alternative learning structure for the badjao kids in Tandu Dagmay, Patikul, Sulu, but because of the recent military operations, we have to postpone the setup until security and logistics is feasible. Meanwhile, we thought, rather than the cash sitting in the bank, we might as well have the kids seat with them for now.

We have asked the principal, through 51st PNP SAF in Tawi Tawi, to request a quote, and were told a bench would cost P2,000 each and can accomodate 5 students. There are 165 enrolled students at the moment and with 5 per bench, this would mean, 33 benches, and P66,000 at least. Looking at the remaining cash though, cheap cost of timber, and if we could use volunteer labor, it would be easier and quicker to furnish the chairs.

Our friend Ken from Tawi Tawi found us a solution through 51st PNP-SAF who agreed to do the chairs bringing down the cost to P1,000 a bench. And with standard 30 students a class, we would like to build 36 benches, in case enrollment rise up later, up to 180 students in 6 classrooms.

 As of 06 October, we have sent our cash on hand to Tawi Tawi to start the construction, and looking forward to having our first batch of seats as soon as possible.

Special thanks to 51st PNP SAF who have always and always been supportive in bringing what we can to this side of the country.

Available Cash from SULOngSULU donations:	Php20,799.00
Additional Donations:
Pamela Manabat	Php1,000.00	received
Genalyn Apol Viluan	Php5,000.00	received
Lyd Jamae Nadonza	Php1,000.00	received
Team Reachout c/o Jaylyn Sarmiento	Php3,401.00	received
April Sampang	Php1,500.00	received
Le Helene Limguangco	Php2,000.00	received
Total Donations	Php34,700.00

For Donations:

Via Bank of thePhilippine Islands

Bank Code: 021000021

Account Number: 5686 3371 99

Name on Account: Joseph Ian Macalino

Via Paypal 

 

Email Address: jibmaxatnewroad@gmail.com

Suggested in PHP currency to minimize devaluations. In third world, every cent counts J. Otherwise, USD will be fine. 

as of October 18, 2016:

PNP SAF has started construction of the chairs and the following pictures were received.

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SULOngSULU Year 2 Distribution

Last year, with a call for help from a youth group in Sulu, we started the #SULOngSULU project. This is a citizen action drive in aiding the needs of our students in the Sulu area. Thus far, this circle of a few travelling friends have attended to a renovation of a primary school, distribution of school supplies, and sending a few more lab materials for a chemistrylaboratory.

This year around, I am travelling around Indonesia, but I did not want my proximity to deter me from contributing to the progress of my country. Before leaving, I had a word with these friends and asked if we can go ahead with little things like this, and I am glad they were feeling the kind of fullfilment I get when I see something done.

Apart from these friends, social networks has helped bring our advocacy to other people. There was Wina Asuncion who set up a benefit concert , Mara Balayan who did a Hand Lettering workshop, Maria Isabel Bernal of GivingIzReceiving who sold T-shirts to fund a planned Alternative classroom for theBadjaos, and also accounting firm SGV (through Mr Christian Lauron) who shared in time for the company's anniversary.

Overall, these activities and solicitations came up with P65,147 cash, and around estimated P28,000 worth of school supplies.

We were able to furnish 500 bags with 1 box of crayons, 4 pencils/ballspens, 1 sharpener, 1 eraser, 1 ruler, 2 pad papers, 3 notebooks. Some supplies were in excess so some bags got 5 notebooks, 3 pads, and scissors.

Other materials such as envelopes, art papers, bodpapers, tapes, ledgers, yellow pads, lesson plans were provided for the teachers.

Around 428 students in 6 primary schools received bags. 82 bags on the other hand went to Brgy Sila Elementary School, in San Vicente Northern Samar.

The 500 bags were packed complete initially, and because of logistics concern with the AFP Civil Relations Group keeping us in the limbo of whether we will be able to deliver or not, we thought about holding any further purchasing of additional bags and school supplies for more students as we may end up overstocked with goods, not to mention we have almost filled up our friends apartment with donations.

Meanwhile, we had excess funds, so we thought about sharing it to other areas who may need it, and is easier to deliver. There has been excess funds beyond the planned distribution target, so we thought about giving them out to others in need.

The planned distribution was to be 3rd week April, but PAF C130 flights to SULU have been held specifically for election related matters, apart from that the kidnapping issues in Sulu at the time made the flights too busy to accommodate any civilian related matters.

We were almost getting frustrated waiting for every announcement of flight, and thinking of moving it again through Cebu Pacific Cargo services as the first time, but the cost is not practical as it will triple the cost of the items.In the end, if we move with this option, it will seem as if we bought the items at the same price as they would have been sold in Sulu, and making all the fundraising efforts useless, as we have ended up making business for the transport companies instead and sweating it all out for nothing.

But with the help of 51st SAF in Tawi Tawi, we were able to connect to 50th SAF in Sulu who took care of the logistics; they have sponsored the shipping of the goods with 2GO, and even hand carrying some on the commercial flights of their personnel. They also took charge of the moving from Zamboanga henceforward up to distribution.

While we aimed for 1000 kids and we may come up with 1000 bags, the security situation causing trouble with logistics make it not practical to proceed with school supplies. Incidentally, from the recent distribution of excess school supplies in Tawi Tawi, we have been told that the children of Malassa Elementary School don't have seats. Students come to class and squat. Hence, the excess funds will be used to build seats for the school. Currently, we are awaiting for an estimate cost of the materials from 51st PNP SAF Group in Tawi Tawi.



Meanwhile, the funds from the T-shirt sales of GivingIzReceiving will proceed with building the Alternative Classroom for the Badjaos. At the moment, we are awaiting correspondence from the village chief about seeking and finding interested Badjaos to work on the renovation of the structure, after shipping and provision of materials.

Pls see here for an excel file of the received donations, tally of expenses, and data on school supply recipients.

Last year, with a call for help from a youth group in Sulu, we started the #SULOngSULU project. This is a citizen action drive in aiding the needs of our students in the Sulu area. Thus far, this circle of a few travelling friends have attended to a renovation of a primary school, distribution of school supplies, and sending a few more lab materials for a chemistrylaboratory.

This year around, I am travelling around Indonesia, but I did not want my proximity to deter me from contributing to the progress of my country. Before leaving, I had a word with these friends and asked if we can go ahead with little things like this, and I am glad they were feeling the kind of fullfilment I get when I see something done.

Apart from these friends, social networks has helped bring our advocacy to other people. There was Wina Asuncion who set up a benefit concert , Mara Balayan who did a Hand Lettering workshop, Maria Isabel Bernal of GivingIzReceiving who sold T-shirts to fund a planned Alternative classroom for theBadjaos, and also accounting firm SGV (through Mr Christian Lauron) who shared in time for the company's anniversary.

Overall, these activities and solicitations came up with P65,147 cash, and around estimated P28,000 worth of school supplies.

We were able to furnish 500 bags with 1 box of crayons, 4 pencils/ballspens, 1 sharpener, 1 eraser, 1 ruler, 2 pad papers, 3 notebooks. Some supplies were in excess so some bags got 5 notebooks, 3 pads, and scissors.

Other materials such as envelopes, art papers, bodpapers, tapes, ledgers, yellow pads, lesson plans were provided for the teachers.

Around 428 students in 6 primary schools received bags. 82 bags on the other hand went to Brgy Sila Elementary School, in San Vicente Northern Samar.

The 500 bags were packed complete initially, and because of logistics concern with the AFP Civil Relations Group keeping us in the limbo of whether we will be able to deliver or not, we thought about holding any further purchasing of additional bags and school supplies for more students as we may end up overstocked with goods, not to mention we have almost filled up our friends apartment with donations.

Meanwhile, we had excess funds, so we thought about sharing it to other areas who may need it, and is easier to deliver. There has been excess funds beyond the planned distribution target, so we thought about giving them out to others in need.

The planned distribution was to be 3rd week April, but PAF C130 flights to SULU have been held specifically for election related matters, apart from that the kidnapping issues in Sulu at the time made the flights too busy to accommodate any civilian related matters.

We were almost getting frustrated waiting for every announcement of flight, and thinking of moving it again through Cebu Pacific Cargo services as the first time, but the cost is not practical as it will triple the cost of the items.In the end, if we move with this option, it will seem as if we bought the items at the same price as they would have been sold in Sulu, and making all the fundraising efforts useless, as we have ended up making business for the transport companies instead and sweating it all out for nothing.

But with the help of 51st SAF in Tawi Tawi, we were able to connect to 50th SAF in Sulu who took care of the logistics; they have sponsored the shipping of the goods with 2GO, and even hand carrying some on the commercial flights of their personnel. They also took charge of the moving from Zamboanga henceforward up to distribution.

While we aimed for 1000 kids and we may come up with 1000 bags, the security situation causing trouble with logistics make it not practical to proceed with school supplies. Incidentally, from the recent distribution of excess school supplies in Tawi Tawi, we have been told that the children of Malassa Elementary School don't have seats. Students come to class and squat. Hence, the excess funds will be used to build seats for the school. Currently, we are awaiting for an estimate cost of the materials from 51st PNP SAF Group in Tawi Tawi.



Meanwhile, the funds from the T-shirt sales of GivingIzReceiving will proceed with building the Alternative Classroom for the Badjaos. At the moment, we are awaiting correspondence from the village chief about seeking and finding interested Badjaos to work on the renovation of the structure, after shipping and provision of materials.

Pls see here for an excel file of the received donations, tally of expenses, and data on school supply recipients.

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#SULOngSULU: Tandu Bagua Primary School in Patikul, Sulu

Tonight, as I was updating the distribution plan for the #SULOngSULU project this May, I happen to browse pictures of one of the primary schools there in Patikul, Sulu. This school sits next to a road with a jungle around it, that looking at it from a distance, you would just think it is an abandoned structure. But yeah, most of them look like this anyway.

I have been to a few schools in Tawi-Tawi but based on all places I have visited in this place, nothing beats those ones in Patikul, Sulu.

Anyhow, there is not much story to post here tonight other than i'd just like to share pictures for public record of this primary school and also for my co-volunteers assigned to the distribution in this school to see where they will be heading to (so they can prepare for some reconstruction of the most we can as well perhaps). It pains me to even call it a school. 

Like I always say, it don't need to be like this if only more and more people know about what is going on in here. And surprisingly, I found a jungle bolo in a primary school.

Tonight, as I was updating the distribution plan for the #SULOngSULU project this May, I happen to browse pictures of one of the primary schools there in Patikul, Sulu. This school sits next to a road with a jungle around it, that looking at it from a distance, you would just think it is an abandoned structure. But yeah, most of them look like this anyway.

I have been to a few schools in Tawi-Tawi but based on all places I have visited in this place, nothing beats those ones in Patikul, Sulu.

Anyhow, there is not much story to post here tonight other than i'd just like to share pictures for public record of this primary school and also for my co-volunteers assigned to the distribution in this school to see where they will be heading to (so they can prepare for some reconstruction of the most we can as well perhaps). It pains me to even call it a school. 

Like I always say, it don't need to be like this if only more and more people know about what is going on in here. And surprisingly, I found a jungle bolo in a primary school.

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Mara Balayan's Hand Lettering class for #SULOngSULU

At one time as I was backpacking southeast asia, I decided to deactivate my facebook because posting has been so compulsive. While driving around Vietnam, there were times I pulled over my bike just to update my status about the road, the weather, my bike, the dust; All sort of things which later I wonder what it is for, after all.

That time, I put my facebook inactive for a week detox.

But considering how much facebook and other social media has been helping me get my stand on issues and hopefully make others make a stand as well, and more importantly, how social media has help me gather help for others (which otherwise I could not do on my own).

People are naturally good. This is a faith I hold. In fact, when people ask me about my religion, I say, the only thing I believe in is humanity. That humans are naturally good. And, looking back at the people who would randomly pop on my messenger, introducing themselves, saying they stumbled upon my post, and are interested in sharing some help, and also looking at their backgrounds, trully you should restore your faith to humanity. After all, as I say, there will be thiefs, killers, etc, but they are probably one in a 100. You don’t want to lose that relationship you may have made out of the 99 because of only 1, who, probably have done that (steal, kill, whatsoever) for surely some reason (hunger, emergency, etc).

Anyhow, one of the people who I randomly met in virtual space is Kay Feliciano who, i must say Thank You for helping me spread my advocacy. She said she has a friend who want to put up a Hand Lettering class and proceeds to go for the #SULOngSULU project.

Last Feb 28, Mara did a basic hand lettering class at Designer Blooms Cafe in Molito, Alabang. She said she was lucky enough to get sponsorship for the materials after writing a letter to her ex boss-Jade Tulio.

“We got Artline and Maped for free! I had to buy paper and other materials but the pens were free! We had 16 attendees ranging from a 9 year old who spent her whole night working on what she learned in class to a 30 something who said I taught her a life skill. Attendees were a mix of art enthusiasts, and friends and family who love me and wanted to support. The goal was of course to learn lettering for a good cause."

 "In the workshop, I taught some "mathematics behind the art", like the measurement of letters, and later how to tweak the rules and do lettering pieces."

"My bestfriend, Febby, helped me fix the event and also shared some of her art skills in class."

Growing up, Mara has been exposed to a lot of cause-oriented works. She spent 13 years in Elizabeth Seton School where she was taught to share what she has in excess.

“In UP, there were a lot of opportunities to help. I joined the last wave of Project Jomalig of Journeying James-what he terms as voluntourism- you get to travel and help. And lately, I've been raising funds through my artworks. We gave out art materials to an orphanage last December using what I've sold from my artworks, and now I'm teaching lettering for #SULOngSULU.”

She said she wanted to do something special this February when she turns 27.

“ The challenge was to teach and share something I am passionate about-my love for arts and crafts.”

“When I turned 18, my dad wanted me to donate all of my gifts to charity, I said ‘No.’ Maybe in the future I will. I guess, after 9 years, this is me fulfilling my promise to my dad."

"I fixed the class thinking it was my way of celebrating my birthday and donating what I'm getting and at the same time I did my challenge."

Mara is planning to do another lettering session in the northern side of the metro, Quezon City, and will have 14 slots at the time. This second one for #SULOngSULU project as well.  For those interested or want to know more about her hand lettering class, please do message her.

*All pics courtesy of Mara, Chona Panis- Aganinta, mom of two participants.

At one time as I was backpacking southeast asia, I decided to deactivate my facebook because posting has been so compulsive. While driving around Vietnam, there were times I pulled over my bike just to update my status about the road, the weather, my bike, the dust; All sort of things which later I wonder what it is for, after all.

That time, I put my facebook inactive for a week detox.

But considering how much facebook and other social media has been helping me get my stand on issues and hopefully make others make a stand as well, and more importantly, how social media has help me gather help for others (which otherwise I could not do on my own).

People are naturally good. This is a faith I hold. In fact, when people ask me about my religion, I say, the only thing I believe in is humanity. That humans are naturally good. And, looking back at the people who would randomly pop on my messenger, introducing themselves, saying they stumbled upon my post, and are interested in sharing some help, and also looking at their backgrounds, trully you should restore your faith to humanity. After all, as I say, there will be thiefs, killers, etc, but they are probably one in a 100. You don’t want to lose that relationship you may have made out of the 99 because of only 1, who, probably have done that (steal, kill, whatsoever) for surely some reason (hunger, emergency, etc).

Anyhow, one of the people who I randomly met in virtual space is Kay Feliciano who, i must say Thank You for helping me spread my advocacy. She said she has a friend who want to put up a Hand Lettering class and proceeds to go for the #SULOngSULU project.

Last Feb 28, Mara did a basic hand lettering class at Designer Blooms Cafe in Molito, Alabang. She said she was lucky enough to get sponsorship for the materials after writing a letter to her ex boss-Jade Tulio.

“We got Artline and Maped for free! I had to buy paper and other materials but the pens were free! We had 16 attendees ranging from a 9 year old who spent her whole night working on what she learned in class to a 30 something who said I taught her a life skill. Attendees were a mix of art enthusiasts, and friends and family who love me and wanted to support. The goal was of course to learn lettering for a good cause."

 "In the workshop, I taught some "mathematics behind the art", like the measurement of letters, and later how to tweak the rules and do lettering pieces."

"My bestfriend, Febby, helped me fix the event and also shared some of her art skills in class."

Growing up, Mara has been exposed to a lot of cause-oriented works. She spent 13 years in Elizabeth Seton School where she was taught to share what she has in excess.

“In UP, there were a lot of opportunities to help. I joined the last wave of Project Jomalig of Journeying James-what he terms as voluntourism- you get to travel and help. And lately, I've been raising funds through my artworks. We gave out art materials to an orphanage last December using what I've sold from my artworks, and now I'm teaching lettering for #SULOngSULU.”

She said she wanted to do something special this February when she turns 27.

“ The challenge was to teach and share something I am passionate about-my love for arts and crafts.”

“When I turned 18, my dad wanted me to donate all of my gifts to charity, I said ‘No.’ Maybe in the future I will. I guess, after 9 years, this is me fulfilling my promise to my dad."

"I fixed the class thinking it was my way of celebrating my birthday and donating what I'm getting and at the same time I did my challenge."

Mara is planning to do another lettering session in the northern side of the metro, Quezon City, and will have 14 slots at the time. This second one for #SULOngSULU project as well.  For those interested or want to know more about her hand lettering class, please do message her.

*All pics courtesy of Mara, Chona Panis- Aganinta, mom of two participants.

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SULOngSULU: Chemistry Lab materials for Boloboc National High School in Tawi Tawi

Earlier this year, we have received a request through friend Khen Kaming, a resident of Bongao, Tawi Tawi for the provision of Chemistry Lab materials for Boloboc National high school.

I have visited this school more than a year back, and surely, they have a room called Laboratory, but back then, it was but dust inside.

After the call on facebook for the lab materials, we have received response from a friend Minie Gela based in Qatar (PHP3,000), a facebook acquaintance Ms Lei Dy Capinig (PHP5,000), an OFW in Taiwan, and Maria Isabel (PHP1500) of Giving Is Receiving. Plus, to complete our initial purchase plan, Ma'am Weng adding up another P1,500.

Out of this money, we were able to purchase:

QTY	ITEM	UNIT PRICE	TOTAL
2	Aspirator	40.00/pc	80
1	Bunsen Burner,5/16"/Tube,Std MXD Gas	350.00/pc	350
1	Burette Clamp, Sngl, Rnd,PlastisolCoated	300.00/pc	300
2	Evaporating Dish, 74mm diam	90.00/pc	180
1	Capillary Tubes	140.00/pack	140
1	Support Ring w/Clamp, 5"Diam, Cast Iron	150.00/pc	150
1	Crucible Triangle, 50cm	120.00/pc	120
1	Ring Stand, Base w/Rod,  5x8"base,20"rod	400.00/pc	400
2	Test Tube Holder	20.00/pc	40
2	Test Tube Rack, PP	250.00/pc	500
2	Thermometer, Student Tot -20 to 110 deg	150.00/pc	300
2	Wire Gauze with Ceramic Center 10/pk	20.00/pc	40
1	Beaker Stand for Micro Burner	140.00/pc	140
1	Mortar and Pestle, 75mm	180.00/pc	180
1	Crucible Tongs	150.00/pc	150
1	Filter paper 12.5cm 100/pk	350.00/pack	350
1	Funnel, Plastic 40 mm	70.00/pc	70
0	Funnel,PP Plastic,75mmOD	90.00/pc	0
2	Dropper Pipet, 5ml, 500/pk	7.00/pc	14
2	Test Tube Brush	15.00/pc	30
1	Rubber Policeman 12/pk	70.00/pc	70
2	100ml Borosilicate Beaker	220.00/pc	440
2	150ml Borosilicate Beaker	230.00/pc	460
1	250ml Borosilicate Beaker 12/pk	240.00/pc	240
1	400ml Borosilicate Beaker	320.00/pc	320
1	1000ml Borosilicate Beaker	550.00/pc	550
1	Burette, Acrylic, 50ml	900.00/pc	900
1	Flask Erlenmeyer 50ml	120.00/pc	120
1	Flask Erlenmeyer 250ml	180.00/pc	180
1	Eudiometer Tube, 100ml	1,500.00/pc	1500
1	Filtering Flask, 250ml	900.00/pc	900
1	10ml Borosilicate Cylinder	350.00/pc	350
1	50ml Borosilicate Cylinder	500.00/pc	500
2	6" Stirring Rod 12/pk	55.00/pc	110
12	Test Tube,Boro,18x150mm, 12/pk	35.00/pc	420
12	Test Tube,15x125mm 12/pk	15.00/pc	180
1	100ml Volumetric Flask	300.00/pc	300
1	250ml Volumetric Flask	400.00/pc	400
1	Watch Glass	75.00/pc	75
1	Glass Tubing 1lb/pk	180.00/pc	180
1	Slides(pack of 72)	65.00/box	65
		Grand Total	11794

Thanks to Patagonian Enterprises in Manila too for extending P794.00 discount to close the purchase at the amount of donations we have.

Last February 25, Mam Weng, Racky, Gilda and other friends are scheduled to fly to Tawi Tawi, and carried the items to turn over to Boloboc National high School. Thanks to Gilda for sponsoring the baggage fees :-).

Also, to our Philippine National Police Special Action Force for granting and ensuring the security of our friends.

Thanks to blogger Ian dela Pena for donating the microscope too.

To Khen for letting me know everytime of any help opportunity and genuine sacrifices and visions for Tawi Tawi.

And, If I may, once again, the TEAM BACKOUT, Mam Weng, Nars Racky, Minie, Cecille and JC who has been the arms of these little PH projects.

Earlier today, I received a message from Mam Weng that she is happy about what she has been involved into lately, and it is pleasing to know that rather than just being bothered by a remote commander in Indonesia, they feel the same happiness and satisfaction that I feel when we are able to do something.

YOU WILL ALL BE BLESSED.

As you may see, the quantity provided are small, and we are looking into providing a second batch of the same quantity to be on a good ratio of materials to student count. Additionally, we are looking into getting them furnished with Physics Lab Materials later, as well as DESKTOPs. If you have spare, regardless of whether used so long as still worthy, please let us know.

For Donations:

Via Bank of thePhilippine Islands

Bank Code: 010040018

Account Number: 2439 1558 52

Name on Account: Joseph Ian Macalino

Via Paypal 

 

Email Address: jibmaxatnewroad@gmail.com

Suggested in PHP currency to minimize devaluations. In third world, every cent counts J. Otherwise, USD will be fine. 

Click Contact for any questions or concerns. Alternatively, you may speak to Ms Weng Bulaon at 0925 755 5055.

Earlier this year, we have received a request through friend Khen Kaming, a resident of Bongao, Tawi Tawi for the provision of Chemistry Lab materials for Boloboc National high school.

I have visited this school more than a year back, and surely, they have a room called Laboratory, but back then, it was but dust inside.

After the call on facebook for the lab materials, we have received response from a friend Minie Gela based in Qatar (PHP3,000), a facebook acquaintance Ms Lei Dy Capinig (PHP5,000), an OFW in Taiwan, and Maria Isabel (PHP1500) of Giving Is Receiving. Plus, to complete our initial purchase plan, Ma'am Weng adding up another P1,500.

Out of this money, we were able to purchase:

QTY	ITEM	UNIT PRICE	TOTAL
2	Aspirator	40.00/pc	80
1	Bunsen Burner,5/16"/Tube,Std MXD Gas	350.00/pc	350
1	Burette Clamp, Sngl, Rnd,PlastisolCoated	300.00/pc	300
2	Evaporating Dish, 74mm diam	90.00/pc	180
1	Capillary Tubes	140.00/pack	140
1	Support Ring w/Clamp, 5"Diam, Cast Iron	150.00/pc	150
1	Crucible Triangle, 50cm	120.00/pc	120
1	Ring Stand, Base w/Rod,  5x8"base,20"rod	400.00/pc	400
2	Test Tube Holder	20.00/pc	40
2	Test Tube Rack, PP	250.00/pc	500
2	Thermometer, Student Tot -20 to 110 deg	150.00/pc	300
2	Wire Gauze with Ceramic Center 10/pk	20.00/pc	40
1	Beaker Stand for Micro Burner	140.00/pc	140
1	Mortar and Pestle, 75mm	180.00/pc	180
1	Crucible Tongs	150.00/pc	150
1	Filter paper 12.5cm 100/pk	350.00/pack	350
1	Funnel, Plastic 40 mm	70.00/pc	70
0	Funnel,PP Plastic,75mmOD	90.00/pc	0
2	Dropper Pipet, 5ml, 500/pk	7.00/pc	14
2	Test Tube Brush	15.00/pc	30
1	Rubber Policeman 12/pk	70.00/pc	70
2	100ml Borosilicate Beaker	220.00/pc	440
2	150ml Borosilicate Beaker	230.00/pc	460
1	250ml Borosilicate Beaker 12/pk	240.00/pc	240
1	400ml Borosilicate Beaker	320.00/pc	320
1	1000ml Borosilicate Beaker	550.00/pc	550
1	Burette, Acrylic, 50ml	900.00/pc	900
1	Flask Erlenmeyer 50ml	120.00/pc	120
1	Flask Erlenmeyer 250ml	180.00/pc	180
1	Eudiometer Tube, 100ml	1,500.00/pc	1500
1	Filtering Flask, 250ml	900.00/pc	900
1	10ml Borosilicate Cylinder	350.00/pc	350
1	50ml Borosilicate Cylinder	500.00/pc	500
2	6" Stirring Rod 12/pk	55.00/pc	110
12	Test Tube,Boro,18x150mm, 12/pk	35.00/pc	420
12	Test Tube,15x125mm 12/pk	15.00/pc	180
1	100ml Volumetric Flask	300.00/pc	300
1	250ml Volumetric Flask	400.00/pc	400
1	Watch Glass	75.00/pc	75
1	Glass Tubing 1lb/pk	180.00/pc	180
1	Slides(pack of 72)	65.00/box	65
		Grand Total	11794

Thanks to Patagonian Enterprises in Manila too for extending P794.00 discount to close the purchase at the amount of donations we have.

Last February 25, Mam Weng, Racky, Gilda and other friends are scheduled to fly to Tawi Tawi, and carried the items to turn over to Boloboc National high School. Thanks to Gilda for sponsoring the baggage fees :-).

Also, to our Philippine National Police Special Action Force for granting and ensuring the security of our friends.

Thanks to blogger Ian dela Pena for donating the microscope too.

To Khen for letting me know everytime of any help opportunity and genuine sacrifices and visions for Tawi Tawi.

And, If I may, once again, the TEAM BACKOUT, Mam Weng, Nars Racky, Minie, Cecille and JC who has been the arms of these little PH projects.

Earlier today, I received a message from Mam Weng that she is happy about what she has been involved into lately, and it is pleasing to know that rather than just being bothered by a remote commander in Indonesia, they feel the same happiness and satisfaction that I feel when we are able to do something.

YOU WILL ALL BE BLESSED.

As you may see, the quantity provided are small, and we are looking into providing a second batch of the same quantity to be on a good ratio of materials to student count. Additionally, we are looking into getting them furnished with Physics Lab Materials later, as well as DESKTOPs. If you have spare, regardless of whether used so long as still worthy, please let us know.

For Donations:

Via Bank of thePhilippine Islands

Bank Code: 010040018

Account Number: 2439 1558 52

Name on Account: Joseph Ian Macalino

Via Paypal 

 

Email Address: jibmaxatnewroad@gmail.com

Suggested in PHP currency to minimize devaluations. In third world, every cent counts J. Otherwise, USD will be fine. 

Click Contact for any questions or concerns. Alternatively, you may speak to Ms Weng Bulaon at 0925 755 5055.

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