Catanduanes Typhoon Recovery and Housing Rehabilitation Program

This is a long term program to provide assistance to an effort spearheaded by the Diocese of Virac through the DVSAFI to resettle our brothers and sisters and their families who have recently lost their homes, properties and livelihood from the ravages of typhoon Reming and all other families who have had similar fates caused by other typhoons over the years.This program, over time, is also designed to provide additional shelters to all the communities throughout the island. The final objective: That no more families will have to face the fears and the dangers brought on by each typhoon that visits our island.

Our beloved Island of Catanduanes and its people have had this very unique challenge of having had to face the onslaught of typhoons almost every year. We have grown accustomed to the typhoon’s disastrous outcomes. We have accepted its toll on life, property and livelihood. Indeed we have grown resilient to whatever these typhoons bring us.We are not however left without choices to better our chances at recovery, survival and safety. The Diocese of Virac Social Action Foundation, Inc (DVSAFI), has come up with an admirable and daring program to assist everyone not just to rehabilitate homes. As we will see in the following pages, the group has outlined several other initiatives where we are invited and encouraged to participate.

This blog (weblog) has been created and is dedicated solely to support these initiatives. We anticipate that with this humble beginnings, it will, with time and God’s blessings, evolve into a more productive, pro-active and aggressive medium or tool to continuously spread the word on both the accomplishments and challenges by DVSAFI and the individuals or groups who have supported and are supporting it.

Questions on the project and donations will all be channeled through DIOCESE OF VIRAC SOCIAL ACTION FOUNDATION, INC. (DVSAFI)San Jose, Virac, 4800 Catanduanes.
E-mail: dvsafi@yahoo.com

REPRESENTED BY : REV. FR. LAUDEMER JOSE A. GAPAZ Executive Secretary.
E-mail: ljgap@yahoo.com

Comments and recommendations regarding the website, please refer to me at :
E-Mail: blackhawk74@yahoo.com

The site is growing very rapidly. The end of the blog is now viewable by clicking 'older posts' at the end of the blog.

To view our blogs on The Global Catandunganon, views on Catanduanes Economy and the 'dream' Island Interconnection, please click the 'view my complete profile' link at the left.

Joe Joson
Global Catandunganon

A Shelter In Progress

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Another Shelter in progress. This one is located in Bigaa, Virac. For those that will be in Virac and would like to see firsthand what the Shelters look like, this one is located about 3 miles from the town center and is along the main road towards San Andres.

This Shelter and hopefully many more of these will get built through your generous support and donations, will give a very safe, solid refuge from the typhoons for years and generations to come.

I continue to encourage everyone to support this project.

Joe Joson
Global Catandunganon, California

Recently Built Shelter and Its Very Obviously Happy Dwellers

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Thanks to all the efforts of everyone who have made this yet another product of love, another Shelter, possible. Another family will have this refuge from many things and not just from typhoons. This simple shelter will pr0tect this one family from many fears and insecurities. In this shelter they will have a new sense of security.

Every single one of us deserve to have this feeling of safety and of being secure. Thank you all for helping make this huge difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters.

God Bless you all.

Joe Joson

Donors List Update March 22, 2007

There is a continued show of support from a lot of groups and individuals from around the country and around the world as shown by additional donors below. Before long, the objective of providing the basic 'shelter of safety' for our unfortunate brothers and sisters, will be realized.

We will continue to pray for this objective. We need to continue talking to people about this. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for putting your 'hearts' into this project. This is an 'investment' where we give and do not expect anything in return other than God's blessings which is the best of all rewards.

The following is the latest update from DVSAFI, Virac, on additional donors as listed at the end of the document. shelter fund allocations to certain villages around the province is also shown:

	PALUMBANES, CARAMORAN (10 units)
Fund:
	Sanctuario de San Antonio	226,066.66
	Msgr. Biboy Figura	106,300.00
	Diocese of Masbate c/o Bishop Joel Bailon	75,000.00
	Filipino-Chinese Catholic Apostolate	72,000.00
	Fed of Fil Chinese Catholic Women Org	72,000.00
	Mrs. Mary Ang Ban Giok	36,000.00
	Mrs. Lily Co	36,000.00
	Mrs. Concepcion Ang Hung	36,000.00
	Mrs. Concepcion a. Co	36,000.00
	Mr. Johnson Fong	30,000.00
	Fed of Pawnshop Brokers of the Phil	7,645.00
	Total	733,011.66
	ASGAD, SAN ANDRES (10 units)
Fund:
	CARITAS MANILA	720,000.00
	FF Int'l Mfg. Corporation	50,000.00
	Total	770,000.00
	SAN MIGUEL (10 units)
Fund:
	CARITAS MANILA	720,000.00
	Bicol Communities League, Australia	45,500.00
	Total	765,500.00
	MARILIMA (10 units)
Fund:
	Apostolic Nunciature or Cor Unon	731,268.00
	LUMINANGAS, TIBGAO (10 units)
Fund:
	Sunwest Group of Companies	250,000.00
	National Telecommunication Com	100,000.00
	ICA Alumni-Manila Group	100,000.00
	RGC Employee Savings & Loan Assn	50,000.00
	Sto Niño de Paz Foundation, Inc	100,000.00
	Mar & Agnes Tabuzo	51,392.48
	CIA-Chicago Chapter	48,350.00
	Mr. Ephraim Genuino	50,000.00
	TOTAL	749,742.48
	NAGBARORONG, BARAS (10 units)
Fund:
	Diocese of Calgary	421,407.00
	c/o Fr. Silvano Vargas/Fr. Felipe Faustino	123,545.50
	Sacred Heart Parish	100,100.00
	Filipino Catholic Society	41,350.00
	Mr. & Mrs Fred Thielen	14,500.00
	El Shaddai, Victoria	14,000.00
	Mr & Mrs Emil Alegre	10,000.00
	Total	724,902.50
	SIPI, BATO (10 units)
Fund:
	Vicariate of St Andrew the Apostle Makati	400,000.00
	St. James Parish, Alabang	100,000.00
	Msgr. Esteban Lo	100,000.00
	Roman Catholic Arch. Lingayen	66,970.00
	St. Peter's Church Parishioners	48,000.00
	Roman Catholic Bishop of Surigao	10,000.00
	Total	724,970.00

Donations and Progress Update February 22, 2007

The following is an update from DVSAFI of recent donors:

1. Sunwest Group of Companies
2. Msgr. John Vargas
3. Donations from Rome c/o Apostolic Nunciature in Manila
4. National Telecommunications Commission c/o Commissioner Jorge Sarmiento.

Father Gapaz's message: "Hopefully, we can deliver with our promise to rehabilitate 70 houses
for our kababayans. A lot of people are inquiring how they can help and
more donations are still coming".

In addition, Father Gapaz stated that the donor for the children's meal will be coming to Catanduanes from the U.S.A. this month to visit and see our feeding program for undernourished children. We hope to cover all the municipalities with this program.

As of date we collected a total amount of Php4,731,023.34 and $2243
donations to our cause.

Upcoming Beneficiaries Photos

The following is just several photos randomly selected from about 38 pictures of the upcoming beneficiaries of the next 4X4 meter shelters. The random selection is to allow for only a few photos to be uploaded to the site while a new link for photos is being created. I must confess that I am not an html expert and will continue to improve and tweak this site. Meanwhile enjoy the photos. Most importantly, enjoy the soon-to-be products of all your efforts at helping our unfortunate brothers and sisters. I continue to encourage everyone to support this effort no matter how small your support might be. Even passing the word is a show and act of support.

Thanks.

Joe Joson

New Updates February 13, 2007

Recent Updates From DVSAFI:

The shelter rehab project has started construction or preparations for construction in Nagbarorong, Baras for 10 families and in Sipi, Bato for another 10 families.

DVSAFI's proposal for sustainable agriculture was approved by Catholic Relief Services through NASSA. This is in line with the rehab effort in the agricultural sector.

TYPHOON REMING DONATIONS

Cash Donations as of February 13, 2007 = Php 3,749,255.34 - $ 1,743.00
CASH DONORS
Fed. of Pawnshop Brokers of the Philippines		Mrs. Mary Ang Ban Giok
Vicariate Social Dev't. Foundation		Fr. Mar DJ Arenas
Richard Revelar (Cat. Tribune)		Mr. Bong Arcilla
Archbishop Cruz & Clergy of Lingayen-Dagupan		Mrs. Conception A. Co
CARITAS-Manila & Assisi Foundation		Mr. Luis C. Diaz
Atty. Charles Escolin		Mr. Lino V. Lebron
FF Int'l. Mfg. Corporation		Mr. & Mrs. Christian Monsod
Concerned Filipino (Milan, Italy)		Bishop Romulo dela Cruz
Concerned Donors from UAE c/oMar & Agnes Tabuzo		Sto. Niño de Paz Fondation, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Remund G. Abundo		Archdiocese of San Fernando Pampanga
Anthony Noel C. Tresvalles		St. Pius X Church (Calgary, AB) c/oFr. Silvano Vargas
Coalition for Bicol Development(CBD)		Bicol Communities League (Bicol Inc.) Australia c/o Joseph & Glo Latorre
Roberto & Rebecca Vergara		Filipino Community in Arizona, USA c/o Fr. Daniel McBride
Mr. Bic & Mrs. Tonette Alvis		Santuario de San Antonio c/o Fr. Tony Rosales
Mila Olarte Villar		St. Peter's Church Parishioners Winnepeg, Manitoba
Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew (Paranaque)		Dr. Andy & Mrs. Fely Ticson
St. James Parish - Ayala Alabang		Dr. Rudy & Mrs. Evelyn A. Padua
Msgr. Biboy Figura		Mr. Amado & Mrs. Consuelo A. Mendoza
CIA - Chicago Chapter		Mrs. Rosa Abad
Mr. Ephraim Genuino		Mr. Sze Ye Se
Filipino Seniors in Victoria (Canada)		Mrs. Norma Mercado
El Shaddai in Vancouver (Canada)		Comm. Florentino A. Tuazon Jr.
El Shaddai in Victoria (Canada)		Dir. Eduardo Mejos
Mr. Emil & Mrs. Babeth Alegra		Col. Esteban B. Uy Jr.
Mr. Fred & Mrs. Ludy Thielen		Comm. Rene & La Raine Sarmiento
Vienna International Centre (Fil. Club)		Comm. Romeo A. Brawner
Diocese of Calgary (Alberta, Canada)		Engr. Demetrio N. Aquino
Richard Revelar (Cat. Tribune)		Mr. Johnson Fong
Joselito C. Aseniero		Engr. Jorge & Mrs. Norma Blasquez
ICA Alumni (Manila Group)c/o Fil Sta. Ana		Roman Catholic Bishop of Surigao
RGC Employee Saving & Loan Assn.		Chuayuco Steel Mftg. Corp.
Sacred Heart Parish (Calgary Alberta)		Pacific Flour Mills Inc.
Filipino Catholic Society (Diocese of Calgary)		Pacific Land & Building Corp.
Abegail Joan F. Calderon		St. Bernadeth Parish (Calgary, AB) c/o Fr. Jim de los Angeles
Filipino-Chinese Catholic Apostolate		Anonymous c/o Sr. Jyoti Kiran, M.C.
Fed. of Fil.Chinese Catholic Women Org.		Msgr. Esteban Lo
Msgr. Emmanuel V. Suñga (St. Andrew Vicariate) Makati		Mother John Marie White & Council
Mrs. Lyn Westerhof		Dr. Oscar Enriquez (c/o Engr. Fernan G.)
Bishop Joel Bailon - Diocese of Masbate		Mr. Alfonso Vargas USA
Fr. Roderick C. Salazar Jr., SVD (CEAP)		Mr. Joe Joson USA
Mrs. Conception Ang Hung		National Telecommunication Commission
Mrs. Lily Co		St. Lawrence Parish (Maple Creek SK) c/o Fr. Felipe Faustino
ASSORTED RELIEF GOOD
DONORS
National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA)
Air Force c/o Capt. Ma. Sharon M. Suico
University of Regina Carmeli (Bulacan)
Immaculate Conception School
Philippine Military Academy (Baguio City)
CARITAS - Manila
St. Andrew Cathedral Parish (Parañaque City)
Go Bicol / Rotary Club of Manila South
Msgr. Jose Clemente F. Ignacio St. Andrew the Apostle Vicariate (Makati)
NFA - Virac Branch
LBC Express SEL, Inc. (Lucena City)
Dr. Rene V. Reyes
Fr. Orlando Tatel
Feed My Starving Children (USA)
Risen Savior Missions (USA)
Diocese of Baguio

A PROJECT PROPOSAL

I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE : SHELTER REHAB PROGRAM

PROJECT DESCRIPTION : TO PROVIDE SHELTER TO SELECTED
FAMILIES AS REHABILITATION SCHEME
AFTER TYPHOON REMING (INTERNATIONAL CODENAME: DURIAN)

PROPONENT : DIOCESE OF VIRAC
SOCIAL ACTION FOUNDATION, INC. (DVSAFI)
San Jose, Virac, 4800 Catanduanes
E-mail: dvsafi@yahoo.com

REPRESENTED BY : REV. FR. LAUDEMER JOSE A. GAPAZ
Executive Secretary
E-mail: ljgap@yahoo.com

PROJECT DURATION : Six Months


II. INTRODUCTION:

The impact of typhoon “Reming” is seen to last beyond 2010.

The onslaught of Super Typhoon Reming (DURIAN) brought damages to agricultural crops and properties due to very strong winds and rains brought by the super typhoon in the whole province of Catanduanes. The strength by the typhoon Reming was measured from 290 kph up to 320 km per hour. Although the storm was the strongest so far that hit the province, loss of life was minimal since it came during daytime when people are able to flee to safe shelters and given their time-tested experience to withstand strong typhoons. Number of confirmed death is 16.The eastern towns of the province were hardest hit. Houses made of nipa shingles and light materials were totally damaged.

Moreover, the absence of livelihood opportunities for the great majority who depend on palay, abaca and coconut is bound to make life more miserable for them.

Thus, much has to be done in terms of picking up the pieces of a dream to have a better life and a decent shelter.

Based on our survey findings, we have identified the “Shelter Rehab” project as an initial scheme to re-build their shattered lives. Families need a decent shelter and an abode that can withstand future calamities. Families can work on community projects as well as neighborhood improvements and be provided with a concrete core shelter while working together with other beneficiaries until they finish their houses.

With the extensive and massive damages brought by the typhoon to residential houses, shelter assistance is an immediate need. The proposal is to grant a concrete 4x4 core shelter to those not being served by the government and other agencies. This will be called SHELTER REHAB PROJECT. This type of project was already implemented by the diocese during the rehabilitation of the province after the onslaught of Typhoons Loleng and Dindo. Our rehab project was a success. The shelter we provided to our beneficiaries withstood the onslaught of the very strong winds brought by the super typhoon. Not one of the concrete shelters we provided were damaged albeit served as safe refuge to several families. We were able to build 165 units scattered in the province. We are targeting to assist 70 families this time. Estimated cost of one concrete 4x4 core shelter is P 72,486.50.

III. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF SHELTER REHAB PROGRAM

The project aims to assist the families in re-building their destroyed houses and thus enable them to start up their livelihood efforts through a shelter rehab program.

Specifically, the project has the following objectives:

1. To provide a more sustainable “typhoon proof” shelter to affected families to minimize casualties and damages while providing a safe refuge in times of calamities..
2. To form and strengthen community through their active involvement in the community projects and neighborhood improvements
3. To improve the value formation of the families especially in terms of disaster awareness and preparedness and planning for the future.

Expected outputs are the following:

1. Improvement of houses of beneficiaries
2. Increase in community involvement
3. Increase in disaster awareness and preparedness and community mobilization
4. Increase in solidarity of communities
5. Improvement of the community environment

IV. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Due to our meager resources and the numerous families whose abodes were totally destroyed, targeted beneficiaries will selected based on the following criteria:

1. Families ranked under 30% of income strata based on Means Test Valuation
2. Priority is based on actual survey after typhoon “Reming”

The program involves work by member of the beneficiary/families. The beneficiary will work together with other beneficiaries in building their respective houses. Disaster management and the new evangelization pastorale program of the diocese are to be given.


V. MONITORING AND EVALUATION

Progress and final reports will be prepared by the DVSAFI, indicating the status of the program implementation.

DVSAFI will prepare accomplishment and financial disbursement reports.

VI. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT OF THE PROJECT

We are contemplating of assisting 70 families for this project. We already received pledges of help from well-meaning Catandunganons abroad and from the Diocese of Calgary in Alberta, Canada and other organizations/agencies to fund the project. We submitted our proposal to CARITAS Manila and ASSISI Foundation to assist in funding 20 families. CARITAS MANILA in 2000 was able to assist us in building a cluster of 20 concrete core shelter for 20 families.

We are enclosing the cost estimate for 1 (one) concrete 4x4 core shelter for your consideration..

Diocese of Virac Social Action Foundation,Inc.

SUBJECT: Catanduanes Provincial Disaster Status and General Framework Plan for
Rehabilitation Assistance

FROM: Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose A. Gapaz
Diocese of Virac Social Action Foundation,Inc.

May we update you of what the present situation now in Catanduanes province as a consequence of the massive destruction brought about by super typhoon REMING as well as what the DVSAFI is doing and our plans for the future in partnership with local, national and international institutions involved in relief and rehabilitation programs.

The section on resource requirements is our general framework of rehabilitation initiatives and will have to be worked out in detail with concerned institutions and end-beneficiaries consistent with the principles of participatory and empowering development.

A. Disaster Update:

Super Typhoon Reming (DURIAN) is a lot stronger than the last major typhoon that hit Catanduanes in 1998- Typhoon Loleng, has wrought damages to crops and properties due to very strong winds and heavy rains. The strength of the typhoon was measured from 290 kph up to320 km per hour. Although the storm was the strongest so far that hit the province, loss of life was minimal since it came during daytime when people are able to flee to safe shelters and given their time-tested experience to withstand strong typhoons. Number of confirmed death is 16. Nevertheless, one life lost is far too many to their relatives and friends.

Of the destroyed private residential houses, the PDCC reported, 23,648 partially-damaged houses and 15,920 were totally damaged. As of this report, there are still families living in temporary makeshift shelters because of the difficulty to rebuild their houses. When rains come they just have to make do of whatever they have to shelter them and their meager resources from getting wet. There is a need for at least tarpaulins as temporary shelters for those who do not have the financial ability to rebuild their homes.

Damage to crops is extensive. Coconut, rice, fruit trees and abaca plantation were severely damaged. Damages to crops had been estimated to reach 48 million pesos believed to be a very conservative estimate. We have to consider also the livestock and fishery sectors.

Electrical, water and phone utilities are only partially restored in the capital town of Virac.
Mobile telephone services, though, are fully operational except for Baras, Gigmoto and San Miguel.

Highway network to Virac from all municipalities are passable except when heavy rain pours causing landslide and mudflows.


B. Status of Relief Operation:

At present, DVSAFI has ceased the relief operation. The relief operation was concentrated in several parishes particularly in parishes in the eastern towns of the province. Foodstuff, clothing, kitchen wares and purified drinking water were distributed. This was done in coordination with our parish network of volunteers and with the local government units.

As of today we have received and distributed relief goods from several institutions and groups:

1. 350 bags of rice from NASSA
2. 50 boxes of 1.8kg/can of infant formula (300 cans) – SHELMED Corp.
3. one truckload of assorted used clothing and food items from the Diocese of Baguio and Phil. Military Academy
4. relief items of foodstuff and purified drinking water from www.gobicol.com and Rotary Club of Manila South
5. 17 sacks with food packages and medicines from REGINA CARMELI University (Malolos, Bulacan)
6. 15 boxes of assorted items from Pioneer Highlands North Condo Corp.
7. 2 truckloads of assorted relief goods, food items, used clothing, kitchen wares from the Cathedral Parish of Paranaque + 150,000.00 pesos
8. 223 sacks of food package from CARITAS-Manila + 250,000.00 pesos
9. assorted food items from Immaculate Conception School
10. assorted relief items from Phil. Air Force c/o Capt. Sharon Suico
11. 100,000.00 pesos worth of relief goods from Coalition for Bicol Devt. (CBD)
12. 1000 pieces of tarpaulin for temporary shelter through the efforts of former Sen. Kit Tatad

We are awaiting a shipment of 270,000 meals consisting of 43,000 plastic bags (6meals/bag) worth $50,000.00 from FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, a USA-based NGO. It will arrive probably February 12, 2007 in Manila.

A medical/dental mission was conducted on January 12-13, 2007 at Cabcab, San Andres and Baras Catanduanes sponsored by the Foundation of Our Lady of Peace Mission Inc., based in San Dionisio, Paranaque City.

Cash Donation as of January 16, 2007 = PhP 1,709,689.48
US$ 200.00
Cnd $ 1,120.

Donors: Chamber of Pawnbrokers of the Philippines, Vicariate of Basilan Social Devt. Foundation, Richard Revelar, Bong Arcilla, Alfonso Vargas, Archbishop Oscar Cruz and Clergy of Lingayen-Dagupan, Remund Abundo & fam., CARITAS-Manila, Atty. Charles Escolin, F.F. Cruz International Mfg. Inc., Concerned Filipinos (Milan, Italy), Concerned Individuals from UAE c/o Mar-Agnes Tabuzo, Anthony Noel Tresvalles, Roberto&Rebecca Vergara, Vic&Tonette Alvis, Mila O. Villar, St. Andrew Cathedral Parish, St. James Parish in Ayala Alabang, Msgr. Biboy Figura, Catanduanes International Assn.- Chicago, Mr. Ephraim Genuino, Filipino Seniors of Victoria, BC, El Shaddai in Victoria & Vancouver, BC, Mr. & Mrs. Emil Alegre, Mr. Fred & Ludy Thielen, Vienna International Center Filipino Club, Richard Revelar (additional), ICA Alumni-Manila Group c/o Fil Santa Ana, Coast Guard Auxiliaries c/o Cesar Sarmiento, RGC Employees Savings & Loans Assn. c/o Robert Agustin

We received pledges of financial assistance from fellow Catandunganons and Bicol Associations in the USA & Australia and the Middle East and from other dioceses and parishes outside the province.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary in Alberta Canada gave a grant of P 421, 407.00 to finance 5 or 6 units of concrete 4x4 core shelter. One core shelter is estimated to cost at P72,000.00/unit.

CARITAS –Manila has signified to assist in helping build core shelter for 20 families.

C. Resource Requirements:

In view of the magnitude of the problems faced by the marginalized families in our typhoon ravaged province, the DVSAFI identified three initiatives where it can contribute to the rehabilitation and development of the province.

1. With the extensive and massive damages brought by the typhoon to residential houses, shelter assistance is an immediate need. The proposal is to grant a concrete shelter to those not being served by the government and other agencies. This will be called SHELTER REHAB PROJECT. This type of project was already implemented by the diocese during the rehabilitation of the province after the onslaught of Typhoons Loleng and Dindo. Our rehab project was a success. The shelter we provided to our beneficiaries withstood the onslaught of the very strong winds brought by the super typhoon. Not one of the concrete shelters we provided were damaged albeit served as safe refuge to several families. We were able to build 165 units scattered in the province. We are targeting to assist 70 families build their shelter. Estimated cost of one concrete 4x4 concrete shelter: P 72,000.00.


A project proposal for this purpose was submitted to CARITAS-Manila and Assisi Foundation and to several Metro-Manila based parishes. Filipino-Chinese Catholic Ladies Assn. in Virac promised to assist 2 families.

2. We will also assist our basic faith communities and other parish-based groups in the rehabilitation of the agriculture sector. The Diocese of Virac Social Action Foundation in partnership with the Provincial Agricultural Services Office (PASO) of the Dept. of Agriculture aims at developing commercially the local cassava industry in the province. This initiative will help establish a sustainable income generating project with popular participation from marginalized households and to develop cassava production in commercial scale through the optional utilization of idle and marginally productive lands and to process produce into cassava chips.

We need to rehabilitate the existing sustainable agriculture program in palay production in the towns of Bato and Virac. There is a need to replicate this program in the municipalities of San Andres and Baras. This program was started after the 1998 typhoon that devastated the agricultural sector in the province. This project is jointly funded by NASSA, the local government of Bato and the DVSAFI that aims to continue the basic faith community organizing and strengthening the bonding of this neighborhood farmers, so that inspired by their Christian faith, they might be able to initiate social, political and economic changes towards total human development. The program aims also to provide the farmers with environment friendly farming technology, inputs, equipments and facilities that will ensure a rich harvest production and market of their products.

In cooperation with the Fiber Development Authority (FIDA) we will also assist in the rehab of the abaca farming sectors.

A project proposal for these initiatives purpose was submitted to NASSA and Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF). The cash donation of P150,000.00 of St. Andrew Cathedral Parish was specifically intended for the livelihood projects of our poor farmers.

3. We will also intensify our WADE (Women of Asia for Development & Enterprise) Program. In October 1998, after the devastating typhoon Loleng hit our province that aggravated the worsening economic situation of our poor families. As a result, we had a high incident of students dropping out of school due to financial difficulties. Their parents could no longer afford to spend for their tuition fees and other school related expenses. And worst, we found out that many women college students, especially graduating students, indulged in “flesh trade” just to be able to finish their studies. With this demeaning situation happening to innocent young women, we came up with our women bridging fund initiative.


The program supports the food/traveling allowances and boarding fees of the students. The program is not a scholarship grant but a help-mechanism to provide whatever need each student requires in order for her to graduate and not to resort to any unchristian and dehumanizing means.

Many students have approached us asking about the WADE program after the recent typhoon. We will coordinate as usual with Campus Ministry Team of our Diocesan Youth Commission to select the student-beneficiaries.

We will allocate a portion of our cash receipts to augment the dwindling resources of this program.

D. Other Capacity Building Possibilities:

a. potable water and sanitary toilets
b. community based health
c. community disaster awareness and preparedness and community mobilization
d. coordination skills, Emergency Relief and reducing Risk

E. Role of Partner Institutions in our Rehab Plans:

DVSAFI’s partners shall be requested to manifest their support in these rehab initiatives. Local communities shall be conscientisized to become partners and owners of these initiatives. Local counterparting shall be made an over-all strategy, as stakes in the development efforts. This is to erase from the minds of our people the so-called “dole-out mentality.”

Technical agencies whether government and non-government shall be made to commit to these initiatives. DVSAFI’s track record and credibility is an assurance that it is really serious in embarking and finishing these programs.

International agencies shall be requested to assist either thru technology transfer, software development, funding and/or implementation management.

Updated report: January 19, 2007

COST OF MATERIALS

4X4m RC DWELLING MATERIALS
(Shelter for Work Project)
QTY	UNIT	NAME OF MATERIALS		UNIT PRICE		AMOUNT
119	bags	Portland Cement	P	180.00	P	21,420.00
10	cu.m.	Gravel		300.00		3,000.00
9.5	cu.m.	Sand		300.00		2,850.00
22	pcs	8mm 0 x 6M rebar		75.00		1,650.00
128	pcs	10mm 0 x 6m rebar		120.00		15,360.00
1	pcs	10mm 0 x 7.5m rebar		160.00		160.00
26	pcs	16mm 0 x 7.5m rebar		380.00		9,880.00
24	pcs	6mm x 1.2m x 2.4m marine plywood		375.00		9,000.00
40	kgs	CW nails (Various sizes)		48.00		1,920.00
2	kgs	Tie wire		50.00		100.00
1	set	Doorlock		300.00		300.00
4	pcs	4" x 4" Loose pin Hinges		17.50		70.00
467	pcs	5" CHB		9.50		4,436.50
1	pc	Door Jamb 3" x 6" x 8'		360.00		360.00
1	pc	Door Jamb 3" x 6" x 12'		540.00		540.00
6	pcs	Window Jamb 2" x 6" x 8'		240.00		1,440.00
		TOTAL		>>>>>>>>>	P	72,486.50