06/12/2013
Pampanga for Visayas/Palawan Projects for Typhoon Yolanda Survivors
A. Adopt-a-Diocese Program implemented by Social Action Center of Pampanga (SACOP)
Adoption of the Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay, Palawan (covering the Towns of Coron, Culion, Busuanga and Linapacan) under CBCP-NASSA/Caritas Filipinas Foundation’s Adopt-a-Diocese Program
ASSISTANCE EXTENDED to Palawan (As of November 29, 2013)
CASH - P500,000.00
FOOD PACKS – 3,505 packs
Deployment of SACOP staff, Edna Gueco for coordination, profiling and needs validation.
RELIEF GOODS delivered to the Archdiocese of Palo on December 6, 2013 (through the Kiwanis Club of Angeles)
Status: On-going
Contact Person: Ms. Rowena Binuya, 0933-342-6674
B. Eastern Samar Mission implemented by Curia Sancti Rosarii, Inc. (CSRI)
A team of three (composed of the HRP Ministry on Service Head and two female volunteers, one a licensed social worker and another, a researcher/writer) was deployed to Eastern Samar on a four-day mission (November 25 to 29, 2013) to:
• Validate information and document the post-disaster situation in Eastern Samar
• Explore possible forms of assistance to the affected communities
• Deliver food items to Eastern Samar parishes
The team coordinated and made arrangements with Guiuan-based priests, Fr. Lennox Garcia and Fr. Andy Egargo and Relief Communications Officer Fr. Neil Tenefrancia of the Diocese of Borongan. The team covered 2 towns of Western Samar (Basey and Marabut) and 4 towns of Eastern Samar (Lawaan, Balangiga, Giporlos and Quinapondan) + Ormoc, Palo and Tacloban in Leyte. Situation updates and recommendations from the group became the basis for decisions on the assistance to be extended to Western Visayas, specifically Tacloban/Palo, Leyte and Eastern Samar.
Status: Completed
Contact Person: Sr. Ma. May L. Cano, O.P., 0922-876-4916
C. Star of Hope implemented by Talete king Panyulung Kapampangan, Inc. (TPKI) and the City Government of San Fernando in partnership with Curia Sancti Rosarii, Inc. (CSRI), Archdiocese of Palo (Leyte) and Dilaab Foundation, Inc. of Cebu
From Pampanga with love, the legendary Parul Sampernandu makes its way to Northern Leyte to bring hope and good tidings to the devastated communities. Each of the 76 parishes of the Archdiocese of Palo will receive a parol from the City Government of San Fernando through the Giant Lantern Festival Committee 2013 headed by Eng’r. Marnie Castro and Mrs. Tess Laus. Kiwanis Club of Angeles City volunteered to transport the parols to Leyte.
Former SACOP Social Action Director and current TPKI Chairman of the Board Among Ed Panlilio, accompanied by TPKI Officials, former CSF City Administrator Eng’r. Fer Caylao and Mr. Noel Alipio will represent Pampanga for Visayas/Palawan in parol turnover ceremonies to be held in Brgy. Abucay, Tacloban, Leyte on December 11 (Wednesday) at 6:00 p.m. Among Ed will address priests and lay leaders of Palo in a session where he is expected to share his experiences and insights as head of the church’s social service arm. SACOP spearheaded the church’s response to the Pinatubo disaster through relief, rehabilitation and recovery programs.
Status: On-going
Contact Person: Nina L. B. Tomen, 0999-310-5202
D. House Repair Kits for Archdiocese of Palo (Leyte) and Diocese of Borongan (Samar) implemented by Curia Sancti Rosarii, Inc.
House repair kits will be distributed among the devastated parishes of the Archdiocese of Palo and the Diocese of Borongan for use by parishioners who are in the process of rebuilding or repairing their houses. Each kit will contain: a hammer, a saw, nails of assorted sizes, hinges, crowbar, and pliers. 97% of the Archdiocese of Palo’s 76 parishes and 50% of the Diocese of Borongan’s 32 parishes suffered heavy damage and devastation from Super Typhoon Yolanda’s onslaught. Churches, homes, municipal buildings, schools and covered courts were among the partially/totally-wrecked structures.
Status: On-going coordination with the target dioceses and suppliers
Contact Person: Sr. Ma. May L. Cano, O.P., 0922-876-4916
