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From: Learning Center Board
Town_City:
Email:
To: Alex/Auring Murray
Remote Name: 10-78-217.124.adsl-pool.digitelone.com
Date: 23 Mar 2009
Time: 13:07:00
Thanks for your posting. The school is having its graduation on Saturday the 28th. It's another year turning out graduates who benefited from your generosity. We look forward to seeing you again.
From: ALEX AND AURELIA MURRAY
Town_City: MELBOURNE
Email: ajmurray26@hotmail.com
To: labuan
Remote Name: 122.111.177.79.optusnet.com.au
Date: 02 Mar 2009
Time: 19:06:17
LOOKING FORWARD TO RETURNING IN DECEMBERHOPE TO SEE ALL OUR FRIENDS AND TO SEE THE SCHOOL AGAIN
From: Agape Learning Center Board
Town_City: Labuan Elementary School
Email:
To: Maynae Lew (Retired LAUSD Director)
Remote Name: 105-75-217.124.adsl-pool.digitelone.com
Date: 16 Feb 2009
Time: 08:32:14
We were informed by Mr. Ferrer about your donation of books to our Learning Center. Even if we haven't received this yet as we were told the package was shipped and will arrive within 30 days, we say thank you very much for your kindness. This is a welcomed addition to our library materials that will enhance the education of our students. (By Cesar Navalta, School Teacher in Charg & Board Chairman)
From: Agape Learning Center Board
Town_City: Labuan Elementary School
Email:
To: Oscar Quintos
Remote Name: 105-75-217.124.adsl-pool.digitelone.com
Date: 16 Feb 2009
Time: 08:17:21
We acknowledge with gratitude your donation of $40. We are delighted by your kindness in becoming part of our effort to improve the learning of our school children through the Learning Center facilities which your donation will be used. From all of us--the school staff and students thank you very much. (By Cesar Navalta, School Teacher in Charge & Chairman of the Board)
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan
Email:
To: Merlita Pablo
Remote Name: 105-75-217.124.adsl-pool.digitelone.com
Date: 16 Feb 2009
Time: 07:55:30
I was unable to get back to you after our last telephone conversation. We were just so busy preparing for our trip back home. We are home now and will email you very soon.
From: The Ferrer's
Town_City:
Email: linonoli@aol.com
To: Roxas & Betty Acosta
Remote Name: 105-75-217.124.adsl-pool.digitelone.com
Date: 16 Feb 2009
Time: 07:49:43
Where are you now, cabagis? We were there for three months, called you by phone but this was not working, came to your house but no one was there. If you read this will you post a message so that we know where to contact you.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City:
Email: lfferrer@yahoo.com.ph
To: Merling
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Time: 06:43:29 AM
Thanks for your message. It's been some time since I had the last posting here. The reason: I have been struggling with the way the school is managing the Learning Center, especially the use of the library. We are trying hard to let the school realize how fortunate they are to have this facility and therefore maximize their efforts toward using it for the development of the children. We have yet to see positive response from them. Re-your vacation that's great. But we won't be there when you come. Make the most out of your time and hope you enjoy. Will talk more via email soon.
From: Merlita Flores Pablo (Labuan)
Town_City: Tonto Canada
Email: mpablo8466@roger.com
To: Lino Ferrer
Date: Sunday, November 09, 2008
Time: 04:26:10 PM
Hello uncle nakita naming lahat ang mga pictures ng Agape learning center,ang feista parade,books at lahat ng happenings niyo noong inaguration ng Agape bldg.We are very proud of your leadership sa project na ito uncle,MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU MORE AND MORE.Keep on.
From: Merlita Flores Pablo (Labuan)
Town_City: Toronto Canada
Email: mpablo8466@rogers.com
To: Uncle Lino Ferrer
Date: Sunday, November 09, 2008
Time: 04:01:33 PM
Hello uncle sorry po sa diko pagkakasagot sa mga email niyo sa akin,sobrang abala lang kasi ako itong taon na ito lalut itong summer.Nasa Stockton ako last July for International Convention representative nang Canada for our church.Gusto ko mang pumunta sa inyo pero limitado ang aking oras.Kina auntei Leonor lang ako nakapunta.Uuwi kami sa December 28,08 kasama ko si mamang si Boy at dalawa naming binata.Nakita naming lahat ang mga pictures ng Agape bldg.Feista Parade ang gaganda uncle we are very proud of your leadership sa project na ito uncle MAY GOD BLESS YOU MORE.Sabagay nasa likod lang ng Agape bldg. ang bahay namin at tiyak na bibisita kaming lahat sa inyo diyan.Regards sa lahat ng ating mga kanayon sa Labuan.
From: Oscar Quintos
Town_City: Los Angeles
Email:
To: Lino Ferrer
Date: Friday, January 04, 2008
Time: 06:36:18 PM
Hi, Lino. Happy New Year! Huge success it is - Congratulations to you and all the staff of the Labuan Bldg Project.
From: Yolanda F. Palomares
Town_City:
Email:
To: Labuan School and Staff
Date: Monday, December 31, 2007
Time: 07:33:02 AM
Happy New Year to everyone.
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: Labuan School and Staff
Date: Friday, November 09, 2007
Time: 04:05:07 PM
It has been quite a while since you posted something on this website. Please let us know the latest development with ongoing school project. We are waiting to see more of your pictures as well as the students. Thanks again for the work that you do everyday.
From: Information Center
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: All
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 06:03:20 PM
Efforts to improve the facilities have been going on. A new, nice looking medicine cabinet, patient bed, and library bulletin board have just been added. Also being constructed are rest and storage rooms at rear part of the Learning Center. Rest rooms were not provided in the original plan of the ALC since the existing toilets are just 50 meters away, but we need an attached CR for reasons connected to the Alternative Learning Systems (ALS) program of the Dept of Education. (See previous msg re-ALS). We are still gathering info regarding the recent ALS conference held here--will post news very soon). Also we will try to update the photos in the website.
From: Information Center
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: All
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 05:47:56 PM
Two balikbayan boxes (2x2x2 ft) just arrived from the US, thanks to generous donors that include Mr.& Mrs. Sean Allen, both teachers in Panorama City, Calif. Assorted books including two sets of encyclopedia, more dictionaries, mop bucket with presser, 3-whole puncher, curtain for the first aid clinic, etc. Also donated are pictures of Philippine national heroes (24)and presidents (13)tht now adorn the library. They are not still in picture frames--if you could donate one or two (cost PhP90.00 or $1.00 each)that would be great. If you are moved, just post your donation on the pledge page.
From: Information Center
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: All
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 05:28:14 PM
Sorry for the lapse of update information about the Learning Center for some time. This does not mean there had not been any activity since the last update was posted. It was just plain neglect--we know you have always been eager to know what's going on. This time since Phase III of our project--the use of the facilities--is mainly the responsibility of the school, we were expecting the school to give us feedback. So the source of information is right from the school. Fortunately, one from among us is based in the barrio, so expect more flow of information from now on. We will also continue to post information from other sources,, including you, as they become available.
From: JHENG EMANIL
Town_City:
Email:
To: LABUAN AGAPE
Date: Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Time: 09:50:37 PM
I SEE THE PICTURE ON OUR FIESTA
From: Grace Labolera Casayuran-Lomentigar
Town_City: Cabalaoangan, S. Q. P. / SEattle, Washington USA
Email: grace1207.jayrenz0224@yahoo.com
To: Emanil Family
Date: Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Time: 09:13:45 PM
Just want to say "Hi" to everyone. I miss you all. Hope to see you all soon.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City:
Email:
To: Lito Arciaga
Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Time: 12:51:13 PM
Agyamanac gayyem ti panacalagipmo cadacami. Dua nga bulanmi manipud Peb.2 addacami ditoy Pinas ket nasayaat latta ti agnaed ditoy--tay cunatayon awan ti cas diay nacayanacan nga lugar. Casta met nga asidegac idiay Learning Center ket itultuloymi met ti mangtultulong ti pagsayaatanna pay. Dagiti makitam nga letrato naala idi annibersario ti Center. Adda cami ditoy Panorama City nanipud iti Abril 3 ket tawagan canto sacbay nga umalis cami no May 12. Birbirokec diay websiteyo ngem diac met makita. Agpatangtangto manen.
From: Lito Arciaga
Town_City: Sto. Tomas, Pang/Mission Hills,CA
Email: ETONG3@AOL.COM
To: Lino Ferrer
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Time: 11:18:12 AM
Comusta ti biag dita Labuan. Nagdackel nga banag iti ar-aramidenyo dita barrio yo. Nakitac amin nga letletrato ken damdamag ket dayta proyecto yo dackel nga macatulong iti paglaingan ken pagsayaatan dagiti cailianyo. GOOD LUCK AND I WILL TRY TO SEE YOUR PROJECT IN FEBRUARY/2008-STO TOMAS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
From: Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2007
Time: 11:56:38 PM
We just talked about the use of the facilities in the preceding message. There were some events that are comforting to note. The reception (lunch) was held in the Agape Learning Center (ALC) which was so nicely prepared and furnished to the delight of people. We regret that no picture of this scene was posted in our webpage. Then last month the Federation of all Parents, Teachers and Community Associations (PTCA) in all barrios of San Quintin held their meeting in the ALC for reason that the visitors wanted to see the building. In fact a member of the Coordinating Council was invited to answer questions of the group about the building. Then this coming July the Division Alternative Learning System (ALS) Conference for the 4th, 5th and 6th congressional districts of Pangasinan will be held in the ALC. This is nation-wide program of the Dept of Education and Pangasinan Division II has selected the facility as its venue for the conference. There are over a hundred district supervisors, school heads, and coordinators expected to attend. This says a lot! Talking about the Alternative Learning Systems Program, watch out for a coming message that is exciting and challenging to all of us.
From: Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2007
Time: 11:20:47 PM
On to Phase 3. Phase 3 involves the use of the facilities for their intended purposes. This is the most important as it relates to the intellectual development of the students. A nice building with adequate facilities and study materials means nothing if they are not fully used to improve teaching and learning processes which was our ultimate goal for initiating the project. With this, the responsibility lies more on the school staff for their diligence and creativity. We are impressing this upon the school staff thru the Learning Center Board. We will be asking for feedback during meetings of the Board and we will keep you informed.
From: Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2007
Time: 10:59:16 PM
This reports to you the status of Phase 2 (furnishing materials: chairs, tables, shelves, books, computer, shelves, refrigerator, microwave, etc.) to the Learning Center. Donations amount to P144,134. Names of donors including those for Phase 1 (building) are on file in the Library. The amount was spent for wooden tables (9), plastic tables (10, chairs (106), electric fans (5), refrigerator (1), microwave oven (1), computer (1), books, first aid supplies, water system, etc. Though we have completed the basic items for Phase 2, we are all encouraged to continue providing books, computers and other learning materials. Also in a previous Learning Center Board meeting the following were proposed: upgrade of medicine cabinet, first aid center bed, and canteen cabinets. Another critical need being worked out is printer for the computer.With Phase 2 practically done, we are now into Phase 3 (see next message).
From: Yolanda F. Palomares
Town_City: Labuan/CA
Email: ypalomares@trfhs.org
To: All
Date: Friday, April 20, 2007
Time: 08:39:25 AM
Congratulation to all the organizers of your fiesta "Well done guys", its really nice to see that our barrio is having fiesta of thier own. Hopefully it will continue and more people will extend their hand to help. Congratulation also to Cesar Navalta, keep up the good work.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City:
Email: lfferrer@yahoo.com.ph
To: Jeanette Ferrer
Date: Sunday, March 18, 2007
Time: 01:03:28 PM
Thanks for your message. We are doing fine. I have emailing Ador to email me your email address as I wanted to answer you by email but he has not answered. So if you read this message please reply. Use my email above and at same time post it on this message board because my email seems to have problem. I previously emailed some people including Rhoda--some responded, yet Rhoda claimed she had not received any. Will say more later.
From: Amador & Jeanette Ferrer
Town_City:
Email:
To: Lino Ferrer
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Time: 10:49:35 AM
Hi Dad! How are you? How's Mom? Just wanted to say hello and let you both know that we miss you. Sheila, Anthony and Chris send their love. Your project there looks great. Keep in touch with us okay? Hope to see you both soon. By the way, Amador has already received the transcript you sent. Thanks a million! We love you both.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Philippines
Email:
To: LAUSD District 2 Staff
Date: Thursday, March 08, 2007
Time: 08:40:03 AM
Hi LD2 Friends, It's been over a month since I left and haven't had any contact with any one there. I've problems with my email going out of the Philippines--emails I sent overseas remain unanswered--and haven't fixed it yet. So if you happen to be surfing thru this website, please let me know thru this msgboard if there's anything you wanted me to know about. Until my email is fixed I won't be able to communicate with you more directly. Sometimes I wonder if there's any work problem caused at my instance (or whatever) for which you I can be of help. So please let me know. Regards to all.
From: Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan
Email:
To: jheng emanil
Date: Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Time: 12:26:08 PM
Thank you for your message. We will try to post the update photos within a week from now.
From: jheng emanil
Town_City: taiwan
Email:
To: agape learning center
Date: Monday, March 05, 2007
Time: 04:30:38 PM
what month u post the picture of our fiesta?
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: San Quintinians around the world
Date: Monday, March 05, 2007
Time: 09:18:45 AM
I’m proud with all of you for providing a glimpse of what it means to be a great steward of the building and all facilities entrusted to your care. It shows that we care about our community. I have observed from afar that we are great with planning, implementation, and execution of this monumental task. I really believe that we setting the gold standard with the signing of MOU and I’m sure that organizations will be interested with your progress. It is this day-to-day detail that we sometimes miss and cause the degradation of programs and projects at the micro and macro level. If you take away the personality issues and focus on the short and long term goal. We have something.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All
Date: Sunday, March 04, 2007
Time: 10:23:44 AM
The event last Feb 10th went on as planned. It was an affair to reckon with. The parade, the program, the fellowship lunch, and the coronation/dance activities were fantastic. Watch out for photo updates very soon. One part of the program was the activation of the Agape Learning Center Board based on the Memorandum of Understanding. The seven officers were elected as follows: Cesar Navalta, Teacher in Charge as ex-officio chairman; Lino Ferrer, vice chair; Dencio Garcia, secretary; Marietta Agabin, treasurer; Fernando Lopez, asst sec-treasurer; Regino Ferrer, building custodian; and Julita Ferrer, auditor. Board also includes three advisors (non-voting): Dr. Virginia Cabe (District Supervisor) and the two Barangay Captains. The officers were inducted and already had two meetings (regular meeting is every last Friday of the month). Issues discussed were reports on the recent fund raising muse contest, project's phase 2, and oncoming projects for the school and the Learning Center. Accounting of funds now, including those coming from donors, is under the Board since the MOU vested the Board responsibility to oversee the use and maintenance of the Center. This also includes raising funds for the above purpose. We will be issuing an update report (to be mailed)very soon.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: All
Date: Sunday, March 04, 2007
Time: 09:53:53 AM
Sorry for the news blackout since the last msg. My internet access was just set up. I had to wait for over a week for the telephone company to set up internet hook up, aside from the problem I had with my computer. Everything seems okay now for news updates (Lino Ferrer)
From: Rose Kane
Town_City: Labuan/MiddletownNJ
Email: roseromero@verizon.net
To: emerson &mario natino,thomas emanil
Date: Friday, February 23, 2007
Time: 01:50:28 AM
Belated happy Birthday to emerson and mario-FEb.12 and Feb 23.Advance happy birthday to thomas love you guys God Bless you always.Did you enjoy the Labuan fiesta,parade and coronation. May be next time I will be there to attend the fiesta
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: All Hands
Date: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Time: 03:00:41 PM
We like to thank the School Staff led by Cesar Navalta, newly assigned Teacher in Charge, for leading the fund raising Muse Contest and their preparations for the Feb. 10th event. It's pleasing to see that they have taken the initiative towards activities that will further enhance the needs of the Learning Center. The partnership between us and the school is working. This should encourage us to continue supporting the Center through Phase II of our project. We will update you shortly on the status of Phase II.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: All Hands
Date: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Time: 02:48:14 PM
One activity that will take place during the 10th event is the activation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)that was agreed upon between us (Donor's group) and the school when we turned over the Center to them last April. This MOU basically continues the partnership between us and the school in overseeing the use, operation and maintenance of the Learning Center. Under the MOU the Agape Learning Center Board composed of nine members from the school and the donors group was organized and the officers will be installed. Watch out for more details about this MOU.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: All Hands
Date: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Time: 02:38:01 PM
As indicated in our update report earlier about the inauguration of the cemented Barangay road to the school to which Governor Agbayani was supposed to attend, word was that he could not make it afterall. Nevertheless there are visitors that are expected to attend: the Asst Superintendent of Schools, District Supervisor, the Mayors of San Quintin and Umingan, etc.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: All Hands
Date: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Time: 02:31:00 PM
Preparations are underway for the coming Agape Learning Center Anniversry on Feb. 10th. The event is spearheaded by the school staff. A muse contest was held for fund raising purposes for the needs of the school and the Learning Center. A gross amount of PHP200,000 was raised--very encouraging indeed to help meet the school's needs. Activities on the 10th include beauties' parade in the morning, program, fellowship lunch, and coronation in the evening. It's going to be a whole-day affair. This is also a reunion among those of us from abroad going home for a vacation to our barrio. Watch for for more information.
From: Rosita Emanil Kane
Town_City: Middletown,NJ
Email: roseromero@verizon.net
To: labuanians
Date: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Time: 01:30:04 AM
Sorry that I can't make it this time but my thoughts are with you guys.Enjoy and God Bless you all. Love and miss you all
From: jheng emanil
Town_City: taiwan
Email:
To: labuan agape
Date: Monday, February 05, 2007
Time: 04:28:08 PM
I hope all of u are enjoy our fiesta ...
From: Lopez family in Australia
Town_City: Melbourne, Australia
Email:
To: Jill Nieman
Remote Name: 203.10.224.61
Date: Monday, December 18, 2006
From Austalia, we heard about your donation to the Agape Learning Center. As natives of the needy community of Labuan, San Quintin, your kind help touched our hearts. Thank you very much and may God Bless You!!!
From: Jill Nieman
Town_City: Encino, California
Email: jill.nieman@lausd.net
To:
Remote Name: 68.121.32.242
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2006
I am submitting a pledge for $50.00 in honor of Aquilino Ferrer. It has been a pleasure working with him. He is an extraordinary man to have worked so hard for the children and adults in his home town. We will miss him when he retires and will think of him often.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: The Lopez Family (Australia)
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Friday, November 03, 2006
Thank you for your commitment for tables and chairs. There is always that delightful feeling and encouragement to know of your continued support to our project.
From: Ferrer Family
Town_City: San Quintin
Email:
To: Remote No. 174.116.156.101
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Regarding your inquiry, our roots are traced from the Ilocos, to Binmaley and Mangaldan. We are in fourth generation and don't know how the earlier generations got scattered to different places. There's possibiltiy that you are part of the family tree. In late 1980's there used to be reunions of Ferrer Clan in entire Pangasinan. It was a big group coming from the entire province that even included the Agbayanis (the politicians). You are welcomed to the clan.
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: Project Coordinating Council
Remote Name: 134.78.110.18
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
I received your post card yesterday in the mail. Thanks again for your quick response to my letters dated September 28 and October 6, 2006. I know that there we need some more help for sponsors in your updated tally sheet for more important items, such as, computers, a refrigerator, and video equipment. Although these are a high price items, it would not hurt if we can combine our resources to purchase the needed items for the Learning Center. Please help us through your pledge, today. God Bless, Marc S.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: Yolanda F. Palomares
Remote Name: 207.200.116.11
Date: Monday, October 09, 2006
Hi Yoly: Thank you very much for joining us in this worthy cause of helping the school children in our barrio through your generous donation. This is certainly a big boost towards fulfiling Phase 2 of our project. Will you please indicate which item (tables, chairs, book shelves, books, etc.) you prefer to donate. We will be sending out shortly the donors tally sheet for you to see the remaining open items for you to select from. Again, thank you and Hector, too.
From:
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 74.116.158.101
Date: Sunday, October 08, 2006
To Ferrer's family of san quintin, imjust wondering if you are related to ferrer,f family in sta. barbara, my mother middle name is ferrer gusto ko lang malaman po. kasi di ko alam ang mga relatives nila maaga kasi silang naulila sa mga magulang. from barbs of canada
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Friday, October 06, 2006
We have many barrio mates in Hongkong, some 20 plus of them--if you are not aware of it. We wrote to one of them--Alona Ferrer Romero--last month informing them about Project Phase 2 and the proposed Balikbayan 2007 and for her to spread the word to others. We just got a reply with a commitment along with four others to donate for chairs and tables. The very admirable thing about them is the prompt and positive respond they readily lend to a good cause. It was the same attitude they displayed when were were building the Learning Center when they again pitched is as a group. And to think that they are not as much in a place as many of us are--they are domestic helpers with near meager means and forfeiting teh joy and peace of being with their families left behind in the barrio--yet how marvelous their attitude is. They assured to get the others into the fold. Cadacayo, Alona, Lagring Daculan delos Reyes, Juliet Baliton Sagayo, Vilma Sercado Osorio, ken Ronald Osorio, agyaman cami unay ti tulong ken danggay yo ti pagsayaatan ti barrio tayo.
From: Rhoda Allen
Town_City: Los Angeles, Calif.
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 71.110.147.7
Date: Sunday, October 01, 2006
Thank you for the opportunity to help the school children through my little donation for first aid medical supplies. The previous message here about the school not having any first aid supply is very moving.
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: Project Coordinating Council
Remote Name: 134.78.110.18
Date: Thursday, September 28, 2006
Original Sent Through to the Addressee September 28, 2006 Ms. Betty Gamboa Project Treasurer 5839 Grewia Street San Diego, California 92114 Re: Pledge Dear Ms. Gamboa: I’m attaching a $60.00 check as an installment for the pledged microwave oven for the Agape Learning Center. Manong Gorio has indicated that on his tally sheet that it would cost 6,000 pesos for the microwave oven. As promised, I will be sending the last installment next time. Again, I congratulate you and the rest of the coordinators for your hard work and diligence to make this a worthwhile project for all. Respectfully, Marc and Shawnie Subido
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All
Remote Name: 207.200.116.11
Date: Sunday, September 24, 2006
One good samaritan picked up the previous storye regarding the school not having any medical first aid supply even for a minor bruise. Her help produced an assorted supply of medicines, bandages, band aids, etc. Seems like a small thing, but a big wonderful help we are doing because we care and love. AGAPE! May God bless us all as we continue to help.
From: Rosita Emanil Kane
Town_City: Middletown,NJ
Email: roseromero@verizon.net
To: Manong Gorio and all
Remote Name: 205.148.53.200
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Sorry, can not attend this coming reunion Feb 10,2007 ,however send my best regards and blessings .God Bless you all.Love youall in the mighty name of JESUS.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Monday, September 18, 2006
In a day or two we will be sending out the Donation Tally Sheet that will show the progress of giving to Phase 2 two weeks after we sent you the tally sheet. The result is very encouraging. We need to furnish the Center with these basic needs--it's now almsot three months into the school year. If you still feel like giving, please do so now. Never any help, whatever you decide to give, is so small to be counted. Small resources when pooled together achieve great things.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Monday, September 18, 2006
One new computer, six stand electric fans, and three book shelves for the Learning Center--these are all coming from the Acosta's (Roxas & Betty). What a boost! For the rest of us who have not selected from the list what to give, watch out. You may run out of something to give from those listed items. But of course, you always give in cash for the reading materials. Thanks to Roxas and Betty.
From:
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 203.76.199.60
Date: Monday, September 18, 2006
Hi to Conchita Lopez from LC- your closest friend in Cabalac.
From:
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 203.76.199.60
Date: Monday, September 18, 2006
From: LC
Town_City:
Email:
To: Conchita
Remote Name: 203.76.199.60
Date: Monday, September 18, 2006
Hi to Conhita Lopez, from your closest friend in HS when you were in the 1st and 2nd year.
From: Conchita Lopez of Labuan
Town_City: Melbourne, Melbourne
Email: hadlosb@aapt.net.au
To: Friends of Cabalac, San Quintin
Remote Name: 61.69.207.107
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2006
Hello to my best friends from Cabalac, How are you there,I hope we could have a re-union this coming year. We will be in the Philippines february 2007. Please contact me via my email address and by the way could you send me your names individually. Hope to hear from you soon.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Mission Hills, Calif
Email:
To: Thomas & Jheng Emanil
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2006
Thank you both for posting messages. It's encouraging to hear from our barrio mates. Will encourage others to do the same? Jheng, it seems you are working in Taiwan, are there other barrio mates working there? Tell them about the coming balikbayan reunion in February 2007 and also to give any donation to the Agape Learning Center. Your donation of electronic organ is very good. Thank you very much. I think the Labuan School is the only one that has a band. Your donation will help them a lot. Your Mommy Rose is really great. She looks like Gloria Romero on the pictures in the website.
From: Conchita Lopez of Labuan
Town_City: Melbourne, Melbourne
Email: hadlosb
To:
Remote Name: 61.69.207.107
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2006
From: jheng emanil
Town_City: taiwan
Email:
To: agape
Remote Name: 61.67.185.84
Date: Sunday, September 10, 2006
keep up d good work
From: jheng emanil
Town_City: taiwan
Email:
To: 2 my mommy
Remote Name: 61.67.185.84
Date: Saturday, September 09, 2006
ang galing tlga ng mommy ko GOD BLESS IMU
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City:
Email:
To: The Subido Family
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Thank you for your kindness. Your donation of a microwave oven is certainly a prized help to the school staff and children--what an amenity it is that instantly turns cold to steaming hot soup or the like. That they migth not have even seen such a thing is not far fetched--that's how impoverished they are. So wanting that it reminds me when I was in the school helping the volunteer barrio folks worked on the landscape during the week before the building turnover in April. I had my leg bruised, blood oozing, and the school didn't even have any medication, not even any band aid available. And to think the 200 or so school population are subjected to any injury any time. I know they will persevere and overcome, as I had been through in my youth there from the harsh realities of a deprived home/school life. But it remains for us, driven mainly by a sense of compassion, to share part of what appears to be trivial in our vantaged life, but is otherwise a precious help for the "least of our brethren." May our tribe increase!
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: Agape Learning Center
Remote Name: 134.78.110.18
Date: Friday, September 01, 2006
To All: The Subido family will be donating a microwave oven for the Learning Center. I'm sure it would be a great addition for our the children, the school staff, and whenever there is a school or bario event function.
From: Cabalac
Town_City: San Quintin
Email:
To: Conchita Lopez of Labuan
Remote Name: 203.76.197.195
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
Regards. Hope you remeber your closest friends from Cabalac during our high school days. Please tell us how we can email or call you. Thanks.
From: Your Cabalac friends
Town_City:
Email:
To: Conchita Lopez of Labuan
Remote Name: 203.76.197.195
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
Regards and God bless!
From: CBHS
Town_City: San Quintin
Email:
To: Conchita Lopez of Labuan
Remote Name: 203.76.197.195
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2006
Hi! How are you? Regards to our contemporaries. I guess you are in Australia now. Nurse kansan nya? Malagip mo dagiti closest friends mo nga taga Cabalaoangan idi 2nd ken 3rd year ka?
From: the Ferrer's
Town_City: Mission Hills, Calif
Email:
To: Rose Emanil Kane
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Hi Ading, It was some time since we spoke last. Hope everything is okay with you. Had learned of your Uncle Benton's passing away--our condolence. Is Thomas one of your brothers' sons--your previous scholar? There's always that nice feeling when you receive messasge from loved ones, barrio mates, and friends. And of course, there's must always be the reply. Communication must be mutual. Sometimes I wonder why exchanges among all of us, barrio mates (w/internet access), thru this website is very rare. It does not cost us anything, courtesy of the Webmaster. Where can one get almost unlimited chit-chat for FREE! Isu nga kakabsat ken annak dita Canada, Australia, ken sadino man mailiw kami nga makangeg kadakayo amin.
From: Rosita Romero Emanil Kane
Town_City: Middletown,N.J., Labuan, Umingan
Email: roseromero@verizon.net
To: all esp.to Thomas Emanil
Remote Name: 205.148.53.200
Date: Monday, August 28, 2006
Received your post-here .It is a small world after all.Study hard and concentrate then when you finish you will donate also to the school when you have a job.God Bless you always. Love and miss you all .Keep up the good work.Mommy Rose
From: Rosita Romero Emanil Kane
Town_City:
Email: roseromero@verizon.net
To: all esp.to Thomas Emanil
Remote Name: 205.148.53.200
Date: Monday, August 28, 2006
Received your post-here .It is a small world after all.Study hard and concentrate then when you finish you will donate also to the school when you have a job.God Bless you always. Love and miss you all .Keep up the good work.Mommy Rose
From: thomas emanil
Town_City: labuan
Email:
To: mommy rose ko^_^
Remote Name: 210.213.143.245
Date: Monday, August 28, 2006
mommy muzta? galing tlga ng momy ko hehehehe take care always mhal n mhal k nmin..... xmpre pati sa mga tga labuan keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!
From: Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: Van S. de Leon
Remote Name: 207.200.116.66
Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006
Thank you for keeping track of our project and for your kind compliments. That it has earned for us your praises and admiration is indeed very uplifting. It also reinforces more our resolve to pursue the remaining work to be done. We invite you to continue checking our journey and grace us with your well wishes. From them we draw inspiration and strength.
From: Van S. de Leon
Town_City: California
Email:
To: All Supporters of The Labuan Project
Remote Name: 68.5.217.208
Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
I have been monitoring this rpject trhough the internet.Your amazing compassion to your barriomates is very outstanding.You are all so united.Indeed unity is strength.The groups of laborers who alternately labord under the biting heat of the sun deserve a very high commendation as well as the donors.This is a model for the Philippines as a whole.I personally admire your project.More power to you dear fellow Pangasinense.
From: Coordinating Council (c/o Lino Ferrer)
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 207.200.116.66
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2006
Please note the amounts for the items on teh preceding message are in Philippine pesos. In order to produce these items, it was proposed that we put the list in "open market" and allow all of us to select which item/s one likes to donate. This could be by individual or group donation. For example, Manong Pedro likes to donate 10 of the plastic chairs, or all those in Canada donate all the electric fans. To monitor the distribution of the items sos that everything is covered and to avoid duplication, please post your choice on this message board, email me at larief37@aol.com, or call me at phone 818 755 5319. We will post on this board the progress of this process, so better check it from time to time. Also, donations will be properly acknowledged by putting the donor's name, inscribed on brass plate, on the item donated as is practicable. If not the name will be painted on the item. For book donations, we will stamp the donor's name. There maybe some of us who prefer not to make their donations known. If so just let us know. You may send the amount for your donation directly to the Philippines (c/o Maria Lopez Olais), to Betty Acosta (26990 Pumpkin St, Murrieta, CA 92562), or to Larie Ferrer (10066 Woodman Ave, Mission Hills, CA 91345).
From: Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Friday, August 18, 2006
And so we are now on Phase II of the project. Here are the items that we need to provide the building: (Must have): 13 4-seater hard plastic tables - 985 ea, 124 hard plastic chairs - 400 ea, eight wooden tables, 4x8 feet - 3,500 ea, three book shelves - 1,500 ea, six electric fans (stand) - 900 ea; one mop bucket/head - 1,600; computer - 17,000. (Nice to have items): refrigerator - 22,000, TV-video (w/50 educational tapes) - 50,000. In addition of course are books, magazines, etc.
From: Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Friday, August 18, 2006
For the record we close Phase I of our project with a big bang--a beautiful Agape Learning Center building to behold! It cost us PHP923,648. Thanks to all: barriomates and sympathizers alike who helped in making this happen.
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 134.78.110.18
Date: Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Thanks for the update. We are looking forward for Phase II.
From: Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Monday, August 07, 2006
It's been some time since we had the last message posting. You will be receiving very soon a copy of the final report marking the completion of Phase I (building) of the project and some details about Phase II (includes furnishings, reading materials, equipment, etc.) We have already started: tables and book shelves are being fabricated, two boxes of books had been shipped and two boxes more to be shipped soon. We are all again encouraged to help in this more important part of the whole project.
From: Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 204.108.96.19
Date: Monday, August 07, 2006
It's been some time since we had the last message posting. You will be receiving very soon a copy of the final report marking the completion of Phase I (building) of the project and some details about Phase II (includes furnishings, reading materials, equipment, etc.) We have already started: tables and book shelves are being fabricated, two boxes of books had been shipped and two boxes more to be shipped soon. We are all again encouraged to help in this more important part of the whole project.
From: RositamRomero Emanil Kane
Town_City: labuan
Email: roseromero@verizon.net
To: all
Remote Name: 205.148.53.200
Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Please pray for the Please pray for the Romero's and Emanil's families for the recent passing of Uncle Ben Romero last July 9,2006.Thank you God Bless us all
From: Robert Ferrer
Town_City: SunnyvaleCA/Tagatayug
Email:
To: Lino Ferrer
Remote Name:
67.161.29.134
Date: Friday, April 14, 2006
Great looking building, Dad! High-five to everyone who contributed for such a great accomplishment. I wish great success in the next phases of your project. -rmf
From:
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 217.41.15.109
Date: Sunday, April 09, 2006
hi sa mga nagtrabaho sa bicutan nung 1997(noodles)mga apelyedo lang ang alam ko.dafroza,ferrer,emanil at si romel lopez.guy's puwede mag post kayo ng message para maibigay ko contact#ko para kumustahan tayo.
From: Frank Bautista Jr.
Town_City: Goose Creek, South Caroilina/Libsong
Email: bautistafl99@yahoo.com
To: All
Remote Name: 71.226.101.20
Date: Saturday, April 08, 2006
Congratulations to everyone for the accomplishment of this project. Kudos as well to Manong Fernand & Manang Bella for their unwavering support and untiring inspiration for the people of Pangasinan around the world.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 202.138.149.139
Date:
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Rose and I had the privilege of taking part in the turnover program. Rose took part on the ceremonial ribbon cutting and handing the keys. I spoke on the history of the Learning Center and on the kick-off of Phase II of the project. It was all praises for the building from our visitors. One happy offshoot was the challenge generated by our project to our visitors from other communities (e.g. District Supervisor, a Rotary Club guy who donated gifts to the graduates and promised free papers & notebooks to all school children for next school year) who vowed to build their own learning center saying ours is serving as a model. Thanks, our efforts are turning out for more good for other communities!
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name:
202.138.149.139
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Pleased to let you know that the turnover went very well. The graduation program started 8:00 a.m. and finished at almost 11:00. The turnover started immediately thereafter and finished at 12:30 p.m. We were treated to a sumptuous lunch, courtesy of the school. It was very encouraging to see our folks--teachers, school children, men and women--sharing the burden of preparing everything to an eventful finish.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin/Umingan
Email:
To: Our Supporters and Web
Surfers
Remote Name: 202.138.151.195
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
We are so thrilled as we approach the turnover of the Agape Learning Center on April 3. We knew the odds that we had to face right from the start, that we viewed it as a experiment of sorts: whether just a few common people could rally the support of their barrio mates (mostly poor farmers) to to sustain the project, whether the pangasinan.org could be an effective tool to help realize this project, whether other people (web surfers) who are strangers to our community could be drawn to provide support. The result speaks for itself. Though we still have a long way to pursue Phase II--providing furnitures, books, equipment, etc. we continue to persevere and trust that with unity of purpose and with the spirit of AGAPE we will prevail, as the Lord will it. We share with you the joy that we feel as we finish this phase of our project. Thank you for all your support.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 202.138.151.195
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
For your information Rose Romero Emanil Kane (New Jersey) who is here also for the turnover which coincides with the school's graduation was invited as commencement speaker for the graduation. And for this she is paying a price--all expenses paid landscaping infront of the building. You will see how this looks like soon on this website. Rose is taking this with delight because she has too much of AGAPE. Let's all live up to that name.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan, an Quintin
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 202.138.151.195
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
I have been here onsite where the action is since March 25 preparing for the turnover of the building on April 3. We are finishing the last kinks--partition and landscaping--and retouching everything to have fresh look. What is so thrilling and enccouraging is the commitment of the community in the landscaping work. Through the PTA they were divided into four groups of over 20 each for four days for free labor. And with that scorching heat, oh my! What an agape spirit displayed! I also had meetings with the school staff and our leaders here for several issues. I will post more soon. For now be encouraged and pray for us.
From: Vic Rapanut
Town_City: Labuan/Guam
Email: vicrapanut@yahoo.com
To: Manong Gorio
Remote Name:
207.200.116.12
Date: Sunday, March 19, 2006
Pasensiya na kayo kung ngayon lang ako nakasagot dito sa sulat n'yo. Nalaman ko itong project na ito last time we went home (last December). It was a nice building and I was told that you and Uncle Roxas were the coordinators. Yes I would like to get involved...I will donate $300.00 for now and I could add some more in the future. To whom shall I send the check? Our barangay is lucky to have leaders like you to lead and coordinate this kind of undertaking. More power and God bless you and the rest of your family and to all involved.
From: Manong Goriol
Town_City:
Email:
To: Fernando Lopez and All
Remote Name: 204.108.72.26
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Thank you for your insight into what the name AGAPE stands for by referring to 1 Corinthians 1:13, the Bible's love chapter. The term agape is originally a Greek term for love used in the original text of the New Testament. It quite differs from the meaning of love as we know it in English in different forms--romantic or sexual love, close friendship or brotherly love, or just a pleasant feeling of something or someone. Agape is self-giving love that demands soemthing of us. It is sacrifice of self for the sake of others. The passage describes loves as the greatest of all spiritual gifts, rendering gifts of speaking, wisdom, knowledge, benevolence, and faith as nothing without it. Just note its qualities: IS patient and kind; NOT jealous, arrogant and provoked; DOES NOT brag, act rudely, seek its own, or harbor grudge. Practical? They appear unnatural to our human nature--our natural self. But as Christians we are supposed to have put off our natural old self (Ephesians 4:22-24). With humility we named our project after this kind of love and because God Himself is love (1 John 4:16) it is in effect in His name. May it be our passion always to give Him honor and glory through the Agape Learning Center.
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: Manong Gorio and all
Remote Name:
136.205.16.3
Date: Monday, February 27, 2006
The web address is http://www.leapfrogschoolhouse.com
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: Manong Gorio and all
Remote Name:
136.205.16.3
Date: Monday, February 27, 2006
As discussed earlier in my latest message, you may view this website at www.leapfrogschoolhouse.com The content gives you everything you know about This software through an interactive web based presentation and will take through step-by-step instruction for this particular software program. If you have a problem accessing the website on the Pangasinan.org site, you may cut and paste the address on your web browser. Please consider looking at this software because it is a powerful tool for the school staff to gage how each student is performing at his/her grade level. All the children can benefit from this interactive device since they can go directly to the new library and be able to learn the basics at their own pace. Ladies and gentleman, I’m really excited about this project because this makes learning fun for our children. It is up to us to make that leap from mediocrity to greatness. I, too, was affected from the way I was taught during my elementary years in the Philippines when our school system label our students from slow to fast learners through grade level segregation, i.e. Section A thru C. Respectfully, Marc S.
From: Manong
Town_City:
Email:
To: Marc Subido
Remote Name: 207.200.116.12
Date: Sunday,
February 26, 2006
Thanks for your message. You are right--sources of instructional materials are all around. I tried to get into the website you gave, but unable to open details of the materials there. The possible problem is how these fit into the level of need of the children there, especially the language. So it goes back to finding out the need, plus knowing the contents of the materials too. For the latter I collected books (used)on such core subjects science, grammar, math and history. By their nature I assume they are relevant. Last week I asked one who had an article in a newspaper and in the business of conducting English pronunciation service if I could purchase some materials. Offhand we know the relevance. (I'm a culprit of this problem.) I was expecting all sorts of helpful materials--written, video, audio. Amazingly, he offered none, but suggested to go to amazon.com. My current work is ordering textbooks for the Los Angeles Unified School District. I have seen the enormous and wide variety of instructional materials given to students here. Let's continue collecting what are made available.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: ALL HANDS
Remote Name: 207.200.116.12
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2006
It's now definite. The inauguration and turnover of the building to the school is on April 3. This will coincide with the school graduation day. At first it was planned that we hold some elaborate program and activities, assuming that many especially those staying abroad could go home for the affair. We also wanted to prepare a souvenir program that will serve as a lasting record of the building of the learning center, the history of the school and barrio, and many others. As we started, however, to task some people to gather data and prepare write-ups, we realized some hardships due to the short time left before the affair. Also, a survey showed only a few of those living abroad could make it to the occasion because of problem in scheduling vacation in so short a time of notice. So we decided to forego the initial plan and hold a simple turnover ceremony instead. From these circumstances came out a suggestion, which many have already welcomed, that next year we will mark the first year anniversary of the learning center with a get-together--a homecoming and reunion with the local folks. This will allow enough time to inform all Labuanians whithersoever dispersed and to prepare for vacation. More importantly, as the learning center by then will have been in use for one year, and Phase II of the project (providing instructional materials) will have been in motion along with other programs that we planned to achieve, we could evaluate the results of our efforts for the school and community. This is more thrilling to look forward to. So, folks, try as you may to attend the April 3rd affair, otherwise, set your eyes to the GRAND HOMECOMING OF 2007.
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: Manong Gorio
Remote Name: 136.205.16.3
Date: Friday, February 24, 2006
Manong: I'm excited as you are how they can incorporate the materials I sent you. On another note, please ask the principal or staff if they are interested with interactive software for our children. There are so many to choose from but I found a website that sort of enhances the learning experience for our children. Please look at the website as shown for your review: http://www.leapfrogstore.com Perhaps as we build the library, we may purchase the things that are inexpensive first and work from there. Respectfully, Marc S.
From: Manong Gorio
Town_City:
Email:
To: Marc Subido
Remote Name: 204.108.72.26
Date:
Thursday, February 23, 2006
I received yesterday the package of instructional CDs/tapes that you sent. This will be part of another shipment that we are preparing to send to teh school again. It certainly is a big boost to Phase 2 of our project. We are excited to find out how these would relate to the currect school curriculum and teaching methodologies in the RP public school system. I will find this out when I go to home next month in conjunction with the turnover of the building. I will have the chance to explore with the school staff about the teaching/learning environment so that we could focus our efforts with relevance to the need. We thank you again for being a part of our cause.
From: Fernando Lopez
Town_City: Melbourne, Australia
Email: ferdie.lopez@defence.gov.au
To: Manong Gorio and
to all involved with the Agape Learning Centre
Remote Name: 203.10.224.61
Date: Monday, February 20, 2006
The latest pictures of the Agape Learning Centre look great. This is the fruit of Agape, meaning Love. It reminds me of the Love Chapter of the Holy Bible, 1 Cor. 13. We might have the best of faith and give everything we have but without love, it's nothing. The Agape Learning Centre encapsulates and bears everything, the small and the big things, that were given in love. We should give our big and warm applause to Manong Gorio for his leadership and dedication to this project. He was not deterred by mountains (problems) nor the oceans (distance) associated with the building of the centre. With his very strong faith in God, he was able to move mountains, negotiate the oceans and unite not only the Labuanians but many others worldwide in realising the work of Love in a place that could now be called Love One. Our Salute to you, Manong.
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: all San Quintinians around the World
Remote
Name: 68.159.155.143
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Manong Gorio, Project Coordinators and the rest of my kailians in the global community, We have started something that is so special with the Labuan Project. We should not stop there but continue our efforts for furnishing this project and give our kids a head start in their formative years. If you give our children the proper learning environment and the tools to hone their skills, they will eventually bear fruit and make changes in our towns, communities, provinces, and our country. Would you believe that a Barangay like Labuan is a hot topic around the world? We are breaking grounds in the fundraising business. We are sure some less develop countries and other towns in the Philippines are looking at our project and wonder if they can pull their resources and come up with same project like ours. For our children’s sake, let us keep the Labuan project going and hopefully our neighboring barangays would be able to achieve their projects as well. What we dream today we can achieve tomorrow. Respectfully yours, Marc S.
From: VSL
Town_City: California
Email: deleon@cox.net
To: To All Overseas Labuans
Remote Name:
68.5.217.208
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2006
I am so inspired by this project.Your united compassion to Labuan is a model to all.Now I think of starting also for my little humble hometown.I admire your project.
From: Manong Gorio
Town_City:
Email:
To: Marc Subido
Remote Name: 207.200.116.12
Date:
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Thanks for your email message. I emailed you back in reply. For information of our "kailian" who are accessing this website let me relate the substance of that email exchange. We cherish your kind support and expect to receive soon the learning materials (audio books) you sent for our learning center. With respect to the effect of voltage difference in RP for CD/cassette player you like to purchase here, I have no idea at all. For computers it does not matter as there are built-in features that could adapt to different voltages (a computer repair instructor told me). It's probably more practical to buy the players in the Phil. May the Lord bless you for your kindness.
From: Marc Subido
Town_City: Decatur, Alabama
Email:
To: Manong Gorio
Remote Name: 136.205.16.3
Date: Friday, February 10, 2006
Manong, please check your e-mail...
From: Manong Gorio
Town_City:
Email:
To: Marc Subido (Decatur, Alabama)
Remote Name: 204.108.80.12
Date: Wednesday, February 01, 2006
This is to answer your email, to quote "When are you sending books to the Philippines? Is it too late to send? Where do we send it?" We are sending books to the Labuan Elem. School of Labuan, San Quintin, Pangasinan. This is the beneficiary of this Learning Center Project in this website. It's never late to send books. This is a continuing project. In fact we just sent the first box (door to door cargo) this weekend. We appreciate your help. I don't know if your source is here in teh US, or in teh Phil. Either way it's a big help and we thank you for that.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 207.200.116.12
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2006
This is to announce that the inauguration and turnover of the building to the school will take place April 3, 2005. This will coincide with the school's graduation. Unless there is any critical factor that will prevent us from proceeding with the event, this schedule will remain is. We are encouraging as many as there are among us residing abroad who could take vacation time to attend this joyous occasion. More details about the event will be posted later.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 207.200.116.12
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2006
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: Julia Lea (Northridge, California)
Remote
Name: 207.200.116.12
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2006
Thank you for your donation of books for our library outreach program. This will add up to our collection of reading materials now ready for shipment to our Learning Center Project in the Philippines. The school children in the village school will certainly be grateful for your kindness.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Friends and Benefactors
Remote Name:
207.200.116.204
Date: Monday, December 26, 2005
This is a season of rejoicing and thanksgiving over God's outpouring of love for mankind through the birth of Jesus, His Son. In like manner we rejoice and thank you all for your love to us through your help to our Agape Learning Center. The building will soon be finished because of your help. May God richly bless you for your kindness. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 207.200.116.204
Date: Sunday, December 25, 2005
We have decided to adopt the name "Agape Learning Center" for our project. Agape means love, but it is the kind of love marked by unselfish and sacrificial giving. It is the kind of love exemplified on the cross by Jesus, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). We can never matched the breadth and depth of God's love, but its essence, as in this project, we can apply in some measure. This was what motivated us to start the project and it remains the same as we pursue our goal to the end. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 204.108.96.11
Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2005
With the impending completion of the building and its turnover to the school we can now plan for the next phase of teh project. This includes providing the library with reading materials and equipment that will help the school children in their intellectual development which is our ultimate goal in this project. Options are unlimited and the cost is manageable. We only need to ensure that materials are relevant and effective for the intended purpose. The multipurpose room will be used for varied purposes that will also benefit the whole community. Aside from a meeting room it will be used a center for first aid (medical), social services, skills development, etc. We will soon post details of these plans, the goals we like to achieve, and the resources we will put in place. So watch out for the next messages
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: Lurker of Pusan, Korea
Remote Name:
207.200.116.204
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Thanks for your kind impressions, friend. We are morally encouraged by it
From: lurker
Town_City: Pusan, Korea
Email:
To: proponents of this project
Remote Name:
61.83.13.245
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Impressive!! Kudos to all of you.
From: GRACE LABOLERA CASAYURAN
Town_City: BRGY. CABALAOANGAN, SQP / SEATTLE, WASHINGTON USA
Email:
sagittarius1207glcl@yahoo.com
To: Inang Piling Emanil
Remote Name: 64.40.53.92
Date: Monday, November 14, 2005
Thanks for everything. Hinde ko man po ito nasabi sa inyo noong dumalaw ako dyan sa bahay nyo pero "GOD KNOWS" mahal na mahal ko po kayo. Itinuring niyo ako bilang isa sa mga anak nyo at yan ang hinde ko makakalimutan. Ni minsan hinde nyo ako pinakitaan ng masama kaya nga po labis akong nagpapasalamat dahil sa inyo naramdaman ko ang pagmamahal ng isang pamilya. Hinde nyo man ako tunay na anak pero ipinaramdam niyo sa akin ang pagmamahal ng isang magulang. Kaya labis akong nagpapasalamat sa pagmamahal na ibinigay niyo sa akin. Mahal na mahal ko po kayo.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 204.108.96.11
Date:
Monday, November 14, 2005
This is to correct the number of towns that form the borders of Barangay Labuan as described in the opening page of the website. This will add Balungao to the three towns listed.
From: Manong Gorio
Town_City:
Email:
To: Rose Emanil Kane
Remote Name: 207.200.116.204
Date:
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Thank you for your message. I praise the Lord for by His grace you are placing things about Him uppermost in your life. That's how it should be. When you come to LA for the Azusa revival we are pleased to invite you to our house and we will have a joyful time to talk about God's amazing grace in our lives. Meantime, regarding the reunion/building turnover, I will find out from the barrio school when they plan to hold the graduation so that you can start to find out how many are interested to join. I also like to follow up from the other leaders about their ideas since no one yet has responded to the proposal in the previous project update report.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All Hands
Remote Name: 207.200.116.204
Date: Friday, November 11, 2005
We are on for the drive to raise the remaining amount of P100,000 we need to finish the building. This will cover floor tiling, painting and part of electrical work. We know you have sacrificed much already in your giving, but try if you still can find a way to help raise this amount. We will try hard to finish the building next month which marks the start of construction a year ago. Please help carry the burden. Chip in any amount that will buy a few gallons of paint or some pieces of tile. It's always pooling our small resources together that we are able to overcome the odds and achieve what we have committed to accomplish.
From: Rose Emanil Kane
Town_City: Middletown,NJ
Email: roseromero@verizon.net
To: Manong Gorio
Remote
Name: 70.111.89.151
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Got your message- Thank you very much for all your effort re: sch project.I will let you know the exact date in April 2006.Also, go to www.azusastreet100.net for all the info about the revival- it will be on April 25-29,2006 in LA convention center. I registered already- don't know if I can make if I will be in the Philippines.God Bless you all.Will be in Anaheim on Jan.3-6,2006 for a church conference with Morris Cerullo.Rose
From: Manong Gorio
Town_City: Los Angeles
Email: larief37@aol.com
To: Rose Emanil Kane
Remote Name:
204.108.96.11
Date: Monday, November 07, 2005
Thank you, ading, for your response. Will you give more information about the Azusa revival. If you can send a flyer with details that will help. Fax it at 818 755 6788, but email me before sending. Regarding the balikbayan reunion, even if you are not sure about your vacation in April (but it's much better if you're there), can you make a survey and find out how many are interested in going home. The proposal is that this will coincide with the turnover of the building to the school which will also coincide with the school's graduation. I can give you phone/email numbers (not that many)of our barrio mates. For those in Saudi and Hongkong/Singapore, we will mail letters. Please let me know.
From: Rosita Emanil Kane
Town_City: Middletown,NJ
Email: roseromero2verizon.net
To: To Manong Gorio
Remote Name: 70.111.120.41
Date: Saturday, November 05, 2005
Manong, Got your email the first one was deleted accidentally and having trouble with my email lately and my computer- could not send any email-Sorry Manong It is still tentative about my vacationing in April 2006 by the Grace of God .By the way,are you going to the Asuza revival in April right there in LA God Bless You All,Love you with the love of JESUS CHRIST Rosita
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email: larief37@aol.com
To: Wes Rollolazo
Remote Name:
207.200.116.204
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2005
I received your email but had trouble with my computer when I tried to email you back. I was trying to do it again only to find your msg with your email address gone unsaved. So I'm doing it through the web hoping you visit this page again. You may then email or write me a msg on this page as you please. Thanks for your kind impressions toward our project. Portraying it as "a blueprint for other barangays" as it draws inspiration from people like you who desire to help their communities is very encouraging. We are delighted to know that you have an ongoing project in your barangay that has a plan for a learning center, too. We are pleased to share information from own experience for your purposes. Yes, the total cost may reach $16,000 when building is finished. In fact that was the estimate (P880,000) almost three years ago (includes labor at 35% of material cost). Material prices increased a bit but we were able to reduce cost by contracting out parts of the work to different people at negotiated cost. With regards to labor donation by the community the rate was one-third of labor pay to be donated since many could hardly afford cash donation. Come to think about the overall effect, it even afforded them a means of some modest income which is scarce, as we all know, in our communities and much more, of course, for the long term effect of the project to their children. Hope this answers your inquiries and let us know if we can be of further help. (Lino Ferrer)
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: All
Remote Name: 207.200.116.204
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2005
The latest update photos show we are close to finishing the building. The remaining work includes electrical, partition, ceiling, tile floor and painting. Available funds cover electrical and ceiling which are now being done. Remaining pledges, if paid, can cover the partition. We need to raise funds more for tiling and painting (about 100,000 pesos) to finish the building. Then we will go into Phase II which will cover furnishings (tables, chairs, books, reading materials, equipment, etc). Unlike Phase I (building), Phase II appears easier to accomplish given less cost involved. Details for this phase will be posted later as we need to talk with school staff to know their relevant needs. Just keep up the faith and we will run the race. As always we seek everybody's help including sympathizers who could relate to our cause.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan/USA
Email: larief37@aol.com
To: VSL
Remote Name:
204.108.96.11
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2005
Thank you for visiting our project's webpage and taking time to post a very uplifting message. It's gracious of you extolling our project and us for our unity and generosity in making this happen. You are right, modesty aside, that it's this unity and self-less desire to help our less fortunate people that's enabling us to persevere and achieve our goal. We appreciate your moral support. We have a project archive that records all who have been helping us morally and/or materially. You have allowed us through your kind message to be part of our project. May we have more of your breed.
From: VSL
Town_City: California/Paangasinan
Email:
To: To All Labuans
Remote Name: 68.4.185.134
Date: Monday, September 19, 2005
Your project is very outstanding. You are all united and very generous to your Barangay.i wish there are more Labuans in pangasinan
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: Lopez Family in Australia and All
Remote
Name: 207.200.116.204
Date: Friday, August 26, 2005
Thank you very much for your new commitment to our project. Your positive response to our appeal for another sacrificial giving is a fine example to all of us and clearly speaks of your care and love to the people of our barrio. It comes at a time when we are struggling to fund the remaining portion of the project: partition (20K), electrical (28K), ceiling (44K), floor tile (73K), and painting (31K). Your donation can take care of the ceiling. Thanks also to Haydee Estillore for joining us. You possibly didn't even attend school there in the barrio as I know your mother left the place early on. But you care anyway for the barrio. We wish you the best of luck in Australia. One good news to all--as I'm writing this message someone indicated willingness to foot the bill for electrical work. So, folks, bassit la nga anos ken sakripisyo malpas tayonto met laeng ti proyekto tayo, ipalubos ni Apo Dios. (LF)
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan/Mission Hills, CA
Email: linonoli@aol
To: Adelaida Liwanag Marzan & QAOH
Remote Name: 207.200.116.204
Date: Saturday, August 13, 2005
Thanks for your generous and encouraging message. I like to give the credit though for the "great example" we have been showing to all who have been involved in this project that includes friends and sympathizers like you who have supported us morally and financially. Doing my role in this project as much as I could is a small price to pay for the greater dividends that we desire to bring to the needy folks back home. Regards and best wishes to our "kailians" in Hawaii.
From: Adelaida Liwanag Marzan
Town_City: San Quintin/Hawaii
Email: aliwanagmhi@hotmail.com
To: Lino Ferrer
Remote Name: 165.248.247.133
Date: Monday, August 08, 2005
What a great example you are to us! We, the Quintinians of Hawaii would like to commend you on the project you have initiated as the Labuanians Learning Center. Lino, you have been good at tracking the progress regularly of your project & making sure that everything is in its place. Thank you for your hard work to better the welfare of our "kailians" back home. With our warmest ALOHA, the officers & members of QAOH.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan San Quintin/Umingan
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote
Name: 207.200.116.66
Date: Sunday, July 10, 2005
This is to let you all know that work on the project has slowed down because of the farming season. This is the reason why we haven't posted an updated photo of the building. Our workers are busy in the fields and hopefully, as report indicates, work will resume by mid July when farm work will have been almost over. The windows have been installed and the doors will be in place any time from now. Next will be the flooring (no tiles yet) and finishing the walls (palitada). We have funds to cover all these, thanks to our dear sympathizers for their help. But we need to struggle for funds for the remaining work--ceiling, electrical, partition, tiling and painting. We will persevere. Let's chip in a little more, sacrificially. And to others who may come across this message and be moved by our cause, we welcome and thank you for your help.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin/Umingan
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote
Name: 207.200.112.133
Date: Tuesday, July 05, 2005
We like to reprint here a message from Don Patricio Zulueta of Casantamarian, SQ's town councilor in the 1960's to the 80's. May we all be grateful and encouraged by his kindness and moral support. "Agsaludo-ac cadacayo amin a camcameng ti coordinating Council ti Proyecto ti Labuan Learning Center ta inda linucatan ti ridaw ti incami panagsubalit cadaguity ayat a impapa-ay da manipud tawen 1967-1986. Comusta cayo amin dita Barangay Labuan nangnangruna daguit oficiales ti Barangay Council a pangul-luan ni madaydayao a Capitan. MABUHAY TI BARANGAY LABUAN LEARNING CENTER."
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan, San Quintin
Email:
To: Adelaida Liwanag & Alfred Marzan
Remote Name: 207.200.116.66
Date: Saturday, June 18, 2005
We acknowledge with gratitude your kind donation to our Learning Center Project. That you were motivated, it seems, by nothing other than your passion to help others striving for a good cause for a community speaks of kind-hearted people that you are. We will cherish your support that makes a big difference in our ultimate goal of helping the school children as we finish the project with your help. May God richly bless you.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City:
Email:
To: Sid Castillo
Remote Name: 204.108.65.10
Date:
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Sorry for the error. I have a niece by that same name who lives in Ontario, Canada. Had erroneously associated her name to yours and so with the gender.
From:
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 4.153.38.95
Date: Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Sid Castillo is the son of Don Baldomero Castillo.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email: larief37@aol.com
To: Sid Castillo
Remote Name:
204.108.65.10
Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Thank you so much for your donation pledge to our Learning Center Project. It was a year ago when you visited our project's website with your encouraging messages. I was then curious about your identify but you preferred not to share it. And now ... to know that you are the daughter of Don Baldo! No wonder in your previous messages I could sense some 'political' rhetoric in your words, just like your father's during those political campaigns in the 1960's. We thank you for your donation in his memory. We remember him for his kindness and humility. He certainly deserves to be remembered always and allowing us, through your donation, to carve his memory in our project is an honor and pleasure. Labuan is grateful for your help. Let us know if there be any chance for us to return the favor for Mantacdang. Thanks again (LF)
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan/Mission Hills, California
Email:
To:
Remote Name:
204.108.65.10
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2005
This is to confirm that the Patricio Zulueta (see earlier message) who, along with his wife, posted their donation to our project is the popular town councilor of the 1960's. I got an email from his son-in-law Manny Natividad telling that when the Don was told about the Labuan Project, he immediately sent his donation. The email mentioned that "during elections he ahd almost 100% win in Labuan." Pay back time? Not necessarily. Don Zulueta is naturally a good-natured, kind and friendly man. His gesture of help whose beneficiaries barely know him, if at all, is indicative of that remarkable character. Don Zulueta is now in his 80's and how we wished there were more people of his bred. Thank you Don and Mrs. Patricio Zulueta.
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan/Mission Hills, California
Email: Larief37@aol.com
To: Patricio & Eusebia
Zulueta, Sr.
Remote Name: 207.200.116.66
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2005
On behalf of the Coordinating Council of the Labuan Project, I wish to thank you for posting your donation pledge to our project specially during this time when we are struggling to raise much needed funds to finish the project. Though not sure as to who you are, I have some feelings that you are also from San Quintin like some who previously helped and not known to us but turned out to be townmates. I know of a Don Zulueta who was a popular councilor in the l960's (could not remember his first name). If you are from SQ, you certainly should know or even related to him. We would appreciate it if you could let us know more about you by email, phone at 818 755 5319 (day only, or through this website's messageboard. Again, thank you very much.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: Everyone
Remote Name: 207.200.116.204
Date: Sunday, April 03, 2005
In light of the recent food poisoning tragedy in a school in Bohol that killed 27 schoolchildren and hospitalized over a hundred more, we are very justfied in having our project that includes a canteen. One of the problems that Education officials raised as a result of this tragedy was the absence of school canteen that could have been the source of food for the children. It is recalled that the immediate need that the school in Labuan stressed when we visited in 2003 to explore a scholarship program was a canteen. A concessionaire was then the source of food for the school children but they were eating in open space and subjected to the health hazards around. Of course the project later was expanded to include a library and multipurpose room. Aren't you glad we are doing the right thing to safeguard the health of the children?
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote Name: 207.200.116.204
Date: Sunday, April 03, 2005
We regret the passing away of Milio Emanil the other week due to a motorcycle accident. This is a setback to the construction of our project. Milio was the contractor of the project apart from being the vice chairman of the Construction Committee. They had just finished the roofing of the building and preparing to work on the windows when the incident happened. We are searching for someone to lead the construction crew and we will inform you of developments.
From: Rosita Emanil Kane
Town_City: Middletown,NJ/Labuan,San Quintin
Email: rkane22@msn.com
To: Emanils and
Gamboas Families
Remote Name: 205.148.50.200
Date: Monday, March 28, 2005
Our Deepest sympathy to our families and relatives ,Manong Milio will be greatly missed and also the son of Manong Doming Gamboa I was really shocked and saddened for what happened .We will give everything to the Lord because It is God's will .I will pray that our Lord God Jesus Christ will lift you up and give us peace in such a time like this God Bless you all.Jesus is the way , the truth, and the eternal life, Amen
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan/Mission Hills, CA
Email:
To: Roger & Vennie Bumatay
Remote Name:
198.81.26.107
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2005
Thank you very much for your donation to our project. Bassit laeng nga tulong kunayo ngem dackel ti maiduron nga pangleppas ditoy patakder, nangruna ket kangitingitan ti aramid. Labuan will cherish your kindness and we look forward to returning the favor when you initiate something for Bolintaguen--just let us know, Insan.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City:
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date: Sunday, February 06, 2005
In one of the photo updates of the building construction on January 26th, you will see Roxas and Betty Acosta (7th & 8th from left), our Project Coordinating Council Chairman and Treasurer, respectively, posing with the school teaching staff. The Principal, Dominga Mercado, is 6th from the left. In another photo the three of them are together.
From: Uncle A
Town_City: Labuan
Email:
To: Joselito & Christy Cuison, Cheryl Macaraeg & Cling Cruz
Remote Name: 64.12.117.14
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2005
Thank you so much for your help in causing the photos of the building construction posted in the web. The photos were well taken and we enjoy looking at them. We are so encouraged seeing the progress of the construction and are looking forward to its completion. You certainly are playing a vital part in the process and we appreciate that very much. Thanks again.
From: Project Coordinating Council
Town_City: Labuan/USA/Canada/Australia
Email:
To: The Webmasters (Fernando
& Bella Marinas)
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2005
We can't seem to thank you enough for your kindheartedness through your donation to our project. This on top of the free page you have been allowing us for our project in your website. We affirm what you said that this project is "done through the wonders of the ... web." We could not have achieved what we have attained thus far--construction in progress--were it not for the fascinating wonders of the web in facilitating communication with ease and speed to our people everywhere. An awesome wonder still is how the web has drawn from friends and other people who are complete strangers to us and our place cherished values of generosity and selflessness as they offered their help for "anything for a good cause" as one precious sympathizer put it. All of these made possible because of the web that you allowed us and everybody else FREE USE. What an amazing generosity that is! To you both, thank you and may God bless you. (By the way, thank you also for the latest (third) update photos of the construction you just posted in the web.)
From: Betty Acosta/Larie Ferrer (Treasurers)
Town_City: San Diego/Los Angeles, Calif.
Email:
To: Ollie
Olivenza & Engr. Israel Cerezo Jr
Remote Name: 204.108.65.10
Date: Friday, January 14, 2005
This is to let you know that we received your donation checks for the Learning Center Project. We will be sending you by mail an acknowledgement receipt for your donation. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.
From: rosita romero emanil kane
Town_City: middletown,nj/labuan,umingan,pangasinan
Email: rkane22@msn.com
To:
all,Esp the Hard working project committee Manongs G. Ferrer, Roxas, Milio E.and everybody too many to enumerate
Remote Name: 70.21.235.157
Date: Friday, January 14, 2005
Our project is really doing nicely in the web site tried to know who are in the pictures but can't tell who's who really miss all of you . Want to give all of you a blessings hugs when I will come on vacation next by the Grace of God!!! Love you all in the Mighty Name Of JESUS Hope you still remember me -Rosita
From: rosita romero emanil kane
Town_City: middletown,nj/labuan,umingan,pangasinan
Email: rkane22@msn.com
To:
all,Esp the Hard working project committee Manongs G. Ferrer, Roxas, Milio E.and everybody too many to enumerate
Remote Name: 70.21.235.157
Date: Friday, January 14, 2005
Our project is really doing nicely in the web site tried to know who are in the pictures but can't tell who's who really miss all of you . Want to give all of you a blessings hugs when I will come on vacation next by the Grace of God!!! Love you all in the Mighty Name Of JESUS Hope you still remember me -Rosita
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City: Labuan/Los Angeles
Email:
To: Ollie Olivenza
Remote
Name: 64.12.117.14
Date: Sunday, January 09, 2005
Thanks for your message that spells out God's truth about giving. Yes, He loves a cheerful giver. He tells us to delight on all the things that we do and that we do them not for men but but for Him. It is not how much one gives but the kind of heart that gives that matters. It's external versus internal. Under God's economy He looks at the latter. You are a blessing to the school kids and God will bless you as well.
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City: Labuan/Los Angeles/San Diego/Australia/Canada
Email: linonoli@aol.com
To: The Webmaster & Web Surfers
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date: Saturday, January 08, 2005
Thanks to the Webmaster for posting our Learning Center Project on the website's opening page. One motive we suppose is to show a different form of "giving back to the community"--one purpose that this website wanted to encourage among its users. By no means however does it relegate others like the backpack projects to inferior quality. We are honored by the exposure. In fairness to web readers who like to know more circumstances about the project, let me explain some details apart from those already in our web page, lest something can be drawn from its strengths and weaknesses for any purpose they may serve. The idea was conceived in July 2003, ambitious so it seems for a small barrio and to be undertaken by a handful of former residents of meager standing (a retired sailor, a welder, clerks, caregivers, custodial workers). This core group has been rallying the support of their barrio mates who are msotly semi-skilled and domestic helpers abroad, and those living locally who are mostly small farmers. One common bod among them is that they all attended the same barrio school that they now wanted to help through this project. Raising funds has been hard given the odds. It tests our resolve to achieve the goal. We persevered even if doantions came in trickles. We asked friends for help and we were touched by their kindness. Grandchilredn who may never see the birthplace of their grandparents were too wiling to share part of their allowances. Proceeds from recycling sales were funneled to the project. Pennies became instant valuables. A recent visit to the barrio drew from the local folks donation of free labor in the construction in lieu of cash which was understandable due to their difficulties. We sought government's help, but the response was passive, so we abandoned it. After a year we raised 60% of the material cost that allowed us to start the construction. We are at rock bottom financially as work proceeds, but we continue to persevere. There is hope behind the struggles as we stay focused on our goal for the sake of the school children. It's a legacy not for us to be remembered by, but mainly as a means to help insure a better future fo this and later generations. Above all it is a way of giving back to God who gave us these resources in the first place for His own glory. He is the Great Provider. We keep our faith in His Providence. We like to thaank all of you who have given moral and financial help to our cause. Please see how your help is transforming a mere idea of a Learning Center into a concrete reality--"a dream about to be true" as the Webmaster captioned it--as you view the photos which we will update as work progresses. We continue to appeal for help from all who share with our ideals of giving back to the community. Our pledge page is a click away from here if you are so moved and for this, even now, we say, "Thank you and God bless you."
From:
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date: Saturday, January 08,
2005
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From: Manong G
Town_City:
Email:
To: Fernando Lopez and All
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date:
Thursday, January 06, 2005
A couple of times I attempted to email you about the project's developments but the message failed to get through. I used your address without the "dao." The blockage message is something on "proper authentication." Anyway, I hope you have been monitoring our website for interesting developments including the construction progress. We like to hear from all of you there about your impressions or ideas. So if you could use the website for thoughts that would be great. May you all have a prosperous year 2005.
From: Ollie Olivenza
Town_City: Beantown
Email: ollie@olivenza-co.com
To: Project Coordinating Committee
Remote Name: 24.128.188.157
Date: Thursday, January 06, 2005
God loves a cheerful giver! However small my pledge, I am glad to be of help on the cause. Any progress to San Quintin, especially in the aid of the children, is a blessing. It is blessing that the members of the Project Coordinating Committee has taken the task to make it happen. God bless you all!
From: Lino Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan/Mission Hills, CA
Email: linonoli@aol.com
To: Ollie Olivenza & Engr.
Israel G. Cerezo, Jr.
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date: Wednesday, January 05, 2005
On behalf of the Labuan Learning Center Project Coordinating Committee, may I thank you for dropping by our web page. Obviously you have seen the project we are pursuing and the cause that it aspires to achieve for our barrio. It struck a soft chord in your hearts as shown by your generous offer of help. We are deeply touched and encouraged by your kindness and we appreciate your help coming as it does when construction work is at its peak and greatly boosting much needed resources. Let me echo to you, too, the gratitude of the school's 150 or so pupils and teachers (please see photo page)who are the real beneficiaries of your kindness. May God richly bless you for your goodness.
From: rosita romero emanil kane
Town_City: middletown,nj/labuan,umingan,pangasinan
Email: rjane22@msn.com
To:
all kabarrions-labuan,umingan/san quintin
Remote Name: 68.162.37.109
Date: Saturday, December 18, 2004
to all labuanians, naimbag a paskua yo amin nga awan labas ken baro a tawen God bless you all Miss and love you all rosita
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City:
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote Name: 204.108.65.10
Date: Thursday, December 09, 2004
A reason to rejoice! Construction of the Learning Center started December 7th. It is exciting to see this unfolds and more so as the building takes shape. We have gone a long way and still have a long way to go. Don't grow weary but be encouraged. Let us all see how, together, we can help finish this for the sake of the school children. Thanks to all of you who have generously given to this project.
From: Penny-Pennies II
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date:
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
One kind-hearted lady who came across our previous penny-pennies donation offered her own collection of pennies. The count was $6.55 which is enough to buy one-half of all the rivets needed for the project. Will anyone offer her own collection of pennies for the remaining half? Appears small but it counts.
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City:
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date: Wednesday, December 01, 2004
The go signal is on for the start of the construction of the Learning Center. We sent an email the other day to our own Milio Emanil who will lead the construction crew. He is at the same time the Vice Chairman of the Construction Committee, along with Ben Daproza, Dionisio Romero and Doming Ferrer as members. We are just awaiting word for the actual start date, so watch for the next announcement in this website, plus we plan to take snapshots of the work progress and post them here for all of us to see. Isn't it exciting that we will soon see the fruit of our efforts? In the meantime there is still much work to do to meet our collection shortfall. You have noticed in the pledge page how friends have been coming up to help. No amount of help is so little as not to be counted and appreciated. We need everybody's help.
From: Ka Goyo
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 204.108.65.10
Date: Tuesday, November
30, 2004
I went for a haircut to my favorite barber Mang Pinoy. He has no shop. Just call, either you go to his house or he comes over. He charges $5.00 either way. Would give him $3.00 tip. You may think that's generous? It's $10 in the shops. What's good about this episode--he donated his $8 fee to the Learning Center Project. That's buying all the masking tapes and sanding paper for the project! Thank you Mang Pinoy.
From: F. Lopez
Town_City: Australia
Email: ferdie.lopez@defence.gov.au
To: TagaDitoLang@Pangasinan.org
Remote Name: 203.10.231.229
Date: Sunday, November 28, 2004
I hope this message will get to TagaDitoLang@pangasinan.org.I have been recieving your messages but all have been deleted because our Defence security detected a virus. If this is important, please clean your message before sending it back to me.
From: F. Lopez
Town_City: Australia
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 203.10.231.229
Date: Sunday,
November 28, 2004
From: Penny-Pennies
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date: Sunday,
November 21, 2004
You know about those little pennies, nickels, dimes and some sprinkling of quarters that we receive as loose change when we buy something from the market? We eventually dump them in a little basket--of course, kay Mrs. yan, right? I came upon this basket almost filled to the brim--a couple of year's collection probably. Tinimbang--it's 5 pounds. I asked Mrs. if she could just donate it to the project. She agreed. Binilang. Total count: 30 quarters, 125 dimes, 88 nickels, and 850 pennies! And there's even 54 pesos of Philippine coins. The 850 nickels would buy for the project 70 hollow blocks, with 12 cents for a hollow block at 6.50 pesos per. How about that--penny-pennies for our project for the remaining amount we are raising?
From: Manong Gorio
Town_City: Labuan/USA
Email:
To: Rose Emanil Kane
Remote Name: 198.81.26.16
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Thank you ading for your message. Yes, our project is proceeding and you are right for saying, it's by and through the grace of our Lord. We should not lose sight of this truth in all our doings and thank Him always for His goodness. We are gaining in our collection efforts--now close to half million mark (that's pesos) and we are preparing for the start of the construction this month. It was for this reason that I went to the barrio recently. I chanced upon and talk with your brother during Manong Abin's (Emanil) funeral last Oct. 25. In your visit to Israel--there are a number of our "kabaryuan" there aside from Merla--how about selling the project to them for some shekels? I will mail to you (hoping you get it before you leave on the 13th)a flyer with list of materials open for donations (range from 60.00 pesos to no limit). Better still I could fax it to you if you call me once you read this message. Call me at 818 755 5319 between 8 am and 5 pm (Pacific time). Here's praying for your safe trip. Manong
From: rosita emanil kane
Town_City: midletownnj/labuan,umingan,
Email: rkane22@msn.com
To: manong gorio and
everybody
Remote Name: 138.89.127.33
Date: Sunday, November 07, 2004
to labuan proj.coordinators esp.manong Gorio and manong Roxas, rec your email and glad that the proj still going by the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.Just getting ready for my trip to Israel-leaving this Sat-Nov13, coming back on Nov.21-I'm getting excited and also to see my sister Merla over there in Israel Regards to everybody God Bless All of you Love and miss you all Rose
From: ann marie andrada
Town_City: manila,philippines
Email: anne182k3@yahoo.com
To: Cecilia Andrada Larioza
Remote Name: 210.213.171.62
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2004
hello cecil... im ann marie andrada... 22 years old,it's nice to know that you were former andrada....
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City:
Email:
To: sanquintian of Hawaii
Remote Name:
204.108.72.10
Date: Monday, October 18, 2004
Thank you for visiting our barrio and for your message, though directed more to Carayacan (we assume it's your barrio). We share with your concern. Obviously you wanted to awaken your barriomates to do something about your barrio's problem. We go for that. So here's wishing any one from Carayacan who happens to pass through our website to take note of the message. And if we can be of further help just you're welcomed to post your message here. Another option for you, sanquintian, is to post your message in San Quintin's website.
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City: Labuan/California
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote Name:
204.108.72.10
Date: Monday, October 18, 2004
We are now preparing to start the construction of the project. I will be taking a week vacation to the barrio on October 21st and hopefully be able to have preliminary arrangement for the start. I expect to do the following: explain the project more fully to the people and seek their involvement, discuss with construction people about the details of the building and timeframe for the construction. This last one is just preliminary. Roxas, our Building Committee chairman, will also visit the barrio by mid-November to firm up the exact start of the construction. Of course, this visit is also a long deserved one for me to see the folks back home. Lift me up in your prayers for my safety and for positive result in achieving our goals. I will report back to you in this website when I return October 31st. (Manong G.)
From: sanquintian
Town_City: hawaii
Email:
To: kung sino ang concern!!!!!!!!!!
Remote Name:
198.81.26.107
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2004
mabuti pa dyan sa labuan na improve na sa carayacan ang daan lubak-lubak........PLEASE LANG!!!maawa kayo sa mga buntis...mga batang papunta sa school....ilang election na ang nakaraan hindi pa napapasemento ang daan......PAG TAGULAN ANG DAAN SA CARAYACAN ANG PANGIT............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: Manong Gorio
Town_City:
Email:
To: Rosita Emanil Kane and All
Remote Name: 198.81.26.107
Date: Saturday, October 09, 2004
Thank you, Rosita, for posting a brief yet encouraging message in a sense that you make known you are around and care to say you "love and miss (us) all." Hope others will do similar thing. You asked about the project--I'm sorry that we have not posted anything as to the developments since April except the progress in fund raising that you see in the pledge page of this website and the email message that I send to all of you who have email addresses each time we update the data. In a day or two we will post information here about the start of the building construction. Also, some of you might be wondering that the project is quite costly, that we are having more rooms than necessary. I am going to explain the reasons. Meanwhile, Rosita, we hope you enjoy your tour of Israel and wish you safe trip.
From: rosita emanil kane
Town_City: middletown,nj
Email: roseromero@verizon.net
To: labuan
Remote Name:
68.162.35.146
Date: Thursday, October 07, 2004
this is just a short message to let you know kabarrioan nga mapanak diay israel no nov.,13-21 for a tour and crusade.how is the school project by the way planning to come on vacation 2006.God bless you all. love and miss all of you
From: Johnny Tor
Town_City:
Email:
To: Kakabsat nga taga Labuan
Remote Name: 204.108.72.10
Date: Friday, September 24, 2004
Maysaak nga janitor ditoy America. Ti panaglinlinis ko makaurnungak ti bote ken latlata nga recycle kunada. Toy bassit nga naglakuak iyambag ko met nga makatulong ditoy napintas nga proyekto tayo. Sapay ta sitayo amin ket agtitinnulong tapno matulungan tayo dagiti kabaryuan.
From: Gideon & Norma
Town_City: Tayug/Daly City
Email:
To: Pare Lino & Mare Larie Ferrer
Remote Name:
205.188.116.68
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2004
You are most welcome. What a very noble project indeed! We are happy to be part of such an undertaking. Regards and love, the Intends
From: The Ferrer's
Town_City: Mission Hills, CA
Email:
To: Gideon & Norma Intendencia
Remote Name:
198.81.26.107
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2004
Pare & Kumare, Thank you very much for your kind donation. That will buy 22 bags of cement or 10 truckloads of sand--a very substantial help to realizing the project indeed. Thanks again and may God richly bless you for your goodness. It's a comfort to know what it was said, "Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Thank you very much for your
From: Cecilia Andrada Larioza
Town_City: Toronto ON Canada
Email: fc_larioza@yahoo.ca
To: G. FERRER
Remote Name: 64.12.116.69
Date: Sunday, September 05, 2004
Just got your message now. ANDRADA's Family in Tayug, Pangasinan are my relatives. Eusebio Andrada and formerly Jose Andrada are my Apongs. Apong Sebio was taking his vacation in Phils. right now. They celebrated their GOLDEN WEDDING ANN. last June. He will be right back here in Canada on third week of Sept...By the way, i am formerly Miss Andrada and i am fr. Tayug too. My husband is fr Calasioa, Pangasinan. Just feel free to ask if you more questions. I would be very happy to answer it.. NICE MEETING YOU...
From: G. Ferrer
Town_City: Labuan/Los Angeles
Email: linonoli@aol.com
To: Cecilia Andrada Larioza
Remote
Name: 204.108.96.11
Date: Friday, August 06, 2004
On behalf of the Labuan Project I thank you for dropping by our website and most especially for your kind and happy thoughts about our barrio. If I might intrude a bit and I hope you won't mind, there might have been a part of you that was left and still remains (though just sweet bygone memories) in the barrio. You are most welcomed to continue sending your messages through this website and you may expect some reactions also. Just like now if you are kind enough to answer some questions--how are you related to the Andrada's in Tayug (e.g the late Major Jose Andrada, Eusebio Andrada of San Patricio, etc.)? About the Larioza's in San Quintin--think barrio Amaronan they are from? I also noticed when browsing through the Luna website that you are a Lunarian. That's something we have in common. Well, not to tire you with so many questions, I'll reserve the rest next message. Thank you.
From: CECILIA ANDRADA LARIOZA
Town_City: TORONTO, ON CANADA
Email: fc_larioza@yahoo.ca
To: NELSON GAMBOA
Remote Name: 149.174.164.72
Date: Sunday, August 01, 2004
Hi,dear. How are you nowadays? It was so sad that we parted our ways like that, we dont even have the chance to meet personally. Anyway, I wanna get this chance to tell you, i won't forget you... Thanks a lot for the love you showed to me....May you have a Happy marriage life too.. Regards to manang Helen, Sally and Manang Gigi...GOD BLESS
From: CECILIA ANDRADA
Town_City: TORONTO, ON CANADA
Email: fc_larioza@yahoo.ca
To:
Remote Name:
149.174.164.72
Date: Sunday, August 01, 2004
THE BARRIO OF "LABUAN" WAS BEEN A NICE GREAT PLACE FOR ME BEC., ONCED MY HEART BELONGS THERE BEC., OF THOSE NICE PEOPLE I MET...I WONT FORGET YOU GUYS,ESPECIALLY THE GAMBOA FAMILY... HOPE TO MEET YOU ONCE AGAIN.... HI!!!NELSON GAMBOA,HOW ARE YOU MY DEAR?..IT WAS SO SAD THAT WE PARTED OUR WAYS JUST LIKE THAT, NEVER HAVE CHANCE TO MEET PERSONALLY..ANYWAY, ONE THING I KNOW, YOU HAVE A GOOD HEART.THANKS FOR ALL YOUR LOVE YOU SHOWED TO ME. I WONT FORGET YOU... MAY YOU HAVE A HAPPY MARRIAGE LIFE TOO... GOD BLESS!!!
From: Gorio Ferrer
Town_City: Los Angeles, California
Email:
To: Rosita Emanil Kane
Remote Name:
198.81.26.107
Date: Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Thank you for responding. We thought we had lost you. Since the start of this plan last year, we sent you letters/email to your known address but there was no response. Betty said she also tried calling you by phone. We were then wondering what might have happened to you. We are now relieved and happy--at least we know you are around. Are you okay? Thank you very much for your commitment to the project. Please continue monitoring this website for coming updates on the project.
From: A. Ferrer
Town_City: Project Coordinating Council
Email:
To: Sid Castillo
Remote Name:
198.81.26.107
Date: Sunday, May 30, 2004
You very well said it again--"think of enriching the future ... let us not forget where we came from." This is essentially the motivating factor for the learning center project. Whether you think of this in terms of the barrio as a whole, individually as a person, or both (which should be the case as they go hand in hand), does not lessen the relevance of the motivation behind the project. Of course, we are referring here specifically to the quality of life of the people (physically, economically, spiritually,etc)to be the end result of such activity. Simply put, how things looked then and how they look now and in the future determines whether help of any kind is needed. This is a very interesting subject to dwell on, but let's reserve it for some future time. Suffice it to say that while the landscape of the barrio has changed greatly--manipud ti sumagmamano laeng nga nakurapay nga balbalay nga agarup amin ket arwat kawayan ken pan-aw, ti bassit a populasyon, ti nalubo nga kalsada, ti arig paga-siket ti lugnak nga bit-ang nga agpa-laud ken dumalan ti eskuwelaan, ti makitam nga nuang ti kada balay (all of these have changed)--the quality of life has not, unfortunately. So we who live in this age should do something to make a difference. All we need is just a heart that cares for the less fortunate. We get much more by giving more. Thank you again for your encouraging message.
From: Sid Castillo
Town_City:
Email:
To: A. Ferrer
Remote Name: 152.163.252.199
Date:
Friday, April 23, 2004
Agsaludo-ak kenka nangnangruna daguita kakaduam ta naibuangay yo dayta a projecto. "Keep the good work". Addan to iti aldaw nga sitayo ket agrarana dita inay-ayat tayo nga ili. Tatta kuma iti napigsa nga panagtutulong tayo ta adda metten iti nawadwad bassit nga maitulong tayo. Idi daguiti nagannak kania tayo ket talon laeng iti pagdependaran. Let us not dwell on the past but think of enriching the future for the future of the children of Labuan, but let us not forget where we came from. We need more people like you and your group, make the Philippines "Great" again./SC
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City:
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote Name: 198.81.26.16
Date: Sunday, April 18, 2004
We are sorry for not being abile to inform you of developments concerning our project much earlier. In our previous message to you, we indicated that we had planned to start the project construction last March after a supposed bidding in February in order to get the lost construction cost possible. This did not happen. There was a recommendation by the Construction Committee to postpone the start of the construction due to big increase in the cost of construction materials. This normally happens during the few months before elections. As election is still in May we will assess the situation by then and issue a new announcement. One thing that we can assure you to happen--we will see to it that the project is finished within 2004. In the meantine, we appeal to those who have not gotten involved yet to submit and/or pay their pledges. The delay of the start of the project is allowing everybody a chance to re-think their commitment to the project and also a chance to reach those who have not been informed yet. We appeal to all to please help in contacting others who may not not about the project yet.
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City:
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote Name: 198.81.26.16
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2004
We are sorry for not being abile to inform you of developments concerning our project much earlier. In our previous message to you, we indicated that we had planned to start the project construction last March after a supposed bidding in February in order to get the lost construction cost possible. This did not happen. There was a recommendation by the Construction Committee to postpone the start of the construction due to big increase in the cost of construction materials. This normally happens during the few months before elections. As election is still in May we will assess the situation by then and issue a new announcement. One thing that we can assure you to happen--we will see to it that the project is finished within 2004. In the meantine, we appeal to those who have not gotten involved yet to submit and/or pay their pledges. The delay of the start of the project is allowing everybody a chance to re-think their commitment to the project and also a chance to reach those who have not been informed yet. We appeal to all to please help in contacting others who may not not about the project yet.
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City:
Email:
To: Everybody
Remote Name: 198.81.26.16
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2004
We are sorry for not being abile to inform you of developments concerning our project much earlier. In our previous message to you, we indicated that we had planned to start the project construction last March after a supposed bidding in February in order to get the lost construction cost possible. This did not happen. There was a recommendation by the Construction Committee to postpone the start of the construction due to big increase in the cost of construction materials. This normally happens during the few months before elections. As election is still in May we will assess the situation by then and issue a new announcement. One thing that we can assure you to happen--we will see to it that the project is finished within 2004. In the meantine, we appeal to those who have not gotten involved yet to submit and/or pay their pledges. The delay of the start of the project is allowing everybody a chance to re-think their commitment to the project and also a chance to reach those who have not been informed yet. We appeal to all to please help in contacting others who may not not about the project yet.
From:
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 198.81.26.16
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2004
From: Project Coordinating Committee
Town_City:
Email:
To: Sid Castillo
Remote Name: 198.81.26.16
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2004
On behalf of the Coordinating Committee, I wish to apologize for not acknowledging your message sooner. You might be thinking that we have gone inactive, but no, we are alive and feel encouraged by your interesting message which supports what we are striving for our barrio. Agpayso ti kunam kabsat nga masapul ti panagkaykaysa ti lumugar tapno adda puwersa nga agaramid ti pagimbagan ti lugar. Saan nga masapul ti kinabaknang wenno turay tapno makatulong tayo. The truth is we are just common people with the desire to help our barrio. This is the first time that a concerned group united to do something for the barrio and for this we should not fail. As you said this is now the time to help the place were we came from. But you left us wondering. While there are sings in your message that indicate you are a "kabaryo-an", you preferred no to come openly as one. There is only one Castillo family in Labuan (Jessie, the family head is in Los Angeles, Calif) but we have no communication with him yet. Igf you are a part of this family (or even if notO) then we encourage you to join us and be a part of the action. You hage started to rally the support of all Labuanians anyway. We are sure you will make a big difference. Thank you for your message again. (By A. Ferrer)
From: Sid Castillo
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 64.12.117.24
Date: Sunday, March
28, 2004
Kabaryuan nga taga Labuan ken amin ditoy lubong, no ania man iti ayan yo, dayta projecto dita Labuan ket nagpintas. Iti panagsayaat iti Pagilyan tayo nga Pilipinas ket mangrugi iti sitio wenno barangay. No agkaykaysa iti amin nga tao na iti sitio wenno barangay ket iti pagbanagan na ket agsayaat iti lugar, no amin nga barangay ket kasta iti aramiden, daytoy ili tayo nga Filipinas ket awan iti papanan na no di lumasbang. As the saying from one of the greatest person in the world, " Do what you can do for your country, and not what your country do for you". Kailyan, iti maysa nga umili ket makatulong iti pagilyan uray saan nga agturay iti ili. This is now the time to help the place where we came from. Do not wait, let helping hand an on going matter. There are many things that each and every one can do to improve the Philippines. We should not wait from the Government, we can do more. Think about socio-economic programs that we can start to improve our peoples' lives back home. Go home regularly and observe what we are missing their. I know their will be lots of hindrance but we "must" have to change the thinking of some people. We are all industrious, conscientius and couragious people that if we bind together, we succeed. Let us make the Philipines great again. I will not leave my address, somehow, I'll be checking this site.
From:
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 64.12.117.24
Date: Sunday, March 28, 2004
From: Uncle G
Town_City: California
Email:
To: All
Remote Name: 198.81.26.16
Date:
Thursday, February 19, 2004
Just to let you know I was able to make contact with our folks in Saudi Arabia lately. Earlier I mailed fliers to them about the project. There are 12 of them in our list there. There maybe more. They said they are going to meet this Friday. Let us be hopeful that they will respond positively.
From: Uncle G
Town_City: California
Email:
To: All Labuanians Wherever Dispersed
Remote Name:
198.81.26.16
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2004
Hi, folks. Our Grand lady did it again! That's Manang Juliana (Lopez) I'm referring to in the thick of our donation campaign, with her pledge. In case you don't know it, if you flip to the school pictures and see that arching school gate, that's donated by our dear Manang. What a kind and generous heart! Sapay ta paraburannaka ni Apo Diyos ti piya ken salun-at ti adu pay nga tawen, Manang. Of course, there's another building (a shade)in the school ground, partly seen in the pictures, that was donated by those working in Hongkong. Kadatayo nga saan pay nga nakarikna ti rag-o baeten ti pannakisaranay tayo kadagiti nasayaat nga aramid, makaadaw tayo ti sursuro kadagiti duwa nga ehemplo iti ngato ti mannakatulong nga puso. Sapay koma ngarud ta matignay tayo amin nga tumulong ditoy madama nga proyekto tayo.
From: Lopez Family, Australia
Town_City: Melbourne, Australia
Email: ferdie.lopez@defence.gov.au
To: Tim & Sid
Remote Name: 203.10.231.229
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Tim and Sid, Hello from the Lopezes in Australia!!! We have not seen you for long time either. Yes, Australia is beautiful! The cities are like other cities in the world but the outback and the rural areas have their unique qualities. Come, see and explore it. Your Manang Auring, Mely and Chit live next to each other which makes it convenient for you if you come.
From: Lopez Family in Australia
Town_City: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Email: ferdie.lopez@dao.defence.gov.au
To: Tim and Sid
Remote Name: 203.10.231.229
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Hello from all of us here in Australia!!! This place "down under" is surely a beautiful place. The city is like any other cities but the outback and the rural areas have their own unique qualities. Come, see us and we will join you explore the place.
From: TIM&ISIDRA (SUMIQUIAB) RYAN
Town_City: TORONTO, CANADA
Email: tsryan@rogers.com
To: LOPEZ FAMILY in
AUSTRALIA
Remote Name: 66.185.84.72
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2004
GREETINGS TO ALL OF YOU! IT'S BEEN AGES SINCE I MET SOME OF YOU IN LABUAN. I THINK THAT WAS 1995. MY HUSBAND AND I ALWAYS THINK OF AUSTRALIA, EVERYBODY SAID IT'S BEAUTIFUL AND HAVE A NICE WEATHER. REGARDS TO EVERYONE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL. P S WHEN IS YOUR NEXT TRIP TO P I? WITH LOVE FROM CANADA
From: TIMA& ISIDRA A9SUMIQUIAB) RYAN
Town_City:
Email:
To:
Remote Name: 66.185.84.72
Date:
Sunday, February 15, 2004
From: Manong G
Town_City: Los Angeles, California
Email:
To: Fernando
Remote Name: 198.81.26.16
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2004
Thanks for for your message complimenting me as the "engine" behind the project. Hard to be humble when you are great, huh! No, the truth is, it's Almighty God under whose sovereign power (He controls everything) He placed us in this circumstance to do His will. We are just the means through whom His purposes are done and our portion is to submit and obey. We are all co-equal workers, but with different roles but nonetheless no one is higher or lesser than the others. Scriptures in 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 tells us an interesting analogy about the different parts of the body. A small and seemingly negligible part like the finger is no less important than the bigger part like the heart for all is part of one body. That's how we should think of ourselves as we all work together for a common purpose. Your call for all to help is very appropriate and, most importantly, for us to pray for God to fill us with "fuel" (wisdom, strength, power, and provisions)for the project. This is what we need to do most. James 4:2b-3 tells us that the reason we don't have is that we don't ask Him. But when we ask and don't receive it's because we ask with wrong motives, meaning for our own honor and pleasure rather than for God. So let us all bear this in mind, TO GOD BE THE GLORY for all the things that He allows us to do. We look forward to Dec 2005 for your expected visit to USA. Hope you consider coming to visit us in California, too.
From: Fernando and the Lopez clan
Town_City: Victoria, Australia
Email: ferdie.lopez@defence.gov.au
To:
Manong G and Barriomates
Remote Name: 203.10.231.229
Date: Wednesday, February 04, 2004
To our Barriomates: We are lucky to have Manong G as the "engine" powering the project. We should all stay behind him, with financial support whatever amount we can afford, coupled with fervent prayers that the Almighty "Power Source" from above continiously fills the "engine" with empowering "fuel". Manong G: the Lopez clan intends to see the new twin tower site in December 2005. It is not the ideal timing but December is our annual work break in Australia.
From: FLORENCIA, JANINE & JESSIE MALONG
Town_City: TORONTO, CANADA
Email:
To: UNCLE LINO
Remote Name:
67.60.227.145
Date: Sunday, February 01, 2004
GREETINGS,WE APPRECIATE YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT.HOW'S AUNTIE LARRIE AND YOUR CHILDREN? WE ALSO WANT TO SAY HELLO TO ALL OUR BARRIO MATES IN CALIFORNIA. ACOSTA FAMILY, FERNANDEZ FAMILY,SIADOR FAMILY,ATENG LEONOR AND LANDO ROMERO, AND EVERYBODY. WISHING TO SEE YOU ALL SOON. UNCLE, JESSIE'S FATHER'S NAME IS MISING OR MOISES MALONG.
From: Uncle G
Town_City: Mission Hills, California
Email:
To: All Labuanians around the world
Remote
Name: 198.81.26.16
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2004
It's been over a month since we have this website, but only very few are sending messages through it. I don't know if many are checking on it and learning about developments but just simply not sending any message whatever it is--comments, suggestions, questions, or just simply "kumustahan." Maybe this has not been made known far and wide yet, or no computer or internet access. But if you know and have access, please jot down any message. It's the easiest, fastest and expenseless too. You can also help by letting others know about this website. We like to see messages from you all: those in Hongkong, Singapore, Middle East, Pepito of Italy, Glenn of Taiwan, and also Australia. Let's take advantage of this.
From: Uncle G
Town_City: Mission Hills, CA
Email:
To: Flor and Jesse
Remote Name: 198.81.26.16
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2004
Thank you both for your commitment to the Learning Center Project. It is encouraging that we have the oneness of spirit to help our dear folks back home. By the way, Jesse, you have to excuse me for not knowing you personally. Is your father Manong Missing, or Severo? They have a third brother(think the oldest--forgot his name). Another Malong I know is Alvaro. Where is he now? Regards to all of you.
From: Uncle G
Town_City: Mission Hills, California
Email: linonoli@aol.com
To: Tim and Sid
Remote Name:
198.81.26.16
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2004
Thank you for your pledge and message. Your "fish" story is interesting. Roxas and Betty will certainly be pleased with that. By the way Roxas is in RP. I mentioned your message to Betty when I emailed her previously. Why don't we really set your visit to California again? This spring (March through May) is an ideal time. We will get along Flor and Jesse, Merlin and Boy, and the Lopez'es in Australia. What do you say Flor, Merlin, Fernando, Auring, Mely, Conching?
From: TIM AND SID RYAN
Town_City: TORONTO. CANADA
Email: tsryan@rogers.com
To: FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN
CALIFORNIA
Remote Name: 67.60.227.145
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2004
Greetings to everyone! It's our BIG DREAM to be there. It's freeeezing here, snow is to high. Betty and Roxas, Tim is speaking, TADA! IT'S ME. MANY A TIME I HAVE THOUGHT OF THE HOSPITALITY OF YOU FOLKS WHEN WE VISITED CA. THE TRIP TO THE TINDAHAN WAS A REAL TURNING POINT. THE FISH WAS REALLY FRESH AND I MEAN FRESH. TRAVELLING TO YOUR HOUSE I WAS TEMPTED TO RIP THE BAG WIDE OPEN AND EAT ALL OF IT MYSELF.BEST FRESH FRIED FISH I EVER TASTED. WE ARE WELL . ROXAS, TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR SELF.HOPING OF MEETING MORE OF SID'S FRIENDS AND RELATIVES NEXT TIME WE FLY THERE.
From: Sid and Tim Ryan
Town_City: Toronto, Canada
Email: tsryan@rogers.com
To: Family & Friends of Labuan
Remote Name: 67.60.227.145
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2004
Both my husband,Tim and I are so excited to participate in this project. Kumusta kayo amin!
From: Rosita Emanil Kane
Town_City:
EmailAddress: rkane11@aol.com
Remote Name: 198.81.26.47
Date:
01/15/2004
Kumusta kayo amin nga awan labas dita Labuan. Sige ta agpipicnic tay to no agbakasyonak. God bless and love you all.
From: Sean and Rhoda Allen
Town_City:
EmailAddress: merlin76r@aol.com
Remote Name: 130.166.253.23
Date:
01/15/2004
We give thanks and praise first and foremost to our lord and savior Jesus Christ for blessing this project and making all the resources possible!!! As well, we would like to thank the many folks in the region for allowing this opportunity to give back to the community that our father Aquilino F. Ferrer derived from. Additionally, we are grateful to be involved and cannot wait to visit the site that will enable the people of Labuan more opportunity for success via education and other resources. Again, thank you for this opportunity to be included in the project;) Sean and Rhoda Allen
From: Lorie Diaz
Yr_Attended_School: Sympathizer
EmailAddress:
Remote Name: 198.81.26.47
Date:
01/10/2004
I praise the people of Barrio Labuan especially the planners of this project. I am just a friendly supporter and giving a little donation to your project. Keep on the good work. It's all worth it.
From: Uncle G
Yr_Attended_School:
EmailAddress:
Remote Name: 198.81.26.47
Date: 01/04/2004
Hi, Boy, Merlin & Rommel. Thanks for signing in your pledge. Is there duplication, or that's individually for each of you with the third still a suspense? That's great and very encouraging of you!
From: A. Ferrer
Yr_Attended_School:
EmailAddress:
Remote Name: 198.81.26.102
Date: 01/01/2004
Thanks to the Lopezes (Fernando, Auring, Mely & Conching and your spouses: Margie, Mr. Murray, Julius & Mr. Reasonda--Sorry, Auring & Conching, we don't know your husbands' "palayaw")for your pledges. That's a big boost to our funds. May you all have a prosperous 2004. Say my best regards to your Mamang also.
From: Dominga C. Mercado, School Head, Labuan Elem. School
Yr_Attended_School:
EmailAddress:
Remote Name:
198.81.26.102
Date: 12/30/2003
MABUHAY! In behalf of the Teaching Force, Parents, Teachers, and Community Association (PTCA) and the Barangay Council of Labuan, Umingan and Labuan, San Quintin, Pangasinan, we extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the proposed learning center project you are giving to Labuan Elementary School. The Department of Education implemented the Restructured Basic Education Curriculum (RBEC) which is in the second year of implementation now, which envisions every learner to be functionally literate, equipped with life skills, appreciation of the arts and sports and imbued with the desirable values of a person who is makabayan, makatao, maka-kalikasan at maka-Diyos. In line with this vision, the DepEd, has mission to provide qality basic education that is equitably accessible to all, and to lay the foundation for lifelong learning and service for the common good. This is the Philippine setting. We want very much to meet the call of the Dept, of Education to achieve quality education, but we lack school buildings and facilities like canteen, library, books, computer, etc. However, we are glad and proud to inform you that we are still in the limelight. We won first place in the District FILIPINO LEARNING CENTER EVALUATION and one of the top 3 who represented the 6th Congressional District to the Division Level competition. In the District Quiz Bee (Math, Science, MEKASI) we ranked 2nd place among the 16 participating schools in the district. Motivated by our desire to cope with the needs of the school, we like to solicit your assistance. We appreciate very much your full moral and financial support to our school, and be rest assured that we will utilize your precious support to the fullest extent. We will do our part to contribute to this rewarding goal to help everyone attain lifeling learning for our pupils to become better and responsible person.
From: Gorio Ferrer
Yr_Attended_School:
EmailAddress:
Remote Name: 204.108.96.10
Date: 12/29/2003
To all my "ka-barrio-an" Now that we have this website, let us take advantage of it by sending/receiving messages from each other. Kumusta kayo amin nga uray sadino ti suli ti lubong ti ayanyo. Sapay ta nasayaat ti kasasaadyo. Merry Christmas and a Happy/Prosperous 2004 to all of you.