School Supply distribution in Island Brgy Sila, San Vicente, Northern Samar

kids in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

We have 500 bags ready for distribution to schools in Patikul, Sulu and I've come home from my study in Indonesia just for this distribution. We don't have clear chance of being able to deliver on time, and the bags are also awaiting delivery. Our provision is in fact for more than 500 students, but we don't want to purchase anymore, just yet, while we are still unclear of the logistics part.

Meantime, i remembered about my last visit in Brgy Sila, San Vicente, Samar, the island captain has informed me that they have only less than 100 students in the brgy, and the situation is a little similar to that of Sulu. Some teachers have to share the task of several grade levels under 1 instruction and 1 room.

I thought, since we had excess provisions, we might as well give to this marginalized area as well. I have called the village captain, and great timing indeed, he said it will be their island fiesta.

It was already vacation season, approaching election, and as expected, buses are fully booked. We had to take chances on extra trips from bus companies in Cubao Terminal. Luckily, we got a bus to Legazpi city, from where we transferred to a van going to Bulan, and from there a boat going to Brgy Sila. It was a travel forever for my friends, especially to 2 who have come all the way from Baguio City.

brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

kids in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

kids in the elementary school of brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

kids of the elementary school in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

It was quite easy distributing to this island. The captain had good contacts with the teachers who in turn knew their head counts by heart. In fact, during the distribution, they also had the list available so called each student one by one. 

After the distribution, we took the extra time to take the friends around the beautiful islands of Brgy Sila, and after, were served with local seafood.

In the evening, we were called to attend the barangay celebration, and was pulled to the dancing as well. :-)

pink beach in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

abundant seafood in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

sayawan in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

boat back to Bulan Port from Brgy Sila, San Vicente

sleeping in the Naga bus station awaiting the morning for the bus forward

For those who'd be interested in conducting an outreach program for the kids, please pm for the list of the students and contact numbers of the school staff. 

For information on how to go to pink beach or brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar, please visit this link

To see other interesting places in San Vicente, Samar, see this one.

kids in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

We have 500 bags ready for distribution to schools in Patikul, Sulu and I've come home from my study in Indonesia just for this distribution. We don't have clear chance of being able to deliver on time, and the bags are also awaiting delivery. Our provision is in fact for more than 500 students, but we don't want to purchase anymore, just yet, while we are still unclear of the logistics part.

Meantime, i remembered about my last visit in Brgy Sila, San Vicente, Samar, the island captain has informed me that they have only less than 100 students in the brgy, and the situation is a little similar to that of Sulu. Some teachers have to share the task of several grade levels under 1 instruction and 1 room.

I thought, since we had excess provisions, we might as well give to this marginalized area as well. I have called the village captain, and great timing indeed, he said it will be their island fiesta.

It was already vacation season, approaching election, and as expected, buses are fully booked. We had to take chances on extra trips from bus companies in Cubao Terminal. Luckily, we got a bus to Legazpi city, from where we transferred to a van going to Bulan, and from there a boat going to Brgy Sila. It was a travel forever for my friends, especially to 2 who have come all the way from Baguio City.

brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

kids in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

kids in the elementary school of brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

kids of the elementary school in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

It was quite easy distributing to this island. The captain had good contacts with the teachers who in turn knew their head counts by heart. In fact, during the distribution, they also had the list available so called each student one by one. 

After the distribution, we took the extra time to take the friends around the beautiful islands of Brgy Sila, and after, were served with local seafood.

In the evening, we were called to attend the barangay celebration, and was pulled to the dancing as well. :-)

pink beach in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

abundant seafood in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

sayawan in brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar

boat back to Bulan Port from Brgy Sila, San Vicente

sleeping in the Naga bus station awaiting the morning for the bus forward

For those who'd be interested in conducting an outreach program for the kids, please pm for the list of the students and contact numbers of the school staff. 

For information on how to go to pink beach or brgy sila, san vicente, northern samar, please visit this link

To see other interesting places in San Vicente, Samar, see this one.

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SULOngSULU Year 2 Distribution

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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Mara Balayan's Hand Lettering class for #SULOngSULU

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Out of this money, we were able to purchase:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOU WILL ALL BE BLESSED.

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

For Donations:

Via Bank of thePhilippine Islands

Bank Code: 010040018

Account Number: 2439 1558 52

Name on Account: Joseph Ian Macalino

Via Paypal 

 

Email Address: jibmaxatnewroad@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

Out of this money, we were able to purchase:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOU WILL ALL BE BLESSED.

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

For Donations:

Via Bank of thePhilippine Islands

Bank Code: 010040018

Account Number: 2439 1558 52

Name on Account: Joseph Ian Macalino

Via Paypal 

 

Email Address: jibmaxatnewroad@gmail.com

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

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

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