US$ 20,000 DISASTER RELIEF GRANTED
FOR ROMBLON
In response to a request from Soroptimist
International of the Philippines Region (A Foundation)
Inc. (SIPR), US$20,000.00 in disaster relief was granted
by Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA)
to assist women victims of Typhoon Frank which devastated
several coastal towns in Romblon, Philippines in June
2008. Ms. Evelyn R. San Buenaventura, SIPR Auditor
and proponent of the grant request, conducted an ocular
inspection of the area. SIPR has partnered with the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) led by Gen.
Jaime Buenaflor, the Department of Education, civic
and community leaders and other corporations to carry
out the relief mission and rehabilitation assistance
in the stricken areas.
Construction of a Multi-Purpose
Hall
A multi-purpose hall is now under construction
in Barangay España, San Fernando, Romblon,
in the center of the town near the parish church and
barangay hall. Fr. Jojo Flores, Administrative Officer
of the Diocese of Romblon, is managing the building
construction; AFP is providing the labor component;
and the cost of the project is being funded through
SIA’s disaster relief grant. The multi-purpose
hall is expected to be completed by the end of March
2009.
The multi-purpose hall will be used
for various programs for women on skills training,
education, health, etc. On February 4, 2009, SIPR
Governor Carmen A. Flor signed a Memorandum of Agreement
with the Splash Corporation for the conduct of skills
training in Cosmetology. Likewise, Ms. Adelina Ranga
of the Technological Institute of the Philippines,
is preparing to conduct several skills training which
will boost the earning capacity of women.
Basic Computer Training for 106 graduating
high school girls is ongoing at the España
High School. The Department of Education donated 10
computers, while the salary of the instructor, one
computer and supplies are provided under SIA’s
disaster relief grant. The first batch of students
will complete the course in March 2009.
Other livelihood skills training are
in the pipeline such as the processing of rattan which
is abundant in the province and food preservation.
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