For Inday, she wants milk for her sister.
Sixth graders with their pens
One sunny day at Langub Elementary School
Receiving pens from Sir Ian
Third graders writing what their hearts say
Expression of gratitude
Batch 39 volunteers playing with the beneficiaries
For children to realize that expression is one of the reasons why they should value writing materials, we had a wish list activity. With the guidance of volunteers and some parents, children wrote what their hearts say. Some want only basic things like milk, clothes and toys. Some wrote they'd simply like to eat at McDonalds or Jollibee and go to People's Park. Some are interested to finish their education to be able to help their families. Some shared their dreams and ambitions. (All children's wishes will be summarized in the next entry.)
Thanks to all our donors!
Each student will get a pack of 4 pens or pencils. Markers and nice writing materials were reserved as prizes for the games. Some pencils and the used bags and pencil cases will be sent to Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center, a small school in Bendum, Malaybalay, Bukidnon through Cecil, a Jesuit volunteer alumna of the said school. Working hands. Don't you think we lacked organization? :) The Batch 29 alumni volunteers: Kikit in yellow shirt, Mabelle in stripes, Mailah in lavander and JP in orange polo shirt. Here's another picture with the Batch 39 volunteers. We couldn't have finished the task on time without their help.Here are some more pictures we took: 
The man with a backpack is Sir Ian, the SICO director. The beautiful lady standing is Becky, JP's colleague at SGV. She was kind enough to spend a few hours with us.
Later in the afternoon, Batch 39 volunteers helped us. Yeah, ten years ago, we were in their shoes.
Here's another one. They will also attend the distribution on August 9 to facilitate games.
Thank you Miss Judith Sato!
This week, more people have expressed their support to the Pens of Hope in Davao outreach program by sending more donations.Contributors from Manila
Contributors from Dubai
| KABANTAN-ONAN NGA AKTIBO UG RESPONSABLENG DABAWENYO ANDAM MOALAGAD SA SOSYODAD (KARDAMS) INC. | |||
| COMMUNITY SURVEY TABULATION | |||
| Km. 6.5 San Miguel Vill. Matina Pangi, Davao City | |||
| I. Respondent | |||
| Male | 6 | 10% | |
| Female | 52 | 90% | |
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| 2. Ages | |||
| 18-25 | 6 | 10% | |
| 26-35 | 23 | 40% | |
| 36-45 | 12 | 21% | |
| 46-55 | 10 | 17% | |
| 55- above | 7 | 12% | |
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| 3. Civil Status | |||
| S | 6 | 10% | |
| M | 50 | 86% | |
| W | 2 | 4% | |
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| 4. Educational Attainment | |||
| Elem Level | 13 | 22% | |
| Elem. Grad. | 7 | 12% | |
| H. School Level | 18 | 31% | |
| H. School Grad | 11 | 19% | |
| C. Level | 5 | 9% | |
| C. Grad. | 4 | 7% | |
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| 5. Tribe | |||
| Visaya | 34 | 58% | |
| Ilonga | 5 | 9% | |
| Bol-anon | 7 | 12% | |
| Bagobo | 3 | 5% | |
| Islam | 1 | 2% | |
| Ilocano | 1 | 2% | |
| Waray | 1 | 2% | |
| Nitibo | 3 | 5% | |
| Cebuano | 3 | 5% | |
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| 6. Occupation (Wife) | |||
| Store Owner | 4 | 6% | |
| Cigarette vendor | 1 | 2% | |
| Namakal | 3 | 5% | |
| Housewife | 35 | 60% | |
| None | 3 | 5% | |
| Security Guard | 1 | 2% | |
| Insurance Agent | 1 | 2% | |
| Construction/Laborer | 7 | 12% | |
| Food Vendor | 1 | 2% | |
| Umbrella Girl | 1 | 2% | |
| Davao Light | 1 | 2% | |
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| II. Family Composition | |||
| Male | 149 | 57% | |
| Female | 114 | 43% | |
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| 2. Relationship | |||
| Husband | 45 | 17% | |
| Wife | 3 | 1% | |
| Daughter | 102 | 39% | |
| Son | 96 | 37% | |
| Niece | 3 | 1% | |
| Sister | 2 | 0.60% | |
| Brother | 7 | 2.60% | |
| Grandmother | 1 | 0.40% | |
| Father | 3 | 1% | |
| Brother-in-law | 1 | 0.40% | |
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| 3. Ages | |||
| 1day old - 6 yrs | 56 | 21% | |
| 7yrs - 12yrs | 51 | 19% | |
| 13yrs - 17 yrs | 31 | 12% | |
| 18 yrs - 21 yrs | 19 | 7% | |
| 22 yrs - 30 yrs | 32 | 13% | |
| 30 yrs - above | 74 | 28% | |
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| 4. Salary Income (in peso) | |||
| 1000 - 2000 | 8 | 14% | |
| 2000 - 3000 | 9 | 16% | |
| 3000 - 4000 | 12 | 21% | |
| 4000 - 5000 | 11 | 19% | |
| 5000 - 6000 | 10 | 17% | |
| 6000 - above | 3 | 5% | |
| wala | 5 | 8% | |
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| 5. Occupation | |||
| None | 5 | 9% | |
| Radio Operator | 1 | 2% | |
| Construction/laborer | 22 | 37% | |
| Sales Lady | 1 | 2% | |
| Technician | 1 | 2% | |
| Tricikad Driver | 3 | 5% | |
| Salesman | 1 | 2% | |
| Fish vendor | 1 | 2% | |
| Driver | 6 | 10% | |
| Lawyer | 1 | 2% | |
| San Miguel Employee | 1 | 2% | |
| Namakal | 9 | 15% | |
| Sec. Guard | 1 | 2% | |
| Pensioner | 1 | 2% | |
| Farmer | 2 | 3% | |
| DCWD | 1 | 2% | |
| Fruit Vendor | 1 | 2% | |
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| 6. Educational Attainment | |||
| Elem Level | 18 | 31% | |
| Elem. Grad. | 8 | 14% | |
| H. School Level | 15 | 26% | |
| H. School Grad | 12 | 21% | |
| C. Level | 2 | 3% | |
| C. Grad. | 3 | 5% | |
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| III. General Questions | |||
| 1. Aduna ka bay anak nga Gigastohan sa Brgy Officials/Gobyerno? (Do you have any children supported by the government?) | |||
| Yes | 1 | 1.70% | |
| No | 57 | 98.30% | |
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| 2. Unsay hinungdan nganong wala naka-paeskwela? (What are the reasons why you were not able to send your children to school?) | |||
| Lack of income | 13 | 22% | |
| None | 45 | 78% | |
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| 3. Kinsa ang katimbang sa pag-paeskwela sa mga anak? (Who's paying for the educational needs of the children?) | |||
| Couple | 55 | 94% | |
| Sister | 1 | 2% | |
| Mother | 1 | 2% | |
| Barangay | 1 | 2% | |
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| 4. Unsa ang bug-at na gatuhan sa High School o Elementary? (Which is more expensive, elementary or high school?) | |||
| Elementary | 2 | 3% | |
| High School | 37 | 64% | |
| None | 19 | 33% | |
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| 5. Aduna ka bay paryente nga nagapuyo kuyog sa inyong balay (Do you have any relatives living with you?) | |||
| Yes | 12 | 21% | |
| No | 46 | 79% | |
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| 6. Unsa ang kasagarang problema sa communidad? (What are the common problems in the community?) | |||
| No income | 3 | 5% | |
| Food | 1 | 2% | |
| Lack of income | 16 | 29% | |
| No comment | 14 | 24% | |
| Drugs | 3 | 5% | |
| Work | 11 | 19% | |
| Education | 2 | 3% | |
| Garbage | 2 | 3% | |
| Water | 4 | 7% | |
| Illness | 2 | 3% | |
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| 7. Rehistrado ka ba nga myembro sa inyong GKK? (Are you a member of the Basic Ecclesiastical Community or GKK?) | |||
| Yes | 46 | 79% | |
| No | 12 | 21% | |
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| 8. Kung aduna kay problema kinsa ang kasagarang ginadoulan? (If you have any concerns, from whom do you seek assistance?) | |||
| Family | 17 | 29% | |
| Husband | 9 | 15% | |
| Friends | 8 | 14% | |
| No one | 19 | 33% | |
| Relatives | 3 | 5% | |
| Politicians | 1 | 2% | |
| Purok leader | 1 | 2% | |
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| 9. Unsa kasagarang problema sa panglawas ang nasinati sa imong mga anak (What are the common illnesses of your children?) | |||
| Runny Nose | 14 | 15% | |
| Cough | 38 | 40% | |
| Fever | 36 | 37% | |
| Toothace | 3 | 3% | |
| Asthma | 2 | 2% | |
| Stomachache | 2 | 2% | |
| Dog Bite | 1 | 1% | |
| 96 | 100% | ||
