SOROPTIMIST SISTERS – AND THE WONDERS OF ASHITABA PLANTS

SI Malabon members Beth and Sally are fondly called the “Soroptimist Sisters”. Beth is the Treasurer of the club who is often seen in club projects and meetings. Sally, on the other hand is the shy and resourceful type. She stays at home managing the family business while doing offline and online research for the club, and seeing to the regular updates of the club's website.

The Soroptimist Sisters came to know about the Ashitaba Plant and the benefits that this plant could give to poor women in the community and nearby areas. They went to the former location of the famous “Smokey Mountain” bringing with them the Ashitaba Plants. There are still many people living there, mostly poor residents. Women and girls in the area had since propagated the plant. They had been using the plant to cure several ailments.

The women and girls and their families were very thankful to Beth and Sally for taking time out of their busy schedule and had the time to care for them. They also came to know about Soroptimist, an organization of professional and businesswomen whose aim is to improve the lives of women and girls.

FREE PAP SMEAR TEST

SI Malabon conducted free pap smear tests for women and girls at Barangay Tonsuya, Malabon City – our adopted barangay.

30 women and girls benefited from the free test. The project raised awareness on the prevention of diseases such as myona, cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS. It also tackled other women health care issues. Nine (9) SI Malabon officers and members assisted in the event.

PNP WOMEN'S DESK MOA SIGNING

The Soroptimist International of Malabon had a Memorandum of Agreement signing with PNPWPCD PO3 Benita Tarte on February 12, 2011 at Pescadores Restaurant. The MOA sets the foundation for the organization's project to enhance the PNP Women's Desk, through the empowerment of women and children to end the cycle of abuse.

TEEN DATING, VIOLENCE AND ABUSE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

A Workshop on Teen Dating Awareness, Abuses and Teen Pregnancy Prevention was held last February 12, 2011 at Barangay Tonsuya in Malabon City – a Soroptimist International of Malabon's adopted barangay.

SI Malabon mother and daughter team headed by PP Lourdes Tiu and Mary Lorraine Pascual spoke as keynote speakers. Topics discussed were about early pregnancy and subjects on teen dating, violence and abuses so that participants are made aware of their rights and what behaviors are acceptable in the eyes of the law and societal norms.

The workshop was attended by high school girls. SI Malabon also distributed teen dating bookmarks to participants as a souvenir and reminder of what was discussed on the workshop.

CHRISTMAS PARTY AND INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS

On December 17, 2010, SI Malabon held it's Christmas Party and Induction of new members at Pescadores Restaurant. It was a night of laughter, great company, good food and gifts.

It was a fitting and fun way to end a very eventful year for SI Malabon.

SI Malabon’s 20th Founding Anniversary Celebrated

Last October 8, 2010, SI Malabon celebrated its 20th Foundation Day at Santi Yacht. It was a night of fellowship and cruising along Manila Bay with fireworks display and great food. The affair was attended by SI Malabon officers and members, and guests from the Metro Manila Northwest District.

SI Malabon Joins SI Navotas’ Organizational Meeting and Orientation as a Newly-Chartered Club

SI Malabon Officers and Members, led by President Jeannie Sandoval, shared their knowledge and experiences to SI Navotas during the organizational meeting and orientation at Club Filipino, September 21, 2010.

As a sponsoring club, SI Malabon helped lay the foundation for the SI Navotas to become a newly-chartered club.

Ms. Marilyn Ang, Charter President, Ms. Teresita Provido, President-Elect and Ms. Erlinda Ramirez, member of the Board of Directors of SI Navotas attended the meeting.

SI Malabon Officers Inducted

Officers of SI Malabon were inducted in a joint District Installation of Officers and Induction of New Members 2010-2012, of the SI Metro Manila Northwest District, held at the North East Greenhills Clubhouse, Mandaluyong City last September 15, 2010.

Here is the club’s roster of officers and members for 2010-2012:

OFFICERS

JEANNIE N. SANDOVAL – PRESIDENT

MIRLA G. GUEVARA – PRESIDENT ELECT

MA. CORAZON S. LAZARO – VICE PRESIDENT

EMILIE M. MACLAN – CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

DEANNA ROSE C. SANTOS - RECORDING SECRETARY

LILIBETH P. CHUA- TREASURER

AURORA C. CRUZ- AUDITOR

OLIVIA S. DIMARANAN – PRO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Henrietta Miro

Edna Lazaro

Sally Chua

Virginia Castillo

COUNCIL OF ADVISERS

Teresita Oreta

Flerida Marcelo

Linda Sanchez

Lourdes Tiu

Alice Tanchanco

Florecita Mariano

MEMBERS

Rose Ann Bautista

Sally P. Chua

Edna B. Lazaro

Angelina S. Lumbaña

Florecita M. Mariano

Henrietta C. Miro

Flerida O. Marcelo

Teresita M. Oreta

Mary Lorraine Pascual

Linda T. Sanchez

Amelita C. Santos

Alice M. Tanchancho

Lourdes A. Tiu

Mila Wycoco

Soroptimist Week: Save the La Mesa Watershed

In celebration of the Soroptimist Week, SI Malabon members participated to the tree-planting activity dubbed as “Protect a Hectare, Save the La Mesa Watershed", on August 25,2010.

The preservation of the environment and promotion of a balanced ecology through tree planting is one of the annual projects of SI Malabon.

La Mesa watershed supplies water to at least 70% of Metro Manila cities.

Soroptimist Week: Malabon Soroptimists Display their Bowling Skills

Malabon Soroptimists had a great time showing their bowling prowess to Filipino international bowler Bong Coo. Ms. Coo stood as guest of honor at the Ten Pin Bowling Tournament held at E-Lanes, Greenhills, San Juan.

Coo coached SI Malabon members on how to play the game and left everybody awed and inspired by her impressive talent.

This tournament is one of the activities of SI Malabon for the Soroptimist Week Celebration last August 2010.

SI Malabon Receives Honors from SIA and SIPR

Several recognitions were received by SI Malabon led by President Jeannie Sandoval from the Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) and the Soroptimist International Philippines Region (SIPR).

SI Malabon was named by SIA as a Bronze Club for its annual contribution to the 2009-2010 Annual Club Campaign last July 2010.

Under the Women Opportunity Awards (WOA) program, SI Malabon was declared as runner up for its nominee, Sherylyn Francisco, with a grant of US $3,000 that she can use to study and finish an education degree. Francisco is the breadwinner of her family. The award was conferred on February 18, 2010 at the Manila Yacht Club.

The club also received a certificate for achieving the goals of the Renaissance Campaign during the Biennium 2008-2010 at the SIPR Fontana Conference last May 20, 2010. It was also recognized for its participation to the 2010 Women Opportunity Awards (WOA). Meanwhile, President Jeannie Sandoval was awarded with an Honorable Mention, Governor’s Award 2009-2010.

PNPWC Project Gives Legal Aid to Women

To protect the interest of women in society, the PNPWC (Philippine National Police Women and Children Protection Desk) Project of SI Malabon rendered legal aid to two women before their cases were set for preliminary hearing.

With the help of SPO4 Nemia Resumadero, SI Malabon PP Odette Tiu and member Jeannette Mendoza, a woman named Leticia Bondoc was assisted before the said proceeding.

Also, another woman victim, Regina Villanueva, received free legal assistance from SIPR PNPWCD Chairperson Atty. Guia Martinez. SI Malabon Member Jeannette Mendoza witnessed the said counseling at Atty. Martinez’ residence on June 27, 2010. Villanueva’s case was set for hearing last June 30, 2010.