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.

Officers and Members of SI of Malabon

Soroptimist International of Malabon

President - Jeannie Sandoval

President Elect - Amelita Santos

Vice-President - Ma. Corazon Lazaro

Corr. Sec. - Merlita Guevara

Rec. Sec. - Deanna Rose Santos

Treasurer - Lilibeth Chua

Auditor - Aurora Cruz

PRO - Olivia Dimaranan

Board of Advisers:

Teresita Oreta

Flerida Marcelo

Lourdes Tiu

Alice Tanchanco

Linda Sanchez

Florecita Mariano

Board of Directors:

Henrietta Miro

Jeannette Mendoza

Sally Chua

Edna Lazaro

Angelina Lumbania

Members:

Virginia Castillo

Rufina Shianghio

Sheryl Shianghio

Emily Maclan

Henedina delos Reyes

Evelina Pimentel

Lucy Santos

Zenaida Santos

Ma. Victoria Degulan

Teresita Lizan

Malabon Residents Get Free Livelihood Training

A livelihood project seminar on soap making for informal settlers of Malabon was sponsored by SI Malabon on January 2010. Free training on detergent powder, fabric softener, toilet bowl cleaner, dishwashing liquid, perfume, cologne and disinfectant making were given. SI Malabon provided the materials for making detergent powder and helped the attendees with packaging and marketing ideas of their products.

SI Malabon members Amy Santos, Deanna Rose Santos and Lilibeth Chua were present during the seminar.

Operation Hope Extends Help to Apple

Last October 24, 2009, SI Malabon offered help to Apple Bernazer, 12 years old of Barangay Catmon, who was born with an eye problem.

Apple was referred to Dr. Teresa Martinez of Gat Andres Hospital. The doctor will evaluate the condition of Apple’s eyes after undergoing eye examination.

Her parents said they cannot afford the costs of eye surgery because of poverty. Apple hopes that she can also go to school like girls of her age, but blindness hinders her from realizing her dreams to finish her studies and help her parents uplift their way of living soon.

SI Malabon and Operation Smile Bring Back the Smile to Children

Changing lives and healing humanity are the cornerstones of SI Malabon and Operation Smile’s free cleft surgery for indigent Filipino children.

Last August 9, 2009, nine (9) kids were screened by Dr. Willy Go of Manage Care Clinic in Mandaluyong. All of them underwent cleft surgery by Dr. Ricardo Santos the following day.

A child’s facial deformity has an impact on his or her psychosocial development. Children afflicted with facial deformity suffer from speech difficulties, malnutrition, dental and hearing problems and low self-esteem.

Free Pap Smear Test Offered to 183 Women

SI Malabon offered free pap smear test to five (5) barangays in Malabon last August 2009. There were 183 women beneficiaries.

The following barangays and women-beneficiaries got free pap smear tests:

Dampalit – 37

Catmon – 58

Hulong Duhat – 25

Tonsuya – 30

Tinajeros – 33

The project raised awareness on the prevention of diseases such as cervical cancer and HIV/AIDS. SI Malabon members Chona Lazaro, Cora Campos and Lilibeth Chua attended the project.

Operation Wheelchair Gives Hope to Physically-Challenged Kids

On July 25, 2009, SI Malabon donated three (3) wheelchairs to Jessa Francisco, Mila Cordero and Noel Igat of Barangay Santolan , Malabon City.

Jessa and Mila, who both live a few blocks away from each other said that they could now help their mothers sell sampaguita at a church near their place. Noel smiled when he said that he can also help his parents to earn a living because of his wheelchair.

Technical Training for Smoked Fish and Processed Food Products

A technology and livelihood seminar for women who would like to start their home-based business was attended by SI Malabon members on July 24, 2009 at Malabon City Hall.
Technical Training for Smoked Fish and Processed Food Products
SI Malabon members Mirla Guevarra, Cora Ramos, Dolly and Jeannette Mendoza attended said training for smoke fish production (tinapa) and other processed food products.

The food processing seminar was a joint project of the Malabon City Cooperative Development in cooperation with the Department of Trade and Industry (CAMANAVA), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) NCR.

The seminar consists of three (3) modules namely:

Module I - Good Manufacturing Practice, July 24, 2009
Module II - Product Packaging, Labeling and Trademark, August 7, 2009
Module III- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), August 20, 2009

This "training the trainers" seminar enables SI Malabon members to know the technology used in smoke fish production from processing to packaging and labeling, as well as hazard analysis.

With the knowledge gained from the seminar, SI Malabon can now train women and girls in the community to process not only tinapa but also various products like bagoong, pichi-pichi, quikiam, puto seko, relyeno, and other sweets. Food processing can also be a good alternative source of income and can be a doable and promising home-based business of women to support their families.