DWDD Radio Interview

Soroptimist International of Malabon President, Jeannie Sandoval, was interviewed by Lei Angeles in her show "Sharing the Night Together" at DWDD Armed Forces Radio, 1134 Khz AM, on September 10, 2012.

Jeannie talked about what Soroptimist International of Malabon is all about, its affiliations, its mission and advocacies. She also talked about the clubs ongoing projects and programs, and projects by Soroptimist International of the Americas that are aimed at bettering the lives of women and girls all over the world.

Link to Part 2 of the interview.

Food Tech Donation to Tinajeros High School

When it comes to Food Technology, the right tools always make a difference in producing quality products. To enhance the learning experience of students of food technology classes at Tinajeros High School, Soroptimist International of Malabon, led by its president Jeannie Sandoval, donated a stainless steel table. The stainless steel table will be perfect for breadmaking and baking classes.

KASAMA HS Mural Painting Contest

 

The Department of Education - Malabon City, in cooperation with Kalipunan ng mga Samahan sa Malabon and SI Malabon, held a Mural Painting Contest recently. The final round of judging was held on December 11, 2012. SIM's President, Jeannie Sandoval was one of the judges at the contest, along with renowned artists Eric Mercado and Mar dela Cruz, both hailing from Malabon City.

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Live Your Dream

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Stop Human Trafficking!

"Millions of women and girls around the world are assaulted, beaten, raped, mutilated or even murdered in what constitutes appalling violations of their human rights. [...] We must fundamentally challenge the culture of discrimination that allows violence to continue. On this International Day, I call on all governments to make good on their pledges to end all forms of violence against women and girls in all parts of the world, and I urge all people to support this important goal."

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2012

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Soroptimist International of Malabon, stands alongside other women organizations across the world, in commemorating this day by raising awareness on the plight of women who are victims of violence.

The day also coincides with Soroptimist International of the Americas' Stop Trafficking Project. Human trafficking subjugates, enslaves and subjects women and young girls to brutal physical and emotional violence. The troubling fact is that forced labor, sex trafficking, child labor, bonded labor sometimes exists and even flourish in our communities.

People need to be made aware to be vigilant.

Stop trafficking!

Stop violence against women.

Livelihood and Skills Training

Soroptimist International of Malabon held a Livelihood and Skills Training Program at Barangay Tugatog, Malabon City, on the 10th of November. The Training Program provided free training on therapeutic body massage, aromatherapy, candle-making and micro-entrepreneurship. Instructional materials were given out to participants for their future references, as well as free "start-up" kits to get them on their way.

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United Nations Day Celebrations

SI Malabon members pose with Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado, and US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr., and SIPR Governor Minda Garcia, during the United Nations Day Celebration, at Malolos, Bulacan.

TEEN DATING ROMANCE AND RHYTHM

TEEN DATING ROMANCE AND RHYTHM A talk about Love and Relationship Soroptimist International of Malabon held on October 12, a Teen Dating Seminar at Tinajeros High School. The seminar was designed to place dating in the right perspective, and help teens become aware of issues on teen dating violence, how to identify an abusive relationship, and what to do to end it. To appeal to teen sensibilities, the format of the seminar is made lively, and the talk itself interspersed with acoustic covers of popular songs.

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UPDATE on the New SI Malabon Soroptimist Center

SI Malabon was the first to have a Soroptimist Center in the SI Philippine Region.  However, the old center had to be demolished to give way to a road project.  Since then, it has been restored.

Sitting on a 120 square meter property, the  center is intended to be a venue for SIM to hold monthly club meetings, conduct seminars and announce livelihood projects to women and girls.  The center will also serve as a “go to” for women who are victims of abuse and are seeking help.

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Launching of the Mariquita S. Castelo Centennial Leadership Award

SIM attended the Launch of the Mariquita S. Castelo Centennial Leadership Award last August 30, at the Sofitel Hotel, Manila.

The launch of the award coincides with the 100th Birth Anniversary of Mariquita S. Castelo, the founder of Soroptimist International Philippines.  The first club was chartered in Malacañang on May 5, 1966 and was then known as the Soroptimist Club of Greater Manila.

The event included a mini-fashion show which showcased elegant gowns by local designers which were featured in Soroptimist International Philippines coffee table book "Women and Fabrics".

More photos can be seen here.

Soroptimist Week 2012 - Medical and Dental Mission

 

The Soroptimist International of Malabon held a medical and dental mission on the 18th of August, at Concepcion Barangay Hall Covered Court, to assist families in Malabon who were affected by the recent flooding brought upon by the storm enhanced monsoon rains this August.

The Medical Mission was a success thanks to St. Martin's Foundation and their tireless and dedicated volunteers, the Barangay Staff and Officers of Brgy. Concepcion, community volunteers and organizers and everyone else who came around to assist families who came to the mission for assistance.

More photos can be found here.

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Cervical and Breast Cancer Awareness

In celebration of international Women’s Day, SI Malabon recently held a workshop to raise cervical and  breast cancer awareness among women.

SIM provided free lecture with power point presentation and refreshments to more than 80 low income women and girls in the community.  SIM also distributed leaflets on breast self examination.

The event’s highlight was a workshop where participants brainstormed on public advocacy, cancer pain, cancer registry, hospice and preventive care.

Eight (8) club members and a retired obstetrician, Dr. Amorfia Castillo, shared their time and effort to conduct a 5-hour free workshop to educate and  raise awareness,  share the symptoms, detection and treatment to women and girls to prevent these killer diseases.