1.        Public  Holidays:                          i)  Jan  1,  New  Year’s  Day                    ii)  Jan  31,  Chinese  New  Year                    iii)  Feb.  25,  EDSA  Revolution  (People  Power  Anniversary)    

2. Completion   of   Internship   of   Social   Work   Students  from  Maasin  City  College  (March  10,  2014):  The  four  interns   completed   their   assignment  with   ERS   for   500  hours  of  internship.  They  are:  Christine  O.  Rojas,  Elvie  D.   Gula,   Lalaine   M.   Mejares   and   Christian   Mark   B.  Lutado.  

   

1st  QUARTERLY  REPORT  JAN  1.  –  MAR.31  2014  

Social  Work  Interns  with  Daryl  (Social  Worker),  Adones  (Candidate  Brother)  and  Bro  Paul  (Program  Leader)  

 

                       

       

3) ERS Outreach to Typhoon Affected People/follow-up assessments: • Jan 9th: Planning Trip to Tacloban undertaken by Selena Fisk, Daryl &

Christian, Bros. Roshan & Graeme • Feb.13th: Accommodation ... identified by Francis Go; inspected by Bros. Paul,

Roshan, Graeme and Daryl. • Feb. 16: Contract for rental of housing for one year signed by Bro. Paul. • Feb.16 Daryl & 4 interns took up residence in Tacloban to conduct survey. • Feb. 25 Roshan, Christian & Graeme conducted interviews and selected a

new nurse to be resident in Tacloban. • Glenn Gibb Chavez commenced the next day, starting his 2 weeks

immersion/exposure period as Health Officer. • March 10: Christian and Glenn commenced courtesy calls to local government

officials and health officers of Department of Education, City and the Province of Leyte.

• From March 17 onwards, two Maasin ERS nurses accompanied Glenn in delivering the mobile service in shifts of two weeks.

  4) Visit of Bro. Luke Quinn CFC Mar. 21 – Mar. 31: Bro. Luke from Kabankalan community visited Maasin to see the ERS ministries in action and to get a first hand knowledge of the work done. His visit was not limited to immersion into ministries. He also helped in delivering some sessions to the staff on the Enneagram and also on the core values of Edmund. He also met with the candidate Brothers and conducted some sessions for them too.

 5) Resignation of Eva Doron and

Daryl Valdez: We thank Daryl and Eva Doron for their respective services within ERS, and wish them well for the future.

Daryl  Valdez Eva  Doron

1) Workshop on Learning Engagement Activities for YDA, CALP & CBR combined staff Jan 6-8: Ms. Selena Fisk: Selena Fisk, a young and enthusiastic teacher from Shorncliffe, Brisbane stayed in Maasin for two weeks in the beginning of this year. During her time here, she made a trip to post-disaster-Tacloban to see if any help could be rendered. Selena already donated, with her friends and family, AUD 2100 for our work there. Her school, St. Patrick’s EREA school has been supporting the Boys Home for the past one year through moneys donated through ERF(A). Selena’s 3-day Workshop on Learning Engagement Activities was very informative for our staff as it has helped them to present seminars and workshops in a more effective way. Systematic preparation of workshops was the main focus of her Workshop. She also touched on how we, the ERS, could engage ourselves in modern media like Twitter and Facebook to reach out far and wide with speed and fun. Thank you Selena for all your help.

2)

 

 

 

 

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 Target Groups: 3rd Year NHS Students MALE FEMALE TOTAL

Previous Groups 2013 FIRST SEMINAR 120 140 260 LUNAS NHS 2014 FOLLOW-UP, SEPARATE SEMINAR

20 8 28

IBARRA NHS F/U SEPARATE SEMINAR 47 37 84 ICHON NHS F/U SEPARATE SEMINAR 48 71 119 TOTAL for 2014 115 116 231  4) YDA, CALP, CBR: Staff of the three ERS Services collaborated in

delivering Immersion in Ministries for Fourth Year Students of St. Joseph College Maasin: Fourth year college students of St. Joseph College, Maasin collaborated in immersion of ministries. 14 students joined yda (participated in PYRE and youth development workshops), 26 students joined cbr (11 in eyes & ears screening, 15 in special education), 29 students joined calp in tutorial session in Boys’ Home and dumpsite area, tutorial and home visitation with 5 minutes family prayer in children in Barangay Combado, values formation and bible sharing to inmates in the Provincial Jail and poster making in human rights.

 

 

CALP: • A group of 6 students conducted tutorial sessions for children of Boys

Home. • 5 students organised values formation and Bible sharing to the inmates of

the Provincial jail. • Tutorial sessions were conducted for the children living near the Dumpsite

in Maasin. • Homes of the very poor children of Combado were visited and short prayer

services were held for the family-members. Along with the tutorials, the children were also provided food and school supplies during their Christmas celebration.

• A team of six St. Joseph College students involved themselves in awareness and advocacy regarding effects of big malls on local businesses and use of biodegradable products.

 

 

 

 

Parish Brgy Progress of Advocacy Developmental, community based Program.

Asuncion

a. Brgy. Asuncion

Night quarrying of sand under control now. Campaign against teenage pregnancies envisaged. Awareness on garbage sorting

Tilapia ponds on hold Candle making being explored.

b. Brgy. Lonoy

Rural high school planned for 2016. TIGUM planned with focus on Child Protection & effects of junk food Possible lobby for road to Lonoy

Care program for elderly. Donated vitamin tablets valued at P2,000 Cataract search to be conducted

Cathedral

a. Brgy. Batuan

Potable water. Pipes are in place already; the motor-driven pump is being repaired. Status the same

Nutrition. Scholar distributing medicine from ERS. Livelihood for certain families. Integrated Crop Management training already conducted; implementation being monitored by ERS

b. Brgy. Mambajao

None.

i) Elderly care. Chapel president to arrange meetings with religious organisations. ii) Livelihood for certain families. Organisations of fisher-folk and women; self-help approach underway

 

 

San Rafael

a. Brgy. Lunas

One Child Protection case dealt with. HR sessions conducted. CP Seminar for parents in collaboration with DSWD & Brgy

Re-forestation ongoing Carpentry training beyond budget Food processing training in April

b. Brgy. Cansirong

Access of water. Pipes in place but no pump. Brgy council working on it

Livelihood for certain families. Vegetable seeds provided by ers. Food processing training in May.

Macrohon

a. Brgy. Salvador

Water project is complete Brgy. Health Station is being relocated to a safer location Health: “Family Development Session” was conducted for 68 participants.

Since DA (Dep. of Agriculture) in Macrohon is not very cooperative, Provincial DA will be contacted for Integrated Crop Management training since majority of the people are into agriculture

b. Brgy. Cambaro

Anti bullying campaign is planned but place not accessible due to road under construction Health: “Family Development Session” was conducted for 66 participants

Activities are on hold because the place is not accessible due to road construction currently underway

 

 

 

Number of Pigs Total Sales Total Expenses Net Profit 1st Batch May –Nov. 20 pigs.

P 159,675.50

P 154,334.16

P 5,341.34

2nd Batch Nov. –Jan. 2014 30 pigs

P 246,653.75

P240,931.15

P 5,722.60

3rd Batch Jan. 28-Mar. 2014 23 pigs (on going)

P 14,800.00 (3 pigs)

To be calculated

 

 

 

  2. Human Rights Sessions: Target Group Place Male Female Total

Parents of Assisted Children

San Rafael - 11 11

Sindangan 1 10 11

Sta. Cruz - 12 12

Nonok Norte - 13 13

Ibarra - 27 27

Hanginan 1 12 13

High School Students

San Rafael 3rd Yr.

22 42 64

Lunas Grades 7,8, &9

43 38 81

Elementary Students

Nonok Norte Grades 5 & 6 Sindangan

Lunas Rizal Macrohon

25

27 37 19

29

22 36 29

54

49 73 48

TOTAL 175 281 456

 

 

4. House-to-house Visits:

a) Using Intake sheets for existing beneficiaries in barangays Sta. Cruz and San Rafael

b) Follow through visits using monitoring tool: ICM – San Rafael and Sta. Cruz; FPT – Bilibol, Tawid and Hantag.

 

5. Community Needs Assessments:

a) Possible livelihood activities: Barangays Acasia, Malapoc Norte, Libhu, Tomoy-Tomoy, San Isidro, Lunas, Cansirong and Asuncion

b) TIGUM 2014 – 8 barangays: Rizal, Tangkaan, Laca, Sta. Rosa, Lonoy, San Agustin, Nasaug and Tag-os.

6. Monthly Meetings of Parents: 8 Organized Parent Groups

Name of Brgy

Male

Female

Total 1.Nonok Norte 4 19 23 2.Lunas 2 25 27 3.Sindangan 3 13 16 4.Sta. Cruz 4 22 26 5.San Rafael 1 16 17 6.Hanginan 2 14 16 7.Ibarra 3 32 35 8.Ma. Clara 4 19 23  

7. Collaboration/Networking and Strategic Alliances: a. Internal Collaboration with CBR through Care for Self/Care for Others Seminar in Lunas and Ichon National High School. Collaboration with YDA in Recollection/PYRE in Dongon, Nonok Norte, Maasin City; Ichon, Paku Bontoc and Sogod National High School (Southern Leyte Division). These relationships are being formed with:

(i) External Collaboration with Local Government Units in Malapoc Norte and Batuan – ICM Libhu, Tomoy-Tomoy, Cansirong, Lunas, San Isidro – FPTAsuncion – Candle making Baugo, Acasia – subject to council meeting before deciding on a possibility of a livelihood activity Tag-os, Tangkaan, Laca, Rizal, Sta. Rosa, San Agustin, Lonoy, Nasaug –TIGUM 2014

(ii) Collaboration with Department of Agriculture: - Technical support for ICM and FPT

(iii) Department of Trade and Industry – Technical support for future trainings

(iv) Philippine National Police (P. Burgos) – logistical support for TIGUM 2014

(v) Department of Education (DepEd) & Schools: re feeding, monthly meetings of parents, input for parents, replenishment and liquidation of funds for feeding;

(vi)

 

                                                   

  (vi) St. Joseph College: input for Conference on Evangelization. (vii) Parishes& Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs): for Community Development Activity and child feeding programs.

8) CHILD ASSISTANCE- SURVEY OF CHILDREN HAVING LOST BOTH PARENTS IN LEYTE PROVINCE TYPHOON HAIYAN: One result of the survey (conducted by Social Worker Daryl Valdez and 4 interns of Maasin City College: Christine Rojas, Elvie Gula, Lalaine Mejares, and Christian Lutado), of children who had lost both parents and who were left in the situation of great poverty, was the identification of 17 children (8 male and 9 female) between the ages of 6 years and 18 years. Identified also were the Franciscan Handmaids of the Lord, a Congregation of Sisters established in the area, who could mediate any Edmund Rice Services child assistance needed for these children to complete their formal education. The 17 shortlisted children were identified as being in the poorest circumstances and unaided from among a total of 101 children interviewed who lost both parents. Any donations given specifically for the education of one or more of these 17 children in need, would be gratefully accepted by ERS Maasin.  

Name of Municipality

No. of Male children with both parents

lost

No. of Female children with both parents

lost

Total

Dulag 2 1 3 Tanauan 23 16 39 Palo 9 11 20 Tacloban 22 17 39 Total 56 45 101  

 

  9. CURRENT CHILD ASSISTANCE &LIVELIHOOD PROMOTION (CALP) STATISTICS AT MARCH 31, 2014 CHILDREN AND YOUTH CURRENTLY ASSISTED

Male Female Total Note: loss

during quarter

Note: Addition during quarter

Cum 2012 299 251 550 Explanatory Notes Children in regular Elementary Schools

184 167 351 Q4,2013:2 (1m; 1f) Hilongos pupils included Q1,2014: 19 (8m;11f) Rizal Elem. School

Students in regular High schools

11 05 16 Hilongos students Included

Alternative learning Elementary

65 50 115 Q3, 2013, Increases of 20 males & 28 females Q1,2014: 200 (151m;49f)

Alternative learning High School

102 56 158

Cum 2013 362 278 640  

1ST Q. 2014 151 49 200 TIGUM Cum 2012 (Tigum:One-off Ed’l Boost)

12

23

35

Tigum 2nd Q 149 163 312 Cum Tigum 2013 149 163 312 Cum 4th Q 2013 363 281 644  

TRAINING OF ADULTS DURING 2013 (CUMULATIVE) Title of Course Male Female Total Integrated Crop Management Training

Total 2012

23 173 196

Total 2013 39 233 272 Rope Twining Total 2013 42 146 188 Food Processing Total 2013 18 160 178 Totals Cum2013 99 539 638 Integrated Crop Management Training

1st Q 2014 45 39 84

Food processing 1st Q 2014 11 82 93  

 

 

HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING/AWARENESS SESSIONS TARGET GROUP MALE FEMALE TOTAL YEAR

TOTAL Adults/parents 3rd Q

2013 8 133 141

4th Q 2013

2 85 87 228

High School students

3rd Q 2013

107 115 222

4th Q 2013

65 80 145 367

Elementary pupils 4th Q 2013

25 29 54 54

1st Q 2014

83 87 170 170

  CHILD ASSISTANCE & LIVELIHOOD (CALP) TEAM  

Name Position

Ms. Joyce Billones Educationist

Ms. Blezie Escabal Welfare Officer

Ms. Rosavilla Oclarit Welfare Officer

Mr. Daryl Valdez Social Worker

Bro. Roshan D’Cunha Co-ordinator

 

 1) Eye/Vision and Ear/Hearing Screening of Children:

Total Boy

s

Girl

s

Impacted

Wax

Otitis

Media Other

Boys Girls Boys Girls Boy

s Girls

Elementary

Schools 13 1,227 589 638 54 68 13 11 2 2

High Schools 3 365 127 238 16 19 1 3 4 5

1,59

2

71

6

87

6 70 87 14 14 3 7

7 students (3m;4f) having refracted errors identified and referred during the quarter. 26 students from SJC join the CBR team on its ministry. 11 students completed 40 hours of pastoral works in eyes, ears screening and health education to parents and 15 students in special education.

 2) Adults Screened During the Quarter: Those identified with eye or ear

problem (11 with refracted errors; 4 with pterygium; 33 with impacted wax and 4 with fungi).

3) Eye & Ear Health Education for Parents: A new program introduced in the 3rd quarter 2013 by the cbr team is the ear and eye health education for parents of school children so that primary ear & eye health care is promoted in the family. In the first quarter of 2014, 427(34m;393f) parents from 13 elementary schools across Maasin City and Southern Leyte attended and participated the program.

4) Mobile Ear/Hearing Clinic Leyte Province Outreach (Edmund Rice Development Dublin Funding of Euro 5,000 raised by students of Glasnevin Secondary School plus Edmund Rice Foundation Australia Funding): The Edmund Rice Service (ERS) Ear Mobile Clinic started on March 17, 2014 in Tacloban City and Municipality of Palo. The services were not limited to screening for ear problems and identifying school children with ear infections, but also included teaching and training of parents and school teachers on ear/hearing health and treatment and identifying children and adults who need

 

 

children and adults who need immediate medical and surgical intervention due to the effects of the typhoon Haiyan. Two (2) government elementary schools in Tacloban City and six (6) government schools in Palo, Leyte, received services provided by ERS. The Ear Mobile Clinic ceased operations on 8th April and will resume on the 21st April 2014 following a short summer vacation over Easter for ERS staff. The schools have a longer vacation at this time.

 In the first weeks of the mobile clinic from 17 March till 31 March, the ERS team of 3 nurses screened 1,459 children (694 boys & 765 girls) and 233 adults and gave on-the spot-treatment to 469 children (236 boys & 233 girls). In the second week 130 boys and 175 girls identified in the first 6 schools were given follow-up treatment. In association with the clinics, 229 adults (mainly parents) participated in awareness sessions/training in practical aspects of primary ear health care.  

Name of School & Community

Total

M

F

In school & community

1.Cogon Elem School 251 110 141 Children only 17 1 16 Adults only 2.Salvacion Elem School 145 75 70 Children only 22 7 15 Adults only 3.Baras Elem School 113 63 50 Children only 4 - 4 Adults only 4.San Fernando ES 161 71 90 Children only 29 8 21 Adults only 5.Candahug ES 145 76 69 Children only 22 3 19 Adults only 6.San Joaquin ES 190 93 97 Children only  

 

  52 8 44 Adults only 7. Bliss ES 183 86 97 Children only 30 4 26 Adults only 8. Nula-Tula ES 271 120 151 Children only 57 5 52 Adults only 1st Q2014 1,459 694 765 Children screened 233 36 197 Adults screened  

5) STATISTICS FOR ERS-CBR AS AT MARCH 31, 2014 EYE/VISION AND EAR/HEARING SCREENING:

M F In school & community

Cum 2012

61 elem,8hs&35comm 6,438 3,366 3,072 children only

Cum 2013

74 elem,8hs&25comm 5,092 2,613 2,479 children only

1st Q2014 Dioc Maasin only 13 elem&3 hs

1,592 716 876 Children only

1st Q2014 Leyte Outreach only 1,459 694 765 Children only Cum 2012

1,171 350 821 adults only

Cum 2013

1,342 411 931 adults only

1st Q2014 Dioc. Maasin only 102 15 87 Adults only 1st Q2014 Leyte Outreach only 233 36 197 Adults only Cum 2012

7,609 3,716 3,893 Children & adults

Cum 2013

6,434 3,024 3,410 Children & adults

Total 2014

Diocese Maasin only 1,694 731 963 Children & adults

Total 2014

Leyte Outreach only

1,692 730 962 Children & adults

 

EYE PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED: EYE OPERATIONS: P/FOLLOW-UP TOT Ref

errors Cataracts Others Cat

Ops Other Ops

F-U Action

Cum2012 414 209 160 45 56 7 63 Cum2013 399 133 198 68 87 16 104 1st Q 2014 25 19 1 5 - -  

                                                                                                       

 PARENTS & CARERS EAR & EYE HEALTH TRAINING & PARTICIPATION IN SCREENING.  

2013 cum (3rd&4th Q) 2014 Total NO. OF PARENTS 459 1st Q 427 NO. OF TEACHERS 45 33 NO. OF NURSES 03 3  

ASSISTIVE DEVICES ISSUED  

Spectacles H/Aids Crutches W/Chairs Cum 2012

111 1 1

Cum 2013

14 1

1st Q2014 10 - - -  

EAR PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED: PEOPLE FOLLOWED-UP  

Impacted wax

Otitis media

Other Follow-up

Cum2012 1,808 1,606 112 90 1,071 Cum 2013 979 865 84 30 460 1st Q2014 D. Maasin 232 190 28 14 92 1st Q2014 Leyte Outreach

391 356 24 11 53

 CLIENTS RECEIVING MEDICATIONS  

Total Eye Ear Other conditions

Cum 2012 1,300 4 1,283 13 Cum2013 831 63 736 32 1st Q2014 D.Maasin 221 - 218 3 1st Q2014 LeyteOutrch

381 - 380 1

 

 

 COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION (CBR) TEAM  

Name Position Ms. Jennifer Maraon Urban Health Officer Ms. Christine Ozon Urban Health Officer Mr. Israel Mayorca Rural Health Officer Mr. Lester Montederamos Rural Health Officer Mr. Christian Dorias Rural Health Officer Mr. Glenn Gibb Chavez Leyte Health Officer Bro. Graeme Leach Co-ordinator  

1. High School Level Youth Development Workshops: 4th year High School Level Parent-Youth Relationship Enrichment (PYRE): National High Schools PYRE program were conducted in Dongon National High School, (M 47; F 38); Maasin City NHS, (M 70; F 96); Ibarra NHS, (M 63; F 44); Sogod NHS 1st Batch, (M 50; F 103); Baugo NHS, (M 25; F 33); Nonok Norte NHS, (M 30; F 51); Ichon NHS, (M 40; F 69); Paku NHS, (M 51; F 72); Sogod NHS 2nd Batch, (M 25; F 52); and Sogod NHS 3rd Batch, (M 30; F 13). Feedback from students, parents and teachers was generally very positive.

2. Youth Development Workshops for Night High School and Open High School: During the quarter the YDA delivered 3 Youth Development Workshops in Maasin City Night High School (M 27; F 7) and Ichon Open High School, (M 20; F 14). And 3rd year students of Dongon NHS, (M 52; F 35). For this workshop, anti-bullying was part of the content. (Adopting R.A. 10267, the anti-bullying law). The program went well and the feedback was very affirmative and helpful.

3. Launching of the Edmund Rice Club and Formation (Jan. 23, Feb.

13 & 28, 2014): The club was launched at Ibarra National High School among the Grade 8 students there were 115 students (M 42; F 73) who attended the orientation program. Right after the orientation, an opportunity for securing membership followed with 56 students (M 16; F 40) officially joining the club. Formative instructions were delivered to the members of the club to strengthen

 

 members of the club to strengthen and ignite their interests and wellbeing in embracing the example of Blessed Edmund and the core values of his spirit.

4. Meetings:

Ø With Rev. Fr. Merwin Kangleon (March 12, 2014): meeting with the

School Director of Saint Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) and Diocesan Youth Director of Commission on Youth in regard to the possible alignment of programs and activities of YDA in their school.

Ø With Dr. Manuel P. Albaño, CESO VI (March 2014): a courtesy call to

the newly assigned Department of Education Schools Divisions Superintendent. We introduced the ERS programs among the adopted high schools within the scope of his responsibility of Maasin City Division. The Superintendent responded positively to the visit.

Ø With Mr. Nedgar Garvez (March 11, 2014): The YDA team went to the

provincial capitol to meet the Provincial Tourism Officer Mr. Garvez to request for travel arrangements (back and forth) to Limasawa Island and he accommodated the visit wholeheartedly.

Ø With Mr. Ricardo Tomol (March 11, 2014): meeting with PENRO head

of office for possible collaboration in relation to Earth Care Programs of YDA. Mr. Tomol responded positively to our program. He extended his willingness to work and support collaboratively by providing seedlings and identifying areas for the tree planting. He designated a person to sit with the YDA team for the planning meeting.

Ø With Ms. Emiliana Labata (March 20, 2014): Ms. Labata a

representative from PENRO – Management Office in behalf of Dr. Eva P. Abad as head of office. We inquired in this office regarding the guppy fish whether they were native or alien to the place. The office suggested for possible joint programs in relation to Road Side Tree Planting and River Bank Tree Planting.

 

 

 

5. Edmund Rice Club - A Journey to Limasawa Island (March 31, 2014): The first ever Edmund Rice Club, from Ibarra National High School, to be formed in the Diocese of Maasin was on a pilgrimage to Limasawa Island by joining the 493rd First Mass Anniversary. The history of Christianity in the Philippines and the whole Asia began with the advent of Spanish missionaries. This memorable journey provided exposure and experience to 30 students belonging to the club and 10 staff who accompanied them. This pilgrimage proved to be an eye opener towards deeper knowledge and understanding of their culture and heritage.

 

1. STATISTICS FOR ERS – YDA

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ANIMATION AS OF JANUARY TO MARCH 31, 2014

Activity Year Number Participants Male Female Total

Youth Development Workshops

Cum 2013 24 Work- shops

Students 1,433

1,342 2,775

1st Q 2014

8 schools Students Parents

530 66

606 409

1,136 475

Earth Care 1st Q 2014 4 schools Pastoral Worker 17 7 24 Edmund Rice Club 1st Q 2014 1 school Students 16 40 56  

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ANIMATION TEAM:  

Name Position Mr. Jason Laure Person/Development Officer Mr. Roland Mendoza Spiritual Development Officer Bro. Theodore Alvares Co-ordinator  

 

 FINANCE ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT (FAS) TEAM FUNDED BY

OCEANIA PROVINCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WITH THANKS OF FUNDS RECEIVED BY ERS FROM DONOR AGENCIES DURING THE FIRST QUARTER 2014 ENDING 31 MARCH.