LVTC and its Company Partners
The Laura Vicuña Technology Center, Sta. Mesa felt so blessed to have DTS (Dual Training System) Company partners who has supported us for over 20 years now and are still very much eager to introduce us to new possible ‘partners’ in this noble task of helping young people especially those who have less opportunity to improve and develop their lives. We took the initiative to express our heartfelt thanks to these establishments with the first hand testimonies of our On-The-Job trainees, highlighting things they’ve learned, values they have acquired or fortified and experiences they will treasure in their entire life.
- I am Shalimar Benjamin, 21 years old and am now studying at Laura Vicuña Technology Center, taking up Office Automation with Bookkeeping NC - III.I am currently on my OJT at Lots'A Pizza Head Office, Las Piñas assigned in Marketing and Franchising Department.I have learned so much from these two respective departments that I can apply for my future, the value of time, efficiency and teamwork or collaboration. Believing in one’s capacity and giving your best in whatever you do. Because of LVF’s Study Now Pay Later Program, the students were given the chance to have a great future and improve their lives. I am very thankful to LVTC because they gave us this opportunity.
- The Laura Vicuña Technology Center hand in hand with the Don Bosco School, Manila molded me to who I am now. At my age, I have been so eager to improve my life, my future and this two Christian Institution I have gotten more than enough of what I am expecting. I became more responsible, hardworking and industrious. Honesty has been my steady companion as to be trustworthy my constant goal. I was helped to embody Blessed Laura Vicuña’s perseverance and great sense of sacrifice.
- Rachel Lora LVTC OJT – DON BOSCO SCHOOL, MANILA
- At LVTC I was helped to become a productive and a good person. I’m so thankful that we were guided to achieve our dreams and to aspire for greater things. I’m so happy to be part of Laura Vicuña Foundation. Marvin Talan . LVTC OJT – LOTS’ A PIZZA INC.
- I am blessed to have my training at the Laura Vicuña Technology Center and a temporary home at the Laura Vicuña Center, Cubao. It gave me the opportunity to study and acquire skills needed to handle various office works through its Office Automation with Bookkeeping NC- III course. Also because of its Dual Training System, which gives me 75% of the minimum daily wage and at the same time OJT, helps me to support my studies and parents. I can say that now, I am more confident, competent and courageous! Ginalyn Castañares LVTC OJT - INFINITY 888 AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION SERVICES
PASWI National Action Planning Workshop
Sr. Ma. Victoria P. Sta. Ana, FMA, the LVF’s Managing Director and VICE PRESIDENT for Internal Affairs of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI)-National Capital Region (NCR) ,PASWI-NCR’s participated in the National Action Planning on Strengthening Competencies of Social Workers in Promoting Prevention and Response to Violence Against Children at Microtel Hotel, UP Techno-Hub on February 21st and 22nd,. This March Action Planning Workshop is a sequel to the PASWI”s January 16-17, 2019 National Summit on Strengthening the Social Service Workforce. The framework for strengthening the social service workforce outlines three strategies: Planning, Developing and Supporting the Workforce. In a move of PASWI to enhance the professional growth and development of the social service workforce, representatives from PASWI Chapters and allied organizations were invited to this 2-day workshop to come up with a capacity building action planning for 2019-2020. Sr. Sta.Ana, being the 2013 awardee of the Professional Regulation Commission -Outstanding Professional of the Year in the field of Social Work, is invited to take active part in these kinds of fora to first and foremost give her valuable contribution to the profession and most importantly to ending violence against children in our society.
PROVINCIAL EDUCATING COMMUNITY GRATITUDE DAY
Our Provincial Educating Community (PEC) Gratitude Day was held at the Mary Help of Christians School, Mabalacat, Pampanga on February 16, 2019 with the theme “Feeling Thankful. For An Amazing Journey With You Sr. Mabel!” Around forty-two (42) from the Laura Vicuna Foundation (LVF) came for the PEC Gratitude Day which is composed of 4 LVF Sisters, 11 girls, 8 staff, 9 Child Protection Clinic (CPC) area children and 10 CPC mothers. Sr. Mabel thanked the PEC Core Group (PECCG) for animating. As a first timer officer of the PECCG, I was really impressed with the celebration. How supportive the emcees were among themselves. There were no dull moments for everyone since there were plenty of booths like the photo booth, videoke booth and food booth. The Amazing Race games facilitated by the youth school representatives were also enjoyed by the different groups. Teamwork and empowerment was greatly felt by all. Indeed, the PEC Gratitude Day was a success!
LVC FAMILY DAY
Every year the Laura Vicuna Center, Cubao (LVC) celebrates its Family Day which is a gathering of the parents, siblings and relatives of the LVC girls and staff. The Foundation believed that gathering the family members of these young ladies is a formative event for them. It proved true the quote; “Charity begins at home” and to make it more relevant to them it becomes, “healing begins at home”. Healing brought about by the presence and support of loved ones can make miracles! And as for the Salesian educative intervention which has the Salesian family spirit as the ‘air’ that every young person breathes; having ones family of origin by ones side – healing is considered half-done already. For this year around sixty (60) came for the celebration on February 4, 2019 at the LVF Building. Sr. Marivic Sta. Ana as LVF’s Managing Director and Animator expounded on Pope Francis’s Gaudeteet Exultate’s Call to Holiness. She said holiness is happiness. It is by being happy in the daily that you will achieve holiness. To soar high like an eagle and not be satisfied with mediocre existence was cited as an example. Thanks to the support of Mr. and Mrs. Precious and Alice Andam for having this yearly celebration.
SACSEC (Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of Children) WEEK
The Laura Vicuña Foundation eagerly observes the National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (Proclamation No. 731 s.1996). One of its remarkable advocacy is the Seminar Workshop on Protective Behavior, Ms.Josielyn Hugo, LVF’s Social Worker conducted this to around sixty (60) CPC Provincial House (PH) Vicunians on February 19, 2019 at the FMA Provincial House, Sta. Mesa. All will agree as to the validity and relevance of this workshop especially for young boys and girls who are prey to predators. We cannot risk the safety and protection of our children when it comes to this delicate reality. After the seminar-workshop the PH Vicunians were now equipped with ample awareness, self-confidence, strength to protect themselves from anyone who would threaten their safety and dignity.
LVF NETWORK NEWS
The Laura Vicuña Foundation dutifully accomplishes its mission for the protection and promotion of Children’s Rights and Dignity. They exquisitely do this via non-stop networking to different Agencies, GOs and NGOs, all with the same vision and mission. Here at LVF, we grab every chance to improve, enhance and innovate our educative interventions and development of programs for our young people.
Modesty aside, we know that our contribution in this field has been widely accepted and appreciated, we have been ‘sitting’ on the level of Strategic planning on the national level for over 2 decades. Thank you to the legacy left to us by St. John Bosco and St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello of zealously giving all for the salvation of souls and for the love of young people.
1. SACSEC STRATEGIC PLANNING Ms. Mercedes Juncia represented the LVF during the SACSEC (Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of Children) Strategic Planning Workshop at the Council for the Welfare of Children Office located at the Greatwork, Ben-Lor Building, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City on February 21st and 22nd. LVF is part of SACSEC’s technical working group who realized the need to conduct this activity to set directions and plans for the next 3 years and ensure quality and appropriate interventions and services to our beneficiaries.
2. PACT (Philippines Against Child Trafficking) PLANNING AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY The Philippines Against Child Trafficking (PACT) invited the Laura Vicuna Foundation (LVF) to attend a 2-day planning session on January 31 and February 1, 2019 at Robbinsdale Residences, Quezon City and its General Assembly on February 21 to 25, 2019 at Hives Hotel.
Modesty aside, we know that our contribution in this field has been widely accepted and appreciated, we have been ‘sitting’ on the level of Strategic planning on the national level for over 2 decades. Thank you to the legacy left to us by St. John Bosco and St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello of zealously giving all for the salvation of souls and for the love of young people.
1. SACSEC STRATEGIC PLANNING Ms. Mercedes Juncia represented the LVF during the SACSEC (Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of Children) Strategic Planning Workshop at the Council for the Welfare of Children Office located at the Greatwork, Ben-Lor Building, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City on February 21st and 22nd. LVF is part of SACSEC’s technical working group who realized the need to conduct this activity to set directions and plans for the next 3 years and ensure quality and appropriate interventions and services to our beneficiaries.
2. PACT (Philippines Against Child Trafficking) PLANNING AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY The Philippines Against Child Trafficking (PACT) invited the Laura Vicuna Foundation (LVF) to attend a 2-day planning session on January 31 and February 1, 2019 at Robbinsdale Residences, Quezon City and its General Assembly on February 21 to 25, 2019 at Hives Hotel.
Palawan News
VOLUNTEERISM....
On February 8, 2019, the six volunteer student teachers from the Western Philippines University (WPU) had their Final Demonstration in Math and Science among their respective classes from YS 8-11 in the presence of Ms. Karen Maute, teacher coordinator and in charge of the practicuum program. LVC Palawan is grateful for these six future educators for their zeal and dedication who were at the center since 2018 November. Congratulations and all the best!
DATE WITH THE LORD
February 14 marks the day of hearts as we celebrate Valentines Day. The parish youth ministry organized a special encounter with the Lord among young people dubbed as "Date with the Lord." A short talk on the sciptural reading on the Rich Young Man led every young person to personal reflection on what God wants and dreams of them followed by small group sharing. Silence and adoration completed this most precious date with the Lord.
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU REAP UST ANGELICUM COLLEGE INC!
On the ocassion of the 20th Anniversary of REAP UST ANGELICUM COLLEGE INC., we feel honored and privileged to receive their donation of eight brand new computers for our learners' use and for a more systematic program of our homestudy. We give our special thanks to Fr. Rogelio Alarcon, Fr. Raymund Fernando, Ms. Dhel Alcantara and all UST Angelicum College Inc family!
On February 8, 2019, the six volunteer student teachers from the Western Philippines University (WPU) had their Final Demonstration in Math and Science among their respective classes from YS 8-11 in the presence of Ms. Karen Maute, teacher coordinator and in charge of the practicuum program. LVC Palawan is grateful for these six future educators for their zeal and dedication who were at the center since 2018 November. Congratulations and all the best!
DATE WITH THE LORD
February 14 marks the day of hearts as we celebrate Valentines Day. The parish youth ministry organized a special encounter with the Lord among young people dubbed as "Date with the Lord." A short talk on the sciptural reading on the Rich Young Man led every young person to personal reflection on what God wants and dreams of them followed by small group sharing. Silence and adoration completed this most precious date with the Lord.
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU REAP UST ANGELICUM COLLEGE INC!
On the ocassion of the 20th Anniversary of REAP UST ANGELICUM COLLEGE INC., we feel honored and privileged to receive their donation of eight brand new computers for our learners' use and for a more systematic program of our homestudy. We give our special thanks to Fr. Rogelio Alarcon, Fr. Raymund Fernando, Ms. Dhel Alcantara and all UST Angelicum College Inc family!
News from Malihao, Negros
SCHOOL ADVOCACY IN AMANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.- Laura Vicuña Women Development and Training Center-Malihao conducted an Advocacy Campaign at Amanda Elementary School of Brgy. VIII, Victorias City, Negros Occidental last February 01, 2019. In collaboration with Mr. Gerardo Taray, Sr., the school principal, and teachers. The UNCR, Child labor, and Anti-Human Trafficking advocacies was facilitated by the LVWDTC social worker, Ms.Ilya Mae Flores, Brgy. XX’s VAW-C officer, MS. Minerva Mirasol with the assistance of the three social work interns from Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias: Mr. Ryan Azucena, Ms.Rosea Marie Monsayand Ms. Danielle Estander. The seminar was divided into two sessions. The first session was conducted with the twenty (20) parents, five (5) of which are male and fifteen (15) are female. In the afternoon, it was participated by the Grade VI students with nine (9) males and eleven (11) females. The advocacy gives emphasis on the aforementioned issues to lessen and later on eradicate children who are working in the sugarcane fields.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK (BSSW) 2ND TRIALOGUE CEREMONY.- Last February 08,2019, the BSSW program of Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias conducted their 2ndTrialogue Ceremony with the students, parents, and participating Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) (Home of Hope Inc., Holy Infant, St. Vincent Home for the Aged, Girls Home and University of St. La Salle (USLS)-BahayPagasa Youth Center) and Government Organizations (GOs) which includes the cities of Sagay, Cadiz, Victorias, Talisay and Silay and Municipalities of Manapla and E.B Magalona, held at CSAV-IS Function Hall. Laura Vicuña Women Development and Training Center-Malihao through Sr. Maria Imelda C. David, FMA was given an opportunity to introduce and present the agency and discussed some of its programs and services under the COME Project. This ceremony is very important for every participant, as this serves as an opportunity for them to have a dialogue for whatever queries in relation to the supervised Field Instruction of the BSSW program as part of their curriculum.
SALESIANITY FORMATION Last February 23, 2019, Bachelor of Science in Social Work – Interns, Ms.Rosea Marie Monsay and Ms. Danielle Estander attended the Salesian Formation Activity held at LVWDTC’s Session Hall, discussing the Strenna 2019: “Holiness is also for you”. This activity is regularly conducted by the agency for the students, trainees and staffs in relation to its Vision-Mission Statement as an educating community permeated by the Salesian Spirituality.
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