After the devastating Super Typhoon Odette (Rai), Tanging Yaman Foundation, Inc. funded P60M in rehabilitation projects in various provinces. Last February 06-09, the TYFI team, led by Chairman Fr. Manoling V. Francisco, SJ, conducted program evaluation and assessment alongside visitation to various rehabilitation projects in Bohol. TYFI allocated P20.8M in rehabilitation projects in Bohol province.
Diocese of Tagbilaran. The team visited the Immaculate Conception Parish, the Baclayon Museum, and the Immaculate High School (IHS) of Baclayon. TYFI supported the sacristy rehabilitation project in Baclayon Church, while the school and the museum received assistance for the reroofing project. School Principal Liza Pangan welcomed and joined TYFI in visiting the church and the museum. She expressed that IHS is beyond grateful for TYFI's generosity and support.
Diocese of Talibon. TYFI visited the housing rehabilitation projects in the Diocese of Talibon. Nanay Judy and Tatay Genaro expressed their gratitude while showing their new house. They now enjoy a more comfortable, albeit simple, life. While showing her new house to the team, a teary-eyed Nanay Brenda Fernandez expressed her thanks to Fr. Manoling. Mr. Antonio Balonga, one of the Social Action Coordinators for the housing project, presented a liquidation report printed on Manila paper. The Genaros prepared a simple merienda while Nanay Brenda offered freshly harvested bananas from her garden. Their warm welcome, hospitality, and gratitude make God's love more palpable.
TYFI is deeply grateful for the warm welcome of Most Reverend Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon, DD, Bishop of Talibon, and for the assistance and coordination of TYFI's mission partners: Fr. Joel Ruyeras, Ms. Liza Pangan, Ms. Apple Fernandez, Fr. Pepe Gupita, and Fr. Paulito Amplayo.
