The Yellow Man with a heart of gold for the indigents

The Yellow Man under the 2021 JCI Makati President, and award winning entrepreneur, Lawrence Li Tan who just want to put smile on the faces of the people on the streets and instill hope in their hearts when the act of kindness reaches them.  Yellow Man’s main purpose is to let these people know that they are never forgotten even if they are in a society that is bombarded by the problems brought by COVID-19 pandemic.

The front liners especially those who are involved in deliveries of food, courier, security guards, policemen were also part of Yellow Man’s daily act of kindness.  They also stop to give them food packs or burger meals whenever they see these front liners along the way.

Yellow Man also visited the children in Sisters of Mary School in Silang Cavite to give sports equipment that the in-house 2,000 boys can use during their idle time.  This act of Yellow Man helped these young boys to develop their social and psychomotor skills that gears them to be balanced young men of this society.

Yellow Man is a symbolic project of JCI Makati representing compassion on humanity amidst the danger of this pandemic.  Yellow Man roam the streets of Metro Manila, Cavite and Laguna for more than a month to provide hot meals and food packs to street dwellers.  It was then that JCI Makati brothers learned the plight of these people, which encouraged them more to do better in doing projects that will have long-term impact on the community that they serve as well as help the country lift itself to economic recovery.

 

Yellow Men of JCI Makati  traverse the streets clad in citrus yellow PPE, has been the uniform of kindness for JCI Makati brothers.  Each go out on their own individual capacity to help hidden in the happy yellow suit, not wanting to be identified, because they believe that kindness should be freely given and no expectation must be attached to it.

 

This project brought so much appreciation from the other chapters of JCI Philippines, that others did their own version of yellow man, blue man from Luzon as far as

 

This June as rainy season starts, Yellow Man will continue its purpose in giving hot meals and clothes fit for rainy days to the street dwellers.  Small as it may be, but little act of kindness like what Yellow Man is doing makes a big difference in the life of the people who are on the streets.

 

For more information: https://m.facebook.com/jcimakatiofficial/

Hidden Hills Farm By Josefino: Why Green, Pink and leaves formed as Footstep

Green for nature, pink for happiness and footsteps since the concept of the farm is based on the plans of Josefino Bondad. The children likes the legacy to be shared to others and following his footsteps.

Everyday when he was still alive, Josefino Velasco Bondad tendered and maintained Hidden Hills Farm, the name also came from him. The new management just added “By Josefino” to continue what he started and for everyone to know that the trees were planted with full of love by the amazing husband to Remy, father to 3 daughters and son to his Dad, Romualdo who was also a farmer. Romualdo or Ka Madong also planted the Lansones trees in the farm.

 

Hidden Hills Farm By Josefino is for the family who likes to experience farm living and at the same time enjoying the produce and the activities.

 

Activities includes;

•Fruit Picking

•Tree Familiarisation Tour

•Lipote Tasting

•Hiking

•Camping

 

Everyday, Andrew, the son in law is improving the farm to make it world class soon. The goal is to make it a destination in the Philippines for Agri Tourism and to promote healthy living, farming and family love where everyone can be together.

 

By Schedule only.

Address: #1 Barangay Imok, Calauan, Laguna via Barangay Mabacan. Boundary of Balayhangin and Mabacan

 

Landmark: Before Hacienda Macalauan

 

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Tag Media Group to launch artist JeffCon at The E Hotel Makati

 

The only known and acknowledged art mentor of the Philippines' first female president and an icon of democracy, the late Corazon "Cory" Aquino—Artist Jeffrey Consumo or JeffCon still vividly recall the late president as a prolific painter.

 

JeffCon famous student and the mother of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III took painting classes from him from 1996 to 1999 and attended the classes weekly. According to JefCon, “She started it as a hobby and eventually I learned that she continuously paints even the classes under me is done. That’s passion. “

 

For this year, JeffCon with the help of Tag Media Group headed by Grace Bondad Nicolas where he just signed a contract for his marketing and public relations got a chance to meet another person with a Philippines presidential lineage. The grandson of former President Jose P. Laurel and a philanthropist accepted his proposal to showcase his arts at the “Gallery of the world” inside the newly built “Ayala By the Bay” along Macapagal in Pasay.

 

Gallery of the world is the newest project under the Yupangco Group of Companies that will House 3 shops with engaging activities from Zoomanity Group, Yupangco Music Academy and Yupangco Electronics Corporation.

 

JeffCon  paintings is up now for auction and will have painting workshops and lots of activities for the young artists too at The E Hotel Makati headed by another business magnate, Dr. Elton See Tan, son of Tan Yu, the richest man in Asia during his time.

 

When approached, Dr. Elton See Tan didn’t hesitate as the paintings will be part of the asserts in the lobby area where patrons can auction or buy the paintings. The E Hotel is perfect fit as executives, Asian leaders and diplomats are usually staying there. They might like to own some paintings of JeffCon.

 

For more information and to know more about the paintings, contact 09778978877 or 02 2193503

Community on Wheels supported by Mayor Randy Salamat of Alfonso, Cavite

 

 

Award winning millennial Mayor, the determined and optimistic public servant, Mayor Randy Salamat posted in his Facebook account his numerous initiatives for his hometown Alfonso, Cavite.

 

One of them is the “Sharing Table” that they are doing for years already and now still ongoing. Not only that, the young Mayor announced the “Community Pantry on Wheels” to reach more those who are in need headed by the Samahang Asenso ng Palengke Vendors Cooperative.

 

“Magandang gabi po! Kamusta po kayo? Bukod po sa The Sharing Table ng Alfonso ay nagkaroon rin po ng Community Pantry on Wheels ang ating bayan na pinangunahan ng ating mga minamahal na Samahang Asenso ng Palengke Vendors Cooperative.

Maraming salamat po sa mga pusong patuloy na hangad ay makatulong sa kapwa! God bless us all po.”- Mayor Randy Salamat

 

Mayor Randy Salamat is an honouree for this year’s Asia Leaders Awards for his accomplishments. His amazing  initiatives for his constituents and being young  makes the public love him not just within Alfonso, Cavite but also nationwide.

Multi awarded Mayor, Randy Salamat announced Free WiFi at Alfonso, Cavite

 

Just recently, The award winning millennial top official in Alfonso, Cavite announced in his Facebook account,  Mayor Randy Salamat, that the free WiFi from Smart Telecommunications Company has been activated and ready to use by his constituents. This will give a boost and if not the first in municipalities is still a big accomplishment. The people in Alfonso now has an additional access especially those who can’t even buy loads which is truly an extra expense to the common people. This free WiFi access can help the people stay informed.

  “Magandang hapon po! Ngayong araw po ay activated na ang ating Smart FREE Wifi sa Alfonso Town Plaza. Makakasagap po ang mga kababayan at bisita natin within 50-meter radius. Ang bawat device po ay mabibigyan ng 30 minutong free wifi. Sana po ay makatulong ito lalong lalo na po sa pagiging updated ng ating mga kababayan pagdating sa mga impormasyon ng ating Pamahalaang Bayan, sa mabilisang research para sa school at para sa emergency purposes. Sunod po nating pakakabitan ang ating pamilihang bayan at munisipyo.”- Mayor Randy Salamat

 

Mayor Randy Salamat just recently received an award at Asia Leaders Awards and for this year, with hope and optimism as the theme, he is also a nominee for his continuous effort and leadership in his hometown. Nominees includes this year from the public service sector are Mayor Isko Domagoso, Congressman Michael Romero, Secretary William Dar and Senator Manny Pacquiao.

The new Lieutenant Governor Elect is from Kiwanis Club of Makati

 The health crisis that’s happening right now around the globe is a realisation that we need to value more our immune system. Covid19 is one serious virus that’s killing even our physicians and medical practitioners. 

Most people right now are advised not to go out especially those who doesn’t have any more important or essential activities but that doesn’t stopped the officers and members of Kiwanis Club of Makati to continue their mandated activities  and goal, to help the children and the communities who are in need more of help. 

At the start of this Pandemic, even in lockdown, Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, the Kiwanis Club of Makati President  works so hard to help out. Because of her leadership and amazing effort, she’s elected as the new Lieutenant Governor Elect under Division 3A which is composed of clubs located in Manila, Pasay, Taguig and Makati. It’s the highest position in the division. 

“I’m thankful for the trust. It’s a big responsibility but as what they say, challenges is part of being alive. In the start of this global health crisis, we focus on the orphanages and small hospitals, we saw that most are donating already to bigger and popular hospitals in Metro Manila so we like to go beyond, targeting to donate in smaller community hospitals and orphanages not just here in Metro Manila but also in Laguna. We started to send out packs of bottled water to Santa Ana General Hospital in Manila then to Bahay Ni Maria Orphange in Calamba City then to Welcome House Orphange in Makati. Even we are all in crisis, if our heart is to help out, even this deadly Virus can’t stop us, there are always ways to help. I am also encouraging all to do the same, in this crisis, it’s your time to prove your worth and your time to shine truly. While everyone are bored because of lockdown, do something productive and helpful to others, share your blessings. For this year, we contributed to different community pantries and a partnership with JCI Makati.”- Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas 

The treasurer, Sheila Leyva even went out to buy the groceries and rice at S&R since some online groceries can’t deliver anymore. One cosmetic company, DSkin Essentials also donated soaps and Dreamwings Production sent some cash to support this initiatives. The award winning, global direct selling company Frontrow Enterprise and Mernel’s Cake-house in Laguna are major contributors. 

Kiwanis Club of Makati is one of the clubs in Division 3A under the Philippine Luzon District. Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas is the newly elected Lieutenant Governor for this coming 2021-2022 and the new President of American Association of the Philippines and the first female since it’s 73 years of establishment in the Philippines and Vice President of Makati Tourism Foundation Inc. 

Kiwanis International was established in 1915 at Detroit, Michigan. Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. Today, we stand with more than 600,000 members from K-Kids to Key Club to Kiwanis and many ages in between in more than 80 countries. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and offering guidance. Kiwanis clubs host nearly 150,000 service projects each year.

For more information; https://www.facebook.com/Kiwanis-Club-of-Makati-2064712023800080/

Redefining and Reorganizing the American Association of the Philippines

 

May 26, 2021–The first ever woman President of American Association of the Philippines since it’s establishment 73 years ago is from Calauan, Laguna.

Key Promotions:

 

“The Board of the American Association of the Philippines (AAP) announces a reorganization and related appointments to reflect key initiatives in the last year. Former Vice-President Grace Nicolas Bondad has been named new President In recognition of her accomplishments in our key fund raising efforts. She is the first ever woman President of the AAP, a notable first!.”- Chairman Emeritus Rick Sobreviñas

Rick Sobrevinas, former Chairman was designated Cairman Emeritus and Chair of the American Historical Collection Committee which we intend to develop into a US - Philippine bi-country effort with considerable-American scholarly contributions.  We intend to unlock different perspectives from the American Academia on this grand ambition in the late 19th and the early to mid 20th Centuries.

Chairman Emeritus Rick Sobreviñas, President Grace Bondad Nicolas, Office Manager Shalie Recaido and Co Chairman Robert Lane

A new Office has been created called "The Office of the Chairman" led by Joe Maristela, Bob Lane, and Den Manzano, Co-Chairs. Larry Dimagiba has been appointed Vice President, Corporate Secretary. This reorganization was long planned but delayed by events having to do with the Pandemic which interrupted travel movements, meetings, and timely decisions, but we are confident that the reorganization will provide the key leadership that will see the AAP through this crisis that have affected Charitable organizations all over the world, especially in the developed world.

 

Reorganizing and Refocusing of the American Historical Collection

 

The Board has decided to buttress the scholarship and academic research long term as a key raison d'etre of the Association. with an intention to hopefully add more clarity and insights into a period which has become an obscure but historically earthshaking saga in the legacy of America in a period where it first emerged as a global empire and the most powerful nation in the world with the highest GDP of all the countries. The Philippine experience marked the American debut into global leadership of the most powerful  and influential nation in the entire history of mankind The Philippines at Manila Bay was the Genesis of this continuing two century run that still is the driving force of world History, Politics, Economics and progress of the world today.

 

We have made great strides in likewise reorganizing the American Historical Collection Committee with the addition of two of the country's greatest scholars - Dr. Ron Mendoza, Head of the School of Government of the Ateneo de Manila University, a Harvard Master of Public Administration, and a Fordham University PhD in Economics. He was known as the most prolific scholar at the AIM, who produced the lion's share of the research publications including books in the institution. He has continued this prolific scholarly output at the Ateneo and will be a major contributor to the scholarship of the American Historical Collection. The Collection was bequeathed to the AAP by the US Embassy as Owner in Trust.

 

Another great academic addition to the American Historical Committee is Mr. Ambeth Ocampo, former Head of the History Department of the Ateneo and recipient of multiple awards for his academic scholarship with innumerable publications and books on Philippine History. He is also a famous Columnist at the Philippine Daily Inquirer known for his astute articles and observations.

 

On the US side, we have, Dr. Alex Orquiza, PhD, a History Professor at Providence College has also joined AAP's American Historical Collection Committee, He is a History PhD from the Johns Hopkins University and has a BA from UC Berkeley University, both top universities in the US. During his PhD studies at Johns Hopkins, he actually travelled to the Philippines and did  research at the American Historical Collection home at the Ateneo's Rizal Library. He is the first of many academic scholars the American Association will add through the years as we redefine ourselves and evolve. AAP will have a socially distance and virtual George Washington Event on June 27, 2021 to celebrate the 73rd years anniversary of AAPs establishment in the Philippines.

 

For more information:

 

https://www.americanassociation.org.ph