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Helping build social enterprise with young Higaunons in Mintapod

By Susano Balais
Posted 17 May 2011

Tenny Torres (left) provides technical instructions to young Higaunons.
Tenny Torres (left) provides technical instructions to young Higaunons.

>“Kuya Sano, naa kay borrower’s slip?” asked by Robert Pinaabot, a 14-year-old Higaunon from Mintapod. “Manghulos unta kog 1/2 ug 1 inch concave chisel, 1 set flat chisel, spoke shave, usa ka martilyo ug gabas,” he added. This is the usual request that I hear from young people after a morning prayer at 8 o’clock in Mintapod.

Mintapod is one of the sitios of Barangay Hagpa, a Higaunon community, located in Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. It is approximately 40 kms from the Bukidnon national highway, far from the city life, far from such conveniences as electricity, jeepneys, groceries and mobile phone network connection.Read More »Helping build social enterprise with young Higaunons in Mintapod

Budget Tracking for Transparent Accountable Governance (BTTAG) Initiative

“A journey towards enhancing Local Government Budgeting through Civil Society Organization and Local Government Unit partnership”

 A Position Paper Presented to the Local Government Units, National Government Agencies and Policy Makers during the BTTAG Policy Forum 21 January 2011, Marco Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, PhilippinesRead More »Budget Tracking for Transparent Accountable Governance (BTTAG) Initiative

KPMFI’s Fourth Anniversary: Celebratory Finish and Promising Start

By Marc Tagub Posted 22 October 2010

At KPMFI's 4th anniversary.
At KPMFI’s 4th anniversary.

GINGOOG CITY (October 17, 2010) — “Let’s make it bigger next year,” says Katilingbanong Pamahandi sa Mindanaw Foundation Inc. (KPMFI) Executive Director Ariel Hernandez while looking at over 500 people who were all in a celebratory mood inside Arturo Lugod Gymnasium in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. That was also Hernandez’ remark last year when the number of community partners who were able to put aside work for the day to join KPMFI’s third anniversary was about 300. KPMFI’s fourth year anniversary was indeed bigger and more festive. This year KPMFI’s celebrates with a guiding principle of taking the lead in creating globally competitive models of social enterprise and entrepreneurs. Read More »KPMFI’s Fourth Anniversary: Celebratory Finish and Promising Start