Project Jomalig Report and Updates

Updated as of June 25, 8:00pm

Excerpt from the previous blog:

In 2011, JourneyingJames partnered with fellow bloggers to share more than 50 running shoes to the young athletes in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental.

In 2012, more travel bloggers and private companies supported the Book Sharing Project in Gubatwhere we helped the community build their elementary school library- giving them books.

This 2013, we are having another community development project dubbed:

“PROJECT JOMALIG: FEED THE KIDS, CHANGE THE WORLD”

Facebook note on how to join here: Project Jomalig

According to 2012 DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development), Jomalig, Quezon tops the list of the “Malnourished Towns in the Philippines.” I quote what Dra. Ang (Doctor to the Barrio assigned in Jomalig) said, “Jomalig has been declared the most nutritionally depressed municipality in the whole Philippines. Top 1 according to National Nutrition Council (NNC) in malnutrition. More than 3 out of 10 are malnourished in the island.“ Meaning the kids don’t get enough nutrition that they need. The main reason: the town is hard to reach.

To learn more about the project please read this: PROJECT JOMALIG: FEED THE KIDS, CHANGE THE WORLD.

This will be the forum where I will be publishing the updates and concerns for #ProjectJomalig. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to ask on the comment box.

 

#PROJECTJOMALIG ITINERARY:

DAY 1

4:30am Meet at Raymond Bus Terminal at Legarda St., Manila
5:00am Leave for Real (Private Van)
8:00am Breakfast at Real/ Project Briefing
10:00am Board Boat to Patnanungan, lunch on board
3:00pm Arrive at Patnanungan, then ride a boat to Jomalig
5:oopm Arrive at Jomalig Quezon, rest
7:00pm Dinner at Jomalig
9:00pm Rest

DAY 2

AM: Visit Communities, Feeding Program/Outreach
12:00nn Picnic Lunch on the beach
PM: R & R

DAY 3

7:00am Breakfast
9:00am Go to Patnanungan
11:00am Go back to Real, Quezon, lunch on board
5:00pm Arrive at Real
5:30pm Early dinner or merienda / Project Debriefing
6:00pm Go back to Manila
9:00pm Arrival in Manila

HOW MUCH IS THE TOUR?

Php3,500 all-in

2 Nights accommodation (homestay, non-AC)
Private Van transfer from Manila and back
Boat transfers and fare
7 meals
Tour of the the island

 

HOW TO JOIN?

Everyone is welcome to join the tour and outreach.

Facebook note on how to join here: Project Jomalig

WE REQUIRE Php1,00 downpayment for us to reserve you a sure slot. This is non-refundable and non-transferrable. If in case you already made a deposit and cannot join because of work or conflict, your Php500 will automatically go to #ProjectJomalig Fund. The remaining balance should be paid before we leave Manila. The Php500 will be used to buy for the necessities that we will give to the community- multivitamins, cereals, rice, heathy mix, etc.

You can deposit your payment at

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Account Name: Christel James Betia
Savings Account Number: 0919-1893-47

Please email the deposit slip on journeyingjames@gmail.com along with your mobile number so we can write your name on the final list. Thanks!

Facebook note on how to join here: Project Jomalig

 

THINGS TO BRING:

Please travel light. Limit your backpack to 6kilos.

-Water bottle or travel mug (we encourage participants to have their own water bottle and refrain from buying bottled waters to save on plastics, our tours are eco-friendly)
-Sunblock (protect your skin)
-Clothes (good for 3 days, dryfit shirts and swimear)
-Bonamine (for the 6 hours boat ride)
-Headlamp
-Camera
-Merienda food, biscuits, pica-pica foods
-Waterproofing (waterproof your bag and gadgets)
-Sarong or scarf
-Personal Toiletries

 

PROJECT REPORT:

Volunteers

December 2012: Ocular Team

James Betia, Leon Pangilinan Jr., Janeca Racho and Donna Nolasco

April 12-14: WAVE 1 Participants

Arvin Quilloy, Ervin Malicdem, Marion Hakuchino, Vanessa Malicdem, Zarina Segundo, Meg Abano, Koko Nerva, Elvie Manlulu and Sham Lisay

May 17-19: WAVE 2 Participants

Team Lead: Emm Balabat and Elvie Manlulu

Anjo Rulloda, Brian Madrid, Shy Murgia, Corazon Martinez and Marky Ramone Go.

 

June 14-16: Wave 3 Participants

Team Lead: James Betia and Arvin Quilloy

Aila Alcontin, Yoj Alcontin, Jade Fernandez, Kat Mamparair, Mary Ann Ferreras, Marnelli Tajaros, Rolando Red Chuca, Dulce Amor Alsosa, Arnold Belver, Anna Varona, Ruben Simon, Pamela Gamboa, Rhodora Gamboa and Melvin Brutas

 

July 12-14: Wave 4 Participants

Team Lead: Emm Balabat, James Betia and Arvin Quilloy

Emm Balabat, Kitte Antonio, Donna Nolasco, Jireh Betia, Janeca Racho, Cathy Marzo, Gigi Alcala, Arvin Quiloy and Matt B

 

August 16-18: Wave 5 Participants

Team Lead: Emm Balabat

Reserved Participants (10):  

1. Karen Manigbas
2. Fatima Carbonel
3. Lilibeth Escobido
4. Jireh Betia
5. Kristel Virtudez
6. Kareen Larase
7. Eds

 

September 13-15: Wave 6 Participants

Team Lead: James Betia, Arvin Quilloy and Emm Balabat

Reserved Participants (35): 

1. Jeremy Villastiqui
2. Ivy Ignacio
3. Charles Escat
4. Mara Balayan
5. Claire Marie Ang
6. Myra Brucelo
7. Weng Castillo
8. Apple Suplido
9. Jasmin Frigillano
10. Annie Kimper Diaz
11. Suzette Ranido
12. Hershey Cuasay
13. Marie Loraine Atienza
14. Iris Pascua
15. Junie Pagunsan
16. Hannah Asiado
17. Yayoi Tsumura
18. Clarisse Manahan
19. Lea-Kristina Florentino
20. Anthony Lenor Anire
21. Ybeth Villano
22. Eloi Cantuba
23. Baby de Leon
24. Nika Beltran
25. Geneann Tubal
26. Kristel Virtudez
27. Arnie Joy Gallo
28. Angela P
29. Kevin B
30. MItch Sy
31. Duane Bernardo
32. Ma-ann Fereras
33. Del Arriane Cabato
34. Erwin Nuer
35. Elvie Manlulu
36. Bang Geonzon

NOTE: Might be doing beach camping for 3days/2nights

 

Here are the kids from Barangay Apad, Jomalig that we desire to lift up from malnutrition after the project:

Barangay Nutrition Scholar – Gemma Ronterazo

1. Charmaine Tayas
2. Mharann Bermejo
3. Gary Mercado
4. Loren Sarmiento
5. Joveth Empenio
6. Kristy Jane Eusebio
7. Angela Empenio
8. Jomelyn Ebanez
9. Kim Benjo Oligo
10. Rejane Domingo
11. Emman Belda
12. Zydney Mercado
13. Gracejane Domingo
14. Janeth Empenio
15. Jomedes Bermejo
16. Jonard Domingo
17. Wency Belda
18. Katlyn Meah Bermejo
19. John Danie Mercado
20. Chelsey Mae Berdan
21. Hans Justin Sabio
22. Lyza Delloro
23. Lovely Jae Sabio
24. Rosebelle Eusebio
25. Jade Arcilla
26. Rochelle Pacheco
27. Martin Santos
28. Johnrey Empenio
29. Micka Jane Condino
30. Joshua Acula
31. Roderick Eusebio
32. Myrel Franz Dela Cruz
33. Raiza Aban
34. Pia Balce
35. Edmundo Clores
36. Mark Johnson Madera
37. Arjay Eusebio
38. Ramon Ables Jr.
39. Elton John Reyino Rodriguez
40. Rena Arcilla
41. Gelica Belda
42. Rezjean Belda
43. Meah Franz Dela Cruz
44. Nieca Delvalle
45. Marion Oneeh Arevalo
46. Andro Francia
47. Sharine Jaze Chavez
48. Yhana Mae Chavez
49. Sandy Dellosa
50. Reymond Dellosa
51. Dinno Delos Santos
52. Jade Fernandez
53. Denmark Ables
54. Ryngel Semetara
55. Clear Ferrer
56. Cris Laxamana
57. Krizel Pantila
58. Dipper Santos
59. Ehjoy Uzarraga
60. Dandan Delos Santos
61. Erica Mae Castillo
62. Michael Castillo
63. Merven Posada
64. Jonathan Domingo

 

IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND YOU CAN’T COME ANYMORE, Please inform us as early as possible so we can pass the slots to other who really want to join. Please read this: http://www.lakas.com.ph/2011/04/types-of-people-to-watch-out-when-inviting-to-travel/

HOW TO HELP?

If you are not available on the dates above but wants to take part in the project, we are now accepting cash donations for #ProjectJomalig. Just deposit it on my BPI Account and we will acknowledge the receipt.

CASH DONATIONS:

P5,000 – from Wave 1.

P400 – savings from Wave 1

P3,000 – JourneyingJames tours

P1,000 – Sam U

P1,500 – JourneyingJames tours

P5,032.50 – Anonymous (blog reader from UAE)

P3,300 – From JourneyingJames Tours Baler

P2,000 – Elvie M.

P3,000- Mr. Wilber Ong

P7,000- Wave 3 donation

P1,500- Ely

P10,000- Mhick Pino

P1,000- Ana Sochen

P1,000- Red Mendoza

P2,000- Joyce Abing

P10,000- Abbie from Japan

P10,000- Mhick Pino

P2,000- Irene Uy

P1,000 – Raphael Diaz

EXPENSES:

P4,000 – purchase of 333 boxes of Multivitamins (for April)

P3,500 – Team Lead coordination with Baranggay Nutrition heads in Jomalig (c/o Emelyn Balabat)

P2,000 – Budget for May Wave 2 (c/o Emm Balabat)

P4,000 – purchase of 333 boxes of Multivitamins (for May)

P3,300 – purchase of Fortified Milk (for June)

p4,500 – Emm’s Budget for 10 days in Jomalig Island

P1,500- Additional budget and allowance for Emm’s stay in Jomalig Island

P2,780- July expenses at Jomalig

P9,815- Nutripacks, nutripasta and chocomilk drinks for July

P1,100- Food budget for September (chicken c/o Arvin)

 

Cash on Hand: __________

 

Blogs Related to #PROJECTJOMALIG

Ervin- Call for Jomalig Island Outreach and Mapping Project / Jomalig Map-up and Kids Feeding Project 1st Wave is a Success

Elvie- A Kiss that Turned a Tourist Into a Traveler

Marky- What is #ProjectJomalig Island is all About?

Ben- Images from #ProjectJomalig Wave 3.0

 

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There is this song that haunts me every time I think of Jomalig,

I see the kids in the street,
With not enough to eat
Who am I, to be blind?
Pretending not to see their needs

-Michael Jackson, Man in the Mirror

Every month, we will bring people there. Help distribute goodies, food or whatever that can help the community. We want to educate the mothers and give livelihood projects to their parents. We need help and a team of committed volunteers. I’m just a simple travel blogger, I just want to make people know what’s there but with regards to community development, I’m sure there are lots of people who are more knowledgeable than me. So if you are passionate and committed to do something that can change the world, welcome to the team.

“If you can’t feed a hundred, then just feed one.” 

-Mother Teresa