Annual Institutional Review

Debates, arguments and notions were presented as participants in the Annual Institutional Review of the DMSF-IPHC gathered together on  three day activity started on March 26, 2015. This will give every units of the institution an opportunity to present the accomplishments for the whole fiscal year . With 46 people in attendance, the activity started at exactly 8:45 am at 3rd Floor,AVR, MTRC Building 1.

Reports from CSU, MTRC, Admin, PDE, Finance, SEED, ED/MC and PDE were presented. Discussion on project development and efforts to delivering 2 major domains was emphasized. The topic in Finance unit was thoroughly discussed though. However, different topics were discussed accordingly. Every topic are sensitive. Indicators and other concerns were also discussed. Participants from every unit have raised concerns. Objectively, the purpose of the activity was successfully delivered. Issues were brought out that resulted to the development and progress of the institution.

A number of ice breaker was conducted by the Relational Committee responsible for the activity's  technical aspect. Participants enjoyed not only the dances but the discussions as well. The activity commenced exactly 12:00pm, February 28, 2015. The activity was made possible with the collaborated efforts of  every units. The activity commenced after a sumptuous lunch shared by everyone.

Technical Support to Developing Rural Communities

We had a smooth ride on our way to Barangay Camansi, Montevista, Comval, the last barangay to receive the assessment. Upon reaching the place, participants were already there waiting together with the barangay captain who welcomed us. It was a sunny day and people on that place were all busy. After a short welcome, we were ushered by some participants to the activity area.  We started posting the visuals and that signaled them that the training was about to start.

The preliminaries, introduction of participants and giving of expectations were normally conducted. A short message from the barangay captain welcomed the participants. The activity was participated by the barangay council, barangay health workers, BNS (Barangay Nutrition Scholars) and IP representatives. A brief background of the Project and PRA tools were discussed respectively. Amazingly, participants expressed their ideas, arguments and have also raised concerns. The data presented were validated.

I appreciate how they gave ideas to address the occurrence of the problems in their barangay, especially on health matters. However, participants also find time to give jokes and a spree to laugh but at the same time learning out of it. The explanation of the speakers gave clarity to vague and obscure topics. Participants’ insights were good and provocative. I saw how they are affected with the assessment.

A New Experience

Activity: Travel from Davao to Montevista

Time: 1:30 pm

Feb. 15, 2015

                Together with my co-OJT  we traveled  from Davao to Montevista as per advise from our team leader. This idea was formulated to meet the CO’s before the activity on the next day. We traveled for almost four hours. When we were in Davao the team Montevista already contacted us about our status; what terminal; what time is expected for arrival and the like. We arrived at around 4:30 pm. Waited for a couple of minutes and took some rest. Three people showed up and approached us. Upon confirmation and a couple of introductions, we proceed to the rented boarding house. The warm welcome of ate Ruan, ate Haide and kuya Mack was amazing. We unload our baggage and quench our thirst immediately. We were introduced to the owner, landlady and other board mates.

                I really appreciate the fact that they don’t want us to feel intimidated. However, they embraced and accepted us as their brother and sister. We shared the meal with laughter and series of topics.