PUSONG PINOY PROUDLY PRESENTS "ULINGAN UNDEREXPOSED"

Click HERE for more information about this event.
Please consider being an individual patron or corporate sponsor.

All proceeds will benefit Photo Kalye’s outreach programs in Ulingan.

If interested, please return a completed sponsorship form to agantonio68@aol.com

PLATINUM PHP10,000
- On Site Exposure
- Logo on the Photo Exhibit Poster
- Logo on the Pusong Pinoy/Photo Kalye 2010 Calendar
- Ten VIP Tickets to the Reception/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Recognition in Pusong Pinoy's website and Facebook page

GOLD PHP7,500
- On Site Exposure
- Logo on the Pusong Pinoy/Photo Kalye 2010 Calendar
- Eight VIP Tickets to the Reception/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Recognition in Pusong Pinoy's website and Facebook page

SILVER PHP5,000
- Six VIP Tickets to the Reception/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Recognition in Pusong Pinoy's website and Facebook page

BRONZE PHP2,000
- Four VIP Tickets to the Reception/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Recognition in Pusong Pinoy's website and Facebook page

For any additional information, please email

agantonio68@aol.com or bingmp@yahoo.com

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

ADAM SANTOS for creating the photo exhibit poster/tickets

JOEY RICO for the photo used to promote this exhibit

LANCE ROMEL DELMO BUCOY for designing the sponsorhip form

EFREN PENAFLORIDA JR NAMED 2009 CNN HERO OF THE YEAR

UPDATE: Pusong Pinoy recipient, EFREN PENAFLORIDA JR, who started a "pushcart classroom" in the Philippines to bring education to poor children, has been named the 2009 CNN HERO OF THE YEAR. CNN's Anderson Cooper revealed Peñaflorida's selection at the conclusion of the third-annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on November 21, 2009.

PUSONG PINOY COMPLETED "PROJECT KARITON PARA SA DYNAMIC TEEN COMPANY"

On September 13, 2009, Pusong Pinoy formally announces the end of its project "KARITON PROJECT PARA SA DTC" raising P60,000 towards the purchase of two karitons (pushcarts) for Dynamic Teen Company. Volunteers of DTC pushes a “kariton” in the slum areas of Cavite. Instead of the stereotyped contents like garbage, the "kariton" contains books and other educational materials that are being shared to the children in these slum areas; hence, the term "Kariton Klasrum" (pushcart classroom). DTC's work has been recognized not only in the Philippines, but worldwide, and its founder, Efren Penaflorida Jr., was nominated for the CNN Heroes of 2009 in October 2009.

Project Kariton was launched on September 1, 2009 with a targeted completion date of October 15, 2009. What was meant to be a one and half month project, Pusong Pinoy completed this project in 13 days! It was spearheaded by Pusong Pinoy Hong Kong led by Team Leader JAY MARTINEZ, Team Leader JINKY SONSALLA, and PP Coordinators CAROL VEGA, KAREN SORIANO, and WYS VAS-VILLALOBOS. They raised funds from baked goods sale and donations coming from Hong Kong, Philippines, and United States.

Pusong Pinoy would like to thank our very own TL Jay, a DJ for PINOY TAYO SANMAN, Hong Kong's hottest Pinoy Radio Station, for featuring this project and DTC on his radio show. In no time, listeners were calling in for donations.

A special thanks also to VTL Jinky who from Day 1 of this project already pledged to donate one Kariton, but nevertheless, she continued to bake cookies and work hard for this project...simply because of her love for the children whom she knows would benefit from this project.

Upon hearing of this good news, Mr. Penaflorida stated:
"Isang malaking karangalan sa amin na makilala at makabahagi ang mga ka-PUSONG PINOY na kagaya ninyo na hindi nawawalan ng pag-asa para sa kaayusan ng ating bayan. Sa ating paglilingkod, ang isang bagay na kung sa tingin natin ay maliit at parang walang magagawa, subalit sa pagtutulungan, pagbabayanihan at sa sama-sama nating kakayanan kaya nating lumikha ng isang malaking pagbabago na tatak sa atin lipunan. Tayo ang pagbabago na inaasahan ng mundong ito. Let's continue pushing for positive change!. Salamat mga Ka-Pusong Pinoy."

"It is a great honor for us to know and share with our fellow PUSONG PINOY like you who never lose hope for the improvement of our country. With what we are doing, something may look small and worthless, but by helping each other, spirit of communal unity, and joint effort, we can create a big change that will leave a mark in our society. We are the change that is the hope of the world. Let's continue pushing for positive change. Thank you to all fellow Pusong Pinoy."

Hats off to Team Hong Kong for completing this project in such a short time and thanks to Pusong Pinoy worldwide for supporting this project. A turnover ceremony will be held on December 2009. To know more about DTC, click here.

PUSONG PINOY HOSTS PHOTO KALYE EXHIBIT

PUSONG PINOY

cordially invites you to attend

“Ulingan UnderExposed"

12/9/09 to 12/11/09

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

TALA GALLERY

100 Scout de Guia Street

Tomas Morato, Q.C.

PHOTO CREDIT: JOEY RICO/PHOTO KALYE

The photo exhibit will feature the works of PHOTO KALYE, a Flickr-based group dedicated to raising social awareness about poverty. This special group of photographers donated their time, talent, and resources to present a captivating collection of images set against a backdrop of urban poverty.

These kalyetographers will endeavor to expose the harsh, everyday realities that underprivileged children in Ulingan, Tondo often find themselves in. They will also seek to magnify the hope that springs eternal among these impoverished youth amidst destitution and despair.

The images will be ON SALE during the exhibit. All proceeds will benefit Photo Kalye’s outreach programs in Ulingan. Tickets can be purchased for PHP100 per person.

A reception with the artists, guest celebrities and sponsors will be held on December 9th at 7:00PM. A limited number of tickets for this event can be purchased for PHP500 per person. Refreshments will be served.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Please consider being an individual patron or corporate sponsor for this event. Click HERE for a sponsorship form. Sponsorship rates are as follows:

PLATINUM PACKAGE: PHP10,000
- On Site Exposure
- Logo on the Photo Exhibit Poster
- Logo on the Pusong Pinoy/Photo Kalye 2010 Calendar
- Ten VIP Tickets to the Reception/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Recognition in Pusong Pinoy's website & Facebook page

GOLD PACKAGE: PHP7,500
- On Site Exposure
- Logo on the Pusong Pinoy/Photo Kalye 2010 Calendar
- Eight VIP Tickets to the Reception/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Recognition in Pusong Pinoy's website & Facebook page

SILVER PACKAGE: PHP5,000
- Six VIP Tickets to the Reception/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Recognition in Pusong Pinoy's website & Facebook page

BRONZE PACKAGE: PHP2,000
- Four VIP Tickets to the Reception/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Recognition in Pusong Pinoy's website & Facebook page

For more details, please email bingmp@yahoo.com.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

PROJECT PPP: PAMASKO NG PUSONG PINOY (CHRISTMAS GIFT-GIVING OF PUSONG PINOY)

CREDITS: PHOTO - ARNOLD MELORIN; FLYER- RENE M. DOMINGUEZ

A message from Pusong Pinoy Founder, DONNA BERNARDO ROSARIO:
"Pusong Pinoy vows to make this year's Christmas memorable for the kids and families of the organizations we support. Now, we formally launch PROJECT PPP: PAMASKO NG PUSONG PINOY (Christmas Gift-Giving of Pusong Pinoy). This project will provide food, toys, school supplies, hygiene supplies, sweaters, and slippers to over 1,500 indigent kids from various organizations that we support in the Philippines. Pusong Pinoy is also hosting this year's Christmas Party at Damascus Foundation in Bulacan and Kabuyao Elementary School in Benguet. Once again, we are asking all you HEROES to rise to the occasion and make a difference!"

CREDITS: PHOTO - MIO CADE; FLYER- ADAM SANTOS

In the wake of the recent calamities that have struck our nation, we know that we still carry within us the power to create a positive impact on the lives of so many by our simple act of giving. Your donation will go a long way! Pusong Pinoy is calling all HEROES to help us bring love, hope, and happiness to the homes of these children. We need YOU to help us make this a memorable Christmas for them.

For those who have been deeply affected by Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, Pusong Pinoy will continue to do its best to provide support and to aid in relief efforts for the victims and their families. We look forward to your participation and continued support!

RECIPIENTS:
Damascus Foundation (DF)
Dynamic Teen Company (DTC)
Kabuyao Elementary School (KES)
Ulingan (UL)
Parish Social Action Committee (PSAC)
Ephesus, Home of Abused Girls

LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED FOR PROJECT PPP:

Items	Recipients	# More Needed
Backpacks- 50	UL	Completed
Backpacks - 152	KES	Completed
Slippers -1,502	Tarlac/KES/UL/PSAC/DTC	Completed
Chocolate- 742 pcs.	DTC/KES/UL/DF	Completed
Crayons -652	DTC/KES/Ephesus	Completed
Coloring Books - 500	DTC/Ephesus	Completed
Notebook - 456	KES	Completed
Pencils - 304	KES	Completed
Erasers -152	KES	Completed
Toys - 400	PSAC	Completed
Toys - 152	KES	Completed
Toys - 500	DTC	Completed
Toys - 50	UL	Completed
Toys - 40 (Stuffed toys)	DF	Completed
Toys - 20 (Barbie dolls)	Ephesus	Completed
Rice (50 kilos)- 10 sacks	PSAC	Completed
Sardines - 180 large cans	PSAC	Completed
Sugar - 180 bags	PSAC	Completed
Soy Sauce - 180 bottles	PSAC	Completed
Bihon Noodles-180 packs	PSAC	Completed
Soap - 230 bars	PSAC/UL	Completed
Clothes/Misc (12 boxes)	PSAC/DF /KES	Completed
Gifts for Volunteers - 26	PSAC	Complete
Gifts for Staff - 8	KES	Completed

For more information about PROJECT PPP, please contact the team leader in your area or email bingmp@yahoo.com.

PUSONG PINOY'S FAMILY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT PSAC

November was a great month for a family birthday celebration at Parish Social Action Committee (PSAC) at Lipa City in Batangas. Pusong Pinoy's Supermom MYRNA TANEDO-ROMERO and her sons, PP Team Leader CARL BERNARDO and PP Hero CONQUI BERNARDO, celebrated their birthdays by sponsoring a luncheon for the kids at PSAC. The kids celebrated their birthday with food and games. Thanks, Myrna, Carl, and Conqui, for sharing your special day with these wonderful kids!

Special thanks to LIZA DE JESUS, PP Liaison, and the entire PSAC volunteers for organizing this birthday celebration. Pusong Pinoy commends PSAC for their tireless acts of kindness and generosity towards less privileged families around their area.

What a way to celebrate their special day! Would you like to celebrate your birthday in a grand way? If so, please send us an email for more information.

Click HERE to see other Pusong Pinoy's birthday celebrations.

PUSONG PINOY'S POEM & SONG CONTEST

Special thanks to Pusong Pinoy USA East Bay/Northern California Team Leader ADAM SANTOS for creating this poster!