HONG KONG JTL KERRI & PP HERO JAY'S BIRTHDAY BLOWOUT AT PSAC

A double birthday celebration was held at Parish Social Action Committee (PSAC) for our very own Hong Kong Junior Team Leader KERRI ANNE MARTINEZ and her cousin JAY MARTINEZ.

Though they are miles apart, the cousins wanted to celebrate their birthday in a truly meaningful way by sharing their blessings with the children of PSAC in Batangas, Philippines. Their wishes were granted when food & drink, games, gifts, and prizes were given to more than 120 kids. Thank you so much, JTL Kerri and PP Hero Jay, for giving these kids a great time on your special day! We would also like to thank PSAC's President, Liza de Jesus, and the amazing PSAC volunteers for making this happen!

PSAC's mission is to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate in the Philippines; not only by helping them meet their needs, but also encourage a positive outlook on life. If you would like to celebrate your birthday the Pusong Pinoy way, please contact our Charter Team Leader Jay Martinez at tl.tinytony@ymail.com or HK Vice-Team Leader Carol Vega at vegacarol@mac.com. Click HERE to see past Pusong Pinoy's birthday celebrations.

TOY RUN FOUNDATION'S DONATION TO PP

BY USA-EAST COAST CHARTER TEAM LEADER IVY ANTONIO

Last month, Pusong Pinoy acknowledged receipt of 6 large balikbayan boxes sent to the Philippines by DENNIS JARIN, Founder of Toy Run Foundation Inc. Dennis organized a hugely successful book and school supplies drive in New Jersey to benefit Pusong Pinoy's recipients last December.

On March 5th, members of PP's Philippine Core Team namely JOCEL ESTOQUE, SUSAN CHUA, BENG DIZON, CLAUDETTE LAGMAN, as well as Quezon City Team Leader LANCE BUCOY, got together to count and sort through hundreds of items donated by our generous heroes from Ocean County, New Jersey. Pusong Pinoy would like to acknowledge receipt of the following items:

BOOKS - 2,314
Crayons w/ hardcase by 64's- 17 boxes
Crayons by 24's- 76 boxes
Crayons by 48's- 3 boxes
Crayons by 36- 2 boxes
Glue- 6 bottles
Ruler- 30 pcs
Crayons by 96- 1 box
Crayons by 32's- 3 boxes
Crayons by 8's- 22 boxes
Crayons by 10's- 1 box
Crayons by 12's- 1 box
Crayons by 16's- 1 box
Colored pencils by 15's- 1 box
Colored pencils by 10's- 5 boxes
Colored pencils by 12's- 12 boxes
Glue sticks- 33 pcs.
Flashcards- 5 boxes
Fine tip markers- 1 box
Assorted erasers- 31 packs
Sharpeners-41 pcs.
Stapler set- 2 packs
Staple wires- 1 pack
Stationaries- 2 packs
Assorted erasers (loose)- 1 plastic bag
Colored markers by 10's- 9 packs
Colored markers by 20's- 6 packs
Colored markers by 12's- 2 packs
Hi-lighter by 3's- 1 pack
Ballpens (bundled) w/ eraser- 5 pcs.
Ballpens (bundled)- 60 pcs.
Ballpens by 12's- 3 boxes
Ballpens by 8's- 2 packs
Ballpens by 10's- 4 packs
Pencils by 20's- 17 boxes
Pencils by 24's- 7 boxes
Pencils by 16's- 3 boxes
Pencils by 60's- 3 boxes
Pencils by 8's- 47 packs
Pencils by 10's- 20 packs
Pencils by 12's- 5 packs
Pencils by 18's- 2 packs
Mechanical pencils- 2 packs
Pencils w/ eraser toppers- 13 pcs.
Loose pencils- 163 pcs.
Pencils (bundled) by 20's- 25 bundles
Notebooks- 19 pcs.
Yellowpad- 1 pack
Refiller- 1 pack

Recently, Pusong Pinoy sent out Certificates of Appreciation to these groups/individuals for their contribution towards the promotion of literacy among underprivileged children in the Philippines:

CHRISTINA JARIN, FRANCES JARIN, SUSAN SERRAO, KYLIE CLARK, MOLLY SAUER, KATELYNN BRISCHLER, ANEKA POWELL, PAIGE FAGAN, MAKENNA MILKOVTZ, MEGAN PAWLOWSKI, JORDYN DOUGET, JULIE BERTOTI, SAMANTHA ANDEER, VICTORIA COSTA, ALYSSA ELIA-WAY, WINNIE DADIA-FOY, VILMA DADIA, ROSZEL PILAPIL, GREG DELFIERO, RIC ESPINA, CAROLYN NICOSIA, LESLEY DANIELS, MARY BLOOD, MARY HAMMETT, PATTI GREENWOOD, KRISTIN MCKELVY & WITW, RITA PARKER, SHERRY FORTNER, JOHN MATUSKA, JR., BONNIE STRENO, LINDA DUGAN, LAUREN DANIELS, DENNISE LUBANSKI, BG PINNIX BRAUN, FREDERICK A. PRIFF SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADVISERS (DIANE SNEDDON AND BONNIE NELSON), STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEMBERS AND STUDENTS OF FREDERICK A. PRIFF SCHOOL & CUB SCOUT PACK 43

Last but not the least, to DENNIS JARIN for hosting these books and school supplies drive on behalf of Pusong Pinoy last December.

Once again, thanks to everyone for your participation and incredible support for Pusong Pinoy's ongoing book drive and upcoming school supplies project.

PP COMPLETED SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT

We have now officially ended our 2nd Annual Scholarship Project - DONASYON PARA SA EDUKASYON 2 (Donation for Education). We are grateful to all the heroes who have given their support for this successful venture. We are not only sponsoring our 17 existing scholars, but we have added 16 more scholars!

Thanks to our generous HEROES for sponsoring the following scholars for another school year at De La Salle Lipa! You have helped these scholars take one step closer to their dreams!

1) Alvarez, Che-Che Recreo - Hong Kong TL Jinky Sonsalla
2) Calalo, Cheska Otico - Tony Velbis
3) Katigbak, Noriel Alqueres - Philippines TL Beng Dizon
4) Lajarca, Joyce Ann Remo - Caroline Zarate Boyle #1
5) Lospe, Rowena Palconit - Caroline Zarate Boyle #2
6) Mabiling, Israel Cuasay- CTL Bing Mordeno/Anonymous Donor
7) Magabo, Russel De Guzman - Team HONG KONG (CTL Jay Martinez/VTL Laica Martinez/JTL Kerri Anne Martinez/TL Jinky Sonsalla/VTL Kaz Soriano/VTL Cherryann Alix Solomon/TL Wys Vas-Villalobos/VTL Carol Vega/VTL Dang Rapio)
8) Mallilin, Peta Mikkaela Aquino - Corona TL Annali Palomo
9) Medina, Al John Paul Laiño - Hong Kong TL Wys Vas-Villalobos
10) Mercado, Cedrick Frenando - Deeno Tiglao & Marjorie Hagedorn Umali
11) Mercado, Lucky Bryan Tarrayo - Thelma Schuler
12) Montanez, Mark Aldrin - Regina Bondoc & Pia Nakao
13) Padilla, Georgia Macatangay - Thelma Schuler, Regina Bondoc & Pia Nakao
14) Ongkit, Jennesa Isidro - Anonymous donor c/o PPC Jocelin
15) Ramos, Dennica Hannah A. - Amy Canlas Reyes, Ryan Lebron/Noah & Nathan Rosario
16) Rueca, Hannah Algara - Anna Sevillano Flores
17) Villanueva, Ed Paulo - ICONS
18) John Reymart Nachor - ICONS
19) Fatima Bautista - ICONS
20) Joyce Rhodelene Fajarda - ICONS
21) Gissel Malabanan - ICONS
22) Marlyn Reyes - ICONS
23) Cherilla Kison - ICONS
24) Tricia Japson - ICONS
25) Anne Janine De Jesus - ICONS
26) Ma. Erika Banog - ICONS
27) Patrick John Honrado - ICONS
28) Noe Laylay - ICONS
29) Eunice Pagcaliwanggan - ICONS
30) Alex Francisco - ICONS
31) Mikko Valeros - ICONS
32) Jhun Kevin Sapatero - ICONS
33) Joyce Tubo - ICONS

Special thanks to our Arizona PP Coordinator JOCELIN OLIVIER for leading this project and to YENG LIBAT of DLSL for providing us all the information about the scholars! A formal presentation of the scholarships will be held this month. Please check our website for updates and pictures. Click HERE to read more about this project.