VISIT TO BARUG! MAASIN

God continues to affirm our humble efforts in social transformation. He even grants us our hearts' desire.

The two archangels Gabriel, ("man of God" or "God is strong") and Raphael, ("the remedy or healing of God") whose feast we celebrated, provide a most consoling presence for us. Had a seminar/forum with potential volunteers in the graft and corruption effort in Maasin led by Fr. Garnet. They want to do something. Yet, we have to start with self awareness, before we can move on to ingenuity, love, and heroism (as the book, "Heroic Leadership," tell us).

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God bless us all!

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TRAINING ON FUND-DEVELOPMENT

Their smiles communicate joy and hope in the Lord. Some highlights:

Anbern, our fund-development staff (a first time for us and just recently organized), departed for Manila for a two-day training on fund-development with a group focused on teaching a non-profit organizations this vital element. God’s providential care provided Anbern with a place to stay (provided by a Dilaab supporter) around 7 buildings from the venue. With only 6 participants (more were expected), Bern had a chance to really interact and raise questions. She learned that such work is fundamentally about relationships. She also got in touch with someone who is providing us with a database software (SQL) and other high-tech help. Praise the Lord!

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GOV. "AMONG ED" PANLILIO VISIT TO CEBU

Much preparatory work went into talks before various groups and the visit of Gov. "Among Ed" Panlilio of Pampanga. An ocular visit also occurred in a place that holds future promise for the Dilaab Foundation. Brainstorming sessions continued regarding the bold new frontiers of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the area of corruption-intolerant work. "Among" Ed Panlilio arrived. No VIP treatment. Very simple person.

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YOUNG HEROIC CHRISTIAN PROFESSIONAL AND ENTREPRENEUR GATHERING

22 September 2007 was full with two fora, one with the Young United Professionals (YUP) of Barug! Pilipino; the other with the representatives from government, business, and civil society/academe. YUP had representatives from various parts of the Visayas, and also from the Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN). At the morning forum, representatives from local schools came. They launched a Lifestyle Check Tipster project. The YUP stayed on until the following day with a joint statement regarding corruption intolerance. A tri-sectoral forum in the afternoon became a very exciting one, with many persons commenting and raising questions. An elderly man said he had attended with some doubts since he thought there was no new thing he could learn. He said he was mistaken. A Christian united front was emerging even as a participant said he was not the religious type.

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PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES: CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND CSR

Again the conflagration of hope is truly palpable.

Fr. Melo gave a talk last 13 September 2007 before one of the break out groups during the National Convention of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) held at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City. It was entitled "Practices and Challenges: Catholic Schools and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Those who attended were in charge of the outreach programs of the CEAP. Some of our challenges included: promotion of CQ (conscience quotient), not just IQ, EQ, or SQ in Catholic schools; involvement in a nationwide synchronization of heroic Christian citizenship in terms of focusing on one little act of good citizenship monthly; etc. Our team also promoted the music album "Nasud ko" ('My Nation") to the delegates. It was very well received, even by non-Cebuanos. There is need to construct a website for sustaining e-contact with participants.

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