Children’s art in 2015 Mingo cards and eCards
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Children’s art in 2015 Mingo cards and eCards

UPDATE: NVC’s 2016 Mingo Christmas cards are now available online, with free shipping to any major city in the Philippines. This holiday season, NVC’s Mingo cards and eCards feature the artwork of young friends and supporters. Each purchase will provide Mingo Meals to undernourished children in the Philippines. They are enrolled in a 6-month daily feeding...

November 30, 2015July 8, 2018by
NVC partners with Metrobank Foundation
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NVC partners with Metrobank Foundation

On November 23, 2015, Metrobank Foundation signed a memorandum of agreement with NVC to provide assistance to Project Joseph and nutritional programs in Iloilo and Capiz. NVC President Millie Kilayko handed over NVC’s gift of an artisan mosaic eggshell piece to Aniceto Sobrepena, Metrobank Foundation President.

November 23, 2015July 8, 2018by
Fishing nets for fishermen in Cadiz, Negros Occidental
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Fishing nets for fishermen in Cadiz, Negros Occidental

On November 10, 2015, Ayala Foundation turned over 60 sets of fishing nets to fisherman beneficiaries in Cadiz, Negros Occidental. The fishermen were identified in partnership with NVC’s Peter Project, and given motorized fishing boats shortly after they lost their own to Typhoon Yolanda. NVC’s partnership with Ayala Foundation goes a long way. They have...

November 11, 2015July 8, 2018by
Typhoon Yolanda: Year 2 Report
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Typhoon Yolanda: Year 2 Report

On the eve of Typhoon Yolanda’s second anniversary, NVC Foundation wishes to report on the initiatives it has undertaken for the people whose lives have been affected by the disaster. We also wish to thank all those who have so generously given their time, talent and treasure to make all these possible.

Project Joseph helps a puto-maker affected by Typhoon Haiyan
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Project Joseph helps a puto-maker affected by Typhoon Haiyan

Meet Edgardo Catayong and family, from Brgy Garawon, Hernani, Eastern Samar. Edgardo had been a making and selling puto even before he married, but he lost all his tools to Typhoon Haiyan. A few months ago, he received a new set of tools through NVC’s Project Joseph. Today, Edgardo and his wife net close to...

Grade school kids give to typhoon aid
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Grade school kids give to typhoon aid

Two young donors who brought their savings to the NVC Foundation office and made a contribution to the Mingo Meals drive for the typhoon-stricken residents of Aurora Province, and they made it to the news! Thank you, Jerry Marshal and Ella Jane Candido of University of St La Salle for setting an example of civic spirit to other...

October 21, 2015January 7, 2019by
NVC’s artisan products at the Urban Artisans Bazaar
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NVC’s artisan products at the Urban Artisans Bazaar

NVC’s beautiful, handmade mosaic and crocheted items will be at the Urban Artisans Bazaar in Manila! Each artisan piece you bring home will allow us to continue providing livelihood and nutrition to families of the poor in the communities we serve. We hope to see you there! Urban Artisans Nov 14-15 Dec 5-6 Nest Furniture and Design...

An NVC corporate donor shares her experience
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An NVC corporate donor shares her experience

We were so happy to see post on Facebook by Abigail Ho, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Executive at British American Tobacco. BAT is global tobacco group founded in 1902, with brands sold in more than 200 markets. The company understands that the tobacco industry is a controversial one, and takes care to act responsibly from local to global level. British...

August 17, 2015January 7, 2019by
Stocking your emergency food supply: 7 reasons to include Mingo
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Stocking your emergency food supply: 7 reasons to include Mingo

By Ceres Paulino Canto, M.D. Are you ready for a disaster? An essential part of disaster preparedness includes storing food good for at least 72 hours.  If you are planning to organize your own emergency stash, here are the things you should consider: Calorie count During emergency situations, energy demands are higher because of stress...