The Peter Project: a year after Yolanda
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The Peter Project: a year after Yolanda

As of November 17, 2014, The Peter Project has received donations for 4,453 boats and turned over 4,055 to fishermen whose fishing boats were destroyed by Typhoon Yolanda. Click on the image to view a larger version. To know where the boats were delivered in each province, see our interactive map.  

November 19, 2014July 8, 2018by
More Mingo for Hinoba-an and Ilog in Negros Occidental
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More Mingo for Hinoba-an and Ilog in Negros Occidental

Congresswoman Mercedes Alvarez of the 6th District in Negros Occidental shared her experience of bringing Mingo to different barangays in her area. “Meal time with the day care children of Brgys 1 & 2 of Ilog. We covered 6 day care centers and 153 children The meals consist of Mingo mix (rice, moringa & monggo) and...

November 11, 2014January 7, 2019by
Spread the Christmas spirit with NVC charity gifts
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Spread the Christmas spirit with NVC charity gifts

‘Tis the season for sharing! For your Christmas list, please consider these meaningful gifts that will go a long way in bringing hope, joy, and lasting change to those in need. As another way of supporting our beneficiaries, please also share this page via social media. Thanks in advance for your help!   Mingo Cards Your purchase is...

November 10, 2014July 8, 2018by
NVC receives 2014 Outstanding Negrense Award
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NVC receives 2014 Outstanding Negrense Award

On November 5, 2014, the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental bestowed the Outstanding Negrense Award on NVC Foundation for its work in promoting child development, improving livelihood opportunities for the poor, and supporting public school education. This is the first time that the award was given to an organization rather than a number of individual Negrenses, as is the yearly...

November 10, 2014July 8, 2018by
NVC joins 2 Manila Christmas bazaars
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NVC joins 2 Manila Christmas bazaars

NVC is participating in two Christmas bazaars in Manila, including the famous American Women’s Club Bazaar. Manila residents, here’s another chance to purchase our artisan-crafted livelihood products that sold out very quickly at the September 2014 Negros Trade Fair. See you there!   American Women’s Club of the Philippines (AWCP) Bazaar When: December 1, 2014 (8:30 AM...

November 10, 2014July 8, 2018by
This Christmas, give Mingo cards and feed a child
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This Christmas, give Mingo cards and feed a child

UPDATE: NVC’s 2016 Mingo Christmas cards are now available online, with free shipping to any major city in the Philippines. Introducing this year’s Mingo Christmas cards! Your purchase is a donation that will provide Mingo Meals to undernourished children in the Philippines. Mingo cards are meaningful charity gifts that will truly make a difference in...

Mingo for CamSur kids
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Mingo for CamSur kids

NVC, in partnership with the Third District of Camarines Sur and the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation (JMRF), launched a nutrition program for undernourished children in Camarines Sur on October 24, 2014 . The project was kicked off in Brgy. Magarao with Cong. Leni Robredo, NVC trustee Mariel Tolentino, and NVC Project Manager for New Technology...

101 boats for 101 years from Union Church Manila
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101 boats for 101 years from Union Church Manila

Union Church of Manila celebrated its 101st year this October by turning over its 101st Peter Project boat to a beneficiary in Ajuy, Iloilo, who lost his boat to Typhoon Haiyan last year.     Union Church has been NVC’s staunched partner in restoring the livelihood of fishermen who have been affected by Typhoon Yolanda. Just last August,...

Life’s lessons, as taught by third graders
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Life’s lessons, as taught by third graders

It was an invitation we simply couldn’t refuse. Andro Barrientos, a Grade 3 student at The Beacon School, had been persistently asking his mom Reggie and teacher Karen David to feature NVC in their Social Studies lesson on “Organizations and How They Can Help Solve Social Problems.”   NVC volunteer Josephine Gonzalez Ruiz spoke to...

October 23, 2014January 7, 2019by
NVC turns over second fiberglass boat manufacturing plant
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NVC turns over second fiberglass boat manufacturing plant

On October 7, 2014, NVC turned over fiberglass technology and production equipment to boost livelihood opportunities in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. The technology turnover also came with an initial purchase order for 100 fiberglass Peter Project fishing boats, donated by various institutions and individuals to help fishermen who lost their boats to Typhoon Yolanda last year.   This...