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Scholar's Activity

- Raymond Otom -

Welcome and Introduction (9:00 am - 9:30 am) The event began with a warm welcome and introduction by our hosts, two college scholars. They expressed gratitude to all participants and emphasized the importance of the event in fostering unity and camaraderie among scholars. The title "Una sa Tanan" was explained, highlighting our goal to prioritize teamwork and relationships as the foundation of our success and growth.

Icebreaker Activity (10:00 am - 11:00 am) Two engaging icebreaker activities were conducted:

1. Kumusta Ka? - This activity allowed scholars to introduce themselves, share their schools, and discuss their interests.

2. Human Bingo - Scholars interacted with each other to find common interests, promoting communication and connection.

Team Challenges (11:00 am - 12:00 pm) Three exciting team challenges were held to encourage collaboration and problem-solving:

1. Scavenger Hunt - Teams worked together to solve puzzles and find items.

Team Games (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) Two creative and collaborative team games were conducted in the afternoon:

1. Poster Making Contest - Each group created a poster representing the theme "Una sa Tanan." The activity encouraged artistic expression and teamwork. Each group presented their posters and explained the concept and message behind their designs

Closing (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm) The event concluded with a sharing session and distributing certificate of participation. The hosts thanked everyone for their active participation and highlighted the achievement of the event's objective: fostering camaraderie and unity among scholars.

The teambuilding program "Una sa Tanan" successfully met its objective of fostering camaraderie and unity among scholars from Ernesto Asay Yu Foundation Inc. The event was a memorable and enjoyable experience, reinforcing the importance of teamwork and strong relationships in achieving collective success.

"15 Years of Being Committed to Help:

EAYFI 15th Anniversary Celebration"

- Lou Lennox Deiparene -

The Ernesto “Asay” Yu Foundation, Inc. (EAYFI) filled the halls of Mactan Bank - Head Office with laughter and amusement as it celebrated its 15 th anniversary on July 16, 2024, together with its affiliated companies. A celebration that further cements its status as a non-profit organization that aims to impact the lives of numerous unprivileged and out-of-school youth, giving them countless opportunities and guiding them to a better future. Spearheaded by the EAYFI COO, Wilfredo Bayking, and staff, this momentous event marked the countless achievements of the foundation during its dawn of existence up until now, overcoming every obstacle throughout the journey, it opened a window to the past and laid the building blocks for the future.

This already grand event was made more splendid by the appearance of numerous key figures from the foundation, including the President of EAYFI, Joselito Du, and the incorporators, Lilibeth E. Quiachon and Ma. Thelma Yu. For the affiliates, the Mr. Yu Finance Corporation (MYFC) President Richard Esmalana also takes the spotlight during the event, along with the staff of the company. Representatives from Don Bosco Technical College - Technical Vocational Education Training (DBTC - TVET), City Social Welfare and Development Office - Talisay (CSWDO), and Mactan Rural Bank - Head Office (MRB - HO) also attended the said event.

Furthermore, a newly graduated scholar from the foundation, Stephanie Aliponga, expressed her gratitude to the foundation by giving a heartfelt speech in front of the benefactors. Together, their symphony of laughter, filled with pride and gratitude, echoes within the halls of the venue.

The event was concluded with a brief presentation about the various charity works towards different sectors of society, including livelihood, education, environment, etc., made by the foundation throughout the course of 15 years. Certificates of recognition, appreciation, and gifts were then given to various benefactors, who made all these possible.