During the month of March, the Foundation once again brought a livelihood training course in Basic Cosmetology called, ‘Ganda Mo, Hanapbuhay Ko’ to the mountain communities of Mapayao and Pinayag in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, where most of the participants are housewives, or of small gardening and vending professions.
This project was done in partnership with Ang•Hortaleza Foundation, Inc., represented by Maria Aurora M. Hornedo and her team of technical experts in the training and application of Basic Cosmetology namely Marites Escalante, May Angel Datoon, and Roseshelle Espedido. They were with the TYKFI Project team composed of Valerie Tan, Dareene Malinao, and Lara Abaleta. Hair, nails, and spa products for instruction were also provided by the partner Foundation, together with a new tool box kit for everyone complete with starter apparatuses enough to begin a home service work in haircutting, manicure, pedicure and foot spa.
The community welcomed the training by providing the venue for the classes in Macdu Elementary School as students were on vacation. The school was also used by the community to host the trainers. The community also showed full support to their participants by having models on whom the participants could practice and be graded on by their trainers after every morning and afternoon lectures. While the trainers appreciated the talent and skills of this particular group of participants, the project was also a positive experience not only for the hair cutters but for the models as well.
Some of the models commented the following:
“Nagpapasalamat ako sa serbisyong aking natanggap, dahil nakatanggap ako ng serbisyong maayos at nakakagaan sa damdamin at higit sa lahat nakadaragdag ng kagandahan. Thank you po.”—Kristen L. Tagami, modeled for hair color
“Though they are first timers, they have the passion to learn and to improve their skills. I had a great experience receiving a superb service from neophytes like them.”—Noralyn L. Roxas, a teacher of Macdu Elementary School who participated in modeling for foot spa, manicure, pedicure, and hot oil
“Napakasaya at nakakagaan ng kalooban dahil maliban sa first time namin itong naranasan sa buhay namin, kami ay nabigyan ng aral sa kung papaano namin aayusin ang aming sarili para hindi kami mag-mukhang katawa-tawa pagpunta namin sa ibang lugar.”--Elizabeth C. Samuel, another teacher from Macdu Elementary School who modeled for haircut, foot spa, manicure, pedicure, and hot oil.
There were many thanks to the trainers as well:
“Nagpapasalamat po kami sa sponsors ng training na ito kasi kahit malayo dito sa amin, hindi sila nagdalawang isip tulungan kami. Binigay nila ang best nila sa pagtuturo sa amin. Thank you so much. Wala pong kabayaran ang itinulong nila, kundi ang palaguin ang itinuro nila!”--Jiarry Molintas Pahalon, age 25
“Salamat sa Tan Yan Kee Foundation kasi talagang todong-todo na silang tumutulong sa amin. Kahit medyo nahihirapan ako hindi sila nagsasawang magturo sa amin lalo yung mga trainer namin.”--Adela M. Lacbungan, age 38
The participants were also full of thankfulness:
“Malaki at maraming salamat sa sponsor ng training na ito dahil marami talaga akong natutunan na talagang dito ko lang natutunan. Masayang masaya po ako. Hindi ko po makakalimutan dahil sa Tan Yan Kee at Ang•Hortaleza Foundation natuto ako sa haircutting, cosmetology, foot spa at iba pa. Nabigyan po ako ng lakas loob, disiplina hanggang sa aking pagtatapos.”--Jane Ngaloy Mano, age 40
“Gusto kong iapply ang aking natutunan sa pamilya, sa barangay, at sa nangangailangan.”--Hilda B. Dumapis, age 40
“My plan for this training is to train further and to establish a business. To the community of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, I know that nothing is impossible in dreaming and in believing because I know that it is your dream in life to help our nation. God bless you Tan Yan Kee Foundation and Mr. Lucio Tan.”--Kenneth Bryan O. Roxas, age 25
On March 31, all 30 graduated from the 5-day training course with all smiles and pride as many won awards of excellence from their trainers, while others sang a song saying, “Salamat Macdu Elementary School; Salamat mga trainors namin, dahil sa libreng training namin, marami kaming natutunan: manicure, pedicure, foot spa, at paggupit. Pasasalamat sa inyo ay walang hanggan. Salamat Panginoong Hesus; Salamat Tan Yan Kee Foundation, ngayo’y kami ay naririto [at] masaya sa aming pagtatapos. Walang atras laging abante; lakas loob tiwala sa sarili; pasasalamat sa inyo walang hanggan. Abante abante walang atras, ang umaayaw ay hindi nagwawagi...”
This remote community is finally endowed with a set of talented hair cutters and cosmetology specialists. Not only will there be a potential gain in extra sources of income, they will also benefit others so that community members need not spend P300 for instance to travel for their children’s grooming needs which is often catered to only upon coinciding needs to go into town. This will surely provide uplifting for this community of mostly small scale farmers. There was also no lack of spirit, talent, and determination among the participants since upon a follow up in June, three months later, all the participants reported that they were able to practice what they learnt. They mostly rendered services in haircutting, manicure, pedicure, and foot spa. A few offered services in hot oil and hair color as well having bought their supplies in neighboring town Solano. Most reported that they were able to earn between P100 to P1000 a week.
The community welcomed the training by providing the venue for the classes in Macdu Elementary School as students were on vacation. The school was also used by the community to host the trainers. The community also showed full support to their participants by having models on whom the participants could practice and be graded on by their trainers after every morning and afternoon lectures. While the trainers appreciated the talent and skills of this particular group of participants, the project was also a positive experience not only for the hair cutters but for the models as well.
Some of the models commented the following:
“Nagpapasalamat ako sa serbisyong aking natanggap, dahil nakatanggap ako ng serbisyong maayos at nakakagaan sa damdamin at higit sa lahat nakadaragdag ng kagandahan. Thank you po.”—Kristen L. Tagami, modeled for hair color
“Though they are first timers, they have the passion to learn and to improve their skills. I had a great experience receiving a superb service from neophytes like them.”—Noralyn L. Roxas, a teacher of Macdu Elementary School who participated in modeling for foot spa, manicure, pedicure, and hot oil
“Napakasaya at nakakagaan ng kalooban dahil maliban sa first time namin itong naranasan sa buhay namin, kami ay nabigyan ng aral sa kung papaano namin aayusin ang aming sarili para hindi kami mag-mukhang katawa-tawa pagpunta namin sa ibang lugar.”--Elizabeth C. Samuel, another teacher from Macdu Elementary School who modeled for haircut, foot spa, manicure, pedicure, and hot oil.
There were many thanks to the trainers as well:
“Nagpapasalamat po kami sa sponsors ng training na ito kasi kahit malayo dito sa amin, hindi sila nagdalawang isip tulungan kami. Binigay nila ang best nila sa pagtuturo sa amin. Thank you so much. Wala pong kabayaran ang itinulong nila, kundi ang palaguin ang itinuro nila!”--Jiarry Molintas Pahalon, age 25
“Salamat sa Tan Yan Kee Foundation kasi talagang todong-todo na silang tumutulong sa amin. Kahit medyo nahihirapan ako hindi sila nagsasawang magturo sa amin lalo yung mga trainer namin.”--Adela M. Lacbungan, age 38
The participants were also full of thankfulness:
“Malaki at maraming salamat sa sponsor ng training na ito dahil marami talaga akong natutunan na talagang dito ko lang natutunan. Masayang masaya po ako. Hindi ko po makakalimutan dahil sa Tan Yan Kee at Ang•Hortaleza Foundation natuto ako sa haircutting, cosmetology, foot spa at iba pa. Nabigyan po ako ng lakas loob, disiplina hanggang sa aking pagtatapos.”--Jane Ngaloy Mano, age 40
“Gusto kong iapply ang aking natutunan sa pamilya, sa barangay, at sa nangangailangan.”--Hilda B. Dumapis, age 40
“My plan for this training is to train further and to establish a business. To the community of the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, I know that nothing is impossible in dreaming and in believing because I know that it is your dream in life to help our nation. God bless you Tan Yan Kee Foundation and Mr. Lucio Tan.”--Kenneth Bryan O. Roxas, age 25
On March 31, all 30 graduated from the 5-day training course with all smiles and pride as many won awards of excellence from their trainers, while others sang a song saying, “Salamat Macdu Elementary School; Salamat mga trainors namin, dahil sa libreng training namin, marami kaming natutunan: manicure, pedicure, foot spa, at paggupit. Pasasalamat sa inyo ay walang hanggan. Salamat Panginoong Hesus; Salamat Tan Yan Kee Foundation, ngayo’y kami ay naririto [at] masaya sa aming pagtatapos. Walang atras laging abante; lakas loob tiwala sa sarili; pasasalamat sa inyo walang hanggan. Abante abante walang atras, ang umaayaw ay hindi nagwawagi...”
This remote community is finally endowed with a set of talented hair cutters and cosmetology specialists. Not only will there be a potential gain in extra sources of income, they will also benefit others so that community members need not spend P300 for instance to travel for their children’s grooming needs which is often catered to only upon coinciding needs to go into town. This will surely provide uplifting for this community of mostly small scale farmers. There was also no lack of spirit, talent, and determination among the participants since upon a follow up in June, three months later, all the participants reported that they were able to practice what they learnt. They mostly rendered services in haircutting, manicure, pedicure, and foot spa. A few offered services in hot oil and hair color as well having bought their supplies in neighboring town Solano. Most reported that they were able to earn between P100 to P1000 a week.