New paving between SWI and the Church

by Eva Pascua-Tadique

The service road during rainy season

The 'Paving the road between the church and the school Project' is a tripartite project of the SWI Grand Global Reunion 2011, the church and the school (SWI). The SWI Grand Global Reunion 2011 initiated the project.

We had to ask permission from the National Museum of the Philippines, The National Commission on Culture and the Arts, and the Archdiocese - a lengthy exercise.

The total budget is a big sum of P938,000, that is why we had to look for project partners.  When I discussed our plan to Father Flor Rebebes and also to Sister Remedios Cayetano (the new SWI directress), they welcomed the idea.

This road is easily flooded and gets muddy during rainy season which makes going to school and attending church a bit hard.  I worked out all necessary approvals with concerned agencies stated and now the project has come to reality, after a long wait.

Magsingal Church Project Donation Update

by Vangie Tolentino Alconis

Thanks for all of your generous donations to the Magsingal Church Repair Project.  Here's an update of the most current tally of donations.

(A)  Donations Channeled thru MANC
     

$100        Ruben G. Tolentino
$100        Dr. Clayton and Ofelia Agatep Udarbe
$20          Romeo and Basperina Udarbe Parungao
$20          Nelda Degamon Melebo
$30          Socorro "Cora" Tomaneng Mendoza Lu
$50          Emilia S. Garcia
$30          John and Asuncion Costales Ulanimo
$50          Ben and Cornelia Cruz
$20          Ofelia Quinto Tacla (Napo)
$50          Patricio and Faustina Foronda Mendijar (Stockton, CA)
$45          Patricio (deceased) and Anita Tolentino

$50          Mrs Julian U. Tolentino
$75          Juan and Purita Tolentino Dela Cruz 
$5            Sammy & Beth Tolentino
$50          Frank Pichay
$100        Manuela Viloria Castillo
$100        Iluminada "Lumen" Tolentino
$30          Elizabeth "Bessie" Cruz
$100        Rosita Susa Cantillep
$60          Dolores Salvador
$300        Henry Cuaresma
$100        Corazon Battad Rulloda
$100        Ave Tolentino
$200        Dr. Filadelfo Oandasan
$100        Gilbert Salvador
$1,000     Anonymous
$50          Emiliano and Nanette Tolentino Canillas

Sagut Ayat Para Heritage Education

by Maria Luisa Salvador

Naideklara ti St. William the Hermit Parish Church, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur a kas NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURE, maysa kadagiti 36 heritage churches ditoy Pilipinas.  Gapu daytoy, masapul ti continuous heritage education / awareness campaign para kadagiti umili.

Status Update on the Magsingal Church Repair Project

by Maria Luisa Salvador

Magsingal church restroom project

by Tereso Ugalino

Dear fellow members, friends, town mates and supporters,

In financial terms, this is our biggest project thus far. It's half-way done and to be finished next month. The Miss Magsingal Organization of America 2010-13 popularity contest made this project possible including the recent Feeding the Poor/Homeless Project 11-27-10, and forthcoming Medical/Dental/Minor Surgical Mission on Feb. 12, 2011 in our beloved town.

Let's maintain our commitment, dedication, support and generosity to all our organization's endeavor.
Thank you all.

Brotherly yours,

Tereso 'Esong' U. Ugalino
President- Magsingal Org. of America

The restroom is east of the old parish/convent, next to the remnants of the old church

There are 2 stalls for boys with urinal and 3 stalls for girls