Modesty aside, prior to finishing my doctoral studies in ASI on May 2011 (last year), I was blessed to have my two masteral studies in DLSU (year 2000 and year 2005). Today, March 13, 2012 ( seven years later) I got a letter from Br. Narciso S. Erguiza, Jr. FSC, President and Chancellor of DLSU, and offers me this prayer:May you be as Lasallian as ever,and your actions be fuelled by faith.May your heart be aflame for service,and your life be one in the mission.May you continue to make Lasallian education in the Philippinestruly meaningful not only today (present time)but for a century more (future time).Let God's blessing for every Lasallianbe returned blessings to others,and let your work be your song of praiseto the Lord, forevermore.Aral Pinoy is launching the 2nd Year of Aral Pinoy Project Baon and is now searching and accepting sponsorships for the school year 2012-2013!See our Aral Pinoy Scholars here for this school year 2011-2012: http://aralpinoy.blogspot.com/2011/06/aral-pinoy-project-baon-scholars.htmlThe AP scholars are kids of farmers/fishermen in Batangas who some of them have not able to get even an elementary education. AP is helping them so that in the future when they will have families of their own they will not repeat the same cycle of not being able to send their kids to school. AP wishes that they will be able to finish at least in high school education and to be able to graduate in college is already so much blessings.Please help them, share and find generous individuals like you. You may text me at 09178661006 or email me at ingles.antonio@gmail.comThank you very much and God bless you more!Antonio Ingles, Jr. PhDFounderAral Pinoy Org Inc.

Pag-abot sa Pamayanan (Community Outreach) sa Munting Salo-salo (through Feeding Activity) Pag-abot (Outreach) is an initiative of the volunteers, the staff (cooks/salesclerks) of the canteen concessionaire of DLS-CSB who are busy working from Monday to Saturday. Most of them have been with DLS-CSB for more than 10 years already until they saw in Facebook what Aral Pinoy (www.facebook.com/AralPinoy.Org) has been doing and felt that they would also want to do Pag-abot (Outreach). Then they expressed their intention to Aral Pinoy (AP) Founder, Antonio Ingles, PhD their desire to be of help via community outreach through feeding of 100 children on a Sunday, February 19, 2012.  Aral Pinoy (AP) coordinated through Liza de Jesus (extreme right) and Arnet Teneso (not in the picture) the PSAC representatives, and they generously accommodated and assisted the volunteers who joined the community outreach through feeding of 100 children in Banaybanay, Lipa City. The volunteers did the marketing, cooking and serving of the menu they prepared a day before going to Lipa. All the necessary ingredients and items needed were already bought and all the kitchen wares/equipment needed were prepared.      They left Manila by 7AM for Lipa. Cooking was done in the venue at San Vicente Ferrer (SVF) Parish Church, where PSAC’s representatives allowed the volunteers to use the parish’s kitchen. After the children's fun-filled games and simple feeding activity, the volunteers were assisted by PSAC’s representatives and some members visiting significant members of the community and places in the area. They left Lipa and arrive in Manila by 6PM. Food cost for feeding, transportation expenses and driver's pay were sponsored by AP. Photo courtesy of PSAC.  Calling generous sponsors/donors who would like to support their next feeding mission for the food they will prepare for 100 kids. For Php 3,000 - Php 4,000 pesos you can already help feed 100 kids! For inquiry please text us: 09178661006

Aral Pinoy has been sending help to CDO, Iligan and Dumaguete via online facility, you may send your help through Aral Pinoy Paypal to facilitate online donation directly to CDO, Iligan and Dumaguete...  Your help will be automatically acknowledged. God bless you more!Inspiring story: Last Monday Dec 19, 2011, 8 Students from De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde created a FB group called HELP CDO AND ILIGAN - CSB, then they raised Php120,000 (cash & worth of goods just for that day...)On Tuesday, Dec 20, it was in Yahoo News! A College of Saint Benilde Student Carla Barretto holds a sign as she asks for donations from fellow students for victims of floods in Cagayan De Oro (CDO) and nearby Iligan http://news.yahoo.com/photos/filipino-student-carla-barretto-holds-sign-she-asks-photo-070249374.htmlBy Wednesday, Dec 21, they made an appoinment meeting with Ayala Malls' representatives...By Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec 27-28, you would find them in a station in Glorieta 3 where they would do caroling in behalf of the victims of Sendong in Cagayan De Oro (CDO), Iligan and Dumaguete. Students from other schools, like University of Santo Tomas, Lyceum of the Philippines University and Polytechnic University of the Philippines joined CSB. All in all, the group managed to collect about P150,000 in cash and P100,000 worth of relief goods.

  Last December 23, 2011, The Grade VI Section B of Dasol Central School celebrated their classroom Christmas party meaningfully for they were joined by Aral Pinoy with Sir Raymond, their class adviser and an Aral Pinoy volunteer. As early as 7:00 in the morning, the Grade VI pupils excitedly came inside their classroom with a strange banner displayed on the board which caught everyone’s attention. They can all read it but they were all clueless. On the other hand, out of their excitement, some volunteered to write Christmas greetings on the board while others initiated the restructuring of classroom and some prepared for their special numbers. After the flag ceremony, they excitedly went to their group mates and talked about their games and numbers. When Sir Raymond opened the program, everyone was very eager to participate. Dance and song numbers were presented by different groups. Between their special numbers, Sir Raymond gave exciting and challenging games which the pupils enjoyed a lot while learning the value of teamwork, friendship and camaraderie.After the games and special numbers, the pupils had their simple snacks. While enjoying their snacks together, they were surprised to see notebooks, pencils and bags being displayed along with their gifts. A curious pupil asked Sir Raymond if the stuffs are for the prizes of the winning team. They were surprised by their teacher’s answer, “No, it was not for the winning team, it’s for everyone.” Sir Raymond officially introduced the strange banner displayed in front of the room. The pupils learned that the supplies were from Aral Pinoy. After hearing the good news, they noisily expressed their happiness and excitement and shouted “Yehey” for they realized that everyone won the game. They came to understand that Christmas is in the air.After receiving their gifts from Aral Pinoy, they started to share their personal gifts to their classmates. They were all wearing their genuine smiles as they walk around and give their gifts. They were all grateful to Aral Pinoy and to their classmates. They were all extremely happy for sharing the day with their classmates, with Sir Raymond and with their special guest and a new friend, Aral Pinoy.Thank you to Sir Antonio Ingles for making their last Christmas Party at Dasol Central School memorable and meaningful. Athe end of the day these pupils learned the essence of celebrating Christmas and that is sharing one’s blessings and making other people happy! Thank you Aral pinoy!

A friend, Teacher Amyll Josielou Blanco, who graduated from Philippine Normal University-Manila (PNU) with the degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English (BSED) has decided to teach in Talacogon National High School - Labnig Annex, Agusan del Sur (Philippines). Teacher Amyll Josielou told me:  Mas pinili ko pong dito ako magturo sa probinsya kasi alam ko I can do better at marami akong matutulungan. Ayaw ko masayang yong natutunan ko and I know it's God plan for me to stay here. Ibang fulfillment pag natuturuan ko sila. Actually I travel everyday going to school,  2 hours ang travel. Kung nagtatravel po ako papuntang school, 2 rides po ako, from our place in San Francisco to Prosperidad, then from Prosperidad to Talacogon. Pwede bus or multicab ang means of transportation. Pag nasa school kana, mahirap din, kase wala kaming tubig, at walang kuryente kaya mahirap magturo sa madilim. I know it is hard, pero I find joy naman po sa pagtuturo sa kanila. I say this as it may seem exaggerated, but it has been one of my purposes – I want to reach for these kids and their future. I act not only as a teacher but as a guidance counselor. Most of them came from broken homes. Child labor is also rampant. I have been trying not to be really involved in their personal lives, but it is one of the so many unwritten job descriptions of a teacher like me. Talacogon National High School - Labnig Annex, Agusan del Sur (Philippines). Classrooms for first year and second year students.  Classroom for third year students and the school office. I told her that since December 17, 2011 in the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Sendong, all the efforts of help are on CDO, Iligan and Dumaguete. I just thought that maybe there are other parts affected by Sendong that were not given that attention. Her school was never a topic over news and social media sites. When I asked if they are also affected by Sendong, she said : Signal # 2 sa amin. Apektado especially ang Talacogon area. Actually sa amin po kahit hindi man Sendong, mapalakas lang ang ulan, talagang binabaha. All I wish this Christmas 2011 and New Year 2012 is for our students to have books and school supplies. We have 80 students from first year to third year with 5 teachers. The First Year students are 35, the Second Year students are 30 and the Third year students are 15. They have no books and as hard as it is for us. The available instructional materials.The library and the only books in school. Most of them are obsolete, dated 1940's - 1990's.The discomfort room! Where is the comfort in this room?  When I told her that three of my friends would like to donate books and school supplies, she replied: Tiyak pong ikatutuwa nila to. At matutulungan din ako ng malaki para mas mabilis ang pagtuturong gagawin ko. Maraming salamat Sir Toni. Then I asked how to get to Talacogon National High School, she explained: Kung sa plane po kayo from Manila to Butuan it will be 1 hour 45 minutes, then you take a bus from Butuan to Talacogon, mga 2 and a half hours po. Kung sa ship naman, from Manila to Butuan, 2 nights and 3 days po, then the same, you take a bus from Butuan to Talacogon din po. Maraming salamat po. I pray that God will bless you more. Sana po marami ka pang kaibigan na wiiling to help us. Thank you so much!Teacher Amyll Josielou is searching for generous individuals who would donate to her school for her students books and school supplies. But Looking at the depressing sight of the school buildings, I think Teacher Amyll Josielou needs are not just books and school supplies, she needs new classrooms, if not a new building.If you think you can make a difference, please help! Just text me at 09178661006 or email me ingles.antonio@gmail.com

Pamaskong Handog ni Jollibee kay Aral Pinoy December 25, 2011, from Manila to Tayum, Abra. It's a ten-hour travel by bus (Partas Transportation Co Inc) to reach these Abreanean Kids of landless farmers tilling the land and farm workers who are used to live with meager means. Thank you very much Jollibee! Merry CHISTmas Abreanean KidsPrayer thanking Jesus for His Birthday and grateful to Jollibeefor the Pamaskong Salu-salo...Abreanean Kids with their parents/guardians...You may also see more pictures here in this Facebook link:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151072381215220.777987.397123155219&type=3

We are involved in an ongoing advocacy called, "Dalawang Litrong Panyapak sa Paskong Pangarap." Sa bawat batang walang PANYAPAK (tsinelas o sapatos) at sa bawat dalawang used empty plastic bottles that the kids will collect ay tatapatan ng donor ng isang new or a used but still good condition pair of slippers (or shoes).  Pagkatapos ng Pasko' 2011, itutuloy natin ang proyekto bilang: "Dalawang Litrong Panyapak sa Batang May Pangarap"Makakatulong ito sa kalikasan and to the Earthcare Services of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) as our partner community waste hauler. We will be endorsing these empty-plastic-bottles to them, which will also help RCAM to have additional income to assist too the less-in-life they are supporting.The donors for this PANYAPAK (tsinelas) will be our students, teachers or any generous individuals or groups who would like to practice the values of sharing, giving and concern for less in life. The beneficiaries of the project will be the poor kids from Tondo, Manila.Photo courtesy of Pilar College...DLS-CSB Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management Society (HRIMS), of the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management, and TAPE Inc. (Eat Bulaga) signed a Memorandum of Agreement stating a collaboration in the project "Plastic Ni Juan" last November 17, 2011 at Eat Bulaga's TAPE office in Quezon City.  HRIMS donated a total of 756 kgs of plastic bottles which are now converted to 16 plastic school chairs to be donated to poor schools all over the Philippines. Last December 5, Eat Bulaga staff and crew picked up another 100 kgs of plastic bottles.Dalawang Litrong Panyapak sa Paskong Pangarap Dalawang Litrong Panyapak = two used empty plastic bottlesPanyapak sa Paskong Pangarap = a new or a used but still good conditon pair of slippers or shoes from a donor...Pagkatapos ng Pasko' 2011, itutuloy natin ang proyekto bilang: "Dalawang Litrong Panyapak sa Batang May Pangarap"Dalawang Litrong Panyapak = two used empty plastic bottlesPanyapak sa Batang May Pangarap = a new or a used but still good conditon pair of slippers or shoes from a donor...Give us two empty plastic bottles in exchange of one pair of slippers from us to be given to kids, orGive us pairs of slippers to be given to kids in exchange of two empty plastic bottles that we will give to be recycled and made into school chairs to be donated to public schools... for every 12,000 plastic bottles we gathered, one school chair will be produced...You may also see more pictures here in this Facebook link:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151025895455220.772192.397123155219&type=3

(NEW POSTING DECEMBER 9, 2011) The United Luisita Workers Union (ULWU) and the Alyansa ng Manggagawang Bukid ng Asyenda Luisita, through the Hacienda Luisita Peasant Supporters Network, would like to thank the Benildean Community for the outpouring support and solidarity for their struggle, especially the following Centers and Schools: Center for Counseling Services; Center for Lasallian Ministry; NSTP Area; Photography Program, School of Design and Arts; School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies; School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management and Theology and Philosophy Area, School of Multidisciplinary Studies.Through their support, the Hacienda Luisita farm workers became more determined and persistent until they finally won the case in the Supreme Court last November 22, 2011. The Supreme Court ordered the immediate distribution of land to the farm workers of Hacienda Luisita and the revocation of the Stock Distribution Option (SDO). Below is the letter from the Hacienda Luisita Peasant Supporters Network. Mahal naming mga kaibigan, Maalab na pagbati mula sa mga manggagawang bukid ng Asyenda Luisita! Noong ika-22 ng Nobyembre 2011, naglabas ng desisyon ang Korte Suprema kung saan ipinaguutos ang pamamahagi ng Hacienda Luisita sa mga manggagawang bukid at pagpapawalang bisa ng Stock Distribution Plan (SDP). Ang desisyon na ito ay makasaysayan po at isang mahalagang tagumpay ng mga manggagawang bukid pagkatapos ng napakahabang pakikibaka. Bagaman hindi pa pinal at nananatiling naaaninag pa lamang ang ganap na tagumpay, tagumpay pa din po ito na dapat ipagdiwang at ipagpasalamat dahil mahaba man ang lakbayin ay napadadali ito ng ating sama-samang pagkilos at pagtugon. Kinikilala po ang malaking bahagi natin sa tagumpay na ito. Nagsilbing isang inspirasyon para sa mga manggagawang bukid ang pagdagsa ng mga suporta. Ito rin ay nagbigay ng dagdag na lakas sa patuloy na masigasig na pagkilos. Sa bahagi po ng United Luisita Workers Union (ULWU) at Alyansa ng Manggagawang Bukid ng Asyenda Luisita, ipinapaabot sa mga kasaping institusyon at indibidwal ng Hacienda Luisita Peasant Supporters Network, ang taos-pusong pasasalamat ng mga manggagawang bukid sa walang gatol na pagsuporta at pakikiisa sa pakikibaka. Maraming maraming salamat po at hanggang sa muli nating pagsasama. Maligaya at Makabuluhang Pasko!(POSTED SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2011) Today, July 16, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Madonna of the Brown Scapular at Miguel, Tarlac with the farmers of Hacienda Luisita Inc (HLI). Aral Pinoy Founder, Antonio Ingles, Ph.D., reflecting on the 6,453-hectare sugar estate, as large as the cities of Makati and Pasig combined... How much land does a man need? True Wealth! : Luke 12:16-21 16 Then he told them a parable. "There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest. 17 He asked himself, 'What shall I do, for I do not have space to store my harvest?' 18 And he said, 'This is what I shall do: I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones. There I shall store all my grain and other goods 19 and I shall say to myself, "Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!" 20 But God said to him, 'You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?' 21 Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God.

Last September 22, 2011 the first DLS-CSB Yellow Boat was born (DLS-CSB HF12 2011) http://aralpinoy.blogspot.com/2011/09/first-dls-csb-yellow-boat-is-born.htmlOn October 9, 2011 the second DLS-CSB Yellow Boat has arrived (DLS-CSB FMA4 2011)http://aralpinoy.blogspot.com/2011/10/second-dls-csb-yellow-boat-has-arrived.htmlOn November 3, 2011 the third DLS-CSB Yellow Boat has come (DLS-CSB HF17 2011).http://aralpinoy.blogspot.com/2011/11/third-dls-csb-yellow-boat-has-come.htmlToday, December 7, 2011 the fourth DLS-CSB Yellow Boat has landed (DLS-CSB HF14 2011).http://aralpinoy.blogspot.com/2011/12/fourth-dls-csb-yellow-boat-has-landed.html