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PCAFPD Scholars & Alumni Association (PSAA) Attention current scholars and PCAFPD graduates Join the PSAA email discussion by visiting: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psaa_philippines/ Click on "join group"  (note that you will have to have a free yahoo email address in order to sign up for this group.) Join with other PCAFPD scholars and alumni to promote the goals of excellence, leadership, commitment and volunteerism! Attention Grads: Send us an update (board1 at rpcvphilippines dot org) about yourself, your work and your family to share with other alumni and Foundation supporters and we'll post it here. PSAA Constitution PSAA in Action, by PSAA President Ariestelo Asilo PSAA Meeting, January 2008

PSAA members meet at the home of Board member Hans Groot, November 2007

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(above) PSAA and PCAFPD board members meet in Batangas, March 2007

The PCAFPD Scholars & Alumni Association (PSAA) held its first meeting, June 24-25, 2006 in Los Baños, Laguna.

L to R: Aristelo Asilo, Marlon Pura, Marvin Lloyd Vecinal, Maricyl Flores, Farah Grace Moleno, Jackielou Solamillo, Rachel Delfin, & Rico Ancog. 
 

 

GRADUATE NEWS....

Edwin Valientes, Batanes, B.A. Anthropology, 2005; Current graduate student of Archeology

Edwin is pursuing his Master's degree in Archeology at UP, Diliman. 
Check out his website for updates on archeological digs in Kalinga, Ifugao, Mindoro, and Batanes: http://edwinvalientes.multiply.com/photos

Alma Roux, Mountain Province, B.A. Social Science, 2005

Graduate Alma Roux (second from left), her mother, and cousin  visited with PCAFPD staff, Martha Lucero (far right) in Manila in June 2005.
"Every piece of knowledge is truly making me a better person. I was not just learning the lessons taught in school; I was also learning the lessons of life."--Alma Roux, 2005

Jeff Factora, Cagayan, B.S. Computer Science, 1994
I've found a home here at the Department of Agriculture which has a mandate of providing food security, modernization of the agriculture sector and people empowerment.  My main task is to help in the planning of our agency's budget, programs and evaluate its impact on farmers and fisherfolk.  I applied for a Master's program in Applied Business Economics major in Food Systems Management at the University of Asia and the Pacific under the scholarship of our agency.  Right now I'm on study leave for 2 years.  It was the PCAFPD that helped me gain a firm foundation on my education. I am glad and very honored to be a scholar.

Rhea Cinco-Balato, B.S. Business Administration, 1992
After I graduated from U.P. in 1992 and experienced working for two years, I proceeded to study law at San Beda College. I've been into the practice of law for more than five years now and at present, I work as a corporate/in-house counsel of a manufacturing corporation in Makati.  I got married to Atty. Floro Balato, Jr. in 2001 and we're still waiting for our first child until now.

I'm thankful once again to all the volunteers and officers behind the PCAFPD for reaching out to help the less fortunate in our country.  Such a selfless deed is worthy emulating and I hope I too can do my share in helping the PCAFPD carry out its noble mission. the late Mr. Modesto De Jesus was like a father to me and I will always remember him fondly.

Family of William Catubig, Cagayan de Oro, B.S. Business Administration, 1987
William is currently a stay-at-home dad. His wife works with the Bank of the Philippine Islands.

PCAFPD Vice President Roland De Jesus with
graduate scholars Segundina Latus and Narda Itong
Narda is an Airwoman in the Philippine Air Force.

Fernando Eco, Camarines Norte, B.S. Accountancy,  2004
I dream of a Philippines who citizens who harmoniously interact with each other, a government that is mature with a clear vision and mission towards its people, an economy that benefits all, and a nation that values the virtue of love, peace and unity. I believe that a good education, utmost determination and trust in God can make these things…into reality. Thank you very much for giving me the chance to cultivate my skills, talents, and abilities through sponsoring my education. You make my future bright and attainable.

Jenifer Mercado, Batangas, B.S. Engineering, 1996 
Thank you for giving me the chance to have a better future. Someday I'll share it also to others. Regards and more power to the Foundation. 

Jose R. Eguia, Palawan, B.S. Elementary Education, 1995 
We thank those who have made recent gifts to PCAFPD. To my dear co-scholars, as we step out of the portals of PCAFPD, let us carry on with us the emblem of the Foundation and let us live its principles. Let us bear in mind that whatever we will be, the PCAFPD will always be part of us. 

Riva Lavin, Northern Samar, B.S. Medical Technology, 1992 
So much of my education, what I am, I owe to the PCAFPD--the officers, sponsors, and all the men and women supporting the Foundation. To all of you I am forever grateful.