On September 23, University of San José – Recoletos (USJ-R), through INFECOP and in partnership with ARCORES International and ARCORES Filipinas, conducted Project Tabang Sugbu: Phase 2 for the typhoon Odette victims of Olango Island, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu.
The project was composed of the following activities: distribution of ARCORES Bags of Hope (Educational Assistance), Value Formation on Stewardship of Creation, and Session on Safety Tips against Calamities and/or Disasters. The beneficiaries of the program were more than 200 children and parents coming from barangays Caw-oy, Bonbon, Banago, and Ibabao of Olango Island.
Warmest gratitude to the following sponsors of the project: ARCORES International for the 200 pieces of Bag of Hope with school supplies; and USJ-R Faculty Association, Inc., USJ-R Multipurpose Cooperative, and Office Professionals of Accounting Office for the snacks of the children.
Special thanks to the facilitators of the project: INFECOP, Campus Ministry Office Main Campus, Security and Safety Department, Adelante Life Emergency Response Team (ALERT), and Ms. Analeh Patindol.