STORIES
DepEd Appreciation
April 9, 2025
On April 8, 2025, UCMPFI attended a special event conducted by DepEd Makati entitled "Sustaining Growth Through Innovative Partnership: Local Stakeholders' Convergence in Support of DepEd's Agenda". Part of the program was to recognize DepEd's partners and UCMPFI was awarded a plaque of appreciation.
Congratulations UCMPFI for a job well-done in helping underserved children get an education and for giving the youth an opportunity to know the Lord God who provides for all of us!
Scholars Field Trip: Jepoy & The Magic Circle
November 30, 2024
Part of UCMPFI’s scholarship program is to provide scholars with off-campus experiences that will open them to other facets of learning.
On November 23, 2024, the scholars had the opportunity to watch the musical presentation of Jepoy and the Magic Circle at the Repertory Theater in Eastwood, Quezon City.
The musical “is a light-hearted musical geared towards children, with the enchanting and magical creatures that are comical and Disneyesque, the production cleverly incorporates the original intention of folk stories — that there is always a lesson learned, this story being that of saving our environment.”
For the majority of the scholars, this was their first visit to Eastwood City. Upon arrival, they gazed in amazement at the lavish Christmas decorations all over the mall. Pictures were taken as they toured the areas around the theater, after which they had lunch. With tummies full and filled with excitement, they proceeded to the theater for the musical performance, a first time for all. They quietly made their way to their seats, and were visibly impressed by the artists' performance, the amazing production and the extraordinary plot. It was indeed a memorable day for the scholars.
A STEMazing Win for Maximo Estrella Senior High School
November 23, 2024
by TALA Publication
TALArawan: Congratulations to Krishia Faye P. Doctor, James Matthew Parado and Carlo B. Adoptante and their coach, Ms. Charry V. Cervantes for bringing home the 2nd Place Award in the 2024 Division Festival of Talents (DFOT) STEMazing Project Proposal Category held at Gen. Pio del Pilar National High Shool on November 23, 2024.
Research Title: Exploring the Potential of Pechay (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) and Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in an Aquaponic System (EPPTAS) as a Sustainable Solution for Food Security Amidst Climate Change Adversities in Makati City
Your dedication and tenacity for scientific advancement are deserving to be called STEMazing!
Note: Carlo Adoptante is one of UCMPFI's scholars
A Merry Elephant Christmas
October 22, 2024
Last Oct 11 and 12, Elephant Stories Family Photography, headed by professional photographer Ms. Betty Chan, set up 3 gorgeous backdrops in Union Church of Manila's 5th Level.
The Photo Marathon is more than just a time to take photos and have fun with family. It's also a chance to be part of a bigger community that shares its blessings with deserving children and young adults who want to advance in life by excelling in their education. 100% of the profits from this event was donated to UCMPFI.
Thank you very much to all who participated in the Family Photo Marathon! We hope you will join us again soon. Most especially, many thanks to Ms. Betty Chan for her unwavering support of the scholars of UCMPFI. To inquire about her services, please visit her instagram page at yourelephantstories and website at https://yourelephantstories.com/
CENEP Blessed with Books
October 11, 2024
The Union Church of Manila Philippines Foundation, Inc. (UCMPFI) was recently blessed with a generous donation of books from The Bookmark, Inc. The books are in support of the Foundation’s Child Education and Nutrition Enhancement Program (CENEP), with three pre-school sites in Metro Manila (Mandaluyong City, Marikina City and Cainta, Rizal).
The books for children, 3.5 to 4.5 years of age, include story books (a great help to teachers for story-telling time) and learning workbooks (for individual seatwork activities), while the cookbooks will provide the CENEP cooks with new ideas on how to prepare nutritious meals for the children.
Having an abundant supply of good books will help instill love of reading and boost the learning experience of the children. At the same time, the CENEP teachers will have ample materials for daily classroom activities spanning an entire school year.
Below are photos of the children attentively doing the workbook exercises and the teachers sharing stories to apparently captivated children.
Our deep thanksgiving and appreciation to The Bookmark Inc. for such a welcome assistance to the CENEP, one of the flagship programs of UCMPFI.
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