This Commemorative Book is one of God’s many gifts to ISFI on this our 25 th

anniversary. And we will forever be grateful to the people He used to put these pages together –

To Maria Cristy D. Yuson for planting the idea of coming up with a Commemorative Book as part of the Institute’s silver anniversary;

To Jocelyn E. Cabo, ISFI Executive Director, for grabbing the idea and running with it all the way home;

To Miriam C. Rojas for going through the archives, searching for pieces of the past – names, reports, pictures – to make the idea real;

To Paterna Fernandez, Gloria Peñera and the other project staff, for filling up the missing pieces with their first hand experiences, to complete the idea;

To Ma. Monica T. Villanueva, for putting the idea into paper and ink;

To Geoffrey Carl Mariano, for breathing art and color into the written pages of the idea;

And to Our Development Partners, Funders, Line Agencies, and Local Government Units, for sharing kind words that affirm our existence and

inspire us to take this idea well into the next twenty-five years.

And because all good things come from You, Lord, we offer this book back to You for Your greater glory.

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM.

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving THANKS to God the Father

through Him.”

Inside the Silver Edition

Inspiration: Messages from our Friends and Partners…i

From the Jesuit Community…………………...

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From our Public Servants……………………….

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From our Civil Society Partners………………..

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From our Executive Director…………………..

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CHAPTER 1: REMEMBERING…………………………1

Planting the Seed…………..…………………...

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Making it Grow………….……………………….

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CHAPTER 2: STRENGTHENING……………………….5

Through our Projects……..………………….….

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Through our People…….……………………….

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Through our Precious Awards…………………

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CHAPTER 3: MOVING ON………………………….27

To A New Vision…….……..………………….….

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To A New Office….…….………………………. 30To Our New Projects………….…………………

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ANNEXESThe People of ISFI Noon at NgayonThe Organizations We Helped Build

Inspiration:Messages from our

Friends and Partners

Inspiration:From the Jesuit

Community

Office of the President

ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITYE. Jacinto St., P.O. Box 801138000 Davao City, Philippines

Tel Nos. (63 82) 227-8771; 221-2411 loc. 8201Fax (63 82) 226-4116. Email (Antonio_xu@yahoo.com)

In Consortium with Xavier University and Ateneo de Zamboanga University

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

In the name of the Ateneo de Davao University community and in my own name, I am pleased to join the silver anniversary celebration of the Institute for Small Farms and Industries (ISFI). I congratulate and thank ISFI for its work and achievements these past twenty-five years.

Originally organized in nearly 1981 as the Institute for Small Scale Industries for the

formation of self-reliant communities among urban and rural people in Mindanao, its name was changed to the Institute for Small Farms and Industries to emphasize its concern for the small farmers and fisherfolks.

With the assistance and support of various donor agencies, through twenty-five years, ISFI has implemented many livelihood projects to increase the income of the project participants. In the name of ISFI and the University, I thank these many donor agencies and partners of ISFI.

ANTONIO S. SAMSON S.J.

President

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How time flies. I congratulate you on your Silver Jubilee. I am glad I was connected with the start of your organization. I applaud all the good work you have done. Let us thank the Lord Jesus and ask Him for even more blessings on you and your work.

As a priest I cannot let this opportunity pass without reminding you that you are children of God, beloved of Jesus Our Lord, and special charges of Mary our mother. Rejoice and be glad and enjoy the day and all the days to come in his service.

EMETERIO BARCELON, S.J.

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER

Inspiration:From our Public

Servants

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) XI congratulates the Institute for Small Farms and Industries (ISFI) on its twenty-fifth anniversary.

The Fisheries Resource Management Project (FRMP) gave us the opportunity to work with the ISFI as one of our development partners. Our collaboration spanned four (4) provinces along the Davao Gulf, almost eighty (80) community-based organizations, more than 2,000

fisherfolk, over a cumulative period of about three (3) years. We are proud that BFAR XI is part of ISFI’s colorful history of achievements in enterprise development and resource management, and we will always look back at our partnership with a sense of approval at a job well done.

To our partners in saving the Davao Gulf, may your organization continue to thrive in the work of bringing sustainable economic development to the poor communities and families that need it most.

Mabuhay kayong lahat!

GEORGE G. CAMPEONRegional Director

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My greetings and congratulations on the occasion of your Silver Jubillee. It is with pride and honor to extend my warmest felicitations to the whole workforce of the Institute for Small Farms and Industries-Ateneo de Davao University (ISFI-ADDU). Being partners, we shared the same vision of helping the farmers in the countryside.

In behalf of the Provincial Agrarian Reform Office of Davao City, I join you in your celebration of success through the years.

For the years 2001 – 2002, we’ve been partners in the social preparation activities, the community development planning and the cooperative strengthening of the foreign-assisted project in the agrarian reform communities (ARCs). ISFI also helped in the formation of working groups to monitor the rural infra projects in the ARCs, more so in the preparation of their business plan and enterprise development.

Your efforts for strengthening the cooperatives in the agrarian reform communities are highly recognized and appreciated.

I therefore enjoin you to strengthen that common bond and strive for more opportunities that will carry you to greater achievements.

I sincerely congratulate you for another milestone of accomplishment in your involvement towards community development especially in our Agrarian Reform Communities and for the Upliftment of the lives of our farmer-beneficiaries in particular.

More power and Mabuhay kayong lahat.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN REFORM

Greetings!

For more than two decades, THE INSTITUTE FOR SMALL FARMS AND INDUSTRIES (ISFI) – a development-oriented NGO, has been a key partner of DENR-RXI in the empowerment of upland communities. ISFI’s involvement in the

implementation of forestry programs and projects of the DENR, particularly the upland development project, has been instrumental in strengthening the capabilities of the people’s organization and other stakeholders in the uplands.

Through the years, ISFI has developed a track record in community organizing, enterprise development and environmental awareness program. Its commitment and dedication to provide assistance to communities needing development is something to reckon with.

On its SILVER ANNIVERSARY, I believe this is the opportune time to uphold and strengthen our partnership of working together in restoring the production state of our forest.

This is likewise a very momentous occasion to cherish and treasure the experiences we shared that were translated into valuable inputs in promoting development in the upland communities.

On behalf of the DENR family, I wish to extend our warm felicitation and wishes of luck as you embark in another milestone of success as a development organization.

Once again, congratulations!

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Greetings from the Department of Trade and Industry!

First of all, I would like to commend the Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) for having successfully implemented the Institute for Small Farms and Industries (ISFI) project.

Now on its 25th year, the program has continuously touched the lives of various stakeholders in the field of agriculture and industry in the region. An initiative that is indeed laudable.

With AdDU as the lead organizer, we are assured that the project will go on until the succeeding years. We all know that the school is famous for delivering quality education, an initiative which is one of the driving forces in developing the industries to their fullest potential.

In our level, the ISFI has contributed in the realization of our mandate which is to champion both business and consumer.

May you persist even harder to strengthen further the ISFI so that more small farms and industries would be given assistance!

Rest assured that the DTI would always be supportive of your undying endeavors.

Let us keep on empowering the small farms and industries in the region, not just for local growth but as well as in winning over the global challenges.

Good luck and mabuhay tayong lahat!

Engr. Merly M. Cruz, CESO IIIRegional Director

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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Warm greetings of peace!

The journey towards improving the quality of life for our marginalized people vis-à-vis protecting the environment is indeed very challenging and dynamic. We would not have survived all these years without our partners in accomplishing theses formidable tasks.

Having been our partner in the same development goals, we therefore congratulate the Institute for Small Farms and Industries - Ateneo de Davao University (ISFI-ADDU) in your silver anniversary as you have weathered twenty-five years of eventful journey pursuing what your organization has pledged to accomplish and uphold.

We in the Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao (UDP) express our sincerest appreciation for your efforts and support not only our programme but also for upholding the interests of small farms and industries especially for the upland communities in this part of the country.

We hope that your organization will continue to flourish and more communities will benefit from your heartfelt efforts towards development.

More power and mabuhay to ISFI.

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UPLAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF SOUTHERN

MINDANAO

CONGRATULATIONS

ATENEO – INSTITUTE FOR SMALL FARMS AND INDUSTRIESon your

25th Anniversaryfrom

Ateneo-ISFI partnership with Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Region XI started way back 1990’s in the delivery of livelihood trainings and assistance to our Overseas Filipino Worker – Returnees and OFW families left behind as part of the Reintegration Program for OFWs.

On your 25th year, we believe ISFI with the people behind it will be able to achieve its dream as a major contributor in the field of livelihood development and training to improve the well-being of Filipinos and the Philippine economy.

Mabuhay sa inyong 25th Anibersaryo!

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OVERSEAS WORKERS WELFARE ADMINISTRATION

Inspiration:From our Civil

Society Partners

The Philippine Environmental Governance [EcoGov] Project [Phase 2] extends its warmest congratulations to the Institute for Small Farms and Industries [ISFI] on its Silver Anniversary celebration. We are one in their quest to reach out communities and other stakeholders in environmental management and sustainable development. We have a parallel belief that meeting peoples’ basic needs as well as empowering the communities is a turnkey to meaningful collaborations. Pave the way to a productive link with the authorities, resource institutions, and other donors to grassroots partners.

Continue the walk to the path least traveled by others. Your noble intent though least understood may shine upon those that are disadvantaged, inaccessible, deprived and hungry.

Mabuhay ang ISFI, Mabuhay ang mga nasa luyo nito at Mabuhay din ang mga kasangga ng samahan na ito.

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Greetings of Peace!

The Foundation for a Sustainable Society Inc. (FSSI) congratulates you on your 25th anniversary. We sincerely support all your efforts in the field of enterprise development, community organizing, environment and consultancy work.

Your success in implementation your projects corresponds to a triumph for all communities in social development work.

Our faith in your institution will remain. We hope that you will continue your noble work in helping empower the marginalized sectors of our beleaguered society.

Kudos to a work well done

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FOUNDATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY, INC.

Congratulations to the Institute of Small Farms and Industries-Ateneo de Davao University (ISFI-ADDU) for reaching your silver anniversary. PHILSSA is very proud of you and what you have accomplished over the years.

As a PHILSSA member, ISFI has been a reliable and outstanding senior member of the network since

1992. You have been one of our models as we have tapped you to mentor some of our network members so they may learn from you. For several instances, you have proven your capacity to implement the projects and tasks requested of you by the network. Likewise you have continued to share your expertise and wisdom with us for you have been with us for quite sometime as a member of PHILSSA’s board. You have grown with us through the years. For this we are so proud of you. PHILSSA is blessed to have you as a member - dedicated, responsible and effective.

As you turn another year older, PHILSSA would like to wish you more passion and dynamism as you continue to make a difference in our country especially among the poor and marginalized. Always keep the fire burning that you may continue to be the light and the salt in this world.

More Power and Congratulations.

National Coordinator

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Partnership of Philippine Support Agency

Message From:Our Executive

Director

Remind pa nako maam joy iya message.

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CHAPTER 1:REMEMBERING

Planting the Seed

The school campus is too small to contain the human capacity to give and to receive knowledge. This realization prompted Fr. Emeterio Barcelon, SJ (or simple Father Terry to his friends and protégés), then president of the Ateneo de Davao University, to find a new avenue for education to continue outside the campus walls and in communities that need it the most. And so in 1981, Father Terry created the Institute for Small Scale Industries (ISSI), with assistance from the Government of Belgium and the University of Louvain through the Association of Catholic Universities of the Philippines.

Expanding our “classrooms” and defining our “students”. Its original name of ISSI implied that the organization would address the need for small-scale industries to build a stronger sense of entrepreneurship. Three (3) years later, it became apparent that the sectors that needed help the most were not only the small entrepreneurs. A stark reality dawned that the real “students” of the Institute are the small farmers and fisherfolk, who needed to learn how to produce more, work better, dream bigger, eventually becoming entrepreneurs themselves. The Institute would bring the “classroom” to them. Thus, in 1984, the organization was re-named to what is now the Institute for Small Farms and Industries or ISFI.

Leadership of the Institute. The first Executive Director of the ISFI was Mr. Ronald Vidal, who led the organization from 1981 to 1985. He was succeeded by the current Executive Director, Ms. Jocelyn E. Cabo.

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“Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows…the birds of the air come and perch in its branches.”

Matthew 13:32

Sinuda Agricultural Dev’t. Program, Rice Culture and Women’s Project in Sinuda, Bukidnon – with CEBEMO, Catholic Relief Service and Lutheran World Relief Provision of Social Credit in Davao City – with PBSP and Archbishop of Cologne

Making It Grow

The First Ten (10) Years. In 1981, the Institute embarked on enterprise development projects, focused mainly on small-scale entrepreneurs, majority of whom were based in Davao City.

SOCIAL CREDIT. ISFI’s maiden project was a 5-year Livelihood Promotion Project in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). Over the period 1981 to 1986, ISFI would provide credit assistance to about 150 beneficiaries, mostly women engaged in vending, manufacturing, food processing, services and livestock raising.

Soon after, more livelihood development projects followed. This time, the nature of the assistance provided by ISFI would evolve from just social credit, to a more wholistic package that would include training and community organizing, but still focused on enterprise development. Later on, ISFI began to adopt a bias towards projects that are sustainable and environmentally responsible.

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PUNTA DUMALAG FISHERFOLK LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (1989 to 1992) –with US-Aid and Kauswagan sa Timogang Mindanao, Inc.. Punta Dumalag in Matina Aplaya, Davao City, is sanctuary to the endangered pawikan species of turtle. It is also the site of ISFI’s first major community organizing project, where the Institute provided both technical and financial support to the livelihood activities of the fishermen and womenfolk. The major components of the project were: Aside from community organizing and credit, the other major components of the project were environment protection/management and marketing support.

About a hundred fishermen were organized into two (2) People’s Organizations, namely: the Nagkahiusang Mananagat sa Punta Dumalag and Settlers Association (or NAGAMANDUSA); and the Matina Aplaya Fisherfolks and Fish Vendors Association (MAFFVA). These organizations were provided with livelihood assistance such as: motorized bancas, fishing nets and other fishing paraphernalia; food kantina operations, pork vending, rice trading and micro-lending.

After ten (10) years, the path to Environmentally Sustainable Enterprise Organizing had begun.

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CHAPTER 2:STRENGTHENI

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Strengthening:Through our

Projects

Environmentally Sustainable Enterprise Organizing

Over the next fifteen (15) years of its existence, ISFI established a niche in the social development milieu. From a fledgling attempt at community extension in 1981, the Institute has

matured through a progression of projects to arrive at a distinct project approach coined as Environmentally Sustainable Enterprise Organizing. The approach has succeeded in organizing more than 100 people’s organizations and empowering them to establish income-generating and environment-friendly livelihood projects.

ISFI and the Uplands

Natural Resources Management Program Community Forestry Project (1992 to 1995) – with US-Aid through Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Development Alternatives, Inc.

ISFI’s first venture into environmental projects would come soon after its 10th year. The Institute was chosen as one of the NGO partners of DENR to organize, train, equip and empower the rural community of Marayag, Lupon, Davao Oriental, which had just been awarded with a Community Forestry

“By their fruit you will recognize them.”Matthew 7:16

Management Agreement (CBFMA). ISFI assisted the community in the conduct of participatory resource appraisal; preparation of management plans; and the establishment and management of a reforestation scheme. Eventually, the task of protecting and managing the residual forest was transferred to the community. At the same time, the organized group was provided with seed money for their alternative livelihood projects/micro-enterprises, which are still operational to this day.

Ibo Upland Development Project (1996 to 1999) with Philippine Business for Social Progress, AusAID and Caritas – Another

significant upland project was the Ibo Upland Development Project. The project remains close to the heart of ISFI because this was their first major undertaking with the indigenous tribes, particularly in Barangay Ibo, Malalag, Davao del Sur. This

three (3) year program provided an entire package of technical and capital assistance, to uplift the indigenous farmers’ quality of life through the optimal yet rational utilization of resources.

Before long, other forestry management projects would follow:

Community, Organizing-Forestry Land Management Agreement Maibo, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur (1994 to 1996) with DENR – where the community in Barangay Maibo,

Magsaysay, Davao del Sur was organized and capacitated to implement their Forest Land Management Agreement (FLMA) with

DENR.

Bantol Reforestation Subproject (1996 to 1998) with DENR – a similar project where the community of Sitio Malakiba in Barangay Bantol, Marilog District, Davao City, was

also empowered to implement their FLMA with DENR.

Saug Watershed Subproject (2000) with DENR – This time, caretaker cooperatives of the Saug Watershed in Compostela Valley Province were organized and trained for their

Community-based Forest Management Agreement with DENR. The project involved both enterprise organizing and

environmental protection, rehabilitation and management.

ISFI and Enterprise DevelopmentStrengthening People’s Organizations Capability to Manage Enterprise Development (1993) – PCJC – Philippines-Canada Human Resource Development Program. As the saying goes, “you cannot keep the cook far from the kitchen”. Enterprise development-cum-community organizing, later on coined as “Enterprise Organizing”, would still be in ISFI’s menu of services. Initially focused on Davao City, it embarked on a project to strengthen selected people’s organizations for them to attain a level of economic sustainability. At the end of the project, the organizations had increased its assets; installed marketing, financial and organizational systems; trained about thirty (30) leaders and their successors; and established an organizational network.

Craft Village Development Program (1996 to 2000) – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). This project would be one of ISFI’s major ventures into enterprise development in terms of its: partners – the DTI and CIDA are major advocates of the

government’s SME agenda; project duration – spanning a five-year period from 1996 to 2000; geographic coverage – initially Davao City, then later on expanding to Davao del Norte and Davao Oriental; and scope of work – where services included business planning, product development, and installation of organizational,

marketing, and financial systems. At the end of the project, ISFI had assisted a total of seventeen (17) enterprises in Gifts,

Toys and Housewares, Fashion Accessories, Furniture and Stonecraft.

ISFI and Agrarian Reform Communities

Tamugan Agri-Livelihood Assistance Project (1994 to 1996) – with MISEREOR

The project was

implemented to support beneficiaries of the Agrarian Reform Program in Tamugan, Marilog District, Davao City. ISFI adopted the Community Organizing – Participatory Action Research (CO-PAR) Approach, involving the community from pre-planning to implementation, monitoring and evaluation of their Tamugan Agri-Livelihood Project. About 100 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) were assisted by this project.

Agrarian Reform Communities Project (2002) – with Department of Agrarian Reform–Asian Development Bank (DAR-ADB) Six (6) years later, ISFI would again be working with agrarian reform beneficiaries, through its Agrarian

Reform Communities Project or ARCP, covering the ARCs in Barangay Tamayong in Calinan District and Daliaon Plantation in Toril District, both in Davao City

Agrarian Reform Community Organizing and Capacities Assessment (2002) – with DAR-ADB. In the same year, ISFI conducted similar community organizing efforts for ARCs in Davao del Sur.

ISFI and Women Empowerment

Ibo Women Community Organizing Project (1997 to 1999) – with PBSP, AusAID and Caritas

This two (2) year project organized women in Barangay Ibo, Malalag, Davao del Sur, into a viable and empowered community-based organization, through the implementation of the following components: 1) Organizational Strengthening through trainings, seminars and consultations on leadership, management and proper bookkeeping skills; b) Networking and Linkage Building on family health, nutrition, child care and maternal care, and sanitation; and 3) Technical Support and Consultancy on accessing financial assistance from assisting agencies. More than 100 women were organized and provided with livelihood and organizational skills.

Other than this women’s project, two (2) other major projects were implemented by ISFI in Barangay Ibo, namely: the Ibo Upland Development Project, which provided capability building on sound

farming technologies for the uplands; and the Ibo Farmers Crop Diversification Assistance Project, wherein the Ibo Small Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ISFAMCO) was organized to implement agricultural livelihood projects.

ISFI and Local GovernmentsEnhancing LGU Capacities Towards Food Security and Sustainable Development (2001) – CIDA/Local Government Support Program. By this time, ISFI had already recognized that successfully organized communities almost always had an empowered and committed local government beneath its wings. Thus, the local government unit (LGU) became the next focus of ISFI’s technical expertise, through the Local Government Support Program or LGSP. In 2001, the Institute assisted the Food Security Councils of Bansalan, Magsaysay and Matanao in Davao del Sur, helping them prepare their LGU’s Agricultural Extension Service System, to include: research and development; financing and credit; market access; environmental interventions; techno-managerial interventions and institutional development. The agricultural extension service system would inevitably play a major role in sustaining agricultural production and, consequently, food security in their municipalities.

ISFI continued to work with other local government units in Mindanao, through such projects as:

Formulation of Ecological Solid Waste Management Plans (2001 to 2002) – through Orient Integrated Development Consultants, Inc. for selected municipalities in Compostela Valley Province, Davao del Sur, Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato.

Managing Public Economic Enterprises (2004) – through individual consultant Monica T. Villanueva for selected local government units in Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental.

Forest Land Use Planning (2004) – Philippine Environmental Governance Project/Development Alternatives, Inc. ISFI also assisted local governments of Makilala and Kidapawan in North Cotabato in the preparation of their Forest Land Use Plans.

ISFI and the Sea

Coastal Resource Management Project (1998 to 2000) – US-Aid through Tetra Tech International, Inc. The lowlands, the uplands,

and finally, the seas. ISFI’s first exposure to coastal communities came through this project, in six (6) selected barangays of the Malalag Bay Area in Davao del Sur. In these barangays, ISFI organized the Barangay Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (BFARMCs). The Councils were then capacitated to prepare their respective community profiles and

integrated coastal management plans, for integration in the Municipal Coastal Management Plan. Through this project, ISFI was ultimately able to assist not just the six (6) barangays, but the six (6) municipalities of the Malalag Bay Area, i.e. Padada, Sulop, Malalag, Sta. Maria, Hagonoy and Kiblawan.

Fisheries Resource Management Project (2000 to 2001; 2004 to 2005) – Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF) of Japan. In this multi-phase project covering eight (8) coastal municipalities along the Davao

Gulf, ISFI’s Environmentally Sustainable Enterprise Organizing Approach reached its apex. The project sought to reverse the trend of fisheries resource depletion by: 1) introducing alternative livelihood that would reduce dependence on capture fisheries; and 2) inculcating a culture of stewardship within the fisherfolk communities that would eventually benefit from effective fisheries resource management. Through this project, the Institute was given the opportunity to implement a spectrum of project components that addressed both the environmental and economic aspects of the approach. Planning and Policy, Law Enforcement and Advocacy, Organizational Development and Income Diversification – ISFI carried these out, the end result of which are seventy-nine empowered fisherfolk organizations with a total membership of more than 2,000 responsible stewards and advocates of sustainable development.

ISFI and…

As the years passed, ISFI’s experience in environmentally sustainable enterprise organizing has borne fruit to a compendium of other related technical services, which are tapped by national government agencies, foreign funding institutions and peers from the social development realm. Such services include:

RAININGRAINING

LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENTBusiness PlanningMarketingFinanceFeasibility Study Preparation

INSTITUTION BUILDINGPre-membership and Membership EducationOrganizational DevelopmentBasic Training on Cooperatives

UPLAND DEVELOPMENTSeedling ProductionNursery ManagementContour/SALT Farming

FISHERIES AND COASTAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment and PlanningFish Sanctuary ManagementMangrove Action Management

LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENTBusiness PlanningMarketingFinanceFeasibility Study Preparation

INSTITUTION BUILDINGPre-membership and Membership EducationOrganizational DevelopmentBasic Training on Cooperatives

UPLAND DEVELOPMENTSeedling ProductionNursery ManagementContour/SALT Farming

FISHERIES AND COASTAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment and PlanningFish Sanctuary ManagementMangrove Action Management

ESEARCHESEARCH

RESOURCE INVENTORYUpland ResourcesCoastal Resources

SURVEYS AND ASSESSMENTSTraining Needs AssessmentTraining Program AssessmentPre-implementation Evaluation of Enterprises

RESOURCE INVENTORYUpland ResourcesCoastal Resources

SURVEYS AND ASSESSMENTSTraining Needs AssessmentTraining Program AssessmentPre-implementation Evaluation of Enterprises

ROJECTROJECT

UPLAND DEVELOPMENTReforestation ProjectsWatershed Rehabilitation ProjectsAgro-forestry Projects

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTLivelihood, Water, Health and Education

UPLAND DEVELOPMENTReforestation ProjectsWatershed Rehabilitation ProjectsAgro-forestry Projects

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTLivelihood, Water, Health and Education

ONITORING &ONITORING & VALUATIONVALUATION

EFORESTATIONEFORESTATION

Mini-forest EstablishmentUpland Contour Farming (SALT)Mini-forest EstablishmentUpland Contour Farming (SALT)

FOR PROJECTS FUNDED BY:Asian Development Bank – Japan Bank for International CooperationCEBEMO Canadian International Development AgencyMISEREORUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentPhilippine Business for Social ProgressPresidential Management Staff

FOR PROJECTS FUNDED BY:Asian Development Bank – Japan Bank for International CooperationCEBEMO Canadian International Development AgencyMISEREORUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentPhilippine Business for Social ProgressPresidential Management Staff

UNDUND ANAGEMENTANAGEMENT

Strengthening:Through our People

Throughout its twenty-five (25) years, ISFI has endeavored to reach out to small farmers, fisherfolk, entrepreneurs and rural communities – bringing the “classroom” to the “students”. This page of the ISFI Silver Edition is dedicated to the women and men of the Ateneo de Davao University faculty who ventured

outside the campus walls, traveled to the most remote sitios via habal-habal or on foot, multiplied themselves and showed us what real educators are made of.

From ISFI and the farmers, fisherfolk, entrepreneurs and other “students” whose lives you touched - thank you.

Maam, Monique dili na lang nato e mention ang name sa mga na involved . BUT IF WE DO NOT MENTION THEIR NAMES, THEN THIS PAGE IS USELESS. WE MIGHT AS WELL REMOVE NALANG THIS PAGE.

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“We have different gifts according to the grace given us… if it is teaching, let him teach”

Romans 12:6,7

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in

faith and in purity.”Timothy 4:12

The role of ISFI in the university system is not merely to extend education to the poor communities in Mindanao. The Institute is also a training ground for future generations of community development workers where university students discern and confirm if this is indeed their calling.

The following graduating students of the Ateneo de Davao University have participated in the social development projects of ISFI:

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SOCIAL WORK Majylendy Ukan Josephine Dumlao Gloria Amar Beatrice Hernandez Joan Rose Hilot

ECONOMICS Willan Castro Jerell Leonida Mark Chino Peñaflor

POLITICAL SCIENCE Apolonio Anota III Lorgepee Diray Kristine Jane Pague

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Aprillle Dream G. Palada Daphne Joy R. Pinca

MASS COMMUNICATIONS Jordan David Becares Pink Welborn Crispin Dulatre, Jr. Irene Melissa A. Macahis Sherry Faye Tabanao Sarah Mae Mira Eis Espino Ma. Marcella Bataoel June Jane P. Gentiles Oje Mae Timbad May Martinez Eden Grace Manubag Almira Jane Araullo Ma. Corina Lopez Juan Alberto Dugan Gian Paolo Bonador Ryan O. Casiple Jaypee Abesamis Edmarson Sola Caroline Joy A. Arjona Beverly Caboteja Cam Te Albania Eduard Culpa Zergu Mil G. Uy Richeen M. Pignayo Ardelou May E. Dacua May Princess L. Tinooy Winston L. So Barbette B. Rustia

ORGANIZING. Insofar as its environmentally sustainable enterprise organizing approach is discussed in this book, the words “environmentally sustainable” and “enterprise” have been adequately covered in previous sections. This page will now focus on the “warm bodies” that were organized to make this approach real in the lives of the women and men whom ISFI targeted for assistance.

105 IN 25. Over the past twenty-five years, ISFI has organized a total of one hundred five (105) organizations, majority of whom are already registered with the appropriate government agency. These organizations are geographically distributed as follows:

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“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of the possessions was his own, but they shared

everything they had…there were no needy persons among them.”

Acts 4:32, 34

BUKIDNONBUKIDNON

33 DAVAO CITYDAVAO CITY

1212

DAVAO DEL SURDAVAO DEL SUR

2424

DAVAO DEL NORTE DAVAO DEL NORTE (including Island (including Island

Garden City of Samal)Garden City of Samal)

1515

COMPOSTELA VALLEYCOMPOSTELA VALLEY

1616

DAVAO ORIENTALDAVAO ORIENTAL

3535

ISFI is a “lean and mean” organization with a modest staff of six (6) core staff handling the strategic and operational concerns of the Institute.

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“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.”Luke 10:2

ATENEO PRESIDENTAteneo Finance,

Personnel, General Services Directors

TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

PATERNA G. FERNANDEZSenior Project Officer

GLORIA N. PEÑERAProject Officer

JOCELYN E. CABOExecutive Director

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

MIRIAM C. ROJASAdmin Officer

MA. CRISTY D. YUSONFinance Officer

NAEL B. BARRO Support Staff

GEOFFREY CARL MARIANO

Comp. Tech./Encoder

PEOPLE – THE GREATEST HUMAN RESOURCE. In ISFI, Staff Development is not an add-on to the annual work and financial plan, nor is it tagged as a “miscellaneous” activity or expense in the strategic plan of the organization. Developing the capabilities of the staff is a crucial and integral part of the Institute’s life cycle, and staff development has been institutionalized as a bi-annual to quarterly activity in ISFI.

CIRCLING THE GLOBE. Over the past twenty-five years, the senior organic staff of ISFI has been blessed with opportunities to participate in trainings and seminars not only within the country but throughout the globe. Among the most significant of these international capacity building experiences are:

Networking ForumDevelopment Marketplace, World Bank Washington DC, USA January 2002

Entrepreneurial Cities Salzburg SeminarSalzburg, AustriaJune 2000

Study Tour of Ecotourism Sites in Key Places in Europe: Vienna, Salzburg, Rome, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, Brussels

June 2000

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NGO - Support Organization Workshop INTRAC Oxford, United KingdomApril 1998

Women in PoliticsCAPWIP Taipei, TaiwanSeptember 1997

International Conference on Social Work: Societies in Transition (Economic, Political, Social & Cultural) ICSW, HongkongAugust-September, 1996

Rural Industrialization and Project CycleThe Royal Dutch and Thai GovernmentThailandNovember-December 1995

Community-Based Environmental Management Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)Canada1991 & 1992

Community-Based Environmental Protection TrainingCanada-Asia Partnership (CAP)Atabaska, Calgary, Kananaskis, Edmonton & Saskatoon, Canada

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And in between the grueling tasks and back-

breaking work, there are moments to “smell the rose”, “eat, drink and be merry”, and hit a strike at the bowling alley.

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Strengthening:Through our

Precious Awards

Pay It Forward. The greatest reward of a social development agent lies in the eventual transformation of its target communities into agents of change themselves. Many projects have a multitude of indicators; but this is the ultimate – for student to become teacher; for recipient to become donor; for beneficiary to become benefactor.

Over the past twenty-five years, the journey towards “paying it forward” has been dotted with recognition from its peers and partners. These awards and citations boost the resolve of ISFI to press on with the task of changing lives one community at a time.

WORLD BANKFinalist – World Bank Innovation Competition (2002)

MAJOR AWARDS AND CITATIONS

NATIONAL

Certificate of Appreciation from the Society of Jesus Social Apostolate (SJSA) for recognition of ISFI’s efforts in helping farmers and fisherfolks in the field of Community Organizing and Development.

Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XI (DA-BFAR) in grateful recognition for the invaluable support extended to ensure the success of the Search for National Outstanding DA-GAD Advocates (October 21, 2005)

Outstanding Woman of PHILSSA awarded to Ms. Jocelyn E. Cabo by the Partnership of Philippine Support Service Agencies, Inc. for her unrelenting support and valuable contributions in achieving the goals and aspirations of the network (April 2005)

Award of Recognition from PHILSSA for ISFI’s commitment, compliance and active participation in all activities of the network

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“”Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come

and share your master’s happiness.”Matthew 25:21

Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for ISFI’s valuable support and untiring effort in the implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program in Davao City in 2001 (2002)

Certificate of Good Standing from the DAR-Agrarian Reform Communities Project for ISFI’s competency and dedication in the project implementation for the two (2) ARCs of Tamayong and Daliaon (2002)

Plaque of Appreciation from the Foundation of Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) awarded to Ms. Jocelyn E. Cabo for her outstanding contribution to the Foundation’s efforts towards the economic empowerment of marginalized communities in the Philippines (1999)

Plaque of Appreciation from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XI for her contributions to the field of environmental protection, conservation, development as partner in the environment crusade (1997)

Plaque of Recognition from the DA – Southern Mindanao Agricultural Programme for ISFI’s invaluable contribution towards sustainable development of the Upland Communities of Davao City (1997)

Certificate of Recognition from the DENR-Coastal Resources Management Program-US-Aid for ISFI’s outstanding support and remarkable contribution to the institutionalization of CRM as a basic service of the LGUs of Region XI (1993)

LOCAL

Certificate of Appreciation from the Ateneo de Davao University Social Sciences and Education Division – International Studies Program for ISFI’s active participation and collaboration as a partner agency in the International Studies Practicum Program from December 2005 to February 2006 (2006)

Certificate of Appreciation from the Municipality of Banaybanay for imparting and sharing effective community organizing and enterprise development that brought significant changes in the lives of the fisherfolks for the year 2004 – 2005 (2005)

Certificate of Appreciation From the Provincial Agriculturists of Davao del Norte for its unending support in strengthening the fisherfolk organizations in Kaputian District, through its moral and

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financial support, thus realizing the objectives of the Fisheries Resource Management Project (2005)

Plaque of Appreciation from the Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur thru the Committee on Parangal 2004 for ISFI’s dynamism and sincere dedication in building up the capabilities and capacities of the municipal fisheries units for fisherfolks economic program (2004)

Certificate of Good Deeds Acts from the Ya-ani D’law Committee of the Municipality of Malalag, Davao del Sur for ISFI’s valuable contribution and support on technology transfer of appropriate Upland Farming System Program (2003)

Globule Award from the Municipality of Malalag, Davao del Sur in coordination with Yaani d’ Law Committee for ISFI’s valuable contribution, support and selfless efforts imparted which redounded to the Holistic Development of the Municipality (2003)

Certificate from the Municipality of Sulop, Davao del Sur for providing assistance in community organizing – income diversification of Barangay Balasinon, organizational strengthening of BOPICO and FARMC and organization of Balasinon River Council – with sincerity, devotion to duty and commitment from 1998 to 2000 (2002)

Plaque of Appreciation from the Zonta Community Service Project (Affiliated with Christian Children’s Fund, Inc.) for ISFI’s support in the implementation of the project Income Generating and Housing Programs for 1992-1993 through provision of assistance in proposal, feasibility study and module Preparation (1993)

Plaque of Appreciation from the Institute of Primary Health Care (IPHC) for its technical and financial support to the programs and projects of the Institute, contributing significantly to the alleviation of poverty and the building of healthy communities in depressed barangays of Region XI and Region XIII (1998)

Certificate from the Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur for ISFI’s sincerity, devotion to duty and commitment as well as concern for the welfare of the people in our common area of responsibility with good standing and excellent performance

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CHAPTER 3:MOVING ON

Moving On:To A New Vision

After twenty-five (25) years, ISFI revisited the Vision, Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives of the Institute. Today, ISFI looks forward to the next quarter century and beyond as it embarks on the rest of its journey towards the future.

OUR VISION

The Institute for Small Farms and Industries is a community development institution within the Ateneo de Davao University, which derives its uniqueness from the success of its 3C’s:

CHANGED COMMUNITIES – wherein its assisted communities are now empowered and organized women and men with the capacities and resources to meet their basic needs for a humane and dignified quality of life, and for themselves to become agents of change;

CLASSROOM-TO-COMMUNITY EXTENSION – such that the institution translates classroom learning into concrete and sustainable action that has contributed to the upliftment of our country’s poor and disadvantaged sectors; and

COMMITTED WORKERS – who have been nurtured to become dedicated and committed to nation-building, motivated by a love for God and country, within an atmosphere of mutual respect and uncompromising integrity.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Institute for Small Farms and Industries is committed and dedicated to:

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND DEVELOPMENT – using participatory approaches, the institution will engage communities in capacity building programs on enterprise-based organizational development, environmental stewardship, and spiritual and values formation, all

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“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.”

Romans 2:9

within the context of transparency, accountability and gender sensitivity;

EXPANSION OF ITS GEOGRAPHIC AND SECTORAL COVERAGE – wherein the Institution will now extend its work to all vulnerable sectors, including children, youth and women, throughout the island of Mindanao; and

CONSCIOUS LINKAGE-BUILDING WITH THE ACADEMIC MAINSTREAM – such that the institution will install the mechanisms and structures needed to maintain a mutually beneficial information exchange with the University.

ALL FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD.

OUR GOALS

The goals of the Institute for Small Farms and Industries lie along two (2) levels:

COMMUNITY LEVEL

1. To transform all of its currently-assisted communities into empowered and sustainable organizations of women and men, concerned with their community and their environment, and whose families are liberated from physical deprivation and social injustice;

2. To organize a development assistance network involving the community, local government and civil society; and

3. Build pilot communities that will showcase the best in organizational, economic, environmental and spiritual development

INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL

1. To provide adequate programs and services on organizational, enterprise and environmental development to all of its assisted communities;

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2. To build a strong community extension arm for the University, such that the linkage between the academe and the grassroot communities become mutually beneficial, vibrant and dynamic; and

3. To share the Institution’s experience with the larger network of government and non-government institutions, with the end in view of reaching and assisting more communities nationwide.

OUR OBJECTIVES

Our goals are translated into the following Objectives:

COMMUNITY LEVEL

1. To ensure that all of its currently-assisted communities have in place the basic minimums of: an active organization equitably represented by women and men; a sustainable enterprise; a functioning assistance network; and an on-going environmental sustainability program;

2. To establish Enterprise Villages that will service the needs of communities that wish to engage in micro-enterprises that are sustainable, community-based, gender-sensitive and environment-friendly; and

INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL

1. To use participatory approaches in engaging communities in capacity building programs on enterprise-based organizational development, environmental stewardship, and spiritual and values formation, all within the context of transparency, accountability and gender sensitivity;

2. To install the policies, procedures and organizational structure needed for the Institution to serve as an effective community extension arm of the University’s academic programs;

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3. To establish a data bank of the Institution’s capacity building programs on: Enterprise Organizing; Environmental Stewardship; and other programs successfully implemented in its assisted communities, for replication;

4. To continue providing training, consultancy and related services for the sustainability of the organization;

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Moving On:To A New Office

Last September 2005, ISFI opened the doors to its new office at the covered court (above the Post Office) of the Ateneo de Davao University.

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“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”Joshua 24:15

Moving On:To Our New Projects

ISFI hit the ground running in 2006, as it begins the countdown to the next twenty-five (25) years of the Institute. The following projects are currently underway:

MULTI-USER DOCUMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE UPLAND DEVELOPMENT (SUD) MODEL OF THE UPLAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UDP) IN SOUTHERN MINDANAO

ISFI is now working with the Upland Development Programme (UDP), a project of the Department of Agriculture jointly funded by the European Union and the Philippine government, in developing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Materials on the Sustainable Upland Development or SUD Model. The goal is to replicate the model in other upland areas in the country, using the IEC materials as the tool for replication. This 13-month project started last April 2005 and ends in April 2006.

F.O.R.E.S.t. 1 and 2F.O.R.E.S.t. 1 and 2FFacilitating acilitating OOrganizational Development, rganizational Development, RResourceesource

Assessment and Assessment and EEnterprise nterprise SSupporupportt for selected for selected Caretaker Cooperatives of the Saug Watershed AreaCaretaker Cooperatives of the Saug Watershed Area

Over the past decade, ISFI has had numerous partnerships with DENR in the operationalization of the Community-based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA) scheme, particularly in the social preparation component of the scheme. As an offshoot of this collaboration, ISFI felt the need to re-visit the cooperatives that were organized specifically for the CBFMA, and to reinforce them in terms of enterprise development and forest management. Thus, the F.O.R.E.S.t. Concept was born. Developed internally by ISFI, the concept was proposed to the appropriate development institutions for support. What emerged

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“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men”

Colossians 3:23

was not just one but two separate projects, now called F.O.R.E.S.t. 1 and 2, targeting two (2) distinct watershed areas – one in Compostela Valley Province and the other in Marilog District Davao City.

F.O.R.E.S.t. 1. F.O.R.E.S.t. 1 is focused on two (2) caretaker cooperatives of the Saug Watershed in Compostela Valley, namely: the New Dalaguete-Lebanon-San Vicente (DALESAN) Montevista Watershed Multipurpose Cooperative, and the Federation of Saug Watershed POs of Davao del Norte and Comval Philippines, Inc. (SAUG Federation). Funded by the Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF), this 12-month project starts where the Saug Watershed Sub-project (another ISFI project) of the DENR left off in 2000. ISFI’s technical assistance intends to revive Sustainable Forest Management by establishing sustainable livelihood in selected CBFM sites of the Saug Watershed Area. The project started in January 2006 and ends in December of the same year.

F.O.R.E.S.t. 2. Six (6) months later, the Philippine Environmental Governance [EcoGov] Project [Phase 2] approved the implementation of the same concept, this time for the Malakiba People’s Improvement Cooperative (MAPICO) in Bantol, Marilog District, Davao City. Shortened to six (6) months, the EcoGov specified that the concept be revised to proceed immediately to funding and operation of two (2) viable projects for the cooperative, namely banana production and charcoal making.

LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT FOR POORLIVELIHOOD SUPPORT FOR POOR COMMUNITIES OF SELECTED LOCALCOMMUNITIES OF SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN MINDANAOGOVERNMENT UNITS IN MINDANAO

This project is a partnership with the Institute for Primary Health Care or IPHC and funded by the JLPR – InfRES. The objective of the project is to provide poor communities with livelihood projects through their respective local government units. The tasks of ISFI for this project are:

Conduct a Participatory Poverty Assessment and Project Identification – to determine what livelihood projects will be pursued; and

Prepare project proposals for the identified projects.

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ISFI assisted five (5) municipalities, namely: Tarragona in Davao Oriental; New Bataan in Compostela Valley Province; Sta Josefa in Agusan del Sur; Pikit in North Cotabato; and Banga in South Cotabato. The InfRES Project Management Office approved the funding of the project proposals submitted by all five (5) municipalities, amounting to a total of twelve million pesos (P 12,000,000.00).

Looking back at Experiences, Assessment

of accomplishments, Revisiting

organizational VMGO and creation of New Plans for ISFI Organizational Development and Strengthening

While the silver anniversary is indeed an occasion to CELEBRATE, ISFI also found an opportunity to ANTICIPATE – looking forward while looking back; recalling old lessons in order to teach new ones; learning from past mistakes to prepare for future endeavors. Thus, the L.E.A.R.N. for ISFI Organizational Development and Strengthening Project is an integral part of the institute’s silvery anniversary celebration. L.E.AR.N. would be an opportunity for ISFI to: reminisce and look back at the past twenty-five years and what the organization has accomplished (past projects, past partnerships); to review what are its current undertakings (on-going projects and activities); and to project its strategic direction (new vision, mission statement, goals and objectives) as it embarks on the next twenty-five years of its life as a development organization.

CRAFT VILLAGE ENTERPRISECRAFT VILLAGE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT ANDDEVELOPMENT AND STRENGTHENINGSTRENGTHENING

This Craft Village project is being implemented with the Cordaid – Netherlands to strengthen fifteen (15) pre-selected craft villages in the areas of technical production, marketing, finance and organizational management. While the coverage area is Davao City, the advocacy component of the project aims to improve policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), in both the urban and rural

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setting. The 18-month project started in July 2005 and ends in December 2007.

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CORE STAFF

Jocelyn E. Cabo – Exec. DirectorPaterna G. FernandezGloria N. PeñeraMiriam D. RojasMa. Cristy D. YusonNael B. BarroGeofrey Carl E. Mariano

IN-HOUSE CONSULTANTS

Monique VillanuevaJulius Ceazar T. Placer

PROJECT-BASED STAFF

Joseph SarileJessie ApiagEdgar CervantesBenjieflor Justiniane IIIEric MabungaRey MonteclaroFlorencio Aya-ayEdelyn AcademiaMa. Clarice LaoJanice LopezMa. Theresa Mates

2001

Araceli GamasGiza PabloJason LopezJoel GregorioSarita GentilanRolando MonteroyoJorge AlbeldaJosephine DumlaoSixto G. RosalindaLuduvico Ramirez, Jr.Rogel Yancy ManlegroNasaria DiolaLuz AbilesKenneth Campañano

2004 - 2005

Jorge V. AlbeldaAlito A. SaymanSaripoden P. AmerolJoel A. GarridoEdgar MoradaFrancisco D. MegocBoyen Zorel N. PeñeraJerry M. SandovalVicente L. Semilla, Jr.Reil ValleJosephine DumlaoMargierly GalaoLailani E. MadrazoSheryll B. RamosNoreen E. SemillaSherme VillasurdaJujelyn T. Lescano

3. Evellalita T. Andrin4. Gemma Iturralde5. Joy Grecia6. Rita Sison7. Luz Anung

Fr. Emeterio Barcelon, S. J. - FounderRonal N. Vidal – DirectorLydia G. DiazJoy D. GreciaPedro Terry TuasonAngelito CereñoFred GorospeLudwin ObejaEvellalita T. AndrinMila M. Regio de DiosElvie AllawanGloria Amar

Samuel DellosoAlex PaezRolando ValcorzaAdelina T. LansoyRuena S. ObinqueVirginia N. MagdolotMatilde CabacugElizabeth BasilioAnne MatunhayMarilou GalaoEsmeralda DañoEdna T. BermilloNimfa Aldeguer

Jover SolmeronAvemar BajentingRenny MuycoReil G. DelosaAndres HufanciaSeverino PellejoRommel LimetAlvin Jay BaguioArnelito CuliaoRobert ArreolaNida Belono-acAlma Gabato

LIST OF ORGANIZED AND REGISTERED PEOPLES/FISHERFOLKS ORGANIZATION

OrganizationYear

EstablishedRegistration

No.Date

Registered

KITAOTAO, BUKIDNONKITAOTAO, BUKIDNON1. SICOFA – Sinuda Compact Farmers Association –

Sinuda, Kitaotao, Bukidnon1986 SEC Reg. #

DS-0462651990

2. TSFAI – Tawas Small Farmer’ Association, Inc. – Tawas, Kitaotao, Bukidnon

1996 SEC Reg. # DS-05371

1991

3. NACOFA – Narulasan Compact Farmers Association – Narulasan, Tawas, Kitaotao, Bukidnon

1989 - -

DAVAO CITYDAVAO CITY1. NAGMATA – Nagkahiusang Mag-uuma sa Tamugan –

Tamugan, Marilog District, Davao City1992 - -

2. PGFA – Pagan Grande Farmers Association – Pagan Grande, Marilog Dist., Davao City

1992 - -

3. SaFADECO – Salaysay Farmers Development Cooperative – Salaysay, Marilog District, Davao City

1990 SEC Reg. # DN-091-006-

244 CDA Reg. #

5735-DVO

1991

2000

4. FGALAC – Flower Grower and Livelihood Association of Cadalian – Baguio District, Davao City

1994 DOLE Reg. # 286-XI

1995

5. MaPICO – Malakiba People’s Improvement Cooperative – Bantol, Marilog Dist., Dvo. City

1996 CDA Reg. # 6227-DVO

2000

6. NAGAMANDUSA – Nagkahiusang Gagmay’ng Mananagat sa Dumalag Settling Association Inc.

1989 SEC Reg. # DS-05401

1991

7. GAPAMANA – Gagmay’ng Pundok sa Mangingisda ug Naninda sa Matina Aplaya - Davao City

1989 SEC Reg. # DN-000-834

1993

8. NKPG – Nagkahiusang Kapunungan sa Purok Glibext – Bo. Obrero, Davao City

1990 SEC Reg. # DN-092-000-

466

1992

OrganizationYear

EstablishedRegistration

No.Date

Registered

DAVAO CITY – CONTINUATIONDAVAO CITY – CONTINUATION9. MaFA – Malapangi Farmers Association – Marilog

District, Davao City1992 DOLE Reg. #

294-XI1996

10. LHAI – Lubogan Handicraft Makers Association, Inc. Purok 10, Lubogan, Toril, Davao City

1995 SEC Reg. # DN-096-000-

243

1996

11. PBAI – Pamuhatan Broom Makers Association, Inc. - Pamuhatan, Marilog District, Davao City

1996 - -

12. FBMAI – Fatima Bamboo Makers Association Fatima - Malabog, Paquibato Dist., Davao City

1996 - -

MALALAG BAY AREA, DAVAO DEL SURMALALAG BAY AREA, DAVAO DEL SUR1. ISFFAMCO – Ibo Small Farmers and Farmerettes Multi-

Purpose Cooperative – Malalag, Dvo. del Sur1992 CDA Reg. #

53081998

2. BAFHCO – Bagumbayan Fishermen’s Health Coop, Malalag, Davao del Sur

1992 CDA Reg. # 2822-DVO

1993

3. BOPICO – Balasinon Oyster’s Producer’s Integrated Cooperative – Sulop, Davao del Sur

1990 DCA Reg. # 5846-DVO

1991

4. KAMATA – Kamata Pegkasambukan Tadon, Inc. Sitio Bolo, Bulacan, Malalag, Davao del Sur

1991 SEC Reg. # DN-092-000242

1992

5. BOCOFA-MPC – Bolton Coconut Farmers Association Multi-Purose Cooperative – Malalag, Davao del Sur

1992 - -

6. UTFKC – United Tree Farmers of Pongpong and Kidadan Cooperative – Pongpong, Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur

1996 CDA Reg. # 5077-DVO

1997

7. TAFFMUPCO – Tanglad Fishermen and Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur

1998 CDA Reg. # 5915-DVO

1999

8. MAFFMUPCO – Mamacao Farmers and Fishermen Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur

1996 CDA Reg. # 4989-DVO

1997

9. MENPro – Maibo Environment Protectors Inc. Maibo, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur

1994 SEC Reg. # D-199-8000-

757

1998

OrganizationYear

Established Registration No.

Date Registered

STA. CRUZ, DAVAO DEL SURSTA. CRUZ, DAVAO DEL SUR1. BFMPC – Bitaug Fishermens Multi-Purpose

Cooperative – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur1991 CDA Reg. #

613-DVOSept. 23,

1991

2. BAFIMCO – Bato Fisherfolks Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

1999 CDA Reg. # 5777-DVO

March 11, 1999

3. BASEAS – Bato Seaweeds Farmers Association – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

2001 SEC Reg. # D-2001-01030

Oct. 1, 2001

4. CHRISMULAS – Lawis Christian Muslim Association, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

1994 SEC Reg. # DN-094-000250

May 1994

5. DAPSAP SEA-K – DAPSAP Self-Employment Assistance Kaunlaran – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

2004 SEC Reg. # D-2001-0016

Feb. 15, 2001

6. DASFA – Darong Small Fishermen Association – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

2004 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0410-

AR-794

Dec. 2004

7. FHHA – Fishermen’s Helping Hands Association – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0112-

AR-529

Dec. 11, 2001

8. HUGMANCOR – Hugpong Mananagat sa Coronon – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0406-

WA-794

June 22, 2004

9. NAGAMA – Nagkahugpong Gagmay’ng Mananagat sa Tuban – Brgy. Tuban, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

1993 DOLE Reg. # 223-XI

Oct. 20, 1993

10. NAGMAZ – Nagkahiusang Mangingisda sa Zone 1 – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0112-

AR-530

Oct. 11, 2001

11. PHFA – Pitogo Home Settlers Fisherfolk Association, Inc. – Brgy. Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

1995 SEC Reg. # DN-095-000-

546

Oct. 11, 1995

12. S.I.S – Sadakatoon Ilm Salih – Brgy. Zone 1, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0407-

WA-803

June 6, 2004

13. TAFFCO – Tagabuli Farmers and Fishermen’s Cooperative – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

1998 CDA Reg. # 5304-DVO

Feb. 18, 1998

14. TAWWA – Tagabuli Women Workers Association – Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0410-

WA-835

Oct. 12,, 2004

OrganizationYear

EstablishedRegistration

No.Date

Registered

STA. CRUZ, DAVAO DEL SUR - CONTINUATIONSTA. CRUZ, DAVAO DEL SUR - CONTINUATION15. UFIMUPCO – United Fisherfolks of Isum Multi-Purpose

Cooperative – Brgy. Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

2001 CDA Reg. # 6939-DVO

Oct. 2, 2001

DAVAO DEL NORTEDAVAO DEL NORTE1. TiSFaCoWa-MPC – Tibulao Small Farmers and

Company Workers Association Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Tibulao, Carmen, Davao del Norte

1993 CDA Reg. # 6254-DVO

2000

2. MeNeCo-MPC – Mesaoy New Corella Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Davao del Norte

1997 - -

KAPUTIAN DISTRICT, ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMALKAPUTIAN DISTRICT, ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL1. ADFISCO – Adecor Fisherfolks Cooperative – Kaputian

District, Island Garden City of Samal2001 CDA Reg. #

7012-DVONov. 20,

2001

2. COMUFICO – Cogon Multi-Purpose and Fisher-folks Cooperative – Talikud, Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

1998 CDA Reg. # 7899-DVO

Sept. 7, 2004

3. DAFISCO – Dadatan Fisherfolks Cooperative – Talikud, Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

2001 CDA Reg. # 7106-DVO

Jan. 21, 2003

4. KAMAFCO – Kanaan Multi-Purpose and Fisherfolk Cooperative – Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

1991 CDA Reg. # 936-DVO

Nov. 8, 1991

5. LEFCO – Leydao Fisherfolks Cooperative – Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

2001 CDA Reg. # 7105-DVO

Jan. 21, 2002

6. LIFISCO – Libertad Fisherfolks Cooperative – Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

2001 CDA Reg. # 7164-DVO

Feb. 27, 2002

7. LIFICO – Linosutan Fisherfolks Cooperative – Talikud, Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

2001 CDA Reg. # 7102-DVO

Jan. 16, 2002

8. NAGMaPa – Nagkahiusang Mananagat sa Pangubatan – Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

1997 DOLE Reg. # 341-XI

Feb. 26, 1998

9. SIFISCO - San Isidro Fisherfolks Cooperatives – Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

2001 CDA Reg. # 7178-DVO

March 18, 2002

10. PAGAMACO – Panaghiusa sa Gagmay Nga Mananagat Cooperative – Adecor, Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

2001 CDA Reg. # 7014-DVO

Nov. 20, 2001

OrganizationYear

EstablishedRegistration

No.Date

Registered

KAPUTIAN DISTRICT, ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL –KAPUTIAN DISTRICT, ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL – CONTINUATION CONTINUATION

11. SARFISCO – San Remegio Fisherfolks Cooperative – Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

2001 CDA Reg. # 7156-DVO

Feb. 21, 2002

12. SDC – Sitio Dapia Cooperative – Talikod, Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

2001 CDA Reg. # 7563-DVO

March 28, 2003

13. TAFCO – Tagbaobo Fisherfolk Cooperative – Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal

2001 CDA Reg. # 7071-DVO

Jan. 2, 2002

NABUNTURAN, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE NABUNTURAN, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE 1. CHAIN – Cooperative Handicraft Industry of

Nabunturan – Nabunturan, ComVal Province1992 CDA Reg. #

2142-DVO1993

2. MMPC – Malabatuan Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Brgy. Cadunan, Mabini, ComVal Province

1995 CDA Reg # 723 - DVO

Oct 11, 1995

MABINI, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE MABINI, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE 1. DPMA – Del Pilar Mangrove Association – Mabini,

ComVal Province1996 SEC Reg. #

DN-096-000-026

2. SAMLA – San Antonio Mabini Livelihood Association – Mabini, ComVal Province

1996 SEC Reg. # DN-096-000-

025

3. CFMPC – Cuambog Fisherfolk Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Mabini, ComVal Province

2004 CDA Reg. # 7962-DVO

2004

4. PCA – Pindasan Coastal Association – Mabini, ComVal Province

2004 DOLE Cert. # R1100-

0408- WA-812

2004

5. TCLA – Tagnanan Coastal Livelihood Association – Mabini, ComVal Province

2004 DOLE Cert. # R1100-

0408- WA-811

2004

OrganizationYear

EstablishedRegistration

No.Date

Registered

PANTUKAN, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE PANTUKAN, COMPOSTELA VALLEY PROVINCE 1. AGAS – Araw-Gabi Aming Sinisikap Association –

Magnaga, Pantukan, ComVal Province2004 DOLE Reg. #

R1100-0305- AR-710

2004

2. ADA – Anak Dagat Association – Kingking, Pantukan, ComVal Province

2004 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-832

2004

3. BFMPC – Bongbong Fisherfolk Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Pantukan, ComVal Province

2004 CDA Reg # 7992– DVO

2005

4. BMMPC – Bongabong Mariculture Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Pantukan, ComVal Province

2004 CDA Reg # 7991 – DVO

2005

5. FUFA – Fuentes Fisherfolk Association – Pantukan, ComVal Province

2004 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-817

2004

6. TACOFA – Tambongon Coastal Fisherfolk Association – Pantukan, ComVal Province

2004 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-815

2004

7. TFA – Tagdangua Fisherfolk Association – Pantukan, ComVal Province

2004 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-831

2004

8. TiSFA – Tibagon Seaside Fisherfolks Association – Pantukan, ComVal Province

2004 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-830

2004

9. NAGEFA – Nar-Gem Fisherfolk Association – Pantukan, ComVal Province

2004 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-821

2004

MARAYAG, DAVAO ORIENTAL MARAYAG, DAVAO ORIENTAL 1. CFP-CAMAR – CFP Calapagan Marayag Multi-Purpose

Purpose Cooperative – Marayag, Lupon, Davao Oriental

1992 SEC Reg. # DN-093-000-

971 CDA Reg. #

4364-DVO

1992

1996

OrganizationYear

EstablishedRegistration

No.Date

Registered

BANAYBANAY, DAVAO ORIENTAL BANAYBANAY, DAVAO ORIENTAL 1. CAFISHCO – Calubihan Fisherfolks Cooperative –

Banaybanay, Davao Oriental2004 CDA Reg. #

7928-DVO2004

2. MAFISHCO – Maputi Fisherfolks Cooperative – Banaybanay, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg. # 7932-DVO

2004

3. MOFISHCO – Mogbongcogon Fisherfolk Cooperative – Banaybanay, Davao Oriental

2004 - -

4. PINCOMUPCO – Pintatagan Community Cooperative – Banaybanay, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg. # 7931-DVO

2004

5. PISOFISHCO – Piso Fisherfolks Cooperative – Banaybanay, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg. # 7927-DVO

2004

6. PUNFISHMUPCO – Puntalinao Fisherfolk Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Banaybanay, Davao Oriental

2004 - -

LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL 1. AROBEFISCO – Aroma Beach Fisherfolk Cooperative

– Lupon, Davao Oriental2004 - -

2. BBFMPC – Brgy. Bagumbayan Fisherfolk Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Lupon, Davao Oriental

2004 - -

3. BIMCFC – Brgy. Ilangay Muslim-Christian Fisherfolk Cooperative – Lupon, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg # 8022 - DVO

2005

4. BPFMPC – Brgy. Poblacion Lupon Fisherfolk Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Lupon, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA# Reg# RN8002-

DVO -

2005

5. MALAFISCO – Macangao Lapyahan Fisherfolk Cooperative – Lupon, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg # 8021 - DVO

2005

SAN ISIDRO, DAVAO ORIENTAL SAN ISIDRO, DAVAO ORIENTAL 1. BCC – Batobato Community Cooperative – San Isidro,

Davao Oriental2004 CDA Reg. #

7964-DVO2004

2. BFMPC – Baon Fisherfolk Multi-Purpose Cooperative – San Isidro, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg # 7951 - DVO

2004

3. BiFisCO – Bitaogan Fisherfolk Cooperative – San Isidro, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg # 8031 - DVO

2005

4. CCC – Cambalion Community Cooperative - San Isidro, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg # 8052 - DVO

2005

OrganizationYear

EstablishedRegistration

No.Date

Registered

SAN ISIDRO, DAVAO ORIENTAL – CONTINUATION SAN ISIDRO, DAVAO ORIENTAL – CONTINUATION 5. LaFisCo – La Union Fisherfolk Cooperative – San

Isidro, Davao Oriental2004 CDA Reg #

8064 - DVO2005

6. MFC – Manikling Fisherfolk Cooperative – San Isidro, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg # 7952 - DVO

2004

7. TinFisCo – Tinlagan Fisherfolk Cooperative – San Isidro, Davao Oriental

2004 CDA Reg # 8033 - DVO

2005

GOVERNOR GENEROSO, DAVAO ORIENTAL GOVERNOR GENEROSO, DAVAO ORIENTAL 1. BUSFFA – Buso-Buso Small Farmers and Fisherfolks

Association – Brgy. Lavigan, Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-827

Sept. 21, 2004

2. DACHISSFA – Don Aurello Chicote Small Scale Fisherfolk Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0406-

WA-796

June 25, 2004

3. IFPA - Isla Fish Processors Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE RN1100 –

0409-WA 828

2004

4. LAFA – Lavigan Fisherfolks Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-829

Sept. 21, 2004

5. LUFISA – Luzon Fisherfolks Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-

0406- WA-798

June 25, 2004

6. MAFISA – Magdug Fisherfolks Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0406-

WA-797

June 25, 2004

7. MARFA – Manuel Roxas Fisherfolks Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0110-

AR-478

Oct. 3, 2001

8. MUFLA – Montserrat United Fisherfolks Livelihood Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-819

Sept. 15, 2004

9. NAFISA – Nangan Fisherfolks Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1199-0110-

AR-479

Oct. 3, 2001

OrganizationYear

EstablishedRegistration

No.Date

Registered

GOVERNOR GENEROSO, DAVAO ORIENTAL – CONTINUATION GOVERNOR GENEROSO, DAVAO ORIENTAL – CONTINUATION 10. POFISCO – Poblacion Fisherfolks Cooperative – Gov.

Generoso, Davao Oriental2001 CDA Reg. #

7209-DVOApril 11,

2002

11. SUSSFA – Surop Small Scale Fisherfolks Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-826

Sept. 21, 2004

12. SAPFFA – Sustainable Agriculture of Pundaguitan Farmers and Fisherfolks – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-

0311- AR-751

Nov. 11, 2003

13. TAMFISFARMCO – Tamban Fishermen and Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

1991 CDA Reg. # 1021-DVO

Nov. 26, 1991

14. TASSFIA – Tamban Small Scale Fisherfolks Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0409-

WA-820

Sept. 15, 2004

15. TIFISA – Tiblawan Fisherfolk Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # R1100-0207-

AR-671

July 31, 2002

16. TISFA – Tibanban Small Fisheries Association – Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

2001 DOLE Reg. # RN1100-

0406-WA795

June 25, 2004