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Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9

Mabini Presidential Special Award

President of the Philippines Benigno S.

Aquino III presented the Mabini

Presidential Special Award to Resources

For The Blind’s former Executive Director

Randy Weisser during the 2015

Apolinario Mabini awarding ceremony at

the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace

on September 29, 2015.

The Philippine Foundation for the

Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc.

(PFRD) launched the Apolinario Mabini

Awards in 1974, to give recognition to

those who have rendered outstanding

services to persons with disabilities.

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SOURCE: www.pcoo.gov.ph

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(Photo by Gil Nartea / Malacañang Photo Bureau)

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The year 2015 marked Resources for the Blind’s 27th year of serving persons with visual impairment in the Philippines. Our full spectrum of services for persons who are blind — ranging from eye

care, education, social i nclusion, r ehabilitati on, j ob pl acement and disaster r elief — provi ded the facility to answer their varied needs .

SUMMARYEXECUTIVE

But more important than all other aspects of our work is ensuring that Christian growth remains at the core of our mission. Our pastors who are blind conducted Bible Studies in schools where children with visual impairment were enrolled and served 700 students nationwide.

The year 2015 also marked another milestone as 205 teens and children who are visually impaired joined the Annual Summer Camp. This is one of the highest attendance that we have on record for this yearly event.

This report brings to light RBI’s accomplishments that strongly emphasize the significance of our partnerships with our donors, government agencies, volunteers, individuals and families in helping the country's visually impaired population reach their fullest potential in life.

As long as there are persons with visual impairment and their needs remain unfulfilled, we will uphold our unwavering trust that the Lord will send His provision to continue the delivery of services to many of our blind friends around the Philippines. We will remain faithful to our mission as we look to another 27 years of responding to the call.

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

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Well done, good and faithful servant!

Matthew 25:23

Resources for the Blind’s Executive Director Mr. Randy Weisser retires after 26 years with RBI. He started

with RBI in 1989 as the Acting Director and assumed the

directorship in February 1992 after the retirement of RBI

Founder Dr. Arthur Lown. With Mr. Weisser at the helm of the

RBI ministry, countless persons with visual impairment reaped

the benefits of the initiatives he spearheaded. In every step of

the way, he made sure that the Word of God was shared to

them.

Mr. Randy Weisser

RBI Executive Director

from 1989 to 2015

Mr. Weisser emphasized that RBI is not just him, but a team of dedicated ministry workers moving towards the same goal of sharing the Word of God and helping persons with visual impairment.

He asked for the same support accorded to him to be, likewise, given to his successor Mr. Nestor V. Custodio. Mr. Weisser is now with his family in Alaska and will continue working in the Lord’s ministry as the Executive Director of the Alaska Village Missions.

Mr. Nestor Custodio

RBI Executive Director

Officially appointed in

October 2015

The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9

In October 2015, the Board of Trustees of the Resources for the Blind,Inc. officially appointed Mr. Nestor V. Custodio as the new Executive Director.

Mr. Custodio is a devoted family man and a Pastor currently serving as the Chairman of the Board of Elders of the Valley Ministries Christian Community Church International.

He is an alumnus of the University of Santo Tomas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce major in Accounting. He passed the Accountancy Board Examination in 1981.

At about the same time that RBI founder Dr. Lown started the organization, Mr. Custodio was pursuing a career in the financial services industry. He has held key senior positions in highly reputable international companies such as the Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), International Nederlanden Group (ING) Bank and Baring Securities, Philippines Inc.

In 2009, Mr. Custodio answered the Lord’s calling to full time church ministry and left the corporate world to become a Pastor. The staff and management team pray for the continued support of all local and international partners as another chapter in the RBI history unfolds.

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A Dear Friends, NEW Warmest greetings from the Resources For The Blind! Executive

October of 2015 marked a very important milestone in my life Director’s

and in the history of RBI, when I was appointed by the Board of Trustees as the new Executive Director, in view of Randy Weisser’s retirement. Mr. Weisser had been the organization’s Executive Director

for the past 26 years, so it will be a challenge for me to continue, and if

BEGINNING needed, improve the programs of RBI, as it seeks to fulfill its ministry.

Message As I prepared for the big move from full time pastoring in the church to assuming the directorship at RBI, I witnessed how everyone in the organization worked together to achieve the mission of implementing programs that will help people with visual impairment reach their fullest potential in life and service to God.

As we look to a new beginning, it is my prayer to have the strength and wisdom to

effectively execute RBI’s programs that will move the country towards becoming an

inclusive society where persons with visual impairment enjoy dignity, human rights

and meaningful access to quality education anywhere in the Philippines. I intend to

work diligently with our organization’s partners and staff to protect the rights of blind

persons, serve and improve their situation to become productive and recognized

members of the community.

The road ahead is full of challenges but with the Lord’s grace and provision, I know that RBI’s success will continue in the years to come.

Sincerely yours,

Nestor V. Custodio

For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear;

I will help you. Isaiah 41:13

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VISION MISSION For all Filipinos who are visually To design and implement programs

impaired to be able to reach that will enable those with

the fullest potential in life and visual impairment to understand

service that God has for them. and reach their God-given potential

in life and service.

Sight

Inclusion

God-centered

Holistic

Training

OUR CORE VALUES

We are dedicated to serving people with visual impairment. We believe in full inclusion in all aspects of life for those with visual impairment.

We are a Christian faith-based organization.

We consider the physical, spiritual, emotional, economic and social needs of the individual.

We prioritize training and capacity building over direct service.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

I know that the LORD secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy. Psalm 140:12

EDUCATION EYE SERVICES

• Early Intervention and Preschool • Low Vision Assessment and Intervention

• Inclusive Education • Eye Care and Blindness Prevention • Higher Education

SPECIAL PROJECTS

SOCIAL INCLUSION • School Construction

• Christian Growth • All Children Reading

• Rehabilitation • Adult Braille Literacy

• Job Placement • Disaster Relief • Accessible Media• Advocacy• Building parents’ support

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Train up a child in the way he should go,

EARLY AND and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

In human development, the foundation is critical and can spell the PRESCHOOLINTERVENTION

difference between meaningful progress or delay in learning. This is the

reality for the regular average child, but more so for children who do not have the sight to facilitate gaining knowledge from the environment. So it has become

RBI’s thrust to include intervention of children with visual impairment at the earliest

age possible to minimize or even avoid the expected developmental delays in their cognitive, communication, motor and social skills. Being able to train early both the

child and the parents on how to deal with the disability will yield better results in terms of acquiring academic and life skills that will enable the person and everyone around him to live normally.

QUICK STATS

ACTIVITY QTY

Total number of students 60

Number of graduates 8

This is the essence of RBI’s early intervention

and preschool program for children who are

blind and with visual impairment. For this year,

we reached our milestone of having12 babies

enrolled in our Parent & Child program. This is

the most number of babies that we have as

students since the early intervention program

was launched.

RBI Manila’s 2016 Preschool Graduates ready to move up for inclusion to regular Grade 1 classes.

EDUCATION 7

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INCLUSIVEEDUCATION Leaving no blind behind. This is our goal in our inclusive education program.

Education is everyone’s right and it is just unfortunate that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are often being deprived of this right by the same institutions

which should guarantee it. That is why we continually exert efforts to explore and find

the best possible way that we can get children with visual impairment to attend school.

Our strategic move to address this matter has been to train

teachers, school administrators and other stakeholders on

how to handle children with impaired vision inside regular

classes. We also provide devices for the student’s special

needs as to ensure that the school environment and their

classes would be conducive to learning.

In 2015, we were able to train 543 teachers and enroll to

schools a total of 3,285 students with visual impairment.

Moving on to 2016, we look forward into motivating

more schools to open their admission to them. The

challenges are great but these only motivate us to

persevere in fulfilling our mission to open up

opportunities for visually impaired children to have

access to quality education.

QUICK STATS ACTIVITY QTY

Enrolment of prep, elementary and secondary

3,285 school students with visual

impairment

Pre-service and in-service 543

training for teachers

Inclusive education orientation for School 121

Administrators

Trainings and tutorials for 17

students

Schools with Blind students 745

mainstreamed 8 EDUCATION

I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the

darkness into light before them and make the rough places

smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.

Isaiah 42:16

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Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;

teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

Proverbs 9:9

EDUCATIONHIGHER

In 2015, RBI received a number of complaints about universities and colleges

refusing admission to students with visual impairment. The usual reasons given

were: a) the teachers were not ready to handle students with visual impairment and

b) they did not have the special tools needed to teach them. This is a serious

blatant violation of the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability which provides that

PWDs must be given full access to quality education, but many academic

institutions are still unaware that such a law exists.

To address the issue, Resources for

the Blind reached out to administrators

of schools and universities in

partnership with the Commission on

Higher Education (CHED) and became

more assertive in its drive for inclusion

of students with visual impairment in

higher education.

In 2015, 308 university administrators and

faculty attended the orientation workshop

for the inclusion of students with visual

impairment. This is an improvement on

the level of participation that we had in

the past two years.

Based on our latest data, we have already given training to 95 universities where a total of 165 college students with visual impairment are enrolled. Our data also showed some encouraging results as we have twenty students who have been given college scholarships.

QUICK STATS

ACTIVITY QTY

University administrators and faculty attending orientation workshop for the inclusion of 308

students with visual impairment

Universities/Higher Education Institutions with students with visual impairment 95

College Scholarships for students with visual impairment. 20

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Students enrolled in Higher Education 165

Orientation in inclusive education for students with disability to universities. 40

EDUCATION 9

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CARE

&

The LORD gives sight to the blind,

the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous.

EYE PREVENTION Psalm 146:8

While our main mission is to

provide services to persons with visual

impairment, we also have programs to

prevent blindness and assist patients with low BLINDNESS

vision. Our approach is to establish meaningful

linkages with government units to track down

those who need eye care services, coordinate with

community workers to implement projects and

partner with eye care specialists to provide the

necessary medical assessment and treatment.

Nationwide trainings and public awareness campaigns in barangays are

conducted to effectively disseminate information that would equip the members of the community with knowledge and

skills that would help prevent blindness.

Although the raising of funds for eye surgeries has been very challenging, we have been able to continue with the program through the assistance of a major partner, RBI International (US), who has been consistent in their efforts to find donors for children who need surgery. Focus is given to children because of the special urgent attention needed for childhood blindness cases.

At the end of 2015, the United States Agency for International development (USAID) awarded RBI with a grant to launch a project which will help ensure the continuum of care for children with visual impairment. Full implementation of the project commences in January 2016 and will run until 2018.

QUICK STATS

ACTIVITY QTY

Public awareness campaigns to prevent blindness. 10

Blindness Eye screenings and surgeries for patients in partnership with local 843

Prevention government, local ophthalmologists and other partners.

Barangay Health Workers who were given primary eye care training. 176

Pediatric eye surgeries 57

Eye Care Adult eye surgeries 358

Community Eye Screening 1,058

Community Health Workers trained in Primary Eye Care 281

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LOW

ASSESSMENT

INTERVENTION

For you were once darkness,

VISION but now you are light in the Lord.

Live as children of light.

Ephesians 5:8

Having low vision mea ns livin g with a re duce d lev el of si ght, w hich &

cannot be fully corrected by the use of regular eyeglasses. It is considered a visual impairment, but unlike a person who is totally blind, a person with low vision still has some useful sight left. As such, their needs are different from someone who has no sight at all. What they generally need are

some training on mobility and the use of special devices to minimize the difficulties associated with reduced visual ability.

Three years ago, we initiated strategies to enhance RBI’s low vision services by partnering with optometry colleges and national associations of optometrists. Today, we have fine-tuned continue our programs which now include low vision training for teachers, parents and other stakeholders.

In 2015, we were able to organize low vision training for 100 optometry students and

conducted continuing education courses to 30 practicing optometrists. We also

assessed and provided treatment to low vision patients and made low vision devices

available for sale or for lending to students with varying degrees of vision loss.

QUICK STATS

Optometry students who completed the practicum and attended low vision

100 training in partnership with Optometry Colleges .

Practicing clinicians/optometrists who

were provided low vision continuing 30 education courses.

School teachers, parents, and other

stakeholders who were provided 1,361 orientation on low vision services.

Patients provided with low vision 162

assessment and treatment

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Facilitated school and center-based low vision assessment of 336 students and provided, sold or lent low vision devices to 135 students with low vision.

EYE SERVICES 11

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CHRISTIANbut extends to the nurturing of what has been planted. This is why our

Christian

GROWTH Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow

to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ.

Ephesians 4:15

At RBI, Christian Growth has always been at the heart of its activities and programs. Our work does not stop at planting the seeds of the Christian faith

Growth program has remained an important priority despite the greater challenges of getting it funded compared to our other programs.

Since the beginning, RBI has always promoted the ministry of distributing Scriptures to

as many people as we can reach. In our programs’ activities, we try to incorporate the

sharing of the Word of God to encourage people with visual impairment. From producing

the first Tagalog Bible in braille, RBI has gone a long way in advancing the Bible through

adoption of the latest technological advancements. Now we can produce Bibles in

different Filipino dialects like Cebuano and Hiligaynon and in formats other than Braille,

such as large print and digital.

To foster spiritual and social growth among elementary and high school students with visual impairment, we hold the kids and teens camp every summer. Furthermore, our blind pastors continuously hold weekly bible studies in schools where there are students with visual disability. We are extremely gratified

that some of these students enroll in Bible QUICK STATS

Colleges after high school for further training ACTIVITY QTY

to become ministry workers. Orientations to churches, Bible Colleges, and Christian organizations on how to include

7 persons with visual impairment in their

programs.

Scriptures, devotional materials, and Bible study materials produced in accessible 4,757

media for persons with visual impairment

Students served during the weekly school- 781 based Bible studies.

Radio stations for broadcasting Tagalog, Cebuano and Hiligaynon programs for the 9

blind in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Children who attended the 2015 Summer 205 Camp for Children with Visual Impairment.

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Campers endorsed to local churches. 5

Students provided with scholarships and

financial assistance for enrollment of 7 students with visual impairment to Bible

Colleges.

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If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach,

and it will be given him.

James 1:5

Accessible Media refers to all forms of communication whose MEDIAACCESSIBLE

content can be effectively conveyed to persons with disability,

specifically in RBI’s case, those with impaired vision. In the past, it only meant producing printed documents in Braille or recording in cassette

tapes. But with modern technology,

accessible media now include materials in

audio and digital formats which can be read

with the use of devices especially made for

this purpose. Software products like screen

readers complement these devices to

provide persons with visual impairment full

and easy access to information that they

need and want. Nowadays, tablets,

laptops, cellular phones and other digital

devices are being used by persons with

visual disability with ease, and in many

cases, more efficiently than sighted people.

To further ensure media accessibility, RBI also maintain partnership with Bookshare, an online digital library of accessible electronic books for readers with print disabilities. It has thousands of downloadable materials including textbooks, magazines, educational books, children’s books, literature, newspapers, and bestsellers.

QUICK STATS

ACTIVITY QTY

Pages of additional Braille reading material for children and adults. 324,392

New titles of digital audio books. 91

Training and support for schools and other organizations in computerized Braille 14

production.

Tactile graphics pages included in Braille textbooks and other publications. 1,179

Government and non-government organizations and businesses to provide accessible 6

versions of their printed information.

Students in the distant learning Braille Literacy or Braille Transcribing courses. 8

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Teachers and other organizations trained and given technical support in DAISY production 67

Technical support and training for Daisy production to other organizations 4

Bookshare clients in the Philippines thru RBI. 35

SOCIAL INCLUSION 13

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PLACEMENTJOB

Our job placement program seeks to assist adults who are visually impaired in their search for employment. Though we

recognize the talents and skills that qualify them to take on the same

jobs that sighted persons have, we are cognizant of the fact that they

face more challenges in the workplace. Many employers are still very hesitant when it comes to hiring persons with visual impairment. Thus, our thrust has been focused on preparing both the employee with visual

impairment and the prospective employer.

Aside from the technical and soft skills trainings we conduct for prospective job applicants, we likewise give them guidance and encouragement on matters related to their social, spiritual and emotional well-being.

On the other hand, we continue to communicate with companies

and make them aware during our trainings and orientations that there are really no big adjustments that they have to do when hiring people with visual impairment. It is a great fulfillment to

see companies opening their doors to our clients and we look forward to seeing more blind-friendly employers in the future.

QUICK STATS

ACTIVITY QTY

Clients served under the job

22

placement program.

Employer

106

Orientations

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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

Colossians 3:23

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For we live by faith, not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7

REHABILITATIONPROGRAM

Living a productive and meaningful life is

possible even after losing onés vision. We

have been a witness to many success

stories of people with visual impairment who

overcame their discouragement and now

live productive and meaningful lives. When a

person loses his sight, oftentimes he only

needs to adopt new ways of doing things to

achieve the same goals. This is where our

Rehabilitation Program comes in.

In 2015, our counseling, mobility training,

lessons on using technology, Braille reading

and writing and prayer sessions worked in

synergy to help 213 persons who became

blind only recently re-assess their situation in

life and discover new ways of doing things.

QUICK STATS

ACTIVITY QTY

Coordinated with PDAO’s for capacity 5

building of local staff.

Newly-identified blind adult clients counseled or provided rehabilitation 213

services.

Clients provided with center and community-based counseling and 252 rehabilitation services.

Clients with multiple disabilities whose 26

therapies were facilitated by RBI.

Therapists trained in working with clients 5

with disabilities.

Human Resource Personnel who were 172

provided Disability Training.

As we move to another year, we look forward to reaching more people with visual impairment and helping them become functional and productive members of the society.

SOCIAL INCLUSION 15

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May your father and mother rejoice;

may she who gave you birth be joyful! BUILDINGSUPPORT Proverbs 23:25Inalmostallinstances,parentsofbabieswho were born blind

areatalossanddonotknowwheretoturntoforguidanceonhowto PARENTS’ raise their child and address the baby’s special needs. This

istrueforthosewhoareintheprovincesandintheremoteareas.Toreachandassistthem,weconductworkshopsindifferentareasofthe especially

Philippines to equip the parents with the knowledge and skills to properly raise their

children with visual impairment. We work in close coordination with the support group

Parent Advocates of Children with Visual Impairment (PAVIC). Part of the activities is to introduce other parents to share how they deal with the challenges and successfully rise above them. Their success stories give hope and encourage new parents of children with impaired vision to build a more positive outlook towards their child’s disability and their responsibility to them.

QUICK STATS

ACTIVITY QTY

New parents of infants with visual impairment who were provided counseling and support. 217

Parents of children with visual impairment who attended trainings and workshops. 269

Parent Organizations whose advocacy were strengthened through the training programs. 3

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Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.

Proverbs 31:9

RBI strongly advocates the vision of the United Nations Convention on the

Rights of Persons with Disability (UNCRPD) which is to promote, defend

and reinforce the human rights of all persons with disabilities. To achieve

this goal, we endeavour to remove the obstacles faced by persons with

visual impairment in the areas of education, health care, employment and

transportation. We believe that most hindrances faced by persons who with

visual impairment are caused, not by the

actual limitations of blindness, but by other people’s typical view that blind people are unable to do many things.

In the area of employment, we hold seminars

that specifically target front line staff and

decision makers in the workplace. We reach out

to these employers to encourage them to

contribute in improving the welfare of persons

with disabilities. The attendees to our trainings

comprise of employers, public school

administrators, human resource personnel,

hotel/airlines/shipping lines staff, banking staff,

and administrative staff at the House of

Representatives and other government offices.

QUICK STATS

ACTIVITY QTY

Organizations of persons with visual impairment strengthened the

5 advocacy and training capabilities

of .

Municipal/City Councils joined to improve the welfare of those with 2 disability.

Orientations on inclusive education 23

for LGUs and universities

Orientations on inclusive society for 221

LGU’s and other stakeholders

SOCIAL INCLUSION 17

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SPECIALPROJECTS

Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the LORD: Psalm 102:18

IN PARTNERSHIP WITHCBM (Christoffel Blindenmission)

A school building construction, equipment provision, psychosocial intervention and capacity-building project

REBUILDING LIVES,

RESTORING HOPE II

Five SPED Centers reconstructed. Five SPED Centers repaired. Ten SPED Centers supplied with

furniture and equipment needed by students with visual impairment.

ALL CHILDREN READING

ADULT BRAILLE LITERACY

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH USAID

(United States Agency for International Development)

Aims to improve the reading skills of children with visual impairment by providing equipment, accessible reading materials and other devices.

In collaboration with the Department of Education.

Project duration: 2014-2016

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH USAID

Aims to improve braille literacy among adults with visual impairment in the conflict-affected areas of Mindanao.

Braille literacy instruction module was developed to address the needs of teachers without any formal training in teaching Braille.

Project duration: 2015-2017

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Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,

just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 TYPHOON YOLANDA In RBI’s continuing effort to help families of children with visual impairment recover from the losses caused by the storm, livelihood skills trainings were conducted and livelihood packages were provided to 20 families in the Visayas region. TYPHOONS LANDO AND NONA RBI distributed relief goods to 14 families of children with impaired vision, whose homes were either destroyed or flooded by heavy rains brought by Typhoons Lando and Nona in Bulacan, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija and Samar.

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DISASTE

R RELIEF

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FINANCIALRESOURCES

FOREIGN GRANTS

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians

4:19

REVENUE FOR 2015

32,952,601.00

United States Agency for International Development - USA 14,740,279.00

Christoffel - Blindenmission - Germany 10,977,816.00

International Council for Education of People with Visual 3,289,574.00

Impairment - USA

Overbrook-Nippon Network on Educational Technology - 953,372.00

Hilton Perkins - USA 908,844.00

Hildesheimer Blindenmission - Germany 648,336.00

United Bibles Society - United Kingdom 574,244.00

Light for the World - The Netherlands 454,347.00

Lions Club International Foundation - USA 405,789.00

DONATIONS 15,144,594.00

Other donations 9,809,359.00

Educational aid, tools and kits 3,497,072.00

Preschool tuition and donations 1,387,096.00

Teacher's congress sponsorship 348,384.00

Interest Income 102,683.00

TOTAL 48,097,195.00

EXPENSES

Education program 20,156,754.00

Special programs 10,299,360.00

Administrative expenses 7,073,555.00

Christian growth ministries 3,426,185.00

Education aid, tools and kits 3,356,674.00

Blindness prevention 2,569,330.00

Braille production 1,283,512.00

TOTAL 48,165,370.00

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May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by OUR the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge. GENEROUS

DONORS Ruth 2:12

5th Wall Inc. Asidao, Teodora Cabais, Emilia Cruz, Stanley D. Endac, Reyumerc Go, Alice 999 Seth Pharmaceutical Inc. Asilo, Brandon Exequiel W. Cabanatuan Jac Marketing Cu, Dionne Endaluz, Marissa Go, Anderson A & E Equinet Support Inc. Asuncion, Michael Corp. Cuaso, Frank Enguero, Fe Go, Andres AAI Charity Foundation, Inc. Atelier, Orlina Cabizares, John Vincent Cuela, Jeffrey Enrile, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Go, Elvira

Abad, Gloria Atendido, Roberto A. Cabrera, Genoveva Cuevas, Aida S. EPAO Go, Gloria

Abad, Mark Denver Auroja, Vicente Cacho, Diana Marie J. Cygnus Industries, Inc. Equitiworld Securities Inc. Go, Roxan

Abela, Virginia Australian Red Cross Cajucom, Marjorie Dacayanan, Jayson Escototo, Normita Golangco, Jeffrey

Abellanosa, Gloria L. Austria, Azucena Calaje, Marita Dannug, Ma. Dolores C. Escudero, Evelina G. Golden Wines Inc. Abesamis, Emmanuel Avelino, Anneisha Denniah Calalec, Beatriz David, Carolina R. Esmabe, Henry Gomez, Dayanara T.

Abigan, Cassidy Jade Avenido, Ricardo Calimlim, Manuel David, Victor Angelo Esperanza, Wilma A.C. Gonzales Dental Clinic Abogado, Danny & Fhin Avenido, Vivian Calma, Linda C. Dayrit, Carolina Espiritu, Richelle Sy Gonzales, Corazon

Aboitiz, Bettina Ayllon, Dylan Mcrae Campomanes, Edwin Dayrit, Manuel K. Esquillo, Feli Gonzales, Gian Karlo C. Abrea, John Patrick Baby Adeling & Family Cancelled De Claro, Ed Esteban, Lina Gonzales, Grace Marie

Abril, Shyrene Angeli P. Bacud, Myriam B. Canimo, Neil Allan De Gala, Lourdes Esteban, Ursulina Gonzales, Josephine D. Absalud, Elena Bagabaldo, Aniano G. Canlas, Griffin De Garcia, Milagros B. Estores, June Labuga Gonzales, Mickayle Vier

Acance, Salvacion Bagano, Joana Cano, Carina Ll. De Guzman, Pat Estrada, Ariston Gonzales, Viviane A. Acero, Arnolfo Bagsit, Merla S. Capulong, Carl Joselle De Guzman, Porfirio S. Estrella, Andrea Gonzalez, Anthony

Acero, Geminiano Baguio, Ronilo Cariaga, Divine De Guzman, Renato Eubanas, Nora C. Gonzalez, Consuelo Acido, Diana Rae G. Bailey, Eln Jeine Carlos, Lourdes M. De Guzman, Timothy Michael Fair Shipping Corp. Goy, Conchita U.

Acosta, Theresita E. Baje, Segfred Carluto, Cecille R. Fanto, Mark Anthony Greenhills Christian Fellowship Acuna, Ana Marie Balagtas, Marivic Carmelray Industrial Corp. de Jesus, Frances U. FAST Laboratory Inc. Gregorio, Marichele

ADB Staff Community Baldonado, Myrna Greta Carmona, Ana Maria De Jesus, Jenifer B. Fastronics Sales & Service Inc. Guanizo, Nico Adorable, Dave Baldonaza, Shalom Grace Carmona, Manuel De Jesus, Rita FC Salvador Christian Guelas, Sebastian

Adoremos, Emelyn P. Balmaceda, Lance Xyrus Caronongan, Amante De Jesus, Rita B. Foundation Guevara Realty Inc. Adriano, Ma. Bless S. Balmes, Gabriel A. Carpio, Gloria A. De Leon, Fides Feature Realty Holdings & Guevara, Norma Agag, Kate Angelica Baltazar, Corazon M. Carpiso, Mary Joy De Liano, Rebecca Gomez Dev't. Corp. Gulles, Dave Michael Agbuya, Christian Mark B. Bambang Central School SPED Castañeda, Ma. Patricia De Luna, Ariel M. Feliciano, Ma. Zita Gumaru, Teresita AGC Automotive Philippines Center Castaño, Celita De Quiroz, Josefina Feliciano, Zita Gutierrez, Floralyn Inc. Banasan, Emerson Castelo, Angel De Roma, Rommel Fernandez, Daisy Rhie Gutierrez, Girme Aguila, Rica A. Banzil, Crystal Joy Castillo, Lourdes M. De Silva, Consuelo Fernandez, Erlinda G. Gutierrez, Mishka Ada Aguilar, Alexander Barboza, Loreta Castillo, Luz Dee, Agnes Fernandez, Ma. Tanya Beatrice Gutierrez, Paul Benedict Agujo, Lourdes & Cindy Bariuan, Ma. Argella Cecilla Castillo, Reynaldo Defense Strategist Security R. Gutierrez, Romy & Poween Agus Development Corp. Baron Agri & Industrial Corp. Castro, Arturo Serv. Inc. Fernandez, Margareth Ann C. Hagos Jr., Renato Ahuro, Violy Barreto, Paul Nicholas Castro, Mar Del Rosario, Vicente & Teresita Fernando, Carmen Halili, Rachel Air Filters Phils., Inc. Barros, Abigail & Bia Casupang, Angela Dela Cena, Nerissa R. Fifth Wall, Inc. Handicap International Alamon, Prescilla D. Barsona, Arvin Cataring, Jennifer Dela Cruz, Feliciano Filamor, Armee Marie Hapi Agri Group Inc. Alandy-dy, Jahzeel Bartolay, Ranshile F. CBM Dela Cruz, Marla Filconfab Incorporated H-CHEM Industries Albano, Yolanda Bartolona, Erlinda Eloisa S. Cebu Pacific Dela Cruz, Rhealyn P. FIM Sales Corp. Incorporated Albay Doctors' Hospital Inc. Basa, Allaysa Mae CEMS Industrial Products & Dela Merced, Ma. Ellein Fiserv Resources Inc. Heimbrod, Carmencita Alcantara, Magdalene Basic Machinery & Acoustics Systems Inc. Dela Paz, Joshua Flores, Joanne Herera, Amor Alejandria, Angelina Corporation Centro Escolar University Dela Paz, Manuela Flores, Lita Hermogenes, Corazon Alejandria, Jannalyn Basilio, Victoria F. Cervantes, Rosalinda H. Delen, Thasmine Jade Flores, Ma. Allysandra E. Herrera, Althea Alejo, Florence O. Batausa, Letty Chan, Domingo & Nancy Delos Reyes, Beferlyn Flores, Samuel HGL Development Corp. All Nations Publishing Co., Inc. Bautista, Zayne Kairi Chan, Ma. Luisa Delos Reyes, Edrian Flowtork Technologies Hidalgo, Rita Ann Allandy Dy, Dolf & Ley (CKB Bayot, Lourdes S. Chang, Jocelyn A. Delos Reyes, Evelyn Corporation Hipolito, Erlinda S. Corp.) Bayview Hotel Dev't. Corp. Cheng, Betty B. Delos Santos Jr., Joel FMF Development Corporation Hipolito, Oscar Alon, Merlene M. Bello, Noemi Chiang, Elizabeth Ng Delos Santos, Jhon Jhexter Fong, Jerry Yeung Yuen Ho, Brenda V. Alonzo, John Alvin M. Benalayo, Lourdes Children's Hour Department of Agrarian Reform Forms International Enterprises Holiday Hills Stock & Breeding Alonzo, Marie Bengay, Ana Choaty, Ruby DepEd Bulacan Corp. Farm Corp

Alpa Plumbing Works, Inc. Benipayo, Audrey Choi, Yang Son DepEd Bulacan Div. Ofc. Fortuno, Mildred Hollywood Optical Supply Alquertan, Adsea Benitez, Francis Chong, Franklin Krebs Obando Cntrl. Sch Francisco Salvador Christian Holz Coatings International Inc.

ALUACE Corp. Bestile Corp./Ronnie Fernandez Choy, Francis & Linda DepEd Cabanatuan East Foundation Hong, JD

Alumbro, Rosita Better Than Ice Cream, Inc. Chris T. Sports Plaza Inc. Central School Francisco, Bernardita Hong, Jireh Alvarado, Samuel M. Bik, Chan Yu Chu, Diong Bi Deves, Jeshua Khalel Francisco, Denise Beatrice Hong, Jordan Alviar, Emeng Billionaire Bee Food Corp. Chua, Avelina Diaz, Lourdes Francisco, Jimwell Hong, Junel Amalgamated Development Binay, Leonita Chua, Delie Dell Dimaliuat, Ann Lorraine Francisco, John Gilbert Hope Adhesive Paper Prod. Corporation Binetez, Reynan Teo Chua, Edwin Dimayuga, Felicidad Francisco, Rene Inc.

Amistad, Alexander E. Bing, Uy Chun Chua, Joshua Oliver Din Jr., Allan Friday Ladies BS Group Hsu, Patrick Amoranto, Rommel R. BIR One Appeal Plan Chua, Julia Pia Diño, Consuelo G. Fronda, Denice Hyndman, Babylina J.

Ampil, Dave Bondoc, Theresita Chua, Lina Diong, Melinda Fuentes, Lourdes Ibañez, Christian Andaya, Rustica M. Bonifacio, Odette Chua, Maribeth Dionisio, Rosario Fugaban, Florence IBM Philippines Inc.

Ang, Alberto & Valentina Bookman Systems Inc. Chuang, Pacita T. Dizon, Juliana E. Full Line Distributors Inc. ICEVI

Ang, Henry T. Books Atbp. Publishing Corp. Cifra Marketing Corp. Dizon, Leila G2K Corporation Ignacio, Estelita

Ang, Jacqueline Borbon, Carmencita V. Cilot, Ana Margaret Dizon, Milagros F. Gabito, Lawrence Ignacio, Tess & Vic Ang, Lorinda Borcena, Richmond R. Cinco, Rodolfo & Celerina DLS College of Saint Benilde Gabriel, Maricar Ilag, Carmelita

Ang, Rosemarie Bordon, Rosalia L. Cinco, Sheryl Doligon, Rhea Gabuco, Andrei John Imperial, Ma. Lourdes Ang-angco, Herminia Borja, Jayvee Clemente, Michael Domingo, Jan Lance Gacutan, Ann Therese Incado, Renato

Angara, Mary Ann Borjal, Jill CMD Construction Services Domingo, Ma. Perlita Gaerlan, Ma. Teresa Indian Ladies Club Manila Anglo, Karl Borra, Joshua Corp. Domio,Winnie Gajo, Caleb Joshua Inere, Carol Aniban, Fides Bragais, Eljohn Co, Sonia Dorado, Cyrus Galera, Angel Jhona Lou R. Institute of Inclusive Education Aniversario, Mark Bravo, Erlinda Co, Suat Hua Dormido, Salvacion Gallardo, Audrey Meldy Insular Life Health Care Inc. Anonymous Bridge Holdings Co, Susie DOU System Tech., Inc. Gallego, Brylle Vince Inter Asia Outsource, Inc. Anonymous (Elsa A. Syjuco) Brieta, Erwin Co, Tita K. Ducog, Ma. Theresa Gamboa, Purita O. International British Academy Anselmo, Ma. Poreliz Bright Asia Realty & Dev't. Comm. Fndtn. for Asia Dulnuan, Alfie Gamboa, Val Intia, Rona Jane Marie Antonio, Amor Corp. Multimedia Ctr Inc Dumapig, Eunice Gamo, Sophia T. Island Petroleum Corporation Apacible, Ian Eisa Bright Maritime Corp. Compas, Kiven Dumarao Central School Gapud, Nenita Israel, Elisa Apartment, Kristina Marie Brigino, Fae Concha, Joey & Genie Dumaraos, Darlene Ysabelle Garcia III, Pascual M. Jara, Eddie Apolinario, Gary Bringas, Elizabeth S. Conquest Dev't. Leasing Dumlao, Hannah Angelica Garcia, Adelina G. Javier, Eljer John E. Apolinario, Gloria Broadway Motor Sales Corp. Management Corp. Duque, Carolina Garcia, Carmencita O. JBC Food Corporation Aquamundo Sports, Inc. BS Technology Corporation Copiaco, Fides Duque, Flordeliza Garcia, Gina JC Plaza Supermarket Aquino, Summer A. Buenaflor, Lavinia Love Coronel, Dolores Duque, Francisco III & Carol Garcia, Joshua Francis JFVC

Arcal Development Inc. Bunagan, Jennifer T. Corong, Benjie Dy, Jonathan Garcia, Pascual III M. Jimenez, Ma. Theresa Arenas, Rosemarie Busa, Rhoan Cotoco, Sandy Dy, Pacita Garden of Memories Memorial JJIPP Inc.

Argus, Winnie Busmente, Carlo Crisologo, Carmeling Egwaras, Jennifer Park Jo, Susan T. Arimbuyutan, Janette Bustamante, Nicasio Crisologo, Morissette Elegoyo, Ma. Vanessa Garrido, Ara Joratech Corp. Aromin, Servando Bustos Elementary School Crisostomo, Lina Elepaño, Pacita Gas, Gensan Jose, DJ

Arsenue, Ruth SPED Center Cristobal, Michelle C. Elfa Shipyard Corp. Gatmaytan, Virginia Jose, Marinela K. Asgar, Mich Butoso, Juliana Marshy Cruiz, Romelea Elgera III, Gaudencio Gelomio, Normel Jose, Marinela Katigbak Asia United Insurance Inc. Buyco, Andrew Cruz, Alexander Elvas, Maria Nelia Geneva Diato Construction & Josiah Security Services Inc. Asian College Students C. Raymundo Pawnshop Co. Cruz, Daren Herc Elwa, Robilyn Realty Corp. Joson, Rosario Asian Consolidation Intl Inc. Cruz, Eden Em, Sebastiana M. Glasstemp Industries JPP21 Incorporated Services C. S. Ramos Real Estate Cruz, Maria Divina EMMI Inc. Corporation Juan, Angelo

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OUR

GENEROUS Juan,

DONORS Florante

Padre Jubilee

Christian Academy Juco, Jason T.

Juco, Rochelle Chua Jumagdao, Adrian

Jumagdao, Arien Junio, Edna Jurado, Gonzalo M. Kaisahang Buhay Foundation Kaisip, Kriza Kapalungan, Ma. Socorro Karina Inc. Katarungan, Silverio Kaufmann Pharma Inc. Kaw, Jenny Kelemen, Rosario F. Kelfers Enterprises Kiak, Clark Stephen Kindot, Arlene King, Anthony & Jacqueline King, Dorothy King, Ma. ANgeles U. Koepke, Laurie Kristine Jewellery Inc. Kwadro (Pitik-Bulag Exhibit) Labastida, Euxencia G. Lacandazo, Francheska Lianne Lacosta Jr., Ruel Lacson, Ma. Regina Ladia, Sherry Jay Ladonga, Jamie Ann Lagnesma, Benny Laguio, Emma B. Laman, Noel Land Resources Development Corporation Lanero Inc. Lantin, Amelia L. Lanuza, Socorro M. Lao, Mely Lapitan, Juan Gabriel Lapuz, Zhan Cristian Lara, Susan Laset, Josefina O. Latayan, Shaina Lawin Technologies, Inc. LDL Realty Estate Corp. Lee, Eleanor Lee, Lucy Legaspi, Reinel Jude V. Leysam Commercial Inc. Li, Jacqueline Tan Li, Lydia Y. Libunao, Reggie Angelo Lighthouse Club Manila Lim, Bella Lim, Charles A. Lim, David & Belen Lim, Indaylee B. Lim, Ingrid Lim, Jennifer Lim, Julie Lim, Nancy Lin, Chung Chuan Liu, Jacqueline Marie Liwanag, Elaine Joy Llamanzares, Mila Llamas, Aurora R. Llamas, Daenerys Ysabel Llamas, Dani Llenado, Aurelio Llenado, Eiryn Tecson LLRJ Trading Lo, Jackie & Nena Lopez Family Lopez Sugar Corp. Lopez, Ananayo Lopez, Delia V. Lopez, Marie Joyce Lopez, Ramon J. Lopez, Rein Fiona Lorenzana, Louise M. Lorenzo, Agnes Barbara L. Lorenzo, Joanell Kay B. Lorica, Joanne Lu, Elizabeth Lucas, Marlo Lucero, Leana Marie Luis, Ateena Mari Ortiz Luy, Nancy Mabasa, Nora G. Mabulay, Enrica Macadangdang, Rogel M.

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Philippians 1:3 Macapagal, Marisol Ngo, Elmer Quiamco, Sarah Shellsoft Technology Top Draw Animation, Inc. Macariola, Elize Beth Ngo, Fritz Rabino, Ian Corporation Topacio Jr., Zosimo Maclit, Ma. Aleeia Jose IV Nicdao, Antonia Lucresia Rafael, Hannah Shin, Mary Sujin Torres, Grace

Magadia, Leovigilda Nicdao, Joel Rafal, Rhea Jessica Shoevice Inc. Corp. Torres, Lolita Maglapit, Camille Angelique Nicdao, Sotero Ramos, Amelita Sia, Hayley Torres, Ma. Angelica T.

Majalco Inc. Nieva, Norzen Ramos, Joy Sia, Virgilio & Jovita Transpower Builders & Devt. Malda Jr., Luis C. NMGRA Law Office Ramos, Marita Sibal, Jerwin Corp.

Mallari, Catalina Noble, Mercedes Salle Ramos, Menchie Silva, Jaime Treasury Dept. BSP Manila Mallari, Mark Nicole Novenario, Rosalinda Rapid Printing Inc. Silverio, Milagros S.P. Trinidad, Jesusa Nazarene

Maloles, Leticia R. NTK Medical Trading Rayo, Vicente Silvino Lee & Sons Realty, Inc. Rose Malto, Aileen Nubla, Ma. Katherine RBI, Cebu Sison, Teresita P. Trio, Carmen

Mamaril, Jayson Nuguid, Zenaida RBI, Davao Skeletal Support Inc. Trois Femmes Corp. Manahan, Angelito & Eventina Ocampo, Millete T. RBV Plastic Mfg. Corp. Skillbuilders Tsai, Susan

Manahan, Maclester T. Ocampo, Sarah Joyce Readycon Trading & Const. SKT Foods Corporation Tuazon, Daisheryl Manalang, Keilla Francheska Ocampo, Teresita P. Corp. Smith, Jill Tuiton, Maria Consuelo

Manalang, Rosemarie Ocenar, Deniel Princess Receivers & Liquidators Inc. Soares, Ricardo & Virginia Turris Philippines Inc. Manalili, Joseph Angelo Octavio, Joselito Jr. & Ma. Recto Jr., Rafael & Aurora Sobeng Enterprises Inc. Ty, Annette

Manga, Salve Bernadette Regala, Joshua Christian Solina, Rosalinda Ty, Jocelyn Mangahas, Baby Odyssey Foundation, Inc. Rejen Global Solutions Corp. Soliven, Aida UAP Manila MAGS/Seño,

Maniego, Emelie L. Ogalesco, Nelia Renato & Fe Marzan Soliven, Cleofe T. Sylvester Manigque, Teresita G. Oh, Robert Rescober, Victor Soluccione Light Center Uichanco, Antonio Gabriel

Maniku, Emilencia Dizon Oledan, Bobby & Thess Resurreccion, Angelina Songco, Paula Ulgado, Paulita M. Manila Cart Oliva, Antonio Jesus Resurreccion, Pia May Soriano III, Andres Union Church of Manila

Manila Central University Ong, Joel Reyes, Aljin Sotelo Heart Foundation United Bayanihan Foundation, Maningas, German Ong, Nathanael & Grace Reyes, Coney Staff Community Fund Inc.

Manzanero, Erlinda Ongpauco, Vivencio Reyes, Grace Serapio STARPHARM INC. United Evangelical Church of Mapilisan, Agnes Ople, Bernardo F. Reyes, Reginald Juan Steel World Manufacturing Greenhills

Maranan, Maria Theresa Orbeta, Edjayson Reyes, Romulo Corp. Untiong, William and Clarita T. Maranan, Vincent Orbino, Marvin Reyes, Yolanda Style & Trend Int'l Corp. Urbano, Agnes B. Marasigan, Emily V. Ordoñez, Mark Jonel Riego, Emma Suat Hua L. Co. USEP Maravilla, Marieliz CT Orlina, Placida Rishi, Harpreet Sucden Phils., Inc. Uy, Carolina Marcelo H. Del Pilar Mem. Sch. Ortiz, Teresita Rizal Elementary School Suleta, Christopher Uy, Ma. Teresa SPED Ctr. Osiones, Lilibess Roa, Boots Anson Sun Life Foundation Valdez, Nikki Anne Marimon, Joan Osoteo, Orlando Roadel, Ivy Sunga, Marlyn Valdez, Zedrix Marina Sales, Inc. P and C Beauty Managers, Inc. Robes, Fay Sunglao, Lolita Valencia, Cristina R. Marinas, Henson Pabiona, Marc Frederick Robles, Adelina SUNGLOBE ENTERPRISES Valero, Mr. & Mrs. Martinez, Arman & Ma. Pack-Rite Manufacturing, Inc. Robleza, Christian Suntay, Rosario J. Vargas, Jermilyn Therese Pada, Earl Klowie Roco, Jennifer Sy, Betty Vecina, Melaniel Martinez, Corazon R. Pagal, Virgilio & Venus Rodriguez, Juan Sy, Frances Velasquez, Rosemarie Martino, Antonio C. Pagayonan, Jessica R. Rodrigueza, Angustia Sy, Isabel Veneracion, Carolina Marzan, Fe Palmes, Remar Rogelio, Lorna Sy, Jimmy O. Venida, Lyca Maur, Timothy Earl Panganiban, Nancy Romero, Rachelle Sy, Lely VGP Foundation Maycar Foods Inc. Pantonial, Junel Romila, Ricky Sy, Rosa Chan Via Antica Inc. MBC Human Resources Paper Products Mfg. Ent., Inc. Ronan, Cherry Lyn Sy, Ruby Vifel Ice Plant & Cold Storage Development Corp. Paras, Clarita Ronel Marketing Inc. Sy, Susan A. Inc. Mc Bride Corp. Parma, Alan & Ma. Angela Roraldo, Nerissa Sycwin Coating & Wires Co. Vigilar, Gregorio Mc Carter, Matthew Parulan, Ma. Elona Rosas Artscrafts, Inc. Taleon, Oscar Villanueva, Carmelita S. Mechatrends Contractors Corp. Parungao, Nicole Pauline Rosas, Mercedes Tambunting, Teresita S. Villanueva, Cecilia Median Sea Charter Services, Pascual, Isabelita Rotelland Int'l. Co. Inc. Tamondong, Eleanor A. Villanueva, Delilah S. Inc. Pascual, Jenny Rotrade Phils., Inc. Tan, Alexis Darwin Villanueva, Estela Medical Center Trading Corp. Pasetes, Miriam Rubante, Faith Eunice Tan, Cely Villanueva, Lucille Mega Jesta Prints Inc. Patoola International Holdings Rural Bank of Odiongan Inc. Tan, Chester Jake Villaraza, Mandy Ailee Mega Subic Terminal Services LLC Sabidor, Samantha Tan, Cristina Villaseñor, Jocelyn

Inc. Patricio, Alexander & Elizabeth Saira, Ponce Tan, Cynthia L. Viray, Marissa Meister Transport Inc. Paulino, Pablo P. Salaveria, Rafael Tan, Dewey Vita, Carmelita

Melo, Jose & Norma PAVIC Salcedo, Pacita Ll. Tan, Edward L. Vitas, Lucita C. Mendiola, Josefina Payumo, Estelita Sali Production Concert Tan, Emily B. Viva Inc.

Mendoza, Eladio Jose Peña, Jenalyn Salonga, Rogelio Tan, Ena Walther, Bjoern Mercado, Homer Pepin, Tessie Saluysoy SPED Center Tan, Estrella B. Wang, Levi Angelo

Mercado, Jenny Peralta, Paula Jane Salvacion, Josefina O. Tan, Francis Wayno, Milagros Mesco Express Service Corp. Perea, Victorino Samaniego, Celso & Amy Tan, Jacquilyn Wee, Kilip & Terry

MET Museum Perez, Marion Samaniego, Lutgarda A. Tan, Janet Palau Wei, Gloria Metrobank Foundation, Inc. Peroy, Madelyn Samson, Nomeriano Tan, Leonardo Weisser, Randy

Mijares, Racquel Phil. Society of San Diego, Benjamin Tan, Nene Wong, Christine Miras, Mercedes Anesthesiologist Inc. San, Chanel Chloe Tan, Rod Wuyi, China

Mirchandani, Arjan Philippine Blind Union Sanchez, Cecilia A. Tan, Ruby Yamazaki, Aileen MJS Maceda Philippine Hang-ya Industries, Sanchez, Marian Christina Tan, Suzara H. Yamson, Emma C.

Modular Metal Philippines, Inc. Inc. Sandico, Violeta Tan, Tan Ching Beng (Ben) Yang, George T. Mojica, Arminia Philippine Information Agency Santiago, Marlyn Tan, Teodora D. Yangkong, Toming

Moloboco, Cristina Joice Philippine Savings Bank Santos, Florinda Tandiama, Maria Theresa Yao, Jeanne L. Monasterio de Sta. Clara Philkraft Wellness Corp. Santos, Herminia R. TDR INCORPORATED Yao, Ma. Suzetta

Mondoñedo, Belen R. Physicians for Peace Santos, Jerome Teacher Ann Yap, Deshzel Monsod, Georgina A. Pilar, Evelyn Santos, Jose Florentino Team Members UP NSTP c/o Yasumatsu, Elizabeth A.

Monte de Ramos, Lerry Pinazo, Jackielyn J. Santos, Julito C. Abigail Magno Ybanez, Leo Montejo, Alicia Q. Pinuela, Lindenn Cliford Santos, Mabel Tecson, Flora Yenko, Ma. Luisa Montellano, May B. Pioneer Stationers, Inc. Santos, Purita Quilatan Tee, Erlinda M. Yeo Ka Chu, Manuel Montes, Amelia L. Plaridel Surety Insurance Co. Saplaran, Rachelle Ten Knots Philippines Inc. Yoma, Angelita Montiague, Evelyn Pleno, Mercedes P. Sario, Sarah Teodoro III, Anastacio Young, Cecilia Montinola, Antonio PNR Sarmiento Agrifarm Terez, Alma Yu, Albert Monzon, Jervin Po, Jennifer Rose Incorporated TESDA Central Office Yu, Anne Marie Mora, Teresita Po, Peter Sauco, Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Tesorero, Jian Karlo Yu, James Moran, Alita Polancos, Mr. & Mrs. Family Teves, Evelyn Yu, Robert & Lilian Munar, Vanessa Ponferada, Teddy Sayos, Gabriela Anne O. The New APEC Devt. Corp. Yung Sung Industrial Phils. Inc. Nadal, Eugenia Portillo, Jess Schneegas, Alpha Ti, Zenaida L. Yutuc, Sally National Council on Disability Power Coolaire Systems, Inc. Sealane Marine Services, Inc. Tiburcio, Carlota S. Zabella, AGM Conrado Affairs Preclano, Yvette M. See, Eliseo and Lydia Tigas, Vic & Warlee Zalamea, Enrique National Library Priego, Emma See, Olivia Sharon Times Paint Corp. Zalameda, Roden Navarro, Erlinda Primero, Keziah Felicity Segarra, Amelia G. Tiu, John Zaldarriaga, Michelle Erika L. Nave, Miriam PS Bank - Peso Seno Metal Enterprises Tiu, June Zamora, Rita Nepomuceno, Justin PTR Properties Sentine Dev't. Corp. Tizon, Cynthia Zapanta, John Jaylo Net Pacific Inc. Pua, Julieta M. Serabia, Jaisen Cai To, Kam Tan Zapanta, Zedric New Myrex Laboratory Pura, Arnel Serbito, Jana Togavino, John Dominic Zarate, Wilhelmina New Plastimate Manufacturing, Purcil, Lauro Serrana, Julian Rey Tom Wong, Ivan Darren Zari Jr., Serafin B. Inc. Purol, Alfredo Sese, Lyra Feline Tomas, Jemima Jezreel Zenith Medical Equipment Ng, Aurora Puyat, Antonio Sevilla, Vergel Tomasian Fastfood Corp. Zuñiga, Daniel Ng, Yuen Ling Qua, Josephine & Pacita SGV Foundation, Inc. Tongco, Ruby U.

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Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 11:14

Eduardo C. Jimenez

David D. Gutierrez, CPA

Goodwill Y. Mercado

Gary J. Jamora

Lemuel David A. Salmo

Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Auditor

Atty. Lourdes M. Gayao Amelia M. Torrente Angelino B. Pangan Albert C.Mamaril,M.D. Decelin G. Miguel, CPA

Corp. Secretary Asst. Corp. Secretary Trustee Trustee Trustee

RBI STAFF

...for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His purpose.

23 Philippians 2:13

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