First Quarterly Report of 2014.

1.
1.
Public
Holidays:
i)
Jan
1,
New
Year’s
Day
ii)
Jan
31,
Chinese
New
Year
iii)
Feb.
25,
EDSA
Revolution
(People
Power
Anniversary)
2. Completion
of
Internship
of
Social
Work
Students
from
Maasin
City
College
(March
10,
2014):
The
four
interns
completed
their
assignment
with
ERS
for
500
hours
of
internship.
They
are:
Christine
O.
Rojas,
Elvie
D.
Gula,
Lalaine
M.
Mejares
and
Christian
Mark
B.
Lutado.
1st
QUARTERLY
REPORT
JAN
1.
–
MAR.31
2014
Social
Work
Interns
with
Daryl
(Social
Worker),
Adones
(Candidate
Brother)
and
Bro
Paul
(Program
Leader)

2.
3) ERS Outreach to Typhoon Affected People/follow-up assessments:
• Jan 9th: Planning Trip to Tacloban undertaken by Selena Fisk, Daryl &
Christian, Bros. Roshan & Graeme
• Feb.13th
: Accommodation ... identified by Francis Go; inspected by Bros. Paul,
Roshan, Graeme and Daryl.
• Feb. 16: Contract for rental of housing for one year signed by Bro. Paul.
• Feb.16 Daryl & 4 interns took up residence in Tacloban to conduct survey.
• Feb. 25 Roshan, Christian & Graeme conducted interviews and selected a
new nurse to be resident in Tacloban.
• Glenn Gibb Chavez commenced the next day, starting his 2 weeks
immersion/exposure period as Health Officer.
• March 10: Christian and Glenn commenced courtesy calls to local government
officials and health officers of Department of Education, City and the Province
of Leyte.
• From March 17 onwards, two Maasin ERS nurses accompanied Glenn in
delivering the mobile service in shifts of two weeks.
4) Visit of Bro. Luke Quinn CFC Mar. 21 – Mar.
31: Bro. Luke from Kabankalan community
visited Maasin to see the ERS ministries in action
and to get a first hand knowledge of the work
done. His visit was not limited to immersion into
ministries. He also helped in delivering some
sessions to the staff on the Enneagram and also
on the core values of Edmund. He also met with
the candidate Brothers and conducted some
sessions for them too.
5) Resignation of Eva Doron and
Daryl Valdez: We thank Daryl and
Eva Doron for their respective services
within ERS, and wish them well for the
future.
Daryl
ValdezEva
Doron

3. 1) Workshop on Learning Engagement
Activities for YDA, CALP & CBR combined staff Jan
6-8: Ms. Selena Fisk: Selena Fisk, a young and
enthusiastic teacher from Shorncliffe, Brisbane stayed in
Maasin for two weeks in the beginning of this year.
During her time here, she made a trip to post-disaster-
Tacloban to see if any help could be rendered. Selena
already donated, with her friends and family, AUD 2100
for our work there. Her school, St. Patrick’s EREA school
has been supporting the Boys Home for the past one
year through moneys donated through ERF(A).
Selena’s 3-day Workshop on Learning Engagement
Activities was very informative for our staff as it has
helped them to present seminars and workshops in a
more effective way. Systematic preparation of workshops
was the main focus of her Workshop. She also touched
on how we, the ERS, could engage ourselves in modern
media like Twitter and Facebook to reach out far and
wide with speed and fun. Thank you Selena for all your
help.
2)

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5.
Target Groups: 3rd
Year NHS Students MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Previous Groups 2013 FIRST SEMINAR 120 140 260
LUNAS NHS 2014 FOLLOW-UP,
SEPARATE SEMINAR
20 8 28
IBARRA NHS F/U SEPARATE SEMINAR 47 37 84
ICHON NHS F/U SEPARATE SEMINAR 48 71 119
TOTAL for 2014 115 116 231
4) YDA, CALP, CBR: Staff of the three ERS Services collaborated in
delivering Immersion in Ministries for Fourth Year Students of St.
Joseph College Maasin: Fourth year college students of St. Joseph College,
Maasin collaborated in immersion of ministries. 14 students joined yda
(participated in PYRE and youth development workshops), 26 students joined
cbr (11 in eyes & ears screening, 15 in special education), 29 students joined
calp in tutorial session in Boys’ Home and dumpsite area, tutorial and home
visitation with 5 minutes family prayer in children in Barangay Combado, values
formation and bible sharing to inmates in the Provincial Jail and poster making in
human rights.

6.
CALP:
• A group of 6 students conducted tutorial sessions for children of Boys
Home.
• 5 students organised values formation and Bible sharing to the inmates of
the Provincial jail.
• Tutorial sessions were conducted for the children living near the Dumpsite
in Maasin.
• Homes of the very poor children of Combado were visited and short prayer
services were held for the family-members. Along with the tutorials, the
children were also provided food and school supplies during their Christmas
celebration.
• A team of six St. Joseph College students involved themselves in awareness
and advocacy regarding effects of big malls on local businesses and use of
biodegradable products.

7.
Parish Brgy Progress of Advocacy
Developmental,
community based Program.
Asuncion
a.
Brgy.
Asuncion
Night quarrying of sand
under control now.
Campaign against
teenage pregnancies
envisaged.
Awareness on garbage
sorting
Tilapia ponds on hold
Candle making being explored.
b.
Brgy.
Lonoy
Rural high school
planned for 2016.
TIGUM planned with
focus on Child
Protection & effects of
junk food
Possible lobby for road
to Lonoy
Care program for elderly. Donated
vitamin tablets valued at P2,000
Cataract search to be conducted
Cathedral
a.
Brgy.
Batuan
Potable water.
Pipes are in place
already; the motor-
driven pump is being
repaired.
Status the same
Nutrition. Scholar distributing
medicine from ERS.
Livelihood for certain families.
Integrated Crop Management
training already conducted;
implementation being monitored by
ERS
b.
Brgy.
Mambajao
None.
i) Elderly care. Chapel president to
arrange meetings with religious
organisations.
ii) Livelihood for certain families.
Organisations of fisher-folk and
women; self-help approach
underway

8.
San
Rafael
a.
Brgy.
Lunas
One Child Protection
case dealt with.
HR sessions conducted.
CP Seminar for parents
in collaboration with
DSWD & Brgy
Re-forestation ongoing
Carpentry training beyond budget
Food processing training
in April
b.
Brgy.
Cansirong
Access of water. Pipes
in place but no pump.
Brgy council working
on it
Livelihood for certain families.
Vegetable seeds provided by ers.
Food processing training in May.
Macrohon
a.
Brgy.
Salvador
Water project is
complete
Brgy. Health Station is
being relocated to a
safer location
Health:
“Family Development
Session” was
conducted for 68
participants.
Since DA (Dep. of Agriculture) in
Macrohon is not very cooperative,
Provincial DA will be contacted for
Integrated Crop Management
training since majority of the people
are into agriculture
b.
Brgy.
Cambaro
Anti bullying campaign
is planned but place
not accessible due to
road under
construction
Health:
“Family Development
Session” was
conducted for 66
participants
Activities are on hold because the
place is not accessible due to road
construction currently underway

9.
Number of Pigs Total Sales Total Expenses Net Profit
1st
Batch May –
Nov. 20 pigs. P 159,675.50 P 154,334.16 P 5,341.34
2nd
Batch
Nov. –Jan. 2014
30 pigs
P 246,653.75 P240,931.15 P 5,722.60
3rd
Batch Jan.
28-Mar. 2014
23 pigs (on
going)
P 14,800.00
(3 pigs)
To be calculated

10.
2. Human Rights Sessions:
Target Group Place Male Female Total
Parents of Assisted
Children
San Rafael - 11 11
Sindangan 1 10 11
Sta. Cruz - 12 12
Nonok Norte - 13 13
Ibarra - 27 27
Hanginan 1 12 13
High School Students
San Rafael
3rd
Yr.
22 42 64
Lunas
Grades 7,8, &9
43 38 81
Elementary Students
Nonok Norte
Grades 5 & 6
Sindangan
Lunas
Rizal Macrohon
25
27
37
19
29
22
36
29
54
49
73
48
TOTAL 175 281 456

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4. House-to-house Visits:
a) Using Intake sheets for existing
beneficiaries in barangays Sta.
Cruz and San Rafael
b) Follow through visits using
monitoring tool: ICM – San Rafael
and Sta. Cruz; FPT – Bilibol, Tawid
and Hantag.
5. Community Needs Assessments:
a) Possible livelihood activities:
Barangays Acasia, Malapoc Norte,
Libhu, Tomoy-Tomoy, San Isidro,
Lunas, Cansirong and Asuncion
b) TIGUM 2014 – 8 barangays:
Rizal, Tangkaan, Laca, Sta. Rosa,
Lonoy, San Agustin, Nasaug and
Tag-os.
6. Monthly Meetings of Parents: 8 Organized Parent Groups
Name of Brgy Male Female Total
1.Nonok Norte 4 19 23
2.Lunas 2 25 27
3.Sindangan 3 13 16
4.Sta. Cruz 4 22 26
5.San Rafael 1 16 17
6.Hanginan 2 14 16
7.Ibarra 3 32 35
8.Ma. Clara 4 19 23
7. Collaboration/Networking and Strategic Alliances:
a. Internal Collaboration with CBR through Care for Self/Care for Others Seminar in
Lunas and Ichon National High School. Collaboration with YDA in Recollection/PYRE
in Dongon, Nonok Norte, Maasin City; Ichon, Paku Bontoc and Sogod National High
School (Southern Leyte Division).
These relationships are being formed with:
(i) External Collaboration with Local Government Units in Malapoc Norte
and Batuan – ICM Libhu, Tomoy-Tomoy, Cansirong, Lunas, San Isidro –
FPTAsuncion – Candle making Baugo, Acasia – subject to council meeting
before deciding on a possibility of a livelihood activity Tag-os, Tangkaan,
Laca, Rizal, Sta. Rosa, San Agustin, Lonoy, Nasaug –TIGUM 2014
(ii) Collaboration with Department of Agriculture: - Technical support for
ICM and FPT
(iii) Department of Trade and Industry – Technical support for future
trainings
(iv) Philippine National Police (P. Burgos) – logistical support for TIGUM
2014
(v) Department of Education (DepEd) & Schools: re feeding, monthly
meetings of parents, input for parents, replenishment and liquidation of
funds for feeding;
(vi)

12. (vi) St. Joseph College: input for Conference on Evangelization.
(vii) Parishes& Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs): for Community
Development Activity and child feeding programs.
8) CHILD ASSISTANCE- SURVEY OF CHILDREN HAVING LOST BOTH
PARENTS IN LEYTE PROVINCE TYPHOON HAIYAN: One result of the survey
(conducted by Social Worker Daryl Valdez and 4 interns of Maasin City College:
Christine Rojas, Elvie Gula, Lalaine Mejares, and Christian Lutado), of
children who had lost both parents and who were left in the situation of great
poverty, was the identification of 17 children (8 male and 9 female) between
the ages of 6 years and 18 years. Identified also were the Franciscan Handmaids of
the Lord, a Congregation of Sisters established in the area, who could mediate any
Edmund Rice Services child assistance needed for these children to complete their
formal education. The 17 shortlisted children were identified as being in the poorest
circumstances and unaided from among a total of 101 children interviewed who lost
both parents. Any donations given specifically for the education of one or
more of these 17 children in need, would be gratefully accepted by ERS
Maasin.
Name of
Municipality
No. of Male
children with
both parents
lost
No. of Female
children with
both parents
lost
Total
Dulag 2 1 3
Tanauan 23 16 39
Palo 9 11 20
Tacloban 22 17 39
Total 56 45 101

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9. CURRENT CHILD ASSISTANCE &LIVELIHOOD PROMOTION (CALP)
STATISTICS AT MARCH 31, 2014
CHILDREN AND YOUTH CURRENTLY ASSISTED
Male Female Total
Note: loss
during
quarter
Note: Addition
during quarter
Cum 2012 299 251 550 Explanatory Notes
Children in regular
Elementary Schools
184 167 351 Q4,2013:2 (1m; 1f)
Hilongos pupils included
Q1,2014: 19 (8m;11f) Rizal
Elem. School
Students in regular
High schools
11 05 16 Hilongos students
Included
Alternative learning
Elementary
65 50 115 Q3, 2013, Increases of 20
males & 28 females
Q1,2014: 200 (151m;49f)
Alternative learning
High School
102 56 158
Cum 2013 362 278 640
1ST
Q. 2014 151 49 200
TIGUM
Cum 2012
(Tigum:One-off Ed’l
Boost)
12 23 35
Tigum 2nd
Q 149 163 312
Cum Tigum 2013 149 163 312
Cum 4th
Q 2013 363 281 644
TRAINING OF ADULTS DURING 2013 (CUMULATIVE)
Title of Course Male Female Total
Integrated Crop Management
Training
Total
2012
23 173 196
Total 2013 39 233 272
Rope Twining Total 2013 42 146 188
Food Processing Total 2013 18 160 178
Totals Cum2013 99 539 638
Integrated Crop Management
Training
1st
Q 2014 45 39 84
Food processing 1st
Q 2014 11 82 93

14.
HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING/AWARENESS SESSIONS
TARGET GROUP MALE FEMALE TOTAL YEAR
TOTAL
Adults/parents 3rd
Q
2013
8 133 141
4th
Q
2013
2 85 87 228
High School
students
3rd
Q
2013
107 115 222
4th
Q
2013
65 80 145 367
Elementary pupils 4th
Q
2013
25 29 54 54
1st
Q
2014
83 87 170 170
CHILD ASSISTANCE & LIVELIHOOD (CALP) TEAM
Name Position
Ms. Joyce Billones Educationist
Ms. Blezie Escabal Welfare Officer
Ms. Rosavilla Oclarit Welfare Officer
Mr. Daryl Valdez Social Worker
Bro. Roshan D’Cunha Co-ordinator

15.
1) Eye/Vision and Ear/Hearing Screening of Children:
Total
Boy
s
Girl
s
Impacted
Wax
Otitis
Media
Other
Boys Girls Boys Girls
Boy
s
Girls
Elementary
Schools
13 1,227 589 638 54 68 13 11 2 2
High Schools 3 365 127 238 16 19 1 3 4 5
1,59
2
71
6
87
6
70 87 14 14 3 7
7 students (3m;4f) having refracted errors identified and referred during
the quarter. 26 students from SJC join the CBR team on its ministry. 11
students completed 40 hours of pastoral works in eyes, ears screening
and health education to parents and 15 students in special education.
2) Adults Screened During the Quarter: Those identified with eye or ear
problem (11 with refracted errors; 4 with pterygium; 33 with impacted
wax and 4 with fungi).
3) Eye & Ear Health Education for Parents: A new program introduced
in the 3rd
quarter 2013 by the cbr team is the ear and eye health
education for parents of school children so that primary ear & eye health
care is promoted in the family. In the first quarter of 2014, 427(34m;393f)
parents from 13 elementary schools across Maasin City and Southern
Leyte attended and participated the program.
4) Mobile Ear/Hearing Clinic Leyte Province Outreach (Edmund Rice
Development Dublin Funding of Euro 5,000 raised by students of
Glasnevin Secondary School plus Edmund Rice Foundation
Australia Funding):
The Edmund Rice Service (ERS) Ear Mobile Clinic started on March 17,
2014 in Tacloban City and Municipality of Palo. The services were not
limited to screening for ear problems and identifying school children with
ear infections, but also included teaching and training of parents and
school teachers on ear/hearing health and treatment and identifying
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children and adults who need immediate medical and surgical
intervention due to the effects of the typhoon Haiyan. Two (2)
government elementary schools in Tacloban City and six (6) government
schools in Palo, Leyte, received services provided by ERS. The Ear
Mobile Clinic ceased operations on 8th
April and will resume on the 21st
April 2014 following a short summer vacation over Easter for ERS staff.
The schools have a longer vacation at this time.
In the first weeks of the mobile clinic from 17 March till 31 March, the ERS
team of 3 nurses screened 1,459 children (694 boys & 765 girls) and 233
adults and gave on-the spot-treatment to 469 children (236 boys & 233
girls). In the second week 130 boys and 175 girls identified in the first 6
schools were given follow-up treatment. In association with the clinics,
229 adults (mainly parents) participated in awareness sessions/training in
practical aspects of primary ear health care.
Name of School &
Community Total M F In school & community
1.Cogon Elem School 251 110 141 Children only
17 1 16 Adults only
2.Salvacion Elem School 145 75 70 Children only
22 7 15 Adults only
3.Baras Elem School 113 63 50 Children only
4 - 4 Adults only
4.San Fernando ES 161 71 90 Children only
29 8 21 Adults only
5.Candahug ES 145 76 69 Children only
22 3 19 Adults only
6.San Joaquin ES 190 93 97 Children only

17.
52 8 44 Adults only
7. Bliss ES 183 86 97 Children only
30 4 26 Adults only
8. Nula-Tula ES 271 120 151 Children only
57 5 52 Adults only
1st
Q2014 1,459 694 765 Children screened
233 36 197 Adults screened
5) STATISTICS FOR ERS-CBR AS AT MARCH 31, 2014
EYE/VISION AND EAR/HEARING SCREENING:
M F In school &
community
Cum
2012
61 elem,8hs&35comm 6,438 3,366 3,072 children only
Cum
2013
74 elem,8hs&25comm 5,092 2,613 2,479 children only
1st
Q2014 Dioc Maasin only
13 elem&3 hs
1,592 716 876 Children only
1st
Q2014 Leyte Outreach only 1,459 694 765 Children only
Cum
2012
1,171 350 821 adults only
Cum
2013
1,342 411 931 adults only
1st
Q2014 Dioc. Maasin only 102 15 87 Adults only
1st
Q2014 Leyte Outreach only 233 36 197 Adults only
Cum
2012
7,609 3,716 3,893 Children & adults
Cum
2013
6,434 3,024 3,410 Children & adults
Total
2014
Diocese Maasin only 1,694 731 963 Children & adults
Total
2014
Leyte Outreach
only
1,692 730 962 Children & adults
EYE PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED: EYE OPERATIONS: P/FOLLOW-UP
TOT Ref
errors
Cataracts Others Cat
Ops
Other
Ops
F-U
Action
Cum2012 414 209 160 45 56 7 63
Cum2013 399 133 198 68 87 16 104
1st
Q 2014 25 19 1 5 - -

18. PARENTS & CARERS EAR & EYE HEALTH TRAINING & PARTICIPATION IN
SCREENING.
2013 cum (3rd
&4th
Q) 2014 Total
NO. OF PARENTS 459 1st
Q 427
NO. OF TEACHERS 45 33
NO. OF NURSES 03 3
ASSISTIVE DEVICES ISSUED
Spectacles H/Aids Crutches W/Chairs
Cum
2012
111 1 1
Cum
2013
14 1
1st
Q2014 10 - - -
EAR PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED: PEOPLE FOLLOWED-UP
Impacted
wax
Otitis
media
Other Follow-
up
Cum2012 1,808 1,606 112 90 1,071
Cum 2013 979 865 84 30 460
1st
Q2014 D. Maasin 232 190 28 14 92
1st
Q2014 Leyte
Outreach
391 356 24 11 53
CLIENTS RECEIVING MEDICATIONS
Total Eye Ear Other
conditions
Cum 2012 1,300 4 1,283 13
Cum2013 831 63 736 32
1st
Q2014 D.Maasin 221 - 218 3
1st
Q2014
LeyteOutrch
381 - 380 1

19.
COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION (CBR) TEAM
Name Position
Ms. Jennifer Maraon Urban Health Officer
Ms. Christine Ozon Urban Health Officer
Mr. Israel Mayorca Rural Health Officer
Mr. Lester Montederamos Rural Health Officer
Mr. Christian Dorias Rural Health Officer
Mr. Glenn Gibb Chavez Leyte Health Officer
Bro. Graeme Leach Co-ordinator
1. High School Level Youth Development Workshops: 4th
year High
School Level Parent-Youth Relationship Enrichment (PYRE):
National High Schools PYRE program were conducted in Dongon National
High School, (M 47; F 38); Maasin City NHS, (M 70; F 96); Ibarra NHS, (M
63; F 44); Sogod NHS 1st
Batch, (M 50; F 103); Baugo NHS, (M 25; F 33);
Nonok Norte NHS, (M 30; F 51); Ichon NHS, (M 40; F 69); Paku NHS, (M
51; F 72); Sogod NHS 2nd
Batch, (M 25; F 52); and Sogod NHS 3rd
Batch,
(M 30; F 13). Feedback from students, parents and teachers was generally
very positive.
2. Youth Development Workshops for Night High School and Open
High School: During the quarter the YDA delivered 3 Youth Development
Workshops in Maasin City Night High School (M 27; F 7) and Ichon Open
High School, (M 20; F 14). And 3rd
year students of Dongon NHS, (M 52; F
35). For this workshop, anti-bullying was part of the content. (Adopting R.A.
10267, the anti-bullying law). The program went well and the feedback was
very affirmative and helpful.
3. Launching of the Edmund Rice Club and Formation (Jan. 23, Feb.
13 & 28, 2014): The club was launched at Ibarra National High School
among the Grade 8 students there were 115 students (M 42; F 73) who
attended the orientation program. Right after the orientation, an
opportunity for securing membership followed with 56 students (M 16; F
40) officially joining the club. Formative instructions were delivered to the
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members of the club to strengthen and ignite their interests and wellbeing
in embracing the example of Blessed Edmund and the core values of his
spirit.
4. Meetings:
Ø With Rev. Fr. Merwin Kangleon (March 12, 2014): meeting with the
School Director of Saint Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) and
Diocesan Youth Director of Commission on Youth in regard to the
possible alignment of programs and activities of YDA in their school.
Ø With Dr. Manuel P. Albaño, CESO VI (March 2014): a courtesy call to
the newly assigned Department of Education Schools Divisions
Superintendent. We introduced the ERS programs among the adopted
high schools within the scope of his responsibility of Maasin City
Division. The Superintendent responded positively to the visit.
Ø With Mr. Nedgar Garvez (March 11, 2014): The YDA team went to the
provincial capitol to meet the Provincial Tourism Officer Mr. Garvez to
request for travel arrangements (back and forth) to Limasawa Island
and he accommodated the visit wholeheartedly.
Ø With Mr. Ricardo Tomol (March 11, 2014): meeting with PENRO head
of office for possible collaboration in relation to Earth Care Programs
of YDA. Mr. Tomol responded positively to our program. He extended
his willingness to work and support collaboratively by providing
seedlings and identifying areas for the tree planting. He designated a
person to sit with the YDA team for the planning meeting.
Ø With Ms. Emiliana Labata (March 20, 2014): Ms. Labata a
representative from PENRO – Management Office in behalf of Dr. Eva
P. Abad as head of office. We inquired in this office regarding the
guppy fish whether they were native or alien to the place. The office
suggested for possible joint programs in relation to Road Side Tree
Planting and River Bank Tree Planting.

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5. Edmund Rice Club - A Journey to Limasawa Island (March 31, 2014):
The first ever Edmund Rice Club, from Ibarra National High School, to be
formed in the Diocese of Maasin was on a pilgrimage to Limasawa Island by
joining the 493rd
First Mass Anniversary. The history of Christianity in the
Philippines and the whole Asia began with the advent of Spanish missionaries.
This memorable journey provided exposure and experience to 30 students
belonging to the club and 10 staff who accompanied them. This pilgrimage
proved to be an eye opener towards deeper knowledge and understanding of
their culture and heritage.
1. STATISTICS FOR ERS – YDA
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ANIMATION AS OF JANUARY TO MARCH 31, 2014
Activity Year Number Participants Male Female Total
Youth Development
Workshops
Cum 2013 24 Work-
shops
Students 1,43
3
1,342 2,775
1st
Q 2014 8 schools Students
Parents
530
66
606
409
1,136
475
Earth Care 1st
Q 2014 4 schools Pastoral Worker 17 7 24
Edmund Rice Club 1st
Q 2014 1 school Students 16 40 56
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ANIMATION TEAM:
Name Position
Mr. Jason Laure Person/Development Officer
Mr. Roland Mendoza Spiritual Development Officer
Bro. Theodore Alvares Co-ordinator

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FINANCE ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT (FAS) TEAM FUNDED BY
OCEANIA PROVINCE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WITH THANKS OF FUNDS RECEIVED BY ERS FROM
DONOR AGENCIES DURING THE FIRST QUARTER 2014 ENDING 31
MARCH.