What we sow...
IDP Foundation strongly upholds the belief that good deeds done for fellow human beings who are less fortunate will be replicated by the recipients of such good acts - when they themselves will likewise be in a position already to help out others who are in need.
So shall we reap...
Giving back the act of kindness that we have experienced may not happen immediately. And it may not necessarily be directed back to us. The important thing is that the good deed will be duplicated, and we rest contnt with the realization that someone, somewhere will be enjoying the fruits of such kindness and benevolence.
And it goes on...
The spirit of sharing will therefore live on, and wil inspire others as well - thus starting a continuous transfer of goodness from one person to another, from one stranger to another... in a never-ending cycle that remains active as long as there are people who care and love - determined to transform lives.
Drumming-up Attention and Support...
Calling attention to the plight of our fellow human beings is a very crucial turning point in our intent to help others. It is only when we shed spotlight on them that we create some focus coming from benevolent individuals and well-meaning groups and organizations... for how shall we start turning the heads of people who have the capacity to help when their attention has not been cornered in the first place?
The IDP Foundation then focuses on particular conditions and situations - complete with facts and other details - so that the current situation of our fellow human beings may somehow find some understanding, some empathy... from people who believe in The Cycle of Goodness.
The Cycle of Goodness
(At the photo above) The Founder literally found support that was drummed-up by her high school alma mater, St. Theresita's School of Tabuk City, Kalinga, Philippines - through the school's drum and lyre band, whose instruments have likewise been donated by the Foundation (here with band master Richard Dio P. Falgui).
IDP Foundation and the Woman Behind it
by Marciano Artizuela Paroy Jr.
It is not everyday that people who had long left their roots would one day come back and share the blessings amassed at different places where they ventured – with only the elements of determination and perseverance as their “push” factor in hitting the goal of succeeding.
One such person hit that goal. One such person succeeded, and came back to share.
And it’s a woman: Iluminada Dinulong Panabe.
Lumen, as she is fondly called by her close friends, is one of those persons who will not immediately strike you as a woman whom you would regard with trepidation. Somewhat soft-spoken and sweet-natured when you face her, Madam Lumen would then proceed to arrest you with the strong personality kept hidden within, but which she would slowly allow you to have a glimpse of.
Obviously keen as to handling business matters, she speaks with the certainty of a person whose training has been sharpened by the experiences she went through – and that includes all the difficult stages of her life. A truth which she keeps on stressing every time she’s on the mode of inspiring other people.
Simply straightforward and a no-nonsense type of a businesswoman, Ms. Panabe has built a business empire – appropriately named Panabe Group of Companies – that incorporates both efficiency and considerate warmth towards the clients that they serve.
But what stole the attention of Kalinga recently is the intrusion of the foundation that bears her name – the Iluminada Dinulong Panabe (IDP) Foundation. Silent at first, it quickly registered into the consciousness of the general public – what with its various programs and projects, left and right, that truly reach out to the needy, without the usual hassle of going through a lot of channels.
“If one truly wants to help, then one should help right away,” she stressed. “It’s quite easy: identify where the need is, then go right away and give them what they need. No fuss. No long-winding processes.”
It is a philosophy which is truly needed these days, when our less fortunate brothers and sisters would truly benefit from a helping hand who holds the cure right there and then.
IDP Foundation teams up with STS Batch ‘85
Widening its reach of people served, the Iluminada Dinulong Panabe Foundation recently teamed up with Batch 1985 of St. Theresita’s School-Tabuk to help the group in realizing its goals and objectives in the realm of community service.
“The alliance between the IDP Foundation is a big boost to Batch ’85 since our programs and projects are now given additional funding,” Batch ‘85 President Richard Falgui said. “We are grateful to the IDP Foundation President, Iluminada Panabe, who is a Batch ’85 member herself, for this opportunity to serve the community better.”
As part of Class of ’85, Ms. Panabe says that she looks back at her STS days with fondness.
“The school has been good to me during my growing up years,” Ms. Panabe enthuses. “so it is but fitting that I should also look back at STS and find a way by which I can lend a helping hand in its commitment to serve the community.”
Thus was born the partnership between IDP Foundation and Batch ’85. This union is made even stronger by the infusion of the Institute of Arts and Sciences of the Kalinga-Apayao State College as the third party that would further advance the cause of benevolence being pursued by the leaders of the aforementioned groups.
“I am a member of Batch ’85 myself, and since my department is also active in pursuing developmental extension projects in selected areas in the community, I opened the doors of Institute of Arts and Sciences as one implementing arm of both the IDP Foundation and Batch ’85,” Dr. Joy Grace P. Doctor, Dean of the Institute of Arts and Sciences, said.
Three movers coming from different groups, but bonded by the common desire to give back to the community in which they were raised. This convergence of efforts will truly be an added advantage for the people whose lives will be transformed by the group’s efforts.
/by Mars
DENMARK-BASED IKALINGA ESTABLISHES FOUNDATION TO HELP TOWNMATES
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A native Kalinga, who now enjoys a better life abroad, is sharing her blessings to the less fortunate in her own home town starting with the distribution last April of community kitchen utensils.
Iluminada Dinulong Panabe from Lunas, Darulog, Dupligan, Tanudan, married to a Danish national, and with three children formed a foundation coined from her name to help her town mates in Tanudan.
Twelve years ago in 1999, Iluminada found her lifetime partner from Denmark. In this Nordic country, she started to establish her own business and according to her local office here, she has established seven companies in the Philippines.
Tony Cosidon of the Iluminada Dinulong Panabe Foundation (IDPF) said that 30% of her profit from these companies is set aside to fund the foundation. He said the foundation is covering areas in education, livelihood, health and sanitation.
On educational program, 258 students are now beneficiaries of various assistances – 42 college students receive P5,000.00 allowance per semester and writing materials; high school students are given P5,000.00 a year plus school needs including uniforms; and elementary pupils their school needs and also uniform.
According to the policies of IDPF governing board, scholars must maintain a general average grade of 80% and above. Those getting 85% and above average will be given additional incentive. Their scholastic performance will be monitored periodically.
On livelihood, Cosidon said organized groups were given planting tools and hills to raise banana in Baccong and Allubagan. He said other interested groups can submit a project proposal for the board’s endorsement to IDPF.
Aside from livelihood, IDPF is willing to support producers of heritage products in the promotion and marketing of their goods. A training center will rise soon in Allubagan while construction of its water system component is on-going.
Cosidon said five proposed water tank units in electrified barangays and an Alternative Learning System classroom for Se-et are awaiting their funding while the 4.6 km. Angalipan Junction-Allubagan farm-to-market road is also due for improvement by IDPF.
To support the employment of the people in Tanudan, Cosidon informed that training for security guards is scheduled in August. “The foundation also helps in the placement of jobseekers both local and those wanting to work abroad,” he said. **PIA
Tanudan receives Ambulance from PCSO
TANUDAN, Kalinga – This 4th class municipality recently received a new ambulance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).
Tanudan Mayor Johnwell Tiggangay informed that the project materialized through the Public-Private Partnership being initiated by the Iluminada Dinulong Panabe (IDP) Foundation and the local government unit.
Tinggangay said IDP made the first move when it submitted to PCSO a request for an ambulance for Tanudan. “It was IDP’s initiative seeing the dire need for health facilities in the municipality and after consulting with the Rural Health Unit (RHU) personnel,” he said.
He said that it was in November when the group, together with Tanudan Councilor Casiano Panabe, went to PCSO Manila to receive the unit.
Tiggangay expressed his gratitude to the IDP, its founding chairman and staff for their voluntary deed in helping the people of Tanudan. “We are grateful to IDP that it is true to its mission to provide better health services to the communities of Tanudan,” he said.
“Tanudan will not prosper without outside support. Its income and internal revenue share can not finance all the needs of the municipality,” Tigganga said as he also called on other civic-spirited individuals and groups to follow IDP’s good example.
Meanwhile, IDP Chairman Lumen Panabe reiterated that her foundation will continue to reach out to those in need not only of health and sanitation but educational and livelihood assistance, employment opportunities and small infrastructure projects. /PIA
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e-magazines & other e-files
Below is the IDP reading material focusing on Kalinga. It attempts to showcase all the good points of the province.
Below is an additional material that can give "online visitors" a peek into the Province of Kalinga.
video clips & slide shows
This page is a depository (or archives) of documents, video clips, photos, news articles, features, promotional outputs, and other electronic files that form part of the virtual library of the IDP Foundation.
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The IDP Foundation maintains a filing system that store data covering the many aspects of Project Proposal/Planning and Implementation. Along with the printed hard copies of these documents, we also keep electronic versions of the same. This section shows some of these files that somehow prove our commitment for quite some time already.