We have been busy behind the scenes over the past couple of months with some ongoing activities, visits, and planning for upcoming projects. Exciting news has just landed that we will be hosting INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS at Obo & Cancabalong schools this coming December 4 to 6. I recently visited Cancabalong ES for a needs assessment and you can read all about it here.
📚 Book collection for Obo ES SLRC Library
💻 New Desktop Computer set donated at Cancabalong ES SLRC
🫕 Weekly Feeding Program started at Cancabalong ES SLRC
🏫 Launch of 2026 Fundraising for New Classroom and Floor Tiling
🗓️⛴️ Aug 2026 visit to Bantayan (Sungko ES, Lipayran IS and Doong ES)
🗓️✈️ Dec 4-6 2026 International Volunteers visit to Obo & Cancabalong
Book donations requested for Obo ES new SLRC Library
Obo Es recently converted some space into a new Special Learning Resource Center (SLRC). They have asked for help to collect books to create a library space for the pupils. If you can help with a donation of books you no longer need then please contact us.
New Desktop Computer set donated at Cancabalong ES SLRC
We recently donated a new desktop computer for Special Learning Resource Center (SLRC) at Cancabalong ES. This new ICT Equipment replaces the existing PC which is almost 5 years old and running slowly. This is an essential resource for school records, teacher resource, and ICT training for pupils. The set was provided at a cost of ₱18,500 with thanks to a private sponsor.
Weekly Feeding Program started at Cancabalong ES SLRC
To supplement the pupil’s dietary requirements, we have started a weekly Feeding Program for the pupils at Cancabalong. Meals will include champorado, noodles like pancit canton, canned goods like sardines. Ingredients like rice, monggos, and tableya are sourced from the local market, and the meals are cooked on site at the school. The first feeding took place last week with 60 pupils receiving a hot bowl of champorado, a Filipino dish translated as a sweet chocolate rice porridge. Over time we will also add multivitamins and variety of meals.
Launch of 2026 Fundraising for New Classroom and Floor Tiling
Building on projects delivered since 2023, we will soon be launching a Fundraiser to provide a new Classroom at Cancabalong ES (Project A estimated cost: ₱84,360 (SGD $2,340) and tile three classroom floors at Obo ES (Project B estimated cost: ₱125,550 (SGD $2,920). Look out for more details coming soon on how you can donate to help us deliver these important infrastructure upgrades…
✅🏫🔨2023 OES New Tiled Floor for Kindergarten
✅🏫🔨2024 CES Roof Replaced following Tropical Storm Kristine (Building 1)
✅🏫🔨 2025 CES New Comfort Room for Pupils, Teachers, and Visitors
✅🏫🔨2025 OES New Concrete Flooring Outside Grade VI
✅🏫🔨2025 CES New School Roof (Building 2)
✅🏫🔨2025 CES New School Learning Resource Center (SLRC)
✅🏫🔨2025 Hexagonal Tables for Kindergarten in 5 Schools
✅🏫🔨2026 CES Extended Covered Court
August 2026 visit to Bantayan Island & Islets
I will be visiting Bantayan Island from August 21 and after visiting Sungko ES I will take a side trip to Lipayran and Doong Islands to visit the schools again. My last visit was in April 2025 so I am very much looking forward to boarding a small boat and riding the waves again to see everyone!
International Volunteers Visit 2026
We are beyond excited to welcome back our visitors from Singapore after a break of three years. We last hosted a visit in June 2023 for Balik Eskwela at Cancabalong & Obo schools. This year’s event will be Christmas themed with various activities, including craft activities with Kindergarten and some workshops. Look our for more details over the coming months…
Thank you to all volunteers, sponsors, and teachers for your ongoing efforts and dedication. Together we ARE making a difference…
Mike Hickey – Project Coordinator, Project Ripple
Project Ripple 