The following are the volunteer runners who tied up their official race performances to raise funds through the Run for Pencils Project (Phase II), a cause-oriented initiative under the Black Pencil Project (BPP). Running enthusiasts, like them, through this project will be running for a cause and donors can pledge a corresponding amount for every kilometer they complete. In turn, these pledges will be consolidated to create a pool of funds that would later be used to purchase school supplies and other learning facilities for schoolchildren among the Mangyan tribes in the Philippines.

Alona Mae H. Agustin (Mimi)

Nina Marnie C. Beltran (Ninay)

Anthony C. Cabiao (Ton)

Joy B. Cayabyab (Joy)

Oscar C. Cosme, Jr. (Klong)

Brian Anthony A. Dee (Bri)

Jeremy U. Dee (Jem)

Michelle I. de Guzman (Mitch)

Grace P. Gayao (Grace)

Ma. Fe G. Macaraig (Mia)

John Joseph A. Ong (JJ)

Jordana S. Queddeng (Jordee)

Joven D. Rito (Jovs)

Blossom B. Rosello (Blo)

Siegfred A. Sumicad (Bong)

John Paolo S. Reynes (Cholo)

Miguelito A. Capio (Lito)

Alfred Roy K. Peña-Reyes (Alf)

Sigfredo B. Mata (Sig)

Paul Legion (Paul)

Roderick Pangindian (Eryck)

Joyce Ann T. Moral (Joyce)

Melencio A. Silo (Bimbo)

J Caesar E. Austria (JC)

Victoria S. Ras (Vicky)

Enrico B. Caramay (Eric)

Ilacad, Catherine K. (Cat)

Joseph C. De Jesus (Jay)

Rosito Bascuna, Jr. (Arbee)

Reginald T. Bueno (Rejie)

Will post more soon (hopefully)!

If you are interested in joining this initiative, please visit: http://bit.ly/bpprunnersform

This initiative was convened in 2011 by a BPP volunteer who wanted to run her first full marathon for a worthy cause. She encouraged fellow runners who also convinced other runners to do the same and support the objectives of the project while they embark on their personal goals.

In March 2011, 22 volunteer runners who joined in three races – Bataan Death March Ultramarathon 102km, Unilab Run United 1, and The Bull Runner Dream Marathon took part in the Run for Pencils project.

List of 2011 BPP Runners:

1. Agustin, Alona Mae H.
2. Arabia, Helen Grace D.
3. Beltran, Nina Marnie C.
4. Bermudez, Suzanne Rona O.
5. Cosme, Oscar Jr. C.
6. Dee, Brian John Anthony A.
7. Dee, Jeremy James U.
8. Dee, Rycca Sofia Yzabelle A.
9. Gayao, Grace P.
10. Gangan, Teresa
11. Gumangan, Cherry
12. Hidalgo, Gerald
13. Katigbak, Sunny
14. Macaraig, Ma. Fe G.
15. Mampusti, Imelda P.
16. Pagtalunan, Juvy
17. Pangindian, Eryck
18. Queddeng, Jordana S.
19. Ong, John Joseph A.
20. Sumicad, Siegfred A.
21. Valmores, Elizabeth R.
22. Yabut, Maridol N.

BPP Volunteer Runners who joined Unilab Run United 1 held on 6 March 2011 at the Fort. (Photo by Zer Cabatuan)

BPP Volunteer Runners who joined The Bull Runner Dream Marathon held on 20 March 2011 at Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. (Photo by Alvin Mampusti)

These runners were able to raise PHP114,677 worth of pledges in less than a month. Total donations remitted to the project amounted to PHP89,107.

320 children from six Mangyan tribes in Mindoro namely Hanunuo, Bangon, Buhid, Iraya, Alangan and Tadyawan benefited from these donations. Beneficiaries also included 20 para-teachers from Mindoro, 19 non-formal Mangyan schools in Mindoro, 3 non-formal Mangyan schools in Palawan and two Mangyan tribal development centers in Mindoro.

The 320 children were given a school bag which contained supplies like notebooks, pad paper, pencils, ballpens (for GS and HS students), crayons, sharpener, and eraser. Each student was also provided with a water tumbler, toothbrush, and vitamins.

The 20 para-teachers were given teacher bags which contained large notebooks, a box of chalk, board eraser, ballpens, and a Filipino-English dictionary. 17 non-formal Mangyan schools were given sports equipment i.e. basketball and volleyball, boxes toothbrushes and biscuits. 22 non-formal Mangyan schools and  two Mangyan tribal development centers were given funds for new blackboards. Old clothes donated to the project were also distributed to para-teachers and their students.

Mangyan school children beneficiaries.(Photos by Zer Cabatuan)

Para-teachers and non-formal school beneficiaries. (Photo by Zer Cabatuan)

New blackboard for HAGIBBAT-Mangyan Development Center. (Photo by Maya Torzar)

Old clothes donated for the Mangyan beneficiaries. (Photo by Zer Cabatuan)

During the outreach program held in Mansalay, Mindoro from 25-26 June 2011, approximately 200 Mangyans were fed lunch, dinner, breakfast, and snacks (feeding program) and 85-90 children joined in the art, storytelling, educational and social activities.

Food preparation and distribution. (Photos by Zer Cabatuan)

Art and coloring activity during the BPP Run for Pencils Outreach Program held in Mansalay, Mindoro. (Photos by Zer Cabatuan)

Storytelling (Si Langgam at si Tipaklong) during the BPP Run for Pencils Outreach Program held in Mansalay, Mindoro. (Photos by Zer Cabatuan)

Actions songs lead by BPP volunteers and para-teachers. (Photos by Zer Cabatuan)

Maria goes to the Market, Fruit and Vegetable Guessing Game, Sack Race, Tug of War, and Fill the Bottle with Water Relay are some of the games played during the BPP Run for Pencils Outreach Program held in Mansalay, Mindoro. (Photos by Zer Cabatuan)

Eleven volunteers joined the outreach and provided assistance in implementing these activities.

List of Outreach Volunteers:

1. Agustin, Alona Mae H.
2. Alejandro, Rhick
3. Baldemor, Ollie
4. Barredo, Allan
5. Beltran, Nina Marnie C.
6. Cabatuan, Zer Jason
7. Cosme, Oscar Jr. C.
8. Corpuz, Mon
9. Gayao, Grace P.
10. Queddeng, Jordana S.
11. Domingo, Ryan Hann

BPP Run for Pencils Outreach Volunteers with Rey Paulin of TABAK and May Torzar of IDPIP-ST at the Batangas Port. (Photo by Mon Corpuz)

BPP Run for Pencils Outreach Volunteers who braved the heavy rains and strong winds associated with Tropical Storm Falcon. (Photo by Zer Cabatuan)

BPP Volunteers rode a dump truck to Sitio Parukpok. (Photos by Zer Cabatuan)

BPP Volunteers at Sitio Parukpok. (Photo by Zer Cabatuan)

Available funds after the outreach were used to procure materials for the construction of 24 new blackboards.

Para-teachers at the HAGIBBAT-Mangyan Development Center. (Photo by Maya Torzar)

99.64% of the total donations collected have been utilized. Total expenses amounted to PHP88,783.93. PHP323.07 will still be available for use in the BPP Run for Pencils Project this year.

Recruitment for volunteer runners for the project’s second phase is still ongoing. Runners who will join races from January to March 2012 are invited to take part in this initiative in changing the world one pencil at a time.

If you are interested in joining this initiative, please visit: http://bit.ly/bpprunnersform

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Financial Report:

Summary of Pledges, Donations, Expenses: http://bit.ly/bpprfpfinancialreport

Supporting Documents: http://bit.ly/bpprfpsupportingdocuments

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Acknowledgements:

To our donors, thank you for supporting the BPP Run for Pencils Project. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank the following who have contributed to the success of this project:

• Black Pencil Project (BPP) 2011 Runners
• Race Organizers: Bald Runner (BDM 102), The Bull Runner (TBR DM2), and RunRio (RU1)
• Tunay na Alyansa ng Bayan Alay sa Katutubo (TABAK)
• HAGIBBAT-Mangyan Mindoro
• Tiripunan Arawatan Hanunuo Mangyan (TAHM)
• Integrated Development Program for Indigenous Peoples of Southern Tagalog (IDPIP-ST)
• BPP Volunteers
• Pascual Laboratories
• Lung Center of the Philippines
• Unilever
• The Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) Alumni Community
• Procter and Gamble
• Canon
• Monde Nissin
• DLSU Professional Archers Photography Club
• Municipality of Mansalay
• ALPS the Bus Inc.