USAID – Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation, Inc.

FACING THE GIANTS – Bringing in our Allies

March 30, 2023May 25, 2023

There is a problem. How do we stop improper waste disposal? Natural systems modification? Unregulated tourism? Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing? Unsustainable agriculture practices...

INSPIRE Project Courtesy Calls and Project Orientations

October 16, 2022May 25, 2023

JVOFI’s consultations with the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), PENRO La...

STRENGTHENING MULTI-STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN SMALL SCALE GOLD MINING GOVERNANCE IN BENGUET

January 8, 2018July 20, 2018

Last September 2017, Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation, Inc. (JVOFI) participated in the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) call for proposals under the...

ACHIEVING SANITATION GOALS AND TARGETS

May 15, 2017July 20, 2018

Economic losses due to illnesses, decreasing number of aquatic resources, and decreasing tourist visitors are just a few of the outcomes of river pollution....

HEARTFELT STORIES MADE KNOWN

April 20, 2017July 20, 2018

“Protection of the environment goes beyond boundaries, cultural differences challenges faced, beliefs and experiences.” One lesson that was shared and given emphasis during the...

IMPROVING PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVING RESULTS

March 20, 2017July 20, 2018

“If you are part of the Amburayan watershed or communal forest, what part are you and why?” – a jump start question that was...

AN OCCASION TO STAND PROUD

March 20, 2017July 20, 2018

Duty. Opportunity. Honor. Three bold things that build up a hero. Three simple words that describe a bigger meaning of sacrifice. Three words of...

Amburayan River Project Stakeholders Gather for a 2-Day Consultation

January 16, 2017July 20, 2018

The importance of bringing in together individuals from LGUs, Academe, national government agencies, and indigenous peoples organizations is as important as achieving the goal...

TEACHING MINDS, BUILDING WISDOM

January 11, 2017July 20, 2018

The Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation Inc. continues to provide opportunities to strengthen practical skills needed for the project’s sustainability. On December 13, 2016, training...

MAKING TREES COUNT – Monitoring of Trees Planted

January 5, 2017July 20, 2018

November’s main activity was the quarterly monitoring of trees planted in the different areas of the Upper and Lower Amburayan River Basin. The activity ...