This is KE project in Mabilo, New Washington, Aklan. Presently we have 15 beneficiaries...on going repair and rebuilding. We hope to see it finished it two weeks.

Thank you to our donors and Brgy council for the supervision/monitoring and help.

A happy CHRISTMAS!

Inspiring others to the same good deeds is the most wonderful time of our year 2013!

Thanks God for the generous people who are untiringly supporting our good cause.

Cheers to our REBUILD A HOME FOR THE HOMELESS PROJECT!

Please check on the first ever house built in six (6) days by one of our generous benefactors. More houses are now in progress and we can't wait to show it to you soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PSCV8H9vVY&feature=youtu.be

More houses are in progress. After the holidays, we can't wait to show it to you soon.  God bless our kind donors!

MERRY CHRISTMAS and A BOUNTIFUL NEW YEAR to all!

From KOOLEARTH Family

NEW DONORS

THE MOVERS:

PRESIDENT CHITA DELA CRUZ-HEAP
VICE PRESIDENT FELMA DELA CRUZ
SECRETARY MEGS LUNN
TREASURER CYNTHIA DELA CRUZ

MEMBERS: DEHLY SARABIA
JULIUS BARRIENTOS
CLOUDS LUNN

ALLIED GROUP:

AKLAN MEDICAL SOCIETY
ARMY RESERVIST, PA
AKLAN PRESS CLUB, INC.
PHIL. DENTAL SOCIETY - AKLAN CHAPTER
PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
ROTC, COLLEGES IN AKLAN
AKLAN WOMEN'S GROUP

BIG THANKS TO

our recent donors from Australia:

Joey Choi, Nicolette Chan, Vivi and Carlos Del Monaco, Neo Liwen, Tegan Pelgrave, Diane Vanzelm, Karen Williams, Ivan/Laura and Sebastian, Dave, Charmi Anderson, MArty and Jenny McVicau, Liam Brizee, Michelle Norman, Daisy Prasad, Amy, Tiara Waretini, Kate Smithson, Teresa Vanzelm, Anita Williams, Andrew Badcock, Annabelle Hamer, Rebecca Cain, Ryan Bryer, Joe Hegedus, Kat Weatherly, Shanaye VanZelm, Manisha Singh, Pridence Upstan, Romi Prasad, Melissa Tieman, Sue/John and Sophie Brizee, Katie Holt, Sarah Scown, Nicole Blackie. 

Special thanks to MONIQUE DOWNIE who organised her own fundraiser.

Dr. Cynthia also wanted to thank her other relatives Trent and Excel and from Canada, Aida Constantino and family.

Below are the before pictures of your beneficiaries from the coastal area of Mabilo, Kalibo, Aklan. (Pictures and update courtesy of Dr. Cynthia Dela Cruz)

Thank you to IJA I-GIVE (INFANT JESUS ACADEMY -Marikina, Antipolo and Kalibo) for sponsoring four (4) handicapped kid family of STAC Kalibo. 

Forever thank you to Clouds for the initiative of this project, in honor of her 18th birthday - she is the youngest member of KE. All in God's timing, everything is in progress.

Below is the turn-over of housing materials (sim/corrogated, umbrella nails, bamboo, german wire, amakan).

Corrogated sim, umbrella nails, etc turn over

With Pres. Chita, Sec. Megs and four (4) beneficiaries

Gerald, one of our handicapped kids from STAC happy to received housing materials from IJA I-GIVE

Thank you to Dr. Philipp Matthys for your generosity for another family up in Alaminos, Madalag, Aklan.

Baby Leo's house. Meanwhile, they are staying at a waiting shed nearby for a temporary shelter.

We hope to see their house standing soon, too.

Baby Leo with facial deformities and no limbs

HELP REBUILD A HOME

KOOLEARTH, INC. LAUNCHED TODAY

HELP REBUILD A HOME - "ONE AT A TIME"

Typhoon Yolanda has taken many lives in the Philippines. Some that survived cannot rebuild their lives as they lost their home and job. Luckily people from all over the world reach out with food but a basic need is shelter, without it sickness is imminent.

We will give them a bamboo made house for them to rebuild their lives.  The head of the family will work for ‘labor of love’ to build their own homes. Victims will work for food and water but a roof above their head is a basic need. Your help of $200 will put a family in its feet. 

We more or less need $200 per family to buy the basic materials like G.I. Corrogated, umbrella nails, bamboo, nails amakan and or nipa. If they have shelter they can now work and gain self respect and human dignity. 

This is the story of Gerald Tutor, an 11 year old Stac Kalibo beneficiary diagnosed with movement disorder (beginning Cervical Dystonia) from Caano, Kalibo. Our STAC volunteers personally came to visit him and his family after the devastation of Typhoon Yolanda. No words can describe their situation, the photos will tell it all... At the moment, they are staying with his Lola, trying to be strong, coping and hoping to build their home again...he is just one of the many homeless handicapped kid family around here.

If you are interested, please send us an email so we can send you back  the account number and official receipt of your generous contribution.

We continue to pray to those who have not recovered yet from the ravaged of Typhoon Yolanda.

God Speed Aklan!

Note: As of this press time, we have more or less 30 houses beneficiaries. Thank you to our donors. We will be forever grateful. Sec. Megs

If Only...

By Pres. Chita Heap

I arrived in the Philippines on November 9, 2013 after my five months stay in the UK and was met by a sad scenario of total devastation. I was stranded in Manila for two nights but it was not bad there so when I communicated with my friends in various places around the world, I initially informed them that our area was not badly affected. Little did I know that some families were living under waiting sheds, together with their children, in conditions that were far from ideal. Many were without food and were also cold and sick. I had promised myself to take a week off from my commitments in Kalibo upon my arrival in order to take a well deserved rest, but this was not to be.  The moment I landed at Kalibo International Airport, I saw the remnants of the destruction Typhoon Yolanda had left behind and it was not until a few days later when I began visiting other areas that I discovered the full extent of the misery that followed in the wake of the typhoon.   

What disturbed me the most was being informed that Kalibo would not receive any help from some of the newly elected provincial officials of the province who had failed to secure a majority vote during the  recent election.  It is sad that on an occasion such as this, politics should take precedence over the urgent needs of the people.

As I continue to observe the ongoing situation, I began to suspect that what I had heard was indeed true, since   many people around me had yet to receive aid despite the fact that a large quantity of relief goods had already arrived in our town. Upon visiting the ABL Complex  I saw the pile of sacks full of relief goods supposedly intended for our people. The building was full of relief goods with DSWD  stamped upon the sacks.

Whilst this war between greedy and dispassionate politicians was still ongoing, a story of a twelve year old boy who was living in America with his mother Ninfa Sarabia and who had seen the devastation on the news had come to my attention.  Ms. Dehly Sarabia Diangson, a new member of Kool Earth informed me about this young boy’s message and a spark of hope lifted my heart.

Zachary Sarabia Fernandez, requested that his mother send his $200 savings to the people of Kalibo so that he could help to buy building materials for those who had lost their homes. He was saddened by the fact that his savings were not enough to help everyone who was in need of assistance but he could only give what he had. This twelve year old boy is intelligent, loving and compassionate.

Touched by her son’s generosity, and feeling too the need to help her people, Mrs. Ninfa Sarabia also donated $500.

ZachRay Sarabia Fenandez with his Mom Nimfa Sarabia.

If only those who are committed to serving the people possessed but a fraction of this young boy’s compassion, our people would not suffer for long. I only wish that the politicians for whom our town voted, will have their hearts open and become more aware of the dilemma being currently endured by our people. Is this not the reason why they seek to be where they are now, in order to be able to serve our people?  Some of these leaders might be living in comfort now but I know that at the end of the day, it is a clear conscience that will provide the most comfort. 

What is it that really counts?  Is it the acquirement of possessions, or is it the compassion we feel towards our fellow men?   If only ..

Hayain and Heart - Grateful recipients of Zachs donation

Despite all the pain and suffering visited upon us by this calamity, some of our people still managed to find compassion within their hearts and to rise above this adversity. Their selfless actions have generated commendation from foreign guests who came to help as well as others resident abroad.  One guest expressed that, “Filipinos are like coconut trees because they sway  with the wind and endure whatever hardships  befall them.  Filipinos are resilient and as such are an inspiration to one and all.

Disasters such as Typhoon Yolanda bring out the best but also the worst in people. Those who have been instrumental in assisting others in need are truly worthy of our praise. Many of these I considered to be heroes in their own right. Those who have put politics and their own self interest above the needs of our people deserve only our contempt. People such as these deserve to burn in hell!

Complaint Letter

METALLICA MARINE CONSULTANCY FABRICATION AND SERVICES

SHIPBUILDING – SHIP REPAIR – MARINE CONSULTANCY - SURVEYS

                                                                                                September 20, 2013

MRS. CHITA HEAP

President

KOOL EARTH, INC

Kalibo, Aklan

                                    Thru:    MS. MELROSE "MEGS" S. LUNN

                                                Secretary, KOOL EARTH, INC.

Dear Madam,

            As investor and concerned citizen of New Washington, we would like to assert our right to bring up the most urgent environmental concerns om the indiscriminate and illegal obstructions of fish pens, fish cages, etc on the navigable water of Lagatik River, Polo, New Washington.  We are investing millions of pesos on this emerging eco-tourism projects in the said town and therefore, we would like to bring it to the proper organization/entity the said concerns.

            Please see attached pictures also of the slaughter house and drainage system of LGU New Washington that need immediate intervention of your good organization as the only Environmental Advocate Group in the province of Aklan.

            We are hoping for your immediate action and favorable response. Let us together be vigilant on the right implementation of our environmental laws.

            Thank you.  God bless!

                                                                                                Respectfully yours,

                                                                            (Sgd) ENGR. JONATHAN R. SALVADOR

                                                                                            Chief Executive Officer

                                                                                    METALLICA MARINE SHIPYARD &
                                                                                    DUMAGUIT-BATAN FERRIES CORP

                                                                                    

Rizal Street , Poblacion , New Washington , Aklan , Phillipines  5610 .Tel/Fax. No. ++ 63 36 264 39 70 Mobile. ++ 63 9228065888

E-mail kidbadong@yahoo.com Underground/illegal drainage system  Slaughter house  Swampy area of the Slaughter house has no capacity to properly disposed animal waste materials The filthy drainage system that pollutes Lagatik River The market without proper Solid Waste Management System Illegal waste disposal Filthy water from illegal waste disposal Illegal obstruction at the Navigable water of Lagatik River ******************* RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION The LGU New Washington as per conference and hearing with DENR Iloilo just recently, found out violating the law and therefore they were prompted to sign a commitment dated Dec 9, 2013 @ 2PM, DENR Region VI office, to comply with the requirements on or before December 30, 2013. a. To submit application for discharge permit together with teh Engr's Report and the plans and specifications, within 30 days from today Dec. 9. 2013. b. To complete the additional septic tank by the end of the year (2013). For the market: 1. For the waste water to go directly to the septic tank and to desludge the septic tank. 2. To apply for a discharge permit with Engr's Report by the end of the year (2013). Notice of Violation 13-NOVW-06040237 dated November 18, 2013 from DENR Region VI on violation of Chapter 5, Section 27 (a) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9275 of the Clean Water Act of 2004 and improper solid waste disposal as verified and inspected by the EMB Specialist on October 10, 2013. Original files/documents of the DENR Region VI decision are with the complainant. FYI.

HELP SAVE MOTHER EARTH

KOOLEARTH - NUMANCIA CHAPTER, election today, August 27, 2013 at LGU Numancia.

(Koolearth, Inc. - An environmental arm of the Aklan Medical Society and the Aklan's Environmental Advocate) 

CONGRATULATIONS to

President Hon. Julian G Rome
Vice President Mrs. Nieves T. Macahilas
Secretary Mrs. May Ann R. Sarabia
Treasurer Hon. Jesusita S. Recayo
Asst.Sec./Treas Hon. Sherry F. Mationg
Auditor Hon, Iliminado C. Briones Jr.
P.I.O. Hon. Ruel Malsin
Hon. Edna A. Apolinario
Bus. Manager Hon. Caroline U. Macavinta
Hon. Vic V. Viagero

See you soon on your first inaugural meeting and projects, soon. Thank you for inviting us to LGU Numancia. We are glad to be of service to you!

ENVIRONMENTAL WATCH

Please check on this INEXCUSABLE ILLEGAL QUARRYING BY THE BEACH OF NEW WASHINGTON, AKLAN

This is an obvious corruption right in front of your backyard.

Why the community is so quiet on this very obvious destruction 

of our environment. 

What to you is an honorable man?  

A public office is a public trust.  Redeem yourself for the last term. 

Leave a legacy, for the last term of your office and stop this negligence 

and ignorant of the law. 

Please refer to Republic Act No. 7942, Chapter VIII, Quarry Resources, Section 43 to 50.

http://www.psdn.org.ph/chmbio/ra7942.html

PICTURES SPEAKS A THOUSAND WORDS! 

But, to be fair, we challenge the neighborhood of this LGU to please

 do your own investigation. We challenged the DILG, DENR/PENRO,

AKLAN GOVERNMENT, environment advocates and the 

PEOPLE OF NEW WASHINGTON.

*********************

RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION

August 1, 2013 at 9:35 am as per investigation of EEDD/MGDS personnel, headed by Engr. Valentin Teodosio, Evy Yap and Mark Balanag with Mr. Heherson Alvarez, EMS II of Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).

(Please refer to the original letter from Gov. Florencion Miraflores to DILG dated October 2, 2013 and to the proponent/complainant (Koolearth) dated October 14, 2013, with copy furnished Hon. Pelagio S.Apostol, Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas,Regional Office No. VI,Iloilo CIty for a long narrative report and pictures attached for their investigation.)

Directives to DILG to conduct investigation is per Memorandum No. 2013-058 issued by Gov. Florencio T. Miraflores, Province of Aklan.

Based on the above circumstances, Engr. Bernardo O. Rodriguez, Jr., Project Development Officer IV, Section Head, DENR, that MAYOR EDGAR PERALTA, LGU New Washington, violated Batas Pambansa Bilang 265, "An Act Prohibiting The Extraction of Gravel and Sand from Beaches and Providing Penalties Thereof".

Please check on 

http://www.lawcenter.ph/law-library/laws/batas-pambansa/an-act-prohibiting-the-extraction-of-gravel-and-sand-from-beaches-and-providing-penalties-therefor/

The above action according to Gov. Miraflores' covering letter was referred and directed to the Project Development Officer of the province's Mines and Geosciences Development Service, the results of which was submitted to DILG Aklan.

If you wish to get a copy of the documents, please give email and or call us.

Thank you.

Barangay Pook is Blessed

Some fifty local people from barangay Pook convened once more at the Don Simeon and Dona Encarnacion  Cipriano Library after a two months break .These free medical check- ups  started four years ago when Lt Chita de la Cruz-Heap PCGA, President of Kool Earth, the Environmental Arm of Aklan and Marine Environmental Protection Officer, noticed that many of the locals were struggling to cope with their various  medical situations.

Lt Heap brought this observation to the attention of the children of Don Simeon and Dona Encarnacion Cipriano,  and without any  hesitation Dr. Remedios Cipriano- Gammad,  a retired doctor, together with her sister Mrs. Clarita Cipriano- Fernandez, a retired Med Tech, both from the US, offered their free services to the locals of Pook.

This medical group was formed there and then and the sisters were joined by another retired nurse from the USA, Nurse Lucy Marte-Reloj. Another nurse, Clare Ann Cipriano-Magallanes, the niece of Dr. Gammad, recently joined the practice. Estrella de la Cruz acts as receptionist and other volunteers  clean the venue and prepare meals for breakfast for the patients after their check ups. 

Most of the time  patients receive free check-ups and free medication. From time to time people from the neigh boring areas also come to avail themselves of these free services, and they are invariably accommodated. This service is fully funded by the family and held  every last Saturday of the month.

(Pictures to follow)

Kool Earth in Brgy. Estancia

 President's Update

Kool Earth is busy with projects in various barangays in Kalibo but the main project right now is ongoing in the barangay of Estancia where the barangay Chairman, Kagawad Amelyn Fernandez and NGO Dehly Sarabia Diangson are working hand in hand with the locals and really achieving a lot. They are not only into clean up drive in their area but they also deal with their own beautification contest in every sitio, so any one who wants to help kool earth collect prizes for the winners see our contact address and connect with us.

Barangay Chairman Edison Inocencio also offers a three thousand pesos prize for the cleanest and beautiful sitio. Other prizes will go to the most beautiful house gardens, front and back yards. They are busy in Estancia especially in Libtong where the Aklan river is flowing swiftly.

Chita

Go Paperless

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Cheers!

KE MODIFIED VMG

KOOLEARTH MINUTES IN CAPSULE

September 11, 2012

Greenwich, Gaisano Kalibo

The VMG were modified and as follows:

VISION

K.E. foresees a cleaner, greener and healthier environment.

MISSION

Kool Earth, Inc. as an environmental advocate is committed to educate, inform, collaborate and encourage citizens to be pro-active/get involved for a healthier community.

GOALS

1. To inform and encourage the community how important it is to have a cleaner, greener & healthier environment.

2. To collaborate with law-enforcers and concerned groups like the government, private individual/entity, the media, civic-socio & religious organization, the academe and other linkages in implementing environmental laws.

3. To advocate policies, practices for the care, protection and conservation of the ecosystem.

OUR STRATEGIES

• Information Dissemination (school campus tour/pool of speakers/trainers availability)

• Materials Recovery Facility/Solid Waste Management (with private entity collaboration - Fil Bake Environmental Management Group: Aim - Zero-Waste)

• Sanitation and Hygiene (information dissemination)

The group agreed to collaborate with Fil-Bake Environmental Management Group whose aim is Zero-Waste regarding the over-seeing of the MRF equipment. Once it can produce results, the management is willing to pay-back the equipment so that KE will no longer be responsible for its maintenance. Pres. Chita is very happy with its decision suggested as it will not hinder KE to move forward, while having concerns of funds to maintain the said MRF equipment. The owner of the land and the donor will be notified by Pres. Chita.

Sec. Megs will take charge of sending letter requesting DepEd assistance to collaborate with the school-based community environmental group – YES-O to support the advocacy of KE; to help in the information dissemination of KE and its partners calendar of events and results through the Aklan Tri-Media and its documentation.

The group likewise was very willing to be invited to speak about the organization, its projects and collaboration. The private medical practitioners who are members of KE like Dr. Felma Dela Cruz, Dr. Bea Yasa-Diel and Dr. Cynthia Dela Cruz were among the physicians who are active and always willing to speak about the harm of waste to our body-system, together with Pres. Chita and Sec. Megs who will be talking about the ordinances, law and the like. 

Because of being burn-out and succession is a problem in every civic organization, Dr. Cynthia Dela Cruz, having recently attended the Ateneo Center for Continuing Education, one-week seminar on leadership and management, shared the following views to the group the system learned during her one-week course. 

1. EXECUTION (to prioritize goal and align task according to the capacity of the leader/members)
2. CALENDAR (start date/end date, projects should be time bound)
3. RESPONSIBILITY (point out responsible person to lead)
4. LEADERSHIP (delegate task, do not over-do/work, take one step-at-a-time)
 

As paperless is encouraged, if possible,  all the information for the members will be sent to their email, mobile numbers and or to be posted in the website.

For your guidance.