“Hindi lang ito history book ng ISO, kundi kasaysayan ng buong social movements sa buong Pilipinas… Nandito ‘yung labor, nandito ‘yung farmers, mga urban poor, mga fisherfolks at iba pang mga communities.” This was part of the speech of Dr. Fabian Dayrit, ISO Board Chair, last November 15, 2024 at the launch of the ISO’sContinue reading “ISO Over the Years: Anniversary Book Launch”
Author Archives: Institute of Social Order
The ISO Journey: 77 years of empowering the marginalized
The Institute of Social Order marked its 77th founding anniversary last July 31. Through the years the institution remained steadfast in its mission — to promote faith that does justice through the empowerment of the poor and marginalized sectors of Philippine Society. This mission dates back to when the Institute of Social Order was foundedContinue reading “The ISO Journey: 77 years of empowering the marginalized”
ISO in their 76th year: Thriving
Surviving the throes of the pandemic, the Institute of Social Order celebrated its 76th Anniversary, from July 28 to August 2, filled with reconnections and commemoration. The affair was not limited with the ISO staff as we also celebrated the anniversary with fellow Benigno Mayo Hall tenants, local and Jesuit partners, and the Ateneo community.Continue reading “ISO in their 76th year: Thriving”
Training of Trainers on Fishery Industry Standards and Technologies
The Training of Trainers on Fishery Industry Standards conducted last October 21-22, 2021 via Zoom is anchored on the strategic objective of increasing the knowledge of small-scale fisherfolk on fishery industry standards. Event organizers include the Institute of Social Order (ISO), NGOs for Fisheries Reform (NFR), Pangingisda Natin Gawing Tama (PaNaGaT) Network, Tambuyog Development CenterContinue reading “Training of Trainers on Fishery Industry Standards and Technologies”
Values Formation for Marine Conservation and Protection in San Fernando City, La Union
In this first leg of the “Training of Trainers” series, the spotlight was on Values Formation. The discussion was linked to the Universal Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus, particularly the call to collaborate in the care for our common home. This first Training of Trainers emphasized a community-based coastal resource management strategy that calls the community into conversion and assessment on how they live life, how they work, and how they relate to others. We get our inspiration from the person of Jesus Christ in his example of leadership as service.
Nilo Abuyan: From Skepticism to Lifelong Partnership
“…The partnership that started sour became [one of] the most meaningful and longest ISO-LGU partnerships…” This was how Emmeline Ceas, former ISO Associate Director recalls Petronilo Abuyan, or Sir Nilo to most people. He also gave the impression of being feisty and strict, as recalled by ISO Executive Director Dr. Liza Lim. One of theirContinue reading “Nilo Abuyan: From Skepticism to Lifelong Partnership”
Women-Led Mangrove Rehabilitation
On June 30, 2020, the Siruma Mangrove Area won 1st runner-up in the 1st Best Mangrove Award in the Bicol Region organized by DENR V. It was recognized as one of Bicol Region’s best managed mangrove conservation sites and considered as a best practice model for existing and future mangrove protection initiatives. This would not have been possible without the persistence of the women of Siruma, especially Jinky whose dedication to environmental protection is relentless.
Battling Life’s Uncertainties through Compassion
The greatness of a community can be measured by the compassion of the residents towards the environment. As an organization, the PSLA envisions a disciplined, peaceful, and united community that protects the seas of Barangay Poro. Through collaboration with the public and private sectors, PSLA promotes sustainable fishing and environment-friendly livelihood activities not just in Barangay Poro, but also in other barangays of San Fernando City.
The Culion Livelihood Ecosystem
As their name implies, CLE is an ecosystem wherein the individual members contribute to the growth of each other. The CLE members wanted to overcome the individualistic or ‘kanya-kanya’ mentality of the residents of Culion which is why they strove to establish this partnership. Working for the economic development of their members and partners in the community, the CLE has been identified to provide the link between environmental conservation and livelihood development.
Fisher of Men and Women
There is greater value on investing in men and women for others, and imbuing them with a broader sense of perspective so that they too will share in God’s mission. As the president of LIFIFA at present, the former illegal fisher now teaches sustainable fishing and the protection of natural resources. He also now advocates/pushes for the rights of the fishers in their community.
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