Institution-Building & Governance

From July 18 to 20, the COMPACT Team conducted a Proposal Development Workshop with children at the Greenleaf Hotel in General Santos City. The event brought together 55 participants from Sarangani and South Cotabato, including representatives from 12 Child-led Groups and other Civil Society Organizations. The workshop focused on advocacy and campaign planning, which laid…

From May 4 to 8, 2025, the Project COMPACT Year 3 team, together with Save the Children Philippines (SCP), conducted a Capacity-building workshop on Child-Centered Social Accountability (CCSA) and the promotion of meaningful child participation in local governance processes. Held at Sarangani Highlands in General Santos City, the activity brought together government stakeholders and community…

The Adopt-A-School Program, of Mahintana Foundation, Inc., funded by AY Foundation and Dole Philippines, Inc., in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Surallah, the 549th Engineer “Kapayapaan” Battalion of the 54th Engineer Brigade, and the 38th Infantry “We Clear” Battalion of the 1st Mechanized Infantry (Maaasahan) Brigade, Philippine Army, marked the official turnover of…

On March 14, 2025, our Muslim brothers and sisters gathered for the Ramadhan Islamic Symposium with the theme: “The Holy Month of Ramadan Advocates Good Mannerism, Humility, and Generosity”. Held at Ma’had Daud Marjuk Al-Islamie, Brgy. Lampari Banga, South Cotabato. The event brought together esteemed speakers who shared profound insights on Ramadhan’s spiritual significance, including…

On March 20-21, 2025, the COMPACT Year 3 of Mahintana, in partnership with Save the Children Philippines (SCP) and Ha Uman Association, Inc., launched the Power-Up Girls Program at SunCity Suites, General Santos City. The event featured the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), finalizing budget amendments for SAA Partners and laying the groundwork…

From March 5 to 7, 2025, H.E. Dr. Catherine McIntosh, together with Ms. Dyan Mabunga-Rodriguez, NZ IDC Manager, and Ms. Moira Uycoco, EA to the Ambassador, conducted an official visit to MFI to engage in discussions on the development landscape of Region 12, key milestones of the GCERF-funded (NZ-supported) ProPEACE Programme, and projects in indigenous…

Mahintana Foundation, through its Adopt-A-School Program, successfully conducted the Groundbreaking Ceremony at Upper Sepaka Integrated School, and Upper Talahik Integrated School, Surallah, South Cotabato. This initiative was made possible with funding from the Alfonso Yuchengco Foundation, Inc. and Dole Philippines Inc., in partnership with the 549th Engineer ‘Kapayapaan’ Battalion of the 54th Engineer Brigade, the…

The Kasilak Development Foundation Inc. through the ProPEACE Programme, successfully joint a community initiative in collaboration with the 38th Infantry Battalion, BLGU Acmonan, Dole Diversified Security Division, and Polomolok Gun Club. This joint effort was further enriched by the participation of young learners from Brgy. Acmonan Day Care Center last February 5, 2025, in Brgy….

The Strategic Assistance to Learning for Indigenous Groups (SALIG) Project, supported by the New Zealand Embassy, implemented by Mahintana Foundation Incorporated, together with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), conducted an IEC on IPRA Law and a Capacity Needs Assessment for rights-claiming Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) in Barangay Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province, on…

In a significant stride toward empowering local communities, the Mahintana Foundation, through its ProPEACE Programme, participated in the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Sumbakil Mushroom Association, the Bangsamoro Koronadal Proper Cooperative, and the Department of Science and Technology Region XII (DOST XII). The ceremonial signing was held at the Philippine National…