Institute of Social Order

Happy Birthday, Robert Galvez 🥳🎉

🎁 We wish you a birthday that's filled with gratitude for all your hard work and generosity to share your gifts with the world. We hope this day to be just as wonderful as you are. May God bless you with good health. 🎂 🎊

Here's to another trip around the sun! 🥂✨

Happy Birthday, Iggy! 🥳🎉

🎁 Wishing you a fantastic birthday! Your contributions are truly appreciated, and we're excited to continue achieving great things together. We hope this day to be just as wonderful as you are. May God bless you with good health. 🎂 🎊

Here's to another trip around the sun! 🥂✨

Happy Birthday, Val! 🎉🥳

Your energy and commitment light up our team. Here's to celebrating you today and the amazing impact you make every day. May God continue to bless you with good health and happiness. 🎂🎊🎁

Here's to another year of growth 🌟

Happy Birthday, Rochie! 🎉🥳

We appreciate your dedication and hard work. Your positive impact inspires us all. May God continue to bless you with good health and happiness. 🎂🎊🎁

Here's to another year of growth 🌟

Last July 31 was the Institute of Social Order’s 77th founding anniversary. For years, the institution has upheld the legacy of Fr. Walter Hogan, SJ, and Mr. Juan Tan in defending the rights of the marginalized.

Reminisce with us as we share the milestones and stories of leadership, organizational development, and grassroots empowerment through the ISO Anniversary Book. Read more here: https://instisocialorderph.org/2024/08/08/the-iso-journey-77-years-of-empowering-the-marginalized/

🌳 The Institute of Social Order (ISO) is thrilled to announce that the Siruma Mangrove Local Conservation Area has been bestowed the esteemed Champion title at the 3rd GAWAD IBA KA-JUAN Best Mangrove Award in the Bicol Region. 🥇✨

🌱 The ISO, in collaboration with local fisherfolk organizations, the Local Government of Siruma, and Forest Foundation Philippines, has been at the forefront of community-driven mangrove management initiatives in Siruma, Camarines Sur. These efforts are a cornerstone of our strategy to combat climate change and safeguard coastal communities. The collective work has culminated in the establishment of the Siruma Mangrove Local Conservation Area and a Mangrove Learning Center, dedicated to fostering environmental education and sustainable practices. 🤝👥🙌

🌿The Siruma Mangrove Local Conservation Area is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the community of Siruma to mangrove conservation. This recent award is the third consecutive recognition for the municipality in the region's Best Mangrove Awards, solidifying its position as a pioneer in mangrove rehabilitation in the Bicol Region. 🫡🌳

🎉We had a wonderful time celebrating the Feast of St. Ignatius with other social apostolates of the Society of Jesus last July 28. ✨

🫶 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. We hope you enjoyed our book and plant selections. 🌱📚 And gained insights into the Institute of Social Order's mission. 🐟🌊🌳

Happy Birthday, Asher Gianan! 🥳🎉

🎁 Thank you for your dedication and hardwork. We appreciate the wonderful impact you make on your community. May God bless you with good health. 🌟

Igniting another year of finding God in all things. 🥂✨

Happy Birthday, Rizzvill Espina 🥳🎉

🎁 We want to express our appreciation for your kindness and the positive impact you bring to everyone around you. May God bless you with good health. 🎂 🎊

Here's to many more years of happiness and success! 🥂✨

🥂 Dr. Liza L. Lim, the Executive Director of the Institute of Social Order received the Bulawan na Bikolnon Service to Bikol award on June 27, 2024 at the Ateneo de Naga University's 73rd Commencement Exercises. She was awarded in recognition for her works in helping fisherfolk in rural coastal communities. 🌊🐚✨

She shares this award with ISO's partner communities in Siruma, Camarines Sur who work hand-in-hand with the Institute in the implementation of various projects for environmental protection and resources management. 🌳

It's a pleasure working alongside such an inspiring leader. Congratulations, Direk! 🎉

🌱 The Institute of Social Order (ISO) organized a 2-day training workshop on Organizational Development & Leadership and Project Development for the members of the Zero Extreme Poverty (ZEP) 2030 Local Convergence in San Fernando City, La Union on May 31 and June 1, 2024. At least 10 organizations from the local convergence attended the training. ✍️🎯

📚📎 The training covered discussions on the organizations’ reason for being and existence, values and principles, leadership and management, and project development. The learning sessions employed workshops and open sharing among participants. At the end of the training, the participants were able to identify their main issues and ways forward based on their learnings from the training. 💡✨

🌱 As the lead convenor in San Fernando City, La Union, the Institute of Social Order (ISO) facilitated the 3rd Meeting of the Zero Extreme Poverty (ZEP) 2030 Local Convergence on May 30, 2024 at the Union Christian College. Various organizations and agencies from civil society organizations (CSOs), private institutions, national government agencies, local government units, and people’s organizations participated. 🙋🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

📝 🗣️ During the meeting, the draft local convergence plan was presented. The convergence members also updated each other on their operations and discussed how they would help each other in improving and implementing the plan. 🤝✨

🌳 The Institute of Social Order (ISO) conducted monitoring and evaluation in San Fernando City, La Union on May 28 - June 2, 2024 to assess project partners’ capacities and level of organization, as well as identify ways forward for the Institute’s program in San Fernando. Focus group discussions (FGDs) with key Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Council members were conducted to allow them to identify their strengths, challenges, and aspirations under the four project components: Organizational Development, Natural Resource Management, Livelihood Development, and Networking and Linkaging. Interviews were also conducted to generate stories of interest. 📝✨

🌳 This is part of the Philippine Jesuit Foundation (PJF)-funded project entitled ‘Empowering Communities for Economic Resilience and Environmental Sustainability in San Fernando City, La Union’. 🌱🌎

Happy Birthday, John Carlo David 🥳🎉

🎁 We wish you a birthday that's filled with gratitude for all your blessings and generosity to share your gifts with the world. We hope this day to be just as wonderful as you are. May God bless you with good health. 🎂 🎊

Here's to another trip around the sun! 🥂✨

Happy Birthday, Richelle Fontanilla 🥳🎉

🎁 We wish you a birthday that's filled with gratitude for all your blessings and generosity to share your gifts with the world. We hope this day to be just as wonderful as you are. May God bless you with good health. 🎂 🎊

Here's to another trip around the sun! 🥂✨

Happy Birthday, Aiza Reyes 🥳🎉

🎁 We wish you a birthday that's filled with gratitude for all your blessings and generosity to share your gifts with the world. We hope this day to be just as wonderful as you are. May God bless you with good health. 🎂 🎊

Here's to another trip around the sun! 🥂✨

⛵️🌤️ Last May 8 and 9, 2024, ISO trained 50 fisherfolk, LGU officers, and other stakeholders from 16 municipalities bordering Lamon Bay, Quezon Province on participatory action research methods and techniques. Equipped with new knowledge, skills, and mindset, they will serve as the members of the Baywide Local Research Team who will lead the rollout of the Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Needs Assessment - Resource and Ecological Assessment (PVCNA-REA), including the formation and training of municipal-based local research teams in their respective municipalities. Representatives from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist - Quezon and BFAR CALABARZON Region, notably, Regional Fisherfolk Director Rolando Rabino participated in the training as well. 🌊🐟

⚓️ The PVCNA-REA engages communities in assessing the status of their own resource bases and how they perceive and utilize these, as well as in analyzing their vulnerabilities and capacities to respond to hazards and risks. The training covered the climate change impacts on coastal communities. During the Household Survey module, they were introduced to digital survey and the KoboToolbox platform. The participants found it interesting and potentially applicable in other aspects of local governance. The Community FGD module explored hazard mapping and other assessment tools used to evaluate their communities' vulnerabilities and capacities. The Fish Sanctuary Assessment module ignited curiosity among participants about how to improve the state of the marine habitats in their municipalities. 🪸🐚 At the end of the training, the participants planned the rollout of the research at the municipal level.

🌴This activity is under the project “Strengthening Integrated Resources Management in Coastal Communities in Quezon, Philippines through Participatory Governance” funded by the European Union. 🌅

Happy Birthday, Fe "Pops" Combalicer! 🥳🎉

🎁 We wish you a birthday that's filled with gratitude for all your blessings and generosity to share your gifts with the world. We hope this day to be just as wonderful as you are. May God bless you with good health. 🎂 🎊

Here's to another trip around the sun! 🥂✨

Kolaborasyon para sa Lamon Bay, ikinasa!

Last April 30, 2024, the Institute of Social Order (ISO) and the Lamon Bay IFARMC with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 4A signed a Memorandum of Agreement for partnership in implementing the “Strengthening Integrated Resources Management in Coastal Communities in Quezon, Philippines through Participatory Governance Project” funded by the European Union.

In the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed by both parties, they agreed to collaborate and streamline efforts for various activities to be undertaken across the 17 municipalities bordering Lamon Bay under this project.

This partnership creates a wave of possibilities for a more sustainable and prosperous future of the coastal communities around Lamon Bay.

SYNERGY FOR LAMON BAY FISHERIES

On April 19, 2024, the Institute of Social Order (ISO) and the Lamon Bay IFARMC had a meeting with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 4A to discuss possible areas for collaboration for the Strengthening Integrated Resources Management in Coastal Communities in Quezon, Philippines through Participatory Governance Project funded by the European Union.

The project aims to protect the economic and political rights of municipal fishers by forming an Integrated Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (IFARMC) in Lamon Bay, Quezon to enhance their participation in the local governance of their resources.

Happy Birthday, Rowena Ballesteros! 🥳🎉

🎁 We wish you a birthday that's filled with gratitude for all your blessings and generosity to share your gifts with the world. We hope this day to be just as wonderful as you are. May God bless you with good health. 🎂 🎊

Here's to another trip around the sun! 🥂✨

The Institute of Social Order, Inc. (ISO) is looking for APPLICANTS for the following positions:

Project Assistant/Officer (La Union)
Project Assistant/Officer (Quezon Project)
Porter/Logistics and Administrative Clerk

Submit your (1) curriculum vitae and (2) application letter addressed to Dr. Liza L. Lim (Executive Director) via email: [email protected] and [email protected].

Use "[Surname]_Position" as email subject. Please consolidate all documents in one PDF file. For more information about the Institute, you may visit our website: https://instisocialorderph.org or our official page: https://www.facebook.com/ISO.CBCRM.

Happy birthday, Dr. Lim! 🎂🎉 Your dedication and vision are truly an inspiration to us all.

🎁 We hope God blesses you with good health. May your special day be filled with everything that makes you happy. Here's to a wonderful year ahead. 🥂✨🥳

Look! 🌳🌿 The Institute of Social Order celebrated the International Day of the Forests yesterday with the Habi Education Lab and the Forest Foundation Philippines.

👩‍💻 They launched a new set of learning products that are based on the stories on the ground from the Foundation's partners. These tools are inclusive and perfect for everyone, from a complete beginners to experienced capacity developers looking for a refresh. ✨

🌱 Thank you Habi Education Lab and Forest Foundation Philippines for inviting the ISO and featuring our stories!

Happy birthday, Kayla Castro! We hope God blesses you with good health and a beautiful day with happiness. 🥳🎉🎂

Good news! These books produced by the Institute of Social Order are now available for download. 📥

These materials were produced with our partner communities in mind, especially the younger generation. This is one of our ways to engage and empower the youth and other sectors, the fishers and farmers, in living out their roles as co-managers of their natural resources.

Thank you Forest Foundation Philippines for giving us the opportunity to raise community awareness on coastal resource management. 🌱🌊

Last July 28-August 2, the Institute of Social Order celebrated its 76th Anniversary, filled with reconnections and commemoration.

Relive the celebration with us through this blog post at the ISO website:

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 limite…

JOIN US here at the Ateneo High School Covered Courts for the Celebration of the Feast of St. Ignatius!

Check out our publications and products from the ISO urban garden. 🌱🪴 We’ll be here until 5pm. See you!