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...to date,
Social Action Center Legazpi prides itself in its
implementation of the Socio-Economic Development
Program (SEDP) and people's participation in
Local Governance (PPLG). In addition, Social
Action Center Legazpi could also be proud of its
success in organizing some Provincial Social Action
Center (PSAC) partners.
1969 - 1980
Most
Reverend Teotimo C. Pacis, C.M.
Appointed
Bishop of Legazpi
Programs
during these period:
- Health
and Nutrition,
- Food
for Work
Mission
Partners:
CRS-NASSA
Developments:
1972
Social
Action Center was established
1973
Setting-up
Social Action Center office at the ground floor
of Vianney Hall of the Cathedral Parish.
Atty.
Fidel Sarmiento was appointed by Bishop Teotimo
Pacis as the first Director of SAC.
1974
Fr.
Pedro Zafe took over as SAC Director. He
implemented the Targeted Maternal Child Health
program and Food for Work
1980
- 1993
Most
Reverend Concordio Ma. Sarte, D.D., S.T.D.
Appointed
Bishop of Legazpi
Programs
during these period:
- Health
and Nutrition,
- Food
for Work,
- Justice
and Peace
Mission
Partners:
CRS-NASSA
Developments:
1981
Fr.
Pedro Arana became the 3rd SAC Director. He
continued the Targeted Maternal Child Health,
Relief and Rehabilitation projects and started
the Advocacy for Justice and Peace Program. Some
issues responded during his period were the
celebrated Hacienda San Miguel Land Conversion,
Legal Battle in Hacienda Ribaya in Pioduran,
Albay and facilitated peace negotiation between
the Government and CPP/NDF.
1984
Fr.
Armando Red acted as Director. It was the height
of Martial Law years. A very strong volcanic
eruption occured in this period (Sept. 1984).
Justice and Peace, and Relief and Rehabilitation
were the main programs.
1988
Fr.
Felino S. Paulino's term as Director. He pursued
the Supplementary Feeding.
Livelihood
projects were implemented to complement the
rehabilitation program.
1989
SAC
was registered with Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) as a non-stock, non-profit
agency for social development.
1991
Fr.
Eulogio Lawenko's term as Director. He
strengthened the socio-economic development
program of SAC that is, Targeted Families for
Socio-Economic Development (TAFSED). This is the
phase-out period of foreign food commodities.
Another program was established, the Simbahan
Para sa Mayon, a project that responded to the
needs of the victims of Mayon Volcano eruption.
1993
- Present
Most
Reverend Jose C. Sorra, D.D.
Bishop
of Legazpi
Programs
during these period:
- Socio-Economic
Development Program,
- Integrated
Advocacy Program,
- Human
Resource Development Program,
- Administrative
and Support Services Program
Mission
Partners:
International
- MANOS
UNIDAS
- CORDIAD
- MISEREOR
- FORD
- STUTTGART
- CRS
National
- Children
and Youth Foundation
- NASSA
- Association
of Foundation etc.
Local
- Government
Agencies
- DILG
- DSWD
- DOLE
- DOH
- DOJ
- PNP
- PDCC
- Government
Organization
- Child Abuse Prevention
and Intervention Unit
- Church-related
Organizations
- CSCD
- Good Shepherd Home
- Simon of Cyrene
- LIKAS
- CFCA
Thrust:
to
implement programs through grassroots organizing and
Christian formation that will generate people's
participationin the upliftment of the socio-economic
and spiritual well-being of the parishioners for a
dynamic, dignified and self-reliant Christian
communities.
Developments:
1994
New
management structure for SAC was created by
installing the Executive Team composed of three
Executive Secretaries.
Executive
Secretary for Administration:
Sr. Lydia Ebora rgs.
(1994 -1998)
Sr. Lorenza Sangalang rgs.
(1998 - present)
Executive
Secretary for Operation:
Dr. Manuel Lorenzo
(1994 - 1998)
Fr. Ricardo Barquez Jr.
(1999 - present)
Executive
Secretary for Training and Formation:
Fr. Jovic Lobrigo
(1994 - 2000)
Fr. Neil Aranas
(2000 - 2001)
Fr. Nestor Chavenia
(2001 - present)
During
this period assessment was conducted in the macro
and micro level. Thereafter, SAC developed its
Diocesan vision, mission and goals. There was
re-alignment and focusing of programs. The
diocese gave more attention in organizing basic
ecclesial communities especially the poor by
formulating new strategies and adding new
programs. Its direction was towards
building Christ-centered
communities.
1995
First
General assembly of six hundred
member-beneficiaries of SAC
1997
25th
Anniversary Celebration of SAC. Second general
assembly was held for the One Thousand Five
Hundred (1,500) SAC program
partners/beneficiaries at the Divine Word High
School.
1st
Summative Evaluation of SAC Programs was
conducted.
1998
1st
SAC Six-year Integrated Program was Formulated
and Implemented.
1999
SAC
developed the Socio-economic Automated Monitoring
Systems (SEAMS). A mini-resource unit with
archive and databank was set up.
2000
General
Assembly of SAC Mission Partners held per
Vicariate.
1st
Albay Public Opinion Polling with the technology
of SWS conducted.
2001
SAC
celebrates the Golden Jubilee of the Diocese of
Legazpi
...to date,
Social Action Center Legazpi prides itself in its
implementation of the Socio-Economic Development
Program (SEDP) and people's participation in
Local Governance (PPLG). In addition, Social
Action Center Legazpi could also be proud of its
success in organizing some Provincial Social Action
Center (PSAC) partners.
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