FORGE, INC

28/10/2025

16/10/2025

October 12, 2025 | LUHAI, Mandaue City:
With the support of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) personnel, LUHAI’s I-CARE members participated in a Basic Life Support Skills Demonstration and Fire Drill. The activity was joined by members of the most vulnerable sectors — children and the elderly — to strengthen community preparedness and resilience in times of emergencies. 💪🔥

16/10/2025

October 4–11 | Talisay City: Partner POs were assessed using FORGE’s Stages of PO Development Tool, a framework designed to help People’s Organizations (PPOs) determine their current level of growth and identify areas for improvement. The assessment covered five major pillars of development: Governance & Leadership, PIME (Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation), Legal Identity, Financial Capacity & Management, and Advocacy & Influence.

FORGE is proud to share that while our PPOs may not yet have reached the highest stage of development, they are steadily progressing and moving closer to it with dedication and commitment. 💪✨

24/09/2025

September 17, 2025 – ALL POWER Talisay held their regular meeting to strengthen their advocacies and push forward their collective agenda. One key call raised was for the City Government of Talisay to allocate an annual budget for site development and lot acquisition dedicated to the urban poor sector. 🏘️💪

Headed by Mr. Fritz Acedo, ALL POWER Talisay is an alliance of 12 Homeowners Associations representing nearly 1,000 member-families—united by the shared vision of secure housing and dignified living for all. ✨🤝

FORGE, through its Community Organizer Ms. Ma. Lorraine Labiste, continues to mentor and guide the leaders of ALL POWER Talisay in advancing their advocacies and organizational development. 🌟👥

24/09/2025

September 18, 2025 – SITTRHOAI in Tingub, Mandaue City participated in an orientation on PCUP’s programs and services, an important step toward their upcoming accreditation with PCUP. 🏘️✨

This milestone is even more meaningful as SITTRHOAI, once inactive, was reactivated three years ago with the guidance and support of FORGE’s Community Organizer, Mr. Ruben Bachiller. Today, the organization continues to move forward, stronger and more empowered. 💪🤝

24/09/2025

September 17, 2025 – CUPPOL conducted a Courtesy Call and Dialogue with Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival to advance their advocacy on land ownership and house repair. 🏡🤝

This engagement signifies a strong step in bringing the concerns of the community to the attention of the local government, with hopes of turning long-held aspirations into concrete action. ✨💪

24/09/2025

September 17, 2025 – CUPPOL held a dialogue with the Provincial Task Force and DWUP-Cebu City on matters concerning land ownership and house repair. 🏡✨

This marks the second dialogue under the leadership of the new Provincial Governor. CUPPOL leaders and members expressed their gratitude for this opportunity—considering it the first step toward their long-time dream of owning the lot. 🙏

In the meantime, the chance to repair and improve their homes is already a meaningful step toward dignity and security for their families. 💪❤️

24/09/2025

September 14, 2025 – A Financial Literacy Refresher Orientation was conducted with our partners CUPPOL in Cebu City and LBHOAI in Talisay City. 💡💰

As one of the pillars of PO development, strengthening financial capacity and management is essential to building effective, accountable, and sustainable people’s organizations. 📊✨

24/09/2025

September 7–8, 2025 – The ALL POWER General Assembly was held at Maravilla Beach Resort, Tabuelan, Cebu, filled with meaningful reflection, sharing, and bonding moments. 🌊✨

The event was actively participated in by 30 Council of Leaders, together with their ever-energetic Community Organizer, Mr. Gonzalo Reyes. 💪🏽🌟

Truly, gatherings like this strengthen unity, inspire collaboration, and build deeper connections within the organization. 🤝❤️

24/09/2025

September 8 & 13, 2025 – Organizational meetings remain an effective way for partner communities to come together, tackle important concerns, and celebrate even the small victories along the way. 💬✨

In Talisay City, our partner-POs actively engaged in meaningful discussions:
🔹 LBHOA in Lawaan II (Sept 😎 was oriented on the provisions of the MOA with the Lot Owner, which they are soon set to sign.
🔹 M2HOA in Tabunok (Sept 😎 revisited and discussed their situation following the fire incident in their community.
🔹 STMTHOA in Tangke (Sept 13) tackled the necessary documents as prerequisites for preparing their Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Lot Owner.

These gatherings highlight the power of solidarity and shared responsibility—paving the way for stronger, more resilient communities. 💪🏽🏘️

03/09/2025

September 02, 2025 - LBHOAI conducted a consultation with City Councilor Atty. Dan Villaver for the review of the MOA content, followed by another discussion with LHO Chief Atty. Beverly Tutor for further refinement. This significant step brings us closer to a milestone—granting 65 LBHOAI member-families the long-awaited security of tenure they rightfully deserve. 💙🏡

28/08/2025

August 26 - 27, 2025 - Once again, the SPEED Project staff is conducting its 2-day regular project assessment and planning session together with partner PO leaders, fostering collaboration and shared strategies for progress.