St. Hannibal Empowerment Centre

St. Hannibal Empowerment Center (SHEC) is a religious organization of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus. It is a community of Spirit-led persons which aims to follow Jesus Christ in his union with his Father and in his proclamation of the kingdom of God. It is an inserted community among the squatters. The goal of SHEC is to empower the poor people of Metro Manila, Philippines, through housing, livelihood, education, health, waste management, youth and values formation.

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Location: Pasay City, Metro Manila

Mission: Its mission is to empower the poorest of the poor and catalyze an integral Christian transformation of urban poor communities in collaboration with the local Church by a holistic process that addresses concerns on housing, livelihood, education, health, environment and sanitation, justice and peace, youth formation and values formation. The goals of SHEC consist of assisting in alleviating poverty among urban poor communities in Pasay and other cities in Metro Manila; and building the foundation of community transformation through intensive values formation. Its objectives are, specifically, to facilitate the organization and formation of people’s organization that are self-sufficient and empowered, facilitate the values and spiritual formation and capability building of urban poor leaders, to assist the urban poor / informal settlers of Pasay and other cities in Metro Manila in realizing their dreams of achieving security of tenure through in-city relocation, to facilitate the implementation of economic programs and basic social services in urban poor communities, and to facilitate access to formal education in favor of the poor and deserving students.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Highlights of February, 2011

February is the month of hearts, the season of love. Regarding SHEC’s Kingdom mission, it is remarkable to note that the word love, biblically speaking, is practically synonymous with compassion, which, in the prophetic tradition and in the preaching and praxis of Jesus, always goes with justice and truth (or faithfulness) forming a tripartite concept that connotes the contemporary notion of social justice. It is fitting and proper therefore to celebrate Love Month at SHEC, keeping in mind (and heart) the Kingdom missi
on, especially its aspect on social justice.

34 Leaders Attend Orientation and Planning Session


Reported by: Sandy Giolagon
Written by: Zacri Damo
Edited by: Zacri Damo

In line with their on-going formation as leaders of an empowered community of justice, truth and love, 34 leaders of Phase 17, Brgy 143, participated in a basic orientation seminar with planning session which centered on self awareness and community analysis. This important activity was conducted at Phase 17 last February 6, 2011.

Data Management Training Held

Reported by: Fr. Orville Cajigal
Written by: Zacri Damo
Edited by: Zacri Damo
Committee leaders Nelyn Balbalosa, Gemma Ortega, Susana Laurente, Nenia Daguno, Orlando Quinto, Nela Lacambra, Nila Andrade, Juana Sarmienta, Elvira Alpino, Merly Baluyot, Crislina Lingayon, Estrella Buenaflor, Mary Ann Merelos, Nelia Reyna, Anabella Maglaya and Nelma Madridano spent time learning from Fr. Orville Cajigal, RCJ during a training on data management which focused on the appropriate methodology of gathering, recording and analyzing data or information. The two day activity started last February 7, 2011 and was held at the St, Hannibal Training Center, Pasay City.

SHEC Kingdom Workers Refreshed
Reported by: Fr. Orville Cajigal, HRD
Written by: Zacri DamoEdited by: Zacri Damo

February 9 was a blessed, blessing-field and refreshing day for SHEC administration and staff because – through a recollection – they spent special time with the Lord and with each other. The opportune moment of rest, reflection, prayer and sharing took place at the St. Hannibal Eco-Retreat Center at Sitio Maramo, Brgy. San Mateo, Norzagaray, Bulacan

Rogate Youth Ministry Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Reported by: Fr. Orville Cajigal, Youth
Written by: Zacri Damo
Edited by: Zacri Damo
To strengthen their bond among each other, members of the Rogate Youth Ministry, SHaCC Chapter (RYMSC) held a Valentine’s party last February 12, 2011 at the St.
Hannibal Training Center, Pasay City. The successful event was organized by Fr. Orville Cajigal.

Conflict Management Seminar
Reported by: Fr. Orville Cajigal
Written by: Zacri Damo
Edited by: Zacri Damo
To address the need of leaders (especially those involved in the Justice and Peace Committee) to be efficient in handling conflict in their respective
communities, Fr. Orville Cajigal organized a seminar on conflict management last February 16-18, 2011. The seminar was facilitated by Joltz Meneses, Lari Angelo Dalit and Paul Edward Muego.

SHEC Admin/Staff Conduct Annual Evaluation and Planning

Reported by: Fr. Orville Cajigal, HRD
Written by: Zacri Damo
Edited by: Zacri Damo
All is well that ends well. It is hoped that a new beginning emerges and proceeds to be well also. To be so, indeed, is a hope-and-faith-filled wish for SHEC’s Kingdom mission, especially after a successful two day planning and evaluation session which was held last February 26-28 at the Jabola Rest House, Canyon Ranch, Carmona, Cavite.