who we are
Signpost Philippines Inc. (formerly known as Signpost International Inc.)is a non-government organization working among poor, disadvantaged and marginalized people in Western Visayas. It is founded upon Christian principles on love and equity. Signpost works with the poor communities, offering empowerment and support to bring about community –driven change which aim to alleviate poverty.
our history
The work of Signpost Philippines Incorporated, formerly Signpost International Inc, began in 1992 following a visit by an Anglican minister to an urban slum in Iloilo City.
Sir Kerry Dixon was deeply moved by his experiences in the Philippines, and as a result, founded the organisation with the aim of sharing the love of Jesus Christ in word and action, particularly with poor, disadvantaged and marginalised people.
The organisation started its child sponsorship scheme, alongside other projects such as housing and medical assistance in 1995. The scheme set out to help very poor Filipino children by increasing their access to education and medical assistance through monthly cash grants and providing a regular allocation of rice. This program was organised through Signpost International in the UK.
In August 2002, Signpost Philippines Incorporated was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines as a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) to operate independently within the Philippines.
Vision, Mission, & Goals
Vision
An empowered and transformed Western Visayas.
Mission
To work in partnership with others to grow sustainable communities across Western Visayas through processes of holistic community development, the realization of individual rights, and encouraging behavioral change.
Goals
To organize and capacitate community groups (men, women, youth and children)
To mobilize community resources and access to basic social services
To attain sustainability and alleviate poverty.
Our Thematic Focus
Water and Sanitation, Health (WASH) implemented in Brgy San Juan, Three elementary schools in Iloilo City (Baluarte, San Juan and Manuel L. Quezon and one island barangay (Bitoon Elementary School in Calagnaan Island,Carles,Iloilo).
Child and Youth Development (280 sponsored children).
Self-Help Group (Savings and Credit Mobilization and Group Enterprise) – 14 SHGs organized, 2 Federations registered.
Our Track Record
It started as a faith-based in 1995 by the British Missionaries.
It was registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission in August 14, 2002.
It started operating as an NGO in January 2003, duly registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
Accredited by the Iloilo City Development Council in 2006,2009, 2012 to the present.
Accredited by the Iloilo Provincial Government in 2010, 2013 to the present.
Granted Level I accreditation last June 2010 by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Accredited by the Regional Development Council dated Oct 2013 and Oct 2016 to the present
Accredited Level II by the Department of Social Welfare and Development dated June 2014.
Worked in the urban poor areas in Western Visayas (Guimaras, Bacolod City, Bingawan, New Lucena, El-Lumet Cotabato and Iloilo City) from 1995 to 2008.
In 2008, a paradigm shift from Dole Out to Developmental approach is adopted.
Worked in Carles, Estancia, Iloilo, Province of Capiza nd Antique in the early relief and recovery to Yolanda affected areas in partnership with Goal Ireland (an Irish non-governmental organization devoted to assisting the poorest of the poor) from December 2013-March 2014.
Worked in Carles, Iloilo, Tibiao, Antique and Iloilo City for Migration Development Initiatives in partnership with CFO/RDC funded by UNDP-JMDI from June 2014-July 2016.
From sporadic to targeted communities in areas of North Baluarte, San Juan,Molo, and West Habog-habog (New Community) in 2007 to present.
Involved with Street Children since 1998, established BalayPaglaum for Boys in 2004-2007and Community Based Crisis Intervention Unit (CBCIU) for Out-of School Youth (OSY) in 2007 to the present.
get involved
You can get involved with the work of Signpost Philippines Inc in a number of different ways:
Our Board
The Board of Trustees is composed of 7 trustees who volunteer their time and expertise as a team to help us achieve our mission. The Board offer a variety of experiences and expertise ranging from medical practitioner, community worker, educator, church leader and beneficiary-representative.
President: Eduardo T. Tresico
Vice-President: Demie O. Tindon, M.D.
Secretary: Ma. Cecilia D. Baculado
Treasurer: Ptr. Edwin D. Arana
Member: Ismael Almajar Jr.
Member: Joven Apollo M. Turga
We need your partnership
Get involved with our future projects and help people to change lives.
Partnering with Signpost Philippines Inc is one way to build camaraderie, networking and linkages to other companies as their corporate social responsibility with common purpose which is to change lives of every community.