About
The Beginning…
This family ministry started with outreach programs in different barangays. In this picture was the soup kitchen arranged in Cavite which was approximately a decade past.
Realizing that a stronger impact can be had with a focused effort, the concept behind Takdang Aralan – a community library where kids and the youth can come together for fun and learning – was formed.
Takdang Aralan is a term inspired by the Tagalog word for homework — takdang aralin.
Onayd & Arlene
It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. But what will it take if the task is to raise the next generation?
We asked, and you responded.
Thank you to the kind hearts who generously support Takdang Aralan with their time, talent and treasures. When everyone opens his hands (and hearts), there is indeed a lot to go around.
Turn of events pushed us to change location and the clear direction was to put it up in Bicol.
We started building the library in a community within Camalig, Albay. Baranggay Quirangay is within the 6 km radius of Mayon Volcano.
In June 2013 the youth center formally opened its doors to the children and teachers of the nearest elementary school. Shown in the pictures are the kids along with a DepEd ALS representative and some barangay officials as we explain what Takda can offer them.
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man
Luke 2:52
we desire to help the children grow in WISDOM , STATURE , and in good relationship with GOD and man.
Meet our Missionaries
Diane Nunez
Teacher-Missionary
Diane is passionate in her calling as an educator. With her training at the Univeristy of Sto Tomas-Legazpi on Early Child Development, she is more than qualified to handle the younger students.
Onayd & Arlene
Missionaries
Onayd and Arlene are self-supporting missionaries.
Arlene is a doctor of Optometry but landed in the corporate world specializing in project management and process improvement. She is also a certified instructor of PraiseMoves.
Onayd is a graduate of Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary , he also attend the Febias College of Bible and Asian Theological Seminary.
He is an ordained pastor of the North East Christian Missionary Group. His “tent-making” includes consultancy on K9 training.
Peter Paul Masangkay
Online Class Teacher
Peter Paul is a faithful servant of Christ, engaged in several ministries including MIB- Men Into The Bible , where he serves as a co-host and facilitator in an online bible reflections.
He is a graduate of BS Computer Science and is currently employed at Gatesof Corp as a Senior Web Developer.
Nenita Nantes
Community Coordinator
Nenita or ate Nitz is our ever faithful coordinator in the community and also serves as the library custodian.
Nitz is a tireless servant going up to the remote areas to hand out food and other help to assist the needy. And she does not leave each home without sharing her faith in Jesus.