IN OUR previous post, we mentioned that, despite the wonderful objectives and methodology of the Family Farm Schools, the concept has not been able to attract the really big bucks in terms of financial support. This must not denigrate, however, the kindness of so many people and corporations who have, to this day, given much to sustain the concept. Without their help, the Family Farm Schools would never have taken off at all.
One of the more salutary side-benefits of the farm schools is the inevitable involvement of the parents and families of the students in the whole effort. As the astounded parents observe their budding farmer sons become accomplished in their trade, they naturally begin to foster an active curiosity about the school. Many of the parents have responded to activities –- both spiritual and otherwise -– that the farm school managers manage to drum up. The concept of family is honed in the minds of the students and their relatives. They are taught to find dignity in ordinary work, and best of all, guided on how to do their work to the best of their respective abilities. Finally, in keeping with the schools’ tradition, the students and their families find out how work well done and offered up to God becomes the best work of all.
This kind of a positive and spiritual mindset is so radically different from those who believe that they are owed work, and when they get some, do such work in a lackadaisical manner. There is no pride in self or in the work being done. This can probably be attributed to the lack of a strong spiritual formation in the worker.
Man, after all, does not live on bread alone.
October 7th, 2008 at 3:32 am
I was a former student of Bais Family Farm School. I am now here in Manila, taking up BSE-physical Science. When I went here in manila go back the year 2004, I took exams in PUP, EARIST, CCM, QCPU and all of my exam result was in waiting list. Until such time they question my classcard because the subject description is not appropraite for high school graduate. For example. English III, Filipino III etc. I was not able to continue college that time. So we ask help to Dep Ed, But no to avail. I continued my fourth year high school here in manila. Now, my question is, Did the curriculum of FFS is Illegal? Is it valid? Did the Dep Ed have proper authorization to run that school???
It was my disgrace to study in that school.
August 24th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
….Sonny….ooops….I meant OUR training programs.
August 24th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Hello Sonny,
The problem with aging boomers like me is that I think I remember you, but will know for sure when we see each other face to face. I am lousy with names, but pretty good with faces.
I will try to get more details on the FFS-Dingle operation. I also got an email from a colleague, Dr Rene Gayo, who now has something to do with the MFI (Meralco Foundation) projects, and is asking us for help in pointing them towards promising projects.
Hope you appreciated the program we had in the bank of providing upward opportunities for almost everyone with out training programs and also the branch expansion modules. That is why Far East Bankers remain in demand to this day. Ask BDO. They will grab every ex FEBTC officer or staffer they can get.
August 20th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Digoy,
Hi and how are you doing? I don’t know if you still remember me but I worked with you in Far EASt Bank when you were still head of HRD.
I was with the group of Rico Zagala.
Anyway, I just wanted to know more about the farm school in Dingle. It would be great if you can give me some throughts on how it is run, its successes and failures etc.
Would appreciate it very much.
Sonny Carpio
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Dear Mr Zialcita,
Why dont you send me an email at and let us work out a suitable arrangement for when and where we can meet while in metro manila?
Best regards!