Kaluppâ Foundation Receives Official Accreditation as a Civil Society Organization (CSO) of the Province of Marinduque

Issued through SP Resolution No. 184, Series of 2025

By the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Marinduque

18 March 2026 | Rafael Seño

Kaluppâ Foundation is proud to announce a remarkable milestone in its journey of community service and grassroots development. On November 28, 2025, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Marinduque formally recognized Kaluppâ Foundation Inc. as an accredited Civil Society Organization (CSO) of the province, following the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160), its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the standards set by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Memorandum Circular No. 2025-060.

This accreditation is a testament to Kaluppâ’s integrity, transparency, and commitment to uplifting communities across Marinduque.

A Rigorous Process, A Meaningful Recognition

The accreditation process, led by the Committee on Civil Society Organizations with the assistance of the Provincial Planning and Development Office and the SP Secretariat, thoroughly evaluated Kaluppâ’s documents, governance systems, track record, and organizational readiness.

After careful review, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan concluded that Kaluppâ Foundation has fully complied with all requirements and guidelines under national and local regulations, thereby granting the organization official CSO status through SP Resolution No. 184, Series of 2025.

This recognition allows Kaluppâ Foundation to be part of the roster of legitimate, trusted, and development-driven CSOs in the province.

Kaluppâ Foundation during its accreditation hearing before the Committee on Civil Society Organizations of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Marinduque, held on October 29, 2025, at the SP Session Hall, Provincial Capitol, Boac, Marinduque.

The hearing was attended by Rafael Seño, Executive Director of Kaluppâ Foundation, as part of the formal evaluation process that later led to the organization’s accreditation as a Civil Society Organization (CSO) of the province.

A New Space in Local Governance and Development

As an accredited Civil Society Organization, Kaluppâ Foundation becomes eligible in the future to participate in the selection of representatives to various Local Special Bodies, such as:

Local Development Council
Local School Board
Local Health Board
Local Peace and Order Council
and other policy-making and consultative bodies of the province

These spaces are where important decisions are shaped, on education, health, agriculture, livelihood, planning, budgeting, and community welfare. Kaluppâ’s presence ensures that the voices of farmers, learners, families, and grassroots communities are represented with integrity and compassion.

For the People We Serve

From its beginning, Kaluppâ Foundation has been guided by a mission rooted in education, agriculture, digital inclusion, community empowerment, and the belief that progress must uplift the most ordinary among us.

This accreditation strengthens the foundation’s ability to:

Expand partnerships with government agencies
Strengthen project implementation
Advocate for inclusive and community-centered policies
And continue serving Marinduque with heart and accountability

It is both a recognition of our past work and a doorway to the work that awaits.

A Milestone for All of Us

This achievement belongs to every volunteer, partner, donor, farmer, student, parent, and community member who has walked with Kaluppâ since its founding. It belongs to those who believed in the vision when it was still an idea, to those who built programs from the ground up, and to those who continue to dream of a better, kinder, and more empowered Marinduque.

To the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and the Provincial Government of Marinduque, we express our sincere gratitude for the trust and recognition.

To our communities: We carry this milestone with humility. We carry it for you.

Moving Forward, Together

This accreditation deepens our commitment to serve with excellence, transparency, and compassion, while remaining true to the places and people who shape our work.

Guided by kalikasan, we commit ourselves to protecting and restoring the ecosystems that sustain livelihoods—knowing that healthy soil, forests, and waters are the foundation of lasting progress.

Grounded in lupa, we honor the land, heritage, and enduring identity of the communities we serve.

Led by pamayanan, we walk alongside people as partners and co‑creators of shared, meaningful development.

This next chapter is not one we enter alone. It is built through care, participation, and trust—grown patiently, from the ground up.

Together, let us cultivate change that lasts.

Together, let us strengthen communities rooted in place and purpose.

Together, we are Kaluppâ.

About the CSO Accreditation

A Civil Society Organization (CSO) is a non‑government, non‑profit group formed by citizens to serve the public good. CSOs work alongside communities and government to promote development, protect shared resources, and advance inclusive, people‑centered solutions.

As an accredited CSO, Kaluppâ Foundation is formally recognized as a legitimate partner in local governance, able to represent community voices, participate in consultative bodies, and contribute to shaping policies and programs that affect people’s lives, land, and environment.

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