Project Updates


St. Martin de Porres, Bustos, Bulacan, Philippines, June 2006:

The laying of the steel foundation for the future boys' dormitory and a visit from KPMG's auditors marked the beginning of summer at St. Martin de Porres (SMDP).

Learn more about the people of St. Martin de Porres at the SMDP website.


The children enjoying some leisure time


Music, including impromptu performances of the children's orchestra, are a part of each day at SMDP


The size and shape of the future boys' dormitory begins to emerge


A solid steel foundation will support the boys' dorm


KPMG's Klaus Becker (center) and JDVSF Vice Chair Carmelita Salvador (left) inspect the newly laid foundation


The construction workers' camp


Father Boyet, Carmelita Salvador, and Klaus Becker with the kids

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Previous Updates

July 2009: Community Spirit at SMDP

June 2009: Summer at SMDP

March 2009: Community Update

July 2008: Travel Auction

April 2008: Cottage Living

January 2008: New Year's Update

October 2007: Building the Children's Village

October 2007: Building the Children's Village

July 2007: Summer Holidays at St. Martin de Porres

May 2007: Wine-Tasting Auction & Spring Gala

March 2007: JDVSF Board Members Visit & Celebrate

March 2007: Self-Sustaining Agriculture Develops

December 2006: Boy's Dorm Inaguration

October 2006: Benefit Concerts

August 2006: Reaching the Second Story

July 2006: Construction Progresses

June 2006: Laying of the Foundation

April 2006: Spring Photos

March 2006: Ground-breaking Ceremony

January 2006: Soil Drilling Begins