Ochinang Family continues the Legacy of ‘Charity and Love’ for DES by Ricardo S. Tambogon, Head Teacher III

Ochinang Family continues the Legacy of ‘Charity and Love’ for DES

by Ricardo S. Tambogon, Head Teacher III

The school landmark donated by
Ochinang Family in memory of
Hon. Perfecto Ochinang, Sr.

In the beautiful town of Binalonan, there is one barangay that showcased the spirit of bayanihan, unity and camaraderie. This is barangay Dumayat where Dumayat Elementary School is located. This barangay has been the home of family “Ochinang”.  This family has been the main stakeholder and supporter of the school since it was established on 1972. The family always believe that “we must give more in order to get more. It is the generous giving of ourselves that produces the generous harvest.” A prominent, respected, religious and kindhearted family who is easy to approach and talk to.

           

The late Hon. Perfecto Ochinang, Sr., a
former Brgy. Councilor in-charged of
Education.

             One of the families in the Ochinang clan was the former barangay council and now departed Kgwd. Perfecto Ochinang, Sr. Hon. Ochinang’s better half is Mrs. Lolita Dres-Ochinang. He served barangay Dumayat for three consecutive terms and who was in-charged of education. Upon his designation as education in-charged, he did his duties and responsibilities in helping the school specifically on the establishment of the school, provision of school site and ownership. His presence in every school activity, program and project was felt and inspiring. Barangay Dumayat is fortunate to have a man whose heart cared and loved the school for he believed that the school is a place where learning takes place and the future lies in it.

            Hon. Perfecto Ochinang, Sr. and Mrs. Lita Dres-Ochinang have five children namely: Teofila Ochinang-Sevesa, Carina Ochinang-Barrientos, a BS Biology graduate from University of Baguio, Beth Ochinang-Barrientos, resides in Israel, Valentina Ochinang-Cervantes and Engr. Perfecto Ochinang, Jr, a graduate of BS Mechanical engineer in university of the East, Manila. These five children of Hon. & Mrs. Ochinang are still the prime movers of the school. They continue serving and giving their support to Dumayat Elementary School. As a blessing from above, these siblings are successful in their chosen career and life.

Mrs. Lolita Dres-Ochinang, seated right, the betterhalf of
Hon. Ochinang with her children and grandchildren including
Mrs.Teofila O. Sevesa (in black Adidas shirt)

            

On the family of their first born, Teofila Ochinang-Sevesa was a graduate of Dumayat Elementary School batch 1978 and Sta. Maria NHS on her secondary level. She finished her Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting at St. Louis University, Baguio City. Presently, she is a business woman in Metro Manila. She is married to Engr. Rolando Sevesa, who was a graduate of Electrical Engineer in SLU Baguio City and a retired MMDA as Electrical Engineer. Engr. Rolando and Mrs. Teofila has three successful children. The eldest is Kristelle Mae O. Sevesa, a graduate of De La Salle University in BS Computer Engineering and currently works in Sydney Australia as Senior Project Analyst at National Australia Bank. The second child is Dianne Catherine O. Sevesa who graduated BS in Management of Financial Institutions in De La Salle University, Manila. She currently works in Financial Times, Bonifacio Global City as Management Accountant. The youngest child, Roel Christian O. Sevesa, is just graduated in De La Salle University College of St. Benilde with the course of Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

            This family is a mirror of oneness and unity. In their heart, charity is an utmost priority for they continue to help the school in many ways. Recently they donated the school landmark of Dumayat ES. Also, they helped the classrooms of Kindergarten and Grade One in the provision of the ceiling frames. Moreover, they provided the school financially on the construction of school fences. These are just a few of the numerous assistance they provided in the school.

            Mrs. Teofila and Engr. Rolando continue to live the legacy of charity and love for school of the late Hon. Perfecto Ochinang, Sr. This legacy will be passed on to their generations as the school exists and needs their services. They are great example of generous persons who give without thought of reward and without strings attached—just for the joy of giving and making something better.

            There are also numerous people who have helped the school to what it is now. It is truly an act of bayanihan. I have to continue to believe that when people act from compassion to care and to help for others, they live longer, have better health, and are happier people with contented life.