Projects

Aguipo Heritage Project was born out of a dream.  A dream to pass something worthwhile, meaningful and memorable to our children, and to our children’s children… thus a Heritage Project.

WHY and WHY NOW?  Perhaps this quote from Marnie Simeon Malicse describes well our motivation in pursuing these projects:

…let’s think about how we change the world…

Aguipo has a special place in my heart.  I grew up here and I taught at the elementary school.  I am the daughter of farmers and teachers, Patricio and Zosina Simeon.  Year after year I come home… and the last time I was here, it struck me that not much has changed.  Life is pretty much the same, except that many have stopped attending school or have left for other places to look for jobs.  I only see mostly young ones (children) and seniors (young once).  In fact, there were only 11 at pre-school.  There used to be as many as 60 in a class.  I wonder how many will graduate from 6th grade.  Without pupils, eventually some grades in our elementary school will be closed. 

What will happen then?  Does it have to be this way? 

Loboc has done something creative – taking an ordinary river and turning it extraordinary.  Loboc is now a sight to see.  A town that once had an annual income of only ₱40,000.00, now brings in nearly ₱40,000,000.00 from tourism, not to mention the jobs it provides for the people of Loboc and Bohol.  Imagine Aguipo making this kind of impact… or more.

Can we do this in Aguipo, too?  YES, I absolutely believe that we can.  It has also been my dream for a long time to keep Aguipo attractive, not only to its residents but to visitors as well… for its beauty, its people and as a pilgrimage destination.  These projects start to pave the way in uplifting the economic conditions of our people.

                                                                                                                                                               – Marnie Simeon Malicse

This started out as Marnie’s dream.  Her husband, Terry Malicse, and daughter, Sheelah Malicse wanted the same dream.  The community wanted to be part of that dream.  So did friends and family.  Today, this dream is OUR dream together – OUR meaning, not yours, not mine – but “ato.”  OUR DREAM.

Marnie Simeon Malicse standing where the original Elementary School once stood, where the Earth House now stands

Marnie Simeon Malicse, sitting at the same steps leading to the hill behind Aguipo Elementary School where the Earth House now stands

Marnie Simeon Malicse on Mutong Habug (today’s View Park Pilgrimage Area) with husband, then boyfriend, Terry Malicse and sister Stella “Bicbic” Simeon Paver

Aguipo Heritage Project includes:

• Beautification
  • Welcome Post at Guinsangaan <<soon to come!>>
  • Flame Tree Entry Landscaping <<soon to come!>>
• Earth House Model
  • EarthBlock Vault House & Emergency Shelter Dome <<started March 1, 2014 – completed in 3 weeks>>
• San Vicente Church Museum <<soon to come!>>
• View Park Pilgrimage Area
  • 14 Stations of the Cross <<started March 1, 2014 – completed in 4 weeks>>
  • Rosary Garden <<soon to come!>>
  • Statue of the Redeeming Christ <<soon to come!>>

The specifics of the projects were a collection of ideas put into the existing design and built by Terry Malicse and his family, Marnie Simeon Malicse and Sheelah Malicse.

Terry-Sheelah-Marnie Malicse

Terry B. Malicse
Innovator

Terry Malicse is a Mining & Metallurgical Engineer with over 50 years as an innovative solutions provider with a mission to contribute to the economic growth and development of the mining & construction industries in the Philippines while employing creative solutions and engaging new technology. As a leader and entrepreneur, his involvement has been expanded from Mining/Metallurgy to Fiber Technology for Concrete Construction, Waterproofing, Historic Building Restorations and building affordable houses made of earth materials. Engr. Terry Malicse’s company, Tertex International Phil, Inc just completed the historic restoration of the Historic Metropolitan Manila Cathedral in March 2014.  A white paper “Technical Aspect of Adobe Stone Restoration of the Historic Manila Cathedral (Est. 1581), Philippines” was released and presented in Milan Italy on April 17, 2014.

A team of engineers and subject matter experts contributed to the design.  The construction was overseen personally by the Malicse family.  Alongside professionals, minimal building skills are required.  Efforts were shared by volunteers, the community, and children!

Join us and be part of the the dream.