Nonna is the 2nd of five children of Domingo & Elena Ponferrada. She is a Tunga returnee, having spent a good part of her working life affiliated with an international development organization overseas. Nonna is now based in Tunga. She oversees the operation of FPVI as its President but also doubles as chef for all of the students' and guests' meals during sessions and events at FPVI.

Lino, better known to all as Bimboy, is the 4th among the Ponferrada siblings. He and his wife Gilda joined FPVI in 2019 as members of FPVI Board of Trustees.  Based overseas, they regularly come to Tunga to keep community ties and support the Foundation.

Tony is the overseer of the physical facilities of the Foundation. He ensures that FPVI Center is fit for purpose as a learning hub for the children and a good space for collaboration with community partners. He also assumes parental responsibility for FPVI children occasionally.

Shiena is an early FPVI Volunteer. Her background in community development is important in giving shape to the mission of the Foundation. With an unreserved compassion for underprivileged youth, Shiena is a steadying force in FPVI with her strong commitment and leadership, and an exceptional aptitude in adolescent counseling.

Dr. Mabel is a physician with a specialization in pediatrics, but whose career is in public health. With formidable training and international experience, she presides over programs in emergency and disaster conditions, working in an international development organization. She brings to FPVI her expertise in nutrition and public health, and more importantly, her compassionate nature. She is a niece to the 5 siblings and shares the same surname.

Leonor is the 3rd of the Ponferrada siblings. A nurse by training, her career has been spent much on research and conference development in nephrology. FPVI is her brainchild and she is instrumental in pushing it to its fruition. She serves as the Foundation's main fundraiser, operating from overseas. The Van Stone part of FPVI is her married name.

Wen is FPVI’s Secretary/Treasurer. She is an accountant by training and, for a long time, held a responsible position as an officer in a major bank until she opted for an early retirement. Currently, she is the Finance Officer and Corporate Treasurer of a pharmaceutical distribution company, but she ensures her cheerful self makes time to support philanthropic endeavors.

Belen is the 5th & youngest of the siblings. She & her husband, Adrian, set up FPVI in 2016-17 on their return to the Philippines, and managed the initial year including recruitment of the first batch of children. Their experience in running a non-profit school for underprivileged children in Indonesia helped to jumpstart the Foundation operations.

Niko is the eldest son of the eldest Ponferrada sibling, Agnes, and her husband Tony, and the first of the 7 grandchildren of Domingo and Elena Ponferrada. A marketing executive in a US telecommunication company for many years, he relocated with his wife and daughter to Seoul. His involvement in FPVI allows him to maintain the Ponferrada-Basilio link to Tunga.

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