ABOUT POCKETFUL OF KIDS
October is a very historical and eventful month across the globe. The foundation of Pocketful of Kids last October 28, 2008 is not just a coincidence but a timely one. Many celebrations are witnessed and what is interesting is the Children's Book Week of England on the first week, International World Teacher's Day on the 5th and during this month, Disability Awareness is celebrated. The mentioned events are just a part of the vision and mission of Pocketful of Kids, to become the sought-after institution in the holistic approach in child growth and development, child care and services while having fun and learning at the same time through its research-based educational toys.
It all started in a child's growing years between 1960s and 1970s, when a relatively young girl of 11 dreamed of an orphanage and a shop full of toys, where children can enjoy the fun of playing and exploring with their parents while learning. Inspired by her father's love for literary and classic books, she was introduced in the world of the children's classics, exploring a child's heart and imagination, freely expressing them and nurturing them. Eventually, she started collecting toys and books across the globe. Her kind and generous heart and passion for kids, earned her a name, "Sta. Claus Jr.", for her sharing of toys and other playthings.
Opening Pocketful of Kids is just the beginning, for the founder and owner, Ms. Natalie Limsin-Tanchip. Not only, you will enjoy the shop with its exclusive educational and safe toys from US, Europe and Asia, you can also try and play before owning it, and you can also choose from the different art classes (that includes renowned directors, singers, and actors in Asia and well-experienced teachers) they offer to develop your child's talent. They also offer fun and educational workshops for the kids, parents, and guardians. Now, they also offer therapy classes for special and gifted children. Your will surely have fun and worthwhile visit with your child at pocketful of kids. As this is just the beginning for Ms. Tanchip, she still hopes and dream of opening a Disability School for children with disability. In Pocketful of Kids, surely, "Your Child, Our Care... building bridges of fun and learning."
Our Mission
October is a very historical and eventful month across the globe. The foundation of Pocketful of Kids last October 28, 2008 is not just a coincidence but a timely one. Many celebrations are witnessed and what is interesting is the Children's Book Week of England on the first week, International World Teacher's Day on the 5th and during this month, Disability Awareness is celebrated. The mentioned events are just a part of the vision and mission of Pocketful of Kids, to become the sought-after institution in the holistic approach in child growth and development, child care and services while having fun and learning at the same time through its research-based educational toys.
It all started in a child's growing years between 1960s and 1970s, when a relatively young girl of 11 dreamed of an orphanage and a shop full of toys, where children can enjoy the fun of playing and exploring with their parents while learning. Inspired by her father's love for literary and classic books, she was introduced in the world of the children's classics, exploring a child's heart and imagination, freely expressing them and nurturing them. Eventually, she started collecting toys and books across the globe. Her kind and generous heart and passion for kids, earned her a name, "Sta. Claus Jr.", for her sharing of toys and other playthings.
Opening Pocketful of Kids is just the beginning, for the founder and owner, Ms. Natalie Limsin-Tanchip. Not only, you will enjoy the shop with its exclusive educational and safe toys from US, Europe and Asia, you can also try and play before owning it, and you can also choose from the different art classes (that includes renowned directors, singers, and actors in Asia and well-experienced teachers) they offer to develop your child's talent. They also offer fun and educational workshops for the kids, parents, and guardians. Now, they also offer therapy classes for special and gifted children. Your will surely have fun and worthwhile visit with your child at pocketful of kids. As this is just the beginning for Ms. Tanchip, she still hopes and dream of opening a Disability School for children with disability. In Pocketful of Kids, surely, "Your Child, Our Care... building bridges of fun and learning."
Our Mission
Family Aspect
To create an atmosphere of a fun, loving and family-oriented environment that is safe and secure for every child.
Cognitive Aspect
To provide educational and therapy materials that will cater to the needs of every child.
Social Aspect
To provide social activities and programs like music, voice and the arts to enhance child's talents and skills.
Products
To provide unique, holistic and educational materials like toys, literatures, and books essential for the child's enjoyment while learning.
To provide material support and exploration to discover each child's unique abilities and talents.
Services
To provide holistic programs and child care services to enhance their motor, cognitive, communication and academic skills, socialization and self-esteem.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be known nationwide as the sought-after institution in the holistic approach of child growth and development, child care and services.
OUR MUSIC TEACHERS
Franco Raymundo Maigue
Guitar
Guitarist Franco is First prize winner of the 2004 Metro Manila Community Orchestra Concerto Competition and top prizewinner of the 2002 and 2009 National Music Competitions for Young Artists. He was also featured as a soloist accompanied by the Manila Symphony Orchestra performing at the first Philippine International Guitar Festival. Aside from being a captivating solo performer, he is an active chamber musician, having been a member of several groups including the UP Guitar Orchestra, Kithara Quartet, Abelardo Guitar Quartet and the UP Jazz Ensemble. He finished his Bachelor of Music degree at the UP College of Music, Cum Laude.
Gerald Flores
Bass Guitar
Gerald is a graduate of the UST Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music- Double bass. He was the principal bass player of the UST Symphony Orchestra and the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and assistant principal bass player of the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra. He participated in the First SEA Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble where he was the principal bass player in 2003. He is a bass guitar player of various bands here and abroad.
Joanna de Joya
Piano
Joanna was a participant of the Opusfest Music Festival, Manila and the Terra Magica Music Festival in Croatia. She was a finalist in the National Music Competition for Young Artists in 1995 and Concerto Competition in 2008. She graduated Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Music- Piano from the UP College of Music.
Sheen Leem Sanchez
Voice
Sheen graduated in 2005 from the UP College of Music, Bachelor of Music – Voice. He was a member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers for 10 years and several choral groups in El Paso, Texas. He has performed as a soloist in Operas, Oratorios and Choir Ensemble in Manila, Singapore and USA. Sheen was the founding conductor of the Payatas Children's Choir and Vox Manila. At present, he is a faculty member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers Music School, vocal coach of the University of the East Chorale and Koro Illustrado and music consultant of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Philippine Society for Music Education.
Rodel Celestial
Percussion
Rodel was one of the few chosen musicians to participate in the Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble in Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand in 2008. He attended the Summer Music Camp 2007 in Loboc, Bohol. He is currently a member of the UP Orchestra, UP Symphonic Band and UP Kekeli, African Dance and Drum Ensemble. Rodel teaches percussion in UP College of Music Extension Program. He finished his Certificate of Music in UP College of Music.
Gilbert Asuque
Percussion
As a percussionist, Gilbert has performed with several orchestra here and abroad. He had performed with the South East Asian Youth Orchestra in 2006, Asian Youth Orchestra in 2007 and 2008. He was a member of the Metro Manila Community Orchestra and the University of the Philippines Symphonic Band. Gilbert had taught in several music schools. He graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Music, Diploma in Creative and Performing Musical Arts last April 2010.
Ralph Waldo Taylan
Violin
Ralph took up his Bachelor's Degree in Violin at the University of the Philippines College of Music. He is also an alumnus of the Philippine High School for the Arts Batch 2001. He joined the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) in 2005 where he was an Honorable Mention, and 2008 where he won the 2nd place in the Violin Category C. He took part of different international youth camps and orchestras, namely the Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra 2004, 2005 and 2008, and the Asian Youth Orchestra 2006 and 2007. He is currently the assistant concertmaster of the Manila Symphony Orchestra, a faculty of the Strings Department of the UP College of Music Extension Program, and is currently taking up his Master of Music Degree in Violin at the University of the Philippines College of Music.
Franco Raymundo Maigue
Guitar
Guitarist Franco is First prize winner of the 2004 Metro Manila Community Orchestra Concerto Competition and top prizewinner of the 2002 and 2009 National Music Competitions for Young Artists. He was also featured as a soloist accompanied by the Manila Symphony Orchestra performing at the first Philippine International Guitar Festival. Aside from being a captivating solo performer, he is an active chamber musician, having been a member of several groups including the UP Guitar Orchestra, Kithara Quartet, Abelardo Guitar Quartet and the UP Jazz Ensemble. He finished his Bachelor of Music degree at the UP College of Music, Cum Laude.
Gerald Flores
Bass Guitar
Gerald is a graduate of the UST Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music- Double bass. He was the principal bass player of the UST Symphony Orchestra and the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra and assistant principal bass player of the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra. He participated in the First SEA Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble where he was the principal bass player in 2003. He is a bass guitar player of various bands here and abroad.
Joanna de Joya
Piano
Joanna was a participant of the Opusfest Music Festival, Manila and the Terra Magica Music Festival in Croatia. She was a finalist in the National Music Competition for Young Artists in 1995 and Concerto Competition in 2008. She graduated Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Music- Piano from the UP College of Music.
Sheen Leem Sanchez
Voice
Sheen graduated in 2005 from the UP College of Music, Bachelor of Music – Voice. He was a member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers for 10 years and several choral groups in El Paso, Texas. He has performed as a soloist in Operas, Oratorios and Choir Ensemble in Manila, Singapore and USA. Sheen was the founding conductor of the Payatas Children's Choir and Vox Manila. At present, he is a faculty member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers Music School, vocal coach of the University of the East Chorale and Koro Illustrado and music consultant of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Philippine Society for Music Education.
Rodel Celestial
Percussion
Rodel was one of the few chosen musicians to participate in the Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra and Wind Ensemble in Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand in 2008. He attended the Summer Music Camp 2007 in Loboc, Bohol. He is currently a member of the UP Orchestra, UP Symphonic Band and UP Kekeli, African Dance and Drum Ensemble. Rodel teaches percussion in UP College of Music Extension Program. He finished his Certificate of Music in UP College of Music.
Gilbert Asuque
Percussion
As a percussionist, Gilbert has performed with several orchestra here and abroad. He had performed with the South East Asian Youth Orchestra in 2006, Asian Youth Orchestra in 2007 and 2008. He was a member of the Metro Manila Community Orchestra and the University of the Philippines Symphonic Band. Gilbert had taught in several music schools. He graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Music, Diploma in Creative and Performing Musical Arts last April 2010.
Ralph Waldo Taylan
Violin
Ralph took up his Bachelor's Degree in Violin at the University of the Philippines College of Music. He is also an alumnus of the Philippine High School for the Arts Batch 2001. He joined the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) in 2005 where he was an Honorable Mention, and 2008 where he won the 2nd place in the Violin Category C. He took part of different international youth camps and orchestras, namely the Southeast Asian Youth Orchestra 2004, 2005 and 2008, and the Asian Youth Orchestra 2006 and 2007. He is currently the assistant concertmaster of the Manila Symphony Orchestra, a faculty of the Strings Department of the UP College of Music Extension Program, and is currently taking up his Master of Music Degree in Violin at the University of the Philippines College of Music.
