::Navigation::		Frequently Asked Questions
		1) What is TAWAG
			TAWAG stands for ‘Tudelanians Around the World Action Group’, an organization founded and organized by a handful of people from Tudela, Cebu, Philippines, who are now living outside the Philippines in different parts of the world. Members are Tudelanians living overseas as well as those living in Tudela and in several places within the Philippines.
		2) What is TAWAG’s mission
			To make a difference to the people's lives in Tudela, Cebu, Philipines, through our charitable and humanitarian givings. We will focus on providing critical health and human care needs while we also embark in implementing programs and projects toward children's education and nutrition. This mission will be accomplished through collaborative efforts between the people of Tudela, the community, and TAWAG.
		3) What is TAWAG’s vision
			TAWAG will be around to witness in the very near future a lasting change for the citizens of Tudela. Children will grow to be an independent and productive adults by providing them with educational resources and opportunities through partnership between the community of Tudela and TAWAG. Tudela will soon forever become a model town at least among the four towns of the Camotes Islands if not in the entire province of Cebu, Philippines.
		4) How can I be sure that TAWAG is legitimate and it is a legal entity
			TAWAG is incorporated as a nonprofit organization/entity in the state of California, USA, as a Public Benefit Corporation. We are legitimate, legal entity, and that your donation qualifies for a tax deduction on your tax return (in USA & other). TAWAG's Employer Id Number (EIN) is: 20-3696524.
		5) Can I become a Donor/Sponsor rather than a member
			Yes, if you intend to help or contribute something on any of the projects/programs. Help can be of any form depending on what’s needed. Please link to Donor/Sponsor page for more details.
		6) What is the difference between a Donor, a Sponsor, or Other Donations
			- A Donor is an individual or a company that donates tangible item/s for specific purpose and is more of a one-time although there is no limit on how many times you may donate. For example, you may donate a piece of land in Tudela for the purpose of building a library. You may also be a donor for books on this library when done. Please link to the Donor page for more information on donors - A Sponsor on the other hand, has a longer duration and will last until the program or project is either completed or terminated for whatever reason. The prospective beneficiary, as applicable, will submit a sponsorship application to TAWAG and a panel will review/screen the application/applicants for approval or disapproval. There will be guidelines what the beneficiary's and sponsor's role or responsibilities. TAWAG will ensure that there will be no legal obligations to either sides and either side may terminate sponsorship at any time if they do so. We asked prospective sponsors to think hard before they commit on the sponsorship program in order to minimize burden at either side. If a prospective sponsor is unsure, you may want to be a donor instead. Please link to the Sponsor page for more information on sponsorship (Ex: Sponsor a beneficiary to go to college)  - Other Donations are for general purpose and TAWAG may use that donation to where they are needed. Please Donate Now!
		7) How do I qualify to join TAWAG as a member
			You qualify if: a) you live in Tudela or came from Tudela, Camotes, Cebu, or you have ancestors from this town, or a spouse or children (21 yrs or older) of a Tudelanian who is a MEMBER, AND; b) have a good moral character, committed to help in whatever way you can with no selfish motives, AND; c) you are 21 years old or older Click here: Join Us — Be A Member, if you would like to join now.
		8) Who is disqualified to become a TAWAG member
			Anyone who is corrupt or dishonest or with selfish motives or with no-good intentions.
		9) How can I help TAWAG without money, and NOT as Member, Donor or Sponsor
			By helping us spread the word about TAWAG as you know it now, or telling others about this website, http://www.tawag.org. That will be great and we are very grateful, it's a BIG HELP! Please come visit us again and see that whatever you do for TAWAG, you are ... making a difference!!!
		10) I don't want to become a member for privacy reasons, can I be an anonymous Donor or Sponsor
			Definitely. We respect each individual's concern for privacy and you are most welcome as an anonymous Donor or Sponsor. Please refer to the Donor/Sponsor page for more information on this program.
		11) I am excited to join but I do not have time to be actively involved, do you have a room for me
			Yes, you are most welcome to join us just as others are. Whenever you have the time, visit this website again at your convenience for updates or for your feedback, questions, and/or suggestions. We will communicate with you whenever necessary via email or via preferred method you provided, but preferably via e-mail.
		12) If I want to become a member, how much is the joining fee and/or membership fee
			Currently, we do not have a joining or membership fee. We encourage our fellow Tudelanians overseas and local partners to join us. We may, at times, ask for your voluntary contribution to fund a project or program.
		13) How will your organization survive without a joining fee and/or membership fee
			We believe in partnership and teamwork. Some members may help with their time, ideas, etc, while some members may help with their voluntary contributions of any kind. We will try hard and we will do everything we can to find funds and other resources needed to accomplish TAWAG's projects or programs. TAWAG will be mainly depending on funds collected from donations and through fund raising efforts by TAWAG members.
		14) I want to wait-and-see before I decide to/not to join TAWAG, what can you say to people like me
			Please visit this website regularly and you are most welcome to submit any criticisms, suggestions or comments, as well as you are most welcome to finally join us whenever you decide.
		15) Many groups failed because they tend to be political, one-sided religion, or bend on critical situations, what’s TAWAG's stand
			We respect our town officials and all the members of TAWAG. As a policy, TAWAG do not affiliate with any political parties nor conduct any political activities. TAWAG is also not affiliated with specific religion and we respect everyone's faith or beliefs. TAWAG will strive not to engage on any political or religious activities. Members, however, are free to conduct these type of activities on their own so long as they DO NOT associate the name TAWAG with these activities in any shape or form—to do so would be a TAWAG violation.
		16) Many groups failed because some members give their help only if they get the title they want, or given the recognition they think they deserve. What make you different
			We have established our guidelines/best practices, dos and don’ts to avoid conflict of interests. For details, please link to: Our Values, Best Practices, Do's and Dont's page.
		17) Many groups failed because some members’ priority differ from that of the other members, and some personality conflicts between members. How would TAWAG avoid this situation
			We formulated Our Values, Best Practices, Do's and Dont's to avoid these kinds of issues or problems.
		18) Are there planned programs or projects at this stage that are now in place? Can I make suggestions or recommendations even as a visitor to this website
			Yes. Please link to Programs or Projects page for details.
		19) Why is the English language being used on this website rather than the Cebuano-Visayan dialect
			The English language, as most of us know, is universally spoken and understood, and shared by many of our overseas and local members, beneficiaries, donors/sponsors and visitors of this website. It is also the intent of TAWAG.Org to let the world know of TAWAG's existence and what it is all about — this is best communicated in English language.
		If you do not find your question above, or if you need more information, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.
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