March 30, 2012 marked the unfolding of a new chapter in the life of this man whose nationality is different from ours. It was not only his birthday, but it was when he received the life-changing gift he could ever have—a Filipino foster child. Mikel Arriet, a Spanish chef and now a general manager of continue reading : FOSTER CARE— A NOT SO FOREIGN THING TO DO
TURNING TIDES A medium scale fisherman’s story of success
He was a fisherman who earns as much as 200 to 300 pesos a day. He would refer to these times as a jackpot. More than often, however, he would go home with nothing even though he had already spent several hours at sea. During these times, he would worry how to support his family’s continue reading : TURNING TIDES A medium scale fisherman’s story of success
DEVIATING FROM BEING SPECIAL
Seeing all her medals she took home from several of her Palarong Pambansa stints on the table, Jenna’s eyes are filled with pride. But little by little, tears swell down the 14-year-old’s eyes as she shares how decided she is to finish her studies. “Kapag nakatapos po ako at kumita ng maraming pera, bibilhan ko continue reading : DEVIATING FROM BEING SPECIAL
A GLASS FOR SIX
Every morning, Sarrah prepares a glass of milk, as if she has just one child. But she has six children and she is forced to simply give each one of them a sip from the glass hoping that it would be enough nutrition to last until the next glass can be prepared. This is how continue reading : A GLASS FOR SIX
Bulagsong Elementary School
Bulagsong Elementary School. For 100 days, resident-volunteers of Brgy Bulagson worked together for the completion of their 4-classroom school building under the Kalahi-CIDSS AUSAID program. They believe that providing their children with good education is key to the development not only of themselves and that of their family, but also to the development of their continue reading : Bulagsong Elementary School
PARA SA KOMUNIDAD, PARA SA MGA BATA
The people of Brgy Bulagsong, only dream to provide their children a good venue for their learning. For several years now, the students of Bulagsong Elementary School endured the poor conditions of their classrooms. Rains are often threats since the rooms have worn-out roofs and strong winds can easily tear them down. As a result, continue reading : PARA SA KOMUNIDAD, PARA SA MGA BATA