All it takes is just one poke to save lives While blood donation drives are often conducted, blood shortages remain pressing in low to middle-income countries. Blood donation activities were reduced during the height of Covid-19, making it even more challenging for the Philippines to provide blood...
Chinese International School Manila (CISM) and Domuschola International School (DIS), two highly reputed International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Manila, have entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation (GSF). GSF schools offering the IB diploma having...
MARAWI CITY – The Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) and Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines signed a memorandum of agreement for the establishment of a cornea retrieval center Wednesday, Aug. 17. HOSPITAL and Eye Bank officials at the signing of the agreement. (Bonita L. Ermac) The center at...
Wong Chu King Foundation, Inc. formally turned over the newly refurbished altar of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Visitation of Piat on July 22, 2022. (Left photo shows, from left: Alexander D. Wongchuking, Caesar D. Wongchuking, and Archbishop Ricardo L. Baccay, D.D. Right photo shows, from...
The Saint Teresa of Calcutta Award (STCA) has announced the 2021 and 2022 winners of the distinguished Philippine-based humanitarian awards after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Angela Maria “Beth” Luna Pangan was named the 38th STCA awardee for 2021, while Consuelo Misa Balbero...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte met with Ayala Foundation Chairman Jaime Zobel de Ayala to talk about partnerships for the country’s education sector. Meeting of Vice President Sara Duterte with Ayala Foundation Chairman Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Foundation President Ruel...
CEBU CITY – At least 8,000 individuals benefited from the humanitarian drive conducted by a Cebu City-based foundation in Castilla, Sorsogon Sunday, August 14. THOUSANDS of residents gather in a gymnasium in Castilla, Sorsogon to avail of free eye checkup, eyeglasses, and wheelchairs from the...
The chief of police of Jalajala in Rizal Province has been chosen as one of the 2022 Metrobank Foundation’s Ten Outstanding Filipinos. Police Capt. Rosalino Panlaqui, chief of police of the Jalajala Police Station, was among the three police officers who were recognized by the foundation. Aside...
For the Women (FTW) Foundation, on Saturday, Aug. 13 once again proved that “women can” compete as it conducted its 6th commencement activity for its data science scholars. (For the Women Foundation) FTW is a nonprofit organization established in 2018. It is committed to providing free Data...
BAGUIO CITY -- Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group, and Aboitiz Power’s subsidiary Hedcor, Inc., donated fuel and water filters in areas affected by the 7.0–magnitude earthquake that hit Northern Luzon on July 27. Photo via Zaldy Comanda A total of...
CEBU CITY – A Cebu City-based foundation is bringing its humanitarian mission to Luzon. The Semi Di Speranza Foundation Inc. announced Wednesday, August 10, that its third mega humanitarian event will be held at Purok Rosal Gymnasium, Cumadcad, Castilla, Sorsogon August 14. The activity will...
“If we always helped one another, no one would need luck.” —Sophocles No matter where in the world you find yourself in, ask a Filipino about bayanihan and, chances are, he will tell you stories where he has received or was given help to get people back on their feet without asking for...
