As Cebu slowly recovers and rises after Typhoon Odette, the spirit of bayanihan is still very evident. Cebuanos work together in rebuilding lives through acts of kindness and initiatives like relief operations, donation drives, and fundraisers. Music filled the air at The Terraces at Ayala Center Cebu last January 9 as up-and-coming local musicians gathered […]
Month: January 2022
Providing Smiles All-Year-Round: Smile Train Elevates Comprehensive Cleft Care for Filipinos in Need
As the global pandemic approaches its third year, there is no denying that COVID-19 has been everyone’s paramount health concern. However, as many continue to live with the pandemic, Smile Train recognizes that children born with a cleft lip and/or palate still face serious health implications from this condition. The challenges posed by the pandemic […]
Tech-enriched art provides stronger platform for advocacies
The 54th Shell National Student Arts Competition (NSAC) Virtual Art Interaction showcased how the power of art can magnify the expression of advocacies, as well as how art enhanced by technology can break boundaries. The last two sessions of this online workshop series, organized by the Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, were anchored on the ‘restART’ […]
Fisherfolk in Cordova, Cebu Look Forward to Rebuilding their Livelihood; Receive Relief Packs from RAFI
For as long as he can remember, Wendel Casquejo has always wanted to be a fisherman. Growing up, he was surrounded by fishermen, including his father who inspired him to become one. “Mao na hinungdan niundang ko skwela maam kay managat. Ganahan jud ko managat kay mananagat ako papa. Nya mao sad ako gusto pagdako,” […]