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2025 RAFI Annual Report: Pagpahiuli
Every tree begins with a seed. Every community begins with a story. And every story of restoration begins with the choice to grow again. In 2025, RAFI’s story reflected the essence of Pagpahiuli—a reminder that restoration is not simply about returning to what was, but nurturing what has been rebuilt toward what it can become.…
Read MoreRAFI, DepEd 7 Turn Over Temporary Learning Spaces in Northern Cebu
When disasters strike, learning gaps often widen as children lose safe spaces, routines, and access to education. In Northern Cebu, this became a reality after two major disasters in 2025 left schools and learners struggling to recover. In response, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), through Padayon Eskwela and in partnership with the Department of…
Read MoreRAFI, UP-NCPAG Advance Good Governance Through Bugsay Executive Course
Strong local leadership remains at the heart of responsive governance and sustainable development. Across the country, local government units (LGUs) play a critical role in delivering services, shaping policies, and engaging communities. Yet as challenges grow more complex, there is a growing need to strengthen leadership practices, build shared learning spaces, and support leaders in navigating both…
Read MoreRAFI OTT, ETI Collaboration Drives Mangrove Rehabilitation and Income Opportunities in Lian
Seventy-five (75) fisherfolk in Brgy. Lumaniag, Municipality of Lian will gain both income opportunities and strengthened community resilience through a three-year partnership between the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) and Evasion Tropicale, Inc. (ETI). RAFI, through its tree-growing program One to Tree (RAFI OTT), has led reforestation and environmental conservation efforts in Cebu, Davao, and…
Read MoreRAFI, SHS-AdC Signs Three-Year Partnership for Communities in Cebu
The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) and Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on programs that support Cebuano communities across key sectors. Initial efforts will focus on education and learning communities, with opportunities to explore collaboration in other sectors as the partnership develops. This partnership…
Read MoreCultural Heritage Preservation: Protecting What Truly Matters
Cultural heritage preservation is more than protecting old buildings or artifacts, it is about safeguarding the stories, values, and traditions that shape who we are. Across communities, heritage connects generations, strengthens cultural identity, and helps people understand their place in a shared history. When heritage is valued and protected, communities become more grounded, resilient, and…
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