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Building Resilient Communities: The Story of a Purok Leader and Member
“Makita pod ang ka matinud-anon bitaw sa usa ka gamay nga Komunidad nga magtinabangay. “ [You can see the sincerity in a small community helping each other.] A purok, is an informal division within a barangay that consists of a smaller group of households, creating easier access to the grassroots communities to manage and impart the…
Read MoreHow Growing Mangroves Transformed Michael’s Life and His Community
If you are reading this article, you might be thinking, at what point does a greener Cebu affect our fishermen when they are in sea rather than the forest in land? Well, guess what? The seas have forests too, and they are called mangrove forests. Why are mangroves important? In an article by the UN…
Read MoreWhy Teachers and Parents Need to Work Together
We owe it to our children to believe in them. The educational journey of learners begins at home and continues in school. Standing as primary believers enabling learners to reach their full potential, parents, and teachers have a huge responsibility to take. Their collaborative efforts are instrumental in shaping not only the academic success of…
Read MoreSurviving and Thriving: A Special Cancer Awareness Month Feature
In honor of Don Eddie’s heartfelt wish of reaching those who might be saved, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) at the core of its mission, has been advocating for health including individuals battling cancer. In 1988, RAFI officially created a program dedicated for cancer advocacy, education, screening, and treatment assistance known as the Eduardo…
Read MoreDreams in Delicacies: Mariane’s Inspiring Journey from Homemaker to Kakanin Entrepreneur
Positive outcomes blossom in the aftermath of adversity. In the midst of the 2020 global pandemic, as the world came to an indefinite standstill, Mariane Gonzales seized an opportunity. Like many others, Mariane faced the challenges and constraints imposed by the pandemic. Her husband, in particular, grappled with ‘no work, no pay’ conditions, putting strain…
Read MoreGabii sa Kabilin 2022: Padayon – Resilience Amidst Challenges and Changes
A Journey Through Time, Culture, and Resilience Surging from the two-year hiatus brought by the global pandemic and the devastating onslaught of Typhoon Odette, Gabii sa Kabilin – the sought-after heritage night returns its first face to face event in October 2022. Greatly influenced by the experiences and struggles of the Cebuano’s after facing two…
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