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Prosthetics and Orthotics Factory Opens at VSMMC
For 57-year-old Elena Cobarde, hope may come in the form of a prosthetic leg. Once an active and independent woman, Nena’s life took a turn after she lost her leg due to complications from diabetes. Her daily routine, once filled with movement, has been limited to the confines of a wheelchair. Dependent on her only…
Read More20 Cancer Survivors from Northern Cebu Join Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Session
Twenty cancer survivors from Northern Cebu who are engaged with the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Care (EJACC) Program recently participated in a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Session (MHPSS) in Coco Palms Resort, Danao, Cebu. The session aimed to reduce feelings of isolation, strengthen social support systems, and help participants navigate their cancer journey with renewed…
Read MoreBuilding 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…
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