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Stories of Cebuanos’ Devotion to the Santo Niño
As the Sinulog festivities wind down, the devotion for the Santo Niño continues. The Sinulog Festival annually draws in devotees in thousands for its religious festivities leading up to the grand parade. Celebrated in Cebu City every 3rd Sunday of January, the Sinulog Festival is known for its spectacular street dance presentations and its festive…
Read MoreChild Development Teachers Our Modern-Day Heroes
“Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. Those who abuse them tear at the fabric of our society and weaken our nation.” Nelson Mandela Believers are what each child needs to aid them to discover their talents and reach their full potential. While it takes patience, understanding and hard work to nurture,…
Read MoreIAMRAFI: Paying It Forward
Ronald Delos Reyes’s role today as the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) Program Manager is a far cry from where he believed his degree in psychology would take him. “I wanted to work as intelligence for the police; I thought it would be thrilling,” he said. While his work at RAFI is not as…
Read MoreIAMRAFI: Serving With Empathy
If you’ve ever had a problem with your computer and needed technical support, it’s likely that you’ve encountered Dennis. Over his years as Technical Support Engineer, he’s made a conscious effort to turn frustrating moments that require troubleshooting into a positive experience and opportunities for friendship with his officemates. Dennis’s journey in RAFI started in…
Read MoreIAMRAFI: Strong Like The Molave
Jay Carin Baya has been working in RAFI for over 4 years, but her face might be unfamiliar to many RAFI employees. She usually reports to the office only once a week – every Monday – to take care of administrative tasks before spending the rest of the week on field. As a Plantation Maintenance…
Read MoreTambayayong: Sinsin Elementary School’s SEED Success Story
Children who work at a young age to help their parents out is not an uncommon narrative here in the Philippines. In the rural areas of Sinsin, Cebu for example, children are expected to assist their parents in the farm every Friday. This means that they won’t be showing up at school for that day.…
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