17 Million Hours for Development* Deanie Lyn Ocampo Volunteering is a significant part of national and local development. It is remarkable how volunteering hours can translate to concrete contributions to uplift the lives of Filipino communities. Activities...
The Beach Lovers of Sorsogon Faye Gonzalez If you’re searching for pictures of beaches, look no further than your Facebook feed. The combination of summer and modern technology has spawned the habit of taking pictures of ourselves sunbathing, waddling in...
Healthcare in the Hills Jose Luigi Gabriel Torres “I know I’m not educated. But I have eyes, I have ears and I have hands. And I’m willing to learn” said Lola Gloria. This quote from a wizened and sturdy grandmother of 15 grandchildren exemplifies the spirit of...
The Steps to Ubod-Apunan: A Sustainable Community Jan Dacumos From the main road in Taba-ao, Kapangan, Benguet, a stare at the mountain east of Amburayan River makes one think nobody lives or would want to live there. But as one climbs up the steep and steps of...
Rufina Paoay: Portrait of an Empowered Ibaloi Woman Jan Dacumos A little lankier than other Ibaloi women in Apunan village in Taba-ao, Kapangan, Benguet, Rufina Paoay, popularly known as Pina in her community, stands out among her peers. It is not because of...
CODE-NGO Young Writers’ Summer Camp 2014: Submission of Applications Extended until April 21, 2014 Good news! We would like to inform you that the Submission of Applications for the CODE-NGO Young Writers’ Summer Camp 2014 is EXTENDED until April 21, Monday, 5PM....