SCHOOL BAGS DISTRIBUTION

SCHOOL BAGS DISTRIBUTION

We distributed school bags to students from elementary school through to college/university for the school year 2024-2025. Cindy, our Student Support Program manager, says: “It’s amazing how quickly the new school year has arrived, and students are excited to begin...
Major Fire Destroys Many Homes…

Major Fire Destroys Many Homes…

On Thursday evening, March 21 2024, a massive fire struck the slums of Tondo, Manila. In 7 hours, the blaze destroyed approximately 140 houses, partially gutted 60 more, and displaced around 600 families, totaling roughly 1,800 individuals, according to the local...
ADOBO ENGLISH

ADOBO ENGLISH

We started a new series of English tutorials as part of the Career Development Program – open to our ALS students, as well as high school and college sponsored students. Many of us were understandably nervous as it was our first English session together, but Ann and...
PARTNERS ON BEHALF OF FILIPINO YOUTH

PARTNERS ON BEHALF OF FILIPINO YOUTH

What an encouraging time we had meeting with Starbucks leaders, also from their Supply Chain, Sustainability, Ethical Sourcing, and Greener Store departments, as well as with leaders from fellow beneficiary organization AHA Learning Center. And what a fantastic...