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Continue reading →: Relief goods needed for families affected by TS Egay (Linfa)As of July 6, 2015, around 13,000 families or close to 50,000 individuals were affected by massive flooding due to Tropical Storm Egay (international name Linfa) in the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and La Union. Given the dire circumstances of the people affected by the storm, the Citizens’…
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Continue reading →: Building a Stronger TeamUP Diliman, Quezon City – Last June 6, the staff and officers of iVolunteer Philippines held its annual summer team building activity at Balay Kalinaw in UP Diliman. The event focused on getting to know each of the members (particularly the newer ones) with sessions on understanding one’s MBTI profile…
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Continue reading →: On Service and the Filipino Youth
Today’s young have managed to keep up with the fast changing times. With technology so pervasive these days, we are more connected than ever to our friends, our families, and even to the rest of the world. With this increased connection comes a stronger sense of awareness and concern for…
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Continue reading →: iVolunteer at Bel Air’s Clean Up Flea MarketOne fine Sunday, March 2, 2014, I volunteered to be part of the rummage sale at Bel-Air Village in Makati City. This is one of the fund raising projects of iVolunteer organization. It was a Clean UP! Flea Market activity inside the subdivision, the venue was at Park 3 Solar Street. From 7am to 3pm,…
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Continue reading →: Ang Hamon Kong TinanggapNoong nakaraang buwan, sumali ako sa Bayani Challenge ng Gawad Kalinga sa Padre Garcia, Batangas. Nasubukan ko na ang pag-volunteer, pero yung sa mga relief operations na pa-isa-isang araw at dito lang sa siyudad. First time kong mag-volunteer na sa probinsya na, limang sunud-sunod na araw pa! Hindi ko alam…
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Continue reading →: Big things come from the smallest gesturesFor people in their 20s, Friday nights are usually spent in bars, malls, or long queues for provincial buses. April 17 was different. A few days back, I decided to accept an invitation from a friend to volunteer for Gawad Kalinga. So that Friday night, after work, I found myself…
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Continue reading →: Ang Aking Kwentong GKNagvolunteer ako sa Gawad Kalinga kasi nirekomenda ito ng isa sa mga idol kong propesor. Habang naghahanap na ng trabaho ang mga kabatch ko, naisipan kong magbakasyon muna sa malayong lugar at noong nakita ko yung promo ng Bayani Challenge, naisip ko “uy makapupunta na ko sa ibang lugar, makatutulong…
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Continue reading →: Mga Batang Bayani
YOLANDA – Everyone was surprised at the devastation wrought by this typhoon when it hit the Philippines late 2013. From Manila, I felt helpless when I saw how Yolanda swept through the Visayan region and its dreadful aftermath. We were very much aware of the immediate help that came from…
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Continue reading →: Students with Huge HeartsOn my third day at the Batangas Bayani Challenge, I found myself grouped with six new faces. They told me that they were students from Batangas State University (and in my head, I immediately dubbed them the “BSU Crew” because that sounds so badass). I remember them telling me that they were…
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Continue reading →: Do Good and Do More“This is not a feel-good experience. This is a reminder and commitment to DO better.” ― Marc Sebastian, Gawad Kalinga Five days later and I’m home. I’m sunburnt, I have an early day tomorrow since it’s back to work, and my dog seems to have decided to punish me for…
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Continue reading →: Help end poverty this summer with one of these activities
Have you signed up for a Bayani Challenge this summer? Here’s a description of what could be in store for you when you show up at a GK site:
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Continue reading →: Gather up your friends this summer and make a difference
Have you guys made plans for summer yet? Check it out—Gawad Kalinga (GK) is once again asking you, your friends, and family to join Bayani Challenge, a two-month project (April 09 Araw ng Kagitingan to June 12 Araw ng Kalayaan) that will contribute to the effort of ending poverty in the Philippines. =) Bayani…
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Continue reading →: #ReliefPH (and updates) for #RubyPH
For updates on #RubyPH, Rosario Juan created this Storify page. //storify.com/juanxi/rubyph-updates/embed[View the story “#RubyPH Updates” on Storify] If you want to provide help, Tonyo Cruz created this Storify page for details on where and how you can assist. //storify.com/tonyocruz/reliefph-for-rubyph/embed[View the story “#ReliefPH for #RubyPH” on Storify] Remain vigilant and stay safe,…
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