First let me say that during these difficult and different time, each of us want a sense of being needed and wanted. A great support system who will not judge you because of your actions or what you post on your social media. Because behind all the glamorous photos or rants is a person who […]
3 Philippine cities emerge as national finalists in WWF’s One Planet City Challenge
The Philippine cities of Batangas, Muntinlupa, and Santa Rosa have been selected as national finalists in this year’s World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) One Planet City Challenge (OPCC). Over 250 cities from around the globe, including 13 from the Philippines, joined the OPCC’s 2020 leg. Originally known as the Earth Hour Challenge, WWF kicked […]
How to Become a Victim Advocate
Being the victim of a crime can cause both long and short-term trauma. A victim has often experienced depression, grief, fear, depression, and even guilt. They may also need to deal with medical bills, the legal process, and missed work, among other issues. What is a Victim Advocate? Victim advocacy is a vital field, and […]
Save the Children Seeks Child Protection Measures as Parents, Guardians get Positive for COVID-19
As mass testing for COVID-19 began in key cities this week, Save the Children Philippines is calling on local officials to put in place protective measures for children who may face discrimination and stigma when parents or guardians test positive. Atty. Alberto Muyot, Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Philippines, said a person’s health […]
Speak Up Girl pH Care Encourages Women to Talk About It
March is women’s month. A celebration of women empowerment and their contributions to positive changes in society. As part of driving positive changes, pH Care would like to encourage women to voice out things they cannot say given the shame/taboo nature in society. In line with that, pH Care had a panel discussion at the SM Mega […]
Why Time is Precious for Charitable Organizations + World Vision’s Hope Town Launch
When you see some people in the mall trying to get your attention and get a few minutes of your time to get you in their booth, what is your instinct? Most of you would probably say “I don’t have time.” Especially when we’ve been burned a lot to time about the networking or spamming […]
Angels Walk for Autism 2020 More than A Decade After
It was in 2009 when Tasha and I started joining the Angels Walk for Autism, the walk was just on their second year then. Back then, the walk was about autism awareness, to make people understand what this lifelong developmental exceptionality which challenges an individuals ability to communicate, socialize and adapt to the world around […]
#BreaktheStigma on Mental Health and Illness in the Country
Although the number of people speaking out in the mental health landscape has been increasing, the stigma attached to mental health issues is still present. Words like baliw, krung-krung, and buang are often used casually or even mindlessly in everyday conversation. And unfortunately, these words are still carelessly inserted as punchlines in media. The Joker […]
Drop the Prefix Advocacy — South Star Drug Showcasing Art and Abilities of PWDs
As a mom of a child with autism, whom will be an adult in a few months, my concern always will be is finding a place where she will be accepted , cared for and love as she is. I have a lot of ugly thoughts in my head, especially about how cruel people can […]
Action Against Hunger Introduces Love Food Give Food and ₱100 for 5 Challenge
What people refute to recognize is that being malnourished is actually the cause and root of poverty. How and why? Most of our underprivileged countrymen would simply just try not to have an empty stomach and feed on less nourishing food. Since they feel “full” it’s good enough for them. But then it’s really not […]
Where to Take Your Empty Skincare Bottles + Kiehl’s Philippines’ Made Better™
I am so glad that a lot of brands are into “buying back” their own waste. Not everyone know this but Kiehl’s is one of those brands who takes their empty skin care bottles and containers back and give you a freebie product in return. But this week !until Sunday July 19-21, 2019), Kiehl’s elevated […]
Earth Hour Philippines 2019 shines a light on plastic pollution
On the second year of the global #Connect2Earth theme of Earth Hour that calls for the urgent need to care for the Earth’s biological diversity, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines continues to focus on the issue of single-use plastics and how addressing it can help reverse the loss of nature. Now on its […]