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Meet Lasallian Mirus Ponon: Young Filipino Changemaker Championing Sustainable Development

“[It is always essential] to have a culture that is focused on empowerment and inclusion,” declared Mirus Ponon, a dynamic Filipino youth advocate.

Thai youth discover purpose through UN volunteerism

Numerous young people struggle to find what they are passionate about. With many options and advocacies available, youth would often ask themselves “Where do I fit in?” Some youth develop it over time from a personal struggle or perhaps learned the value of protecting the planet and human dignity in school.

DOST Scholars across the country volunteer for COVID-19 response

Scholars of the Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) across the country were given recognition over the weekend for volunteering to help in the fight against COVID-19.

Nothing Stronger Than The Heart of a Volunteer

“There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.” Relief drives are not a lasting solution for evacuees during disasters. Only institutionalized government response in partnership with the private sector can address the long-term effects of being displaced.

Angel Locsin leads local celebrities’ quick action to help Taal Volcano eruption victims

Actress-philanthropist and real-life Darna Angel Locsin has once again quickly reacted to extend help to disaster victims, this time for the evacuees who fled the Taal Volcano eruption last Sunday.

Globe volunteers share food packs with Typhoon Tisoy victims in Isabela and Albay

Employees of Globe and its affiliates volunteered to dedicate time and effort in creating 90 meal boxes for 2,880 families in Isabela and Albay who were affected by typhoon Tisoy which severely hit the...

Bank of the Philippine Islands celebrates anniversary by building Gawad Kalinga houses

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) held its first National Volunteer Day August 18 as part of its 167th anniversary celebration. More than 1,000 BPI volunteers painted and helped build houses in 10 different Gawad Kalinga (GK) communities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Shown here is BPI President and CEO Cezar P. Consing leading the activity in Gawad Kalinga DMCI CFC Parañaque Rotary Village, Asinan, Parañaque City.
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