Social Inclusion: A Mission of Compassion
GRANT "COCOI" C. JAVIER
People often ask how I became involved in disability advocacy — especially those who have known me for years. Some assume...
Our Lady of the Way: A Close Encounter of the Parish Kind
ARTURO L. ZUNIGA
After our marriage in 1982, Elvie and I thought our path was already laid out. We hoped to begin a family immediately,...
When We Share our Gifts, They Become Someone Else’s Hope
NANCY CHICHIOCO-RAZON
Twenty-two years ago, art quietly held my hand as I journeyed through chemotherapy.
When words failed me, colors spoke. When fear threatened to overwhelm...
Born on Christmas: Why My Journey with Handy Feels Like Coming Home
KRIZZIA MICU
I’ve always wondered why I was born on Christmas Day.
Of all the days in the year, why the very day the “OG Idol”...
The Filipino Legacy of Caring: A Culture that Connects and Heals
CECILLE CONCEPCION
Caring is a universal virtue — the thread that weaves together individuals, tribes, and nations. It is also at the heart of humanity’s...
Basilan and Zamboanga: A Hope Forged by Fire
In places long marked by war and fear, can hope truly take root?
In Basilan and Zamboanga—lands once synonymous with violence—a different story is quietly...
The Camino Called and We Said Yes
SUSAN Y. NARCISO
The spark to walk the Camino de Santiago started about ten years ago. Friends were going, and it spoke to me. “I...
Times and Seasons of Life
EVELYN CLAUDIO-SALVADOR
August 5, 2023, was an eventful day for me. It was our 50th Wedding Anniversary. It is a blessing to have reached this...
“What You Did to the Least…”
AUGUSTUS PADILLA TIAMBENG
I was very young when my family introduced me to God. Catechism at the Jesuit-run Ateneo and learning “Our Father” in Prep...
Ripples That Create Waves of Change, A Legacy Unfolds
PIA NAZARENO-ACEVEDO
The Inspiring Story of ALON AKADEMIE
Introduction
Every meaningful journey carries a unique story; Alon Akademie is no exception. This remarkable school draws inspiration from...