Advocacy

Blessing of the First Bottle Center for the Aged

By on April 29, 2013
A Liter of Light Bottle Center for the Aged Rizal Laguna

Sand, wood, metal, glass — basic materials used in building a house. Most of the time, construction time depends on how much money you have. According to Mr. Illac Diaz, there is a demand that cannot be answered by market industries. That’s why the organization that brought us solar bulbs using bottles came up with another innovation: the country’s first Bottle Center for the Aged in Rizal, Laguna.

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Words Can Kill

By on October 6, 2012

Once again, it has been raised to my attention the alarming increase of bullying incidents in schools. More than 1,700 cases of child abuse and bullying was documented by the Department of Education for SY 2013-2014*. While not particularly new, people usually have their attention and action against hazing activities.

Before you read on, take a clean sheet of paper. Crumple it, stomp on it, mess it up, but don’t rip it. Try to unfold it, smooth it out after and tell it you’re sorry. Look how scarred and dirty it is now. Nothing you do will make it look brand new. the scars are left behind. Imagine this is how a child feels when another person bullies them, no matter how you try to fix things or tell them you’re sorry..

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Caritas Manila continues relief efforts for flood victims

By on August 16, 2012

For almost a week now, Caritas Manila continues with its relief efforts for the thousands of victims of flooding in Metro Manila.

Caritas Manila’s Damayan, the relief assistance and emergency program of the Church as of August 15, 2012 has provided relief assistance to 20, 444 families in the parishes under the Archdiocese of Manila and Dioceses of Caloocan, Cubao, Pasig, Antipolo, and Malolos.

Caritas Manila so far has raised Php 2,892,635 In-Cash donations and Php. 534,618 In-Kind donations from individuals, organizations and parishes for the flood victims.

Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon will still continue to experience intermittent rains according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

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Grandparents’ Day for a Cause!

By on August 4, 2012

Let’s celebrate Grandparents’ Day with 50 abandoned elderly at ANAWIM Lay Missions Foundation, Inc on September 9, 2012 (Saturday), 9 am – 4 pm at Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez Rizal!

We are giving free haircuts and makeovers to our beloved lolos and lolas to boost their morale and we need VOLUNTEER HAIRCUTTERS and MAKE-UP ARTISTS (with own make-ups and tools) please. Let us give back our talents to the needy and give the gift of hope.

This event is a project of Mapayapa Village III (MV3) and we are accepting donations in kind and cash/check (payable to MV3 HOA Charity Fund, account no. 003513005821, BPI bank Marian Branch, Fairview).

ANAWIM Wish List: Food, toiletries, medicines, and medical equipment.

Meeting options:

  • 9 am at Mapayapa Village III clubhouse located at Narra Avenue, Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City. VEHICLES are needed for CARPOOL please.
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  • 10:30 am at ANAWIM Lay Missions Foundation, Inc located at Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal.
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For inquiries, contact Tracy Cruz, MV3 P.R.O. at 09178557721. For FACEBOOK Event Page Invite, please add Tracy Cruz (tracygcruz@yahoo.com).

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Noah’s Ark: A Patch of Pet Heaven

By on July 21, 2012
Image from Sodahead

Pinoys are natural pet lovers. To date, the Philippines is one of the top 5 countries in the world with the most number of household pets. But gone were the days when pets are merely trusty watchdogs at home. Many owners have come to treat their pets as companions, friends and even as kids of their own.

What used to be just veterinary clinics to give medical attention to our pets, now services are being offered for all sorts of our pet needs. From pet dental clinics, to grooming salons, obedience class for pets and even pet hotels. All are aimed to provide the best care for our beloved animal friends.

But one important need for our pet is often overlooked- the need for a decent resting place when they pass on.

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