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Anak Yatim by Nash Abduhadi »
JOLO, Sulu/26 April 2013–How does it feel to be an orphan? ”It could be the worst feeling in the world.” Our writer from Sulu, Nash Abduhadi, pens of young Suluanos who have been orphaned due to the conflict in various parts of the province. In the Anak Yatim Project, concerned citizens play the role of Big [...]
10k runners eyed for Million Volunteer Run in Iligan »
ILIGAN CITY, 06 February 2013—At least 10,000 runners from Iligan City are expected to join in the nationwide run on Sunday 10 February. Organized by the Philippine Red Cross, the Million Volunteer Run is an annual fundraiser that will be held simultaneously across the country. PRC Iligan Chapter administrator Genevieve Amodia said today that this [...]
Liwanag World Fest in Davao to track its carbon footprint »
DAVAO CITY/27 January 2013—The Movement of Imaginals for Sustainable Societies Through Initiatives Organizing and Networking (MISSION), organizers of the Liwanag World Festival on Creativity and Sustainability, today announced in a media conference that Liwanag will be the country’s first major gathering to be carbon neutral. Liwanag, a unique world festival and the first of its [...]
The Women of Sulu »
During my travel to Sulu, I had the chance to speak with some of the active officers of the Sulu Provincial Women’s Council, which has proven to be a significant role-player during relief operations, clan feuds, livelihood programs, disaster preparedness, tourism, and cultural growth. The creation of the Sulu Provincial Women’s Council, or Sahaya sin [...]
Zamboangueña composes hymn for 2nd Filipino saint »
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines/20 October 2012—Musical artist and director Norma Camins-Conti yesterday composed the Hymn for San Pedro Calungsod, the second Filipino to be canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. Calungsod, along with six others, will be canonized by Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican tomorrow, 21 October. He follows St. Lorenzo Ruiz. “Pedro Calungsod was [...]
