Together While Apart - Building a better normal

The pilgrimage ended at the Jing Si Abode.

In 2022, Tzu Chi's work of love has reached thousands of Filipinos nationwide.

Angemar Abot finished a two-month Refrigerator and Air-conditioning Course.

After living through the violent winds and torrential rains of Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) on the evening of December 16, 2021, Cebuanos woke up to a disheartening sight: the total devastation of their homes and livelihood. According to a January 14, 2022 report by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, 636,837 families, or close to 2 million persons in Cebu, were affected by the Category 5 storm.

Tzu Chi volunteers from Manila flew to Cebu on January 1, 2022 to begin a week of relief work. Guided by their Cebuano counterparts, they identified typhoon victims in the impoverished coastal barangays of Lapu-Lapu City and Carcar City, as well as an underserved community in the Municipality of Sibonga. The distribution of 20-kg sacks of rice to families in Sibonga and Talisay soon followed. But it was news of cash aid of up to P20,000 that sent crowds crying tears of joy. Metrobank and BDO branches in Carcar, Lapu-Lapu, and Opon, facilitated the release of financial assistance to 2,808 beneficiaries.

Elementary, high school, and college scholars came in full force.

Having experienced the wrath of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013, Leyteños moved quickly with the coming of Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) on December 16, 2021. In Ormoc Tzu Chi Great Love Village, residents were brought to an evacuation center where local government provided collapsible tents and volunteers cooked and fed them warm porridge. Sets of clothes were also distributed to evacuees who didn’t have enough time to bring personal belongings with them.

Volunteers in Manila organized the airlifting of 3,000 Taiwan blankets to Tacloban. They also coordinated with Metrobank the release of financial aid to beneficiaries. Metrobank’s branch in Sogod, Southern Leyte, served 1,978 families.

Guests enjoyed a vegetarian dinner at the BTCC plaza and a special tea ceremony at the Lotus Pond.

The resto and events place in Amadeo, Cavite, espouses vegetarianism.

The Catholic missionary group received hospital beds, wheelchairs, noodles, and hygiene supplies.

190 houses were destroyed and 23 lives were lost in a landslide in Brgy. Kusiong, Datu Odin Sinsuat.

Preschoolers came in vegetables and animals costume to encourage vegetarianism and love for animals.

Building fire at Sta Mesa Tzu Chi Campus extinguished with the help of Filipino and Chinese fire brigade volunteers and Tzu Chi volunteers.

The whole-day event included a tour around BTCC.

The donated bicycles will be distributed to the beneficiaries of Tzu Chi’s livelihood, medical, and scholarship programs.

After two years, volunteers from the Mingtong 岷東 district reunited at the BTCC coffee shop.

Volunteers from the Mingchong district gathered at the Jing Si Hall in Quezon City.

Tzu Chi volunteers partnered with Mother of Divine Providence Parish to give rice to 100 families in Payatas, Quezon City.

Angelo King Foundation, Inc. (AKFI) officials visited BTCC; strengthened partnership with Tzu Chi.

Assistance included 20-kg rice, groceries, and medicines

The Sisters of Mary congregation and Tzu Chi Foundation share a mission to help the poor

A former banker, unhappy with the corporate life, created a paradise retreat in the hills of Tagaytay to take her back to simpler times, and the nostalgia of her childhood in her grandmother’s garden. Sonya’s Garden is an idyllic, verdant, and flower-laden oasis, that brings guests back to nature and offers a healthy refresh to mind, body, and soul.

Sonya's Garden, a well known Filipino bed and breakfast, is committed to their environmental advocacy.

Guests feasted on a delicious spread of sweet and savory meat-free dishes.

Part one of our series "This Vegetarian Life" takes us to The Vegan Grocer in San Juan. We talk to the owners, Auggie and Israel, to find out about vegan foods and how a vegan diet can improve our health.

Author Alya Honasan looks back at how the book came to be.

Guests and volunteers received angpao, tikoy, and other tokens of good fortune.

841 households in three barangays were completely destroyed.

It's part of Tzu Chi's poverty alleviation program for Davao's indigenous communities.

Almost 20,000 families from Liloan, Southern Leyte claimed their cash aid.

Beneficiaries also shared their blessings with the less fortunate.

Amid tragedy and devastation are love and warmth.

Beneficiaries claimed their relief cards.

Volunteers welcomed pledges in any amount.

Seven container vans will ferry donated essential goods for free.

The scholars personally delivered the "bundles of joy."

Volunteers call for food, water, and other basic necessities.

This initial aid is for distribution to storm-battered areas in the Visayas.

Tzu Chi also sends aid to Bahay Mapagmahal.

Let's help in a manner that’s relevant, transparent, and purposive

Amid the poverty and misery, beneficiaries share their blessings.

That’s the theme of this cooking contest today, cook a vegetarian recipe that will excite the judges.

Shoppers stocked up on fried dumplings, braised bean curd, Korean kimchi, kelp salad, and more.

Michael Celeste shares his rice supply, Christopher Bengca looks after drivers' welfare.

Mylene Romano takes the teachings of Tzu Chi to heart.

For Dr. Kent Tan, everyone has the capacity to help.

2,852 tricycle drivers have supplies to see them through the holidays.

Universidad de Manila students Catherine Jill Cillo and Franchesca Nadine Bituin go above and beyond their on-the-job training at Tzu Chi

The Tzu Chi Foundation donates dental chair to to citizens of Marikina to help with dental care during the pandemic. Together with a second dental chair donated by local businessman, Tony Andres, the people of Marikina are finally able to receive proper oral care.

After a much-needed cataract surgery at the Tzu Chi Eye Center, Eduardo Yañez shares his time and efforts as a way of saying thanks.

Tzu Chi volunteer Olga Vendivel doesn't put limits to who and how she can serve.

Edwin Macasieb Rivera counts his blessings; Benjie Mendoza Rafols says even the poor can extend aid.

Scavengers of Montalban, Rizal, are proud of their profession.

Caloocan North tricycle driver Domingo Navida proves that every centavo counts in creating a better life.

Montalban, Rizal’s beneficiaries include Eugene Ramos, who is forced to work as a scavenger after the murder of his father, and lady guard Gina Ren, a former scavenger.

Santo Tomas, Pampanga, tricycle driver Marvin Basilio doesn’t let polio get in the way of his dreams.

Down and out of their luck, Payatas scavengers Rosauro Sarmiento and Rolando Pagdanganan are grateful for their first tranche of rice and relief goods.

Twins Jaypee and Jayvee de los Santos are the sons of a former Tzu Chi volunteer; Angel Mactobo is the family’s responsible one who helps her parents.

More than 100 Badjaos each receive a sack of 20-kg rice from Cebu City’s Anti Mendicancy Office.

Tzu Chi volunteers bring their latest rice and relief efforts to 999 indigent residents in Santo Tomas, Pampanga.

Tzu Chi volunteers facilitate Mediland Enterprise Corporation’s donation of a Hyper Light Disinfection Robot to Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center. The turnover was live-streamed to Tzu Chi’s main office in Taiwan.

For Christian Samodio, Raniel Balmoja, and John Denzel P. Rimando, a Tzu Chi scholarship isn’t just about financial assistance—it’s about values education, environmental awareness, and community works, too.

Tzu Chi Philippines donates these devices critical to severe COVID-19 patients’ recovery.

Life’s struggles motivated Ron Matthew Solar to work hard and be independent for himself and his family.

Last October 9, Brightwoods School in Angeles, Pampanga, opened its sportsfield to a large-scale rice and relief goods distribution organized by Tzu Chi Foundation for more than 1,000 indigent residents from Angeles City, and a barangay of Aetas from Tarlac. Volunteers showed up bright and early to support the worthy cause: among them, 30-40 teachers from the host school.

Over 1,000 Angeles City indigents from five barangays were the beneficiaries of Tzu Chi Foundation’s rice and relief goods distribution last October 9 at the Brightwoods Sportsfield, in Pandan, Angeles City.

At Great Love Village in Palo, Leyte, volunteers organized a facemask fundraiser to support Tzu Chi Foundation’s efforts to donate high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen machines to hospitals treating COVID-19 patients. Made with excess fabrics collected from members of the community, the masks cost P25 each. Profits from the sale of the masks will help cover the cost of a HFNC machine.

The Tzu Chi Foundation continues to help hospitals throughout the nation fight the COVID-19 pandemic, with its mission to donate vital equipment needed in the treatment of patients.

Tzu Chi Foundation volunteers organized the first of three relief distributions for Antipolo City’s scavengers on October 2 at the multi-purpose covered court of Pantay Elementary School in Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City. Sacks of 20-kg Taiwan rice, various foodstuff, and other essential goods were claimed by 219 beneficiaries after volunteers gave them a short background of the Tzu Chi Foundation.

Representatives for visually impaired massage therapists from VIBES Caloocan, VIBES Montalban, VIBES Pasay, VIBES Quezon City, VIBES San Lazaro, Zhenti Massage, SM Novaliches, Touch With Faith Massage, AVCMT Inc., AVIMMS, DOC Wellness Massage, Good Massage, Robinsons Place, SM City VIBES Bicutan, UBMA Massage, and VIBES Sta. Rosa dropped by Buddhist Tzu Chi Campus in Sta. Mesa, Manila, to claim their third tranche of relief goods.

Doris Moaña shares her blessings, opens a small store

Kindness can help rebuild homes and communities.

Homes were washed away, fishing boats destroyed beyond repair.

A total of 4,889 beneficiaries received cash aid from Tzu Chi Foundation.

The event marks the first time in two years that Tzu Chi held a live event.

Residents now have access to clean, potable water.

Tzu Chi helps Micholle Manila with an operation, cash air, and pedicab.

Tzu Chi Philippines staff enjoy free Mandarin classes from Tzu Chi University School of Science and Technology.

Tzu Chi Philippines expands their social media platforms by entering TikTok.

Relief areas in the province also received rice, generators, cash assistance.

In the second part of our continuing series, This Vegetarian Life, celebrated Filipina artist Kritine Lim talk to Tzu Chi about her vegan lifestyle, and her art.

Volunteers based in Taiwan and Hualien's Jing Si Abode live-streamed their greetings.

Continuing with “This Vegetarian Life” series, Tzu Chi Philippines speaks to food blogger Dianne Nicole Go to know how she uses her platform to advocate for a healthier lifestyle, one day at a time.

Hundreds of Tzu Chi volunteers arrived at BTCC for a day of training and sharing of learnings.

For these volunteers, giving brings happiness to the heart.

They offer sensible advice to volunteers in training.

Classic healthy menu from Sonya’s Garden includes garden green salad, bread, pasta, desserts, and drinks—all freshly made from Sonya’s greenhouses.

A plaque was given during the City's 115th Foundation Day

The procedure benefited both Renato Santos and Dr. Kent Tan.

Tzu Chi beneficiaries give thanks on Charity Day

Students from Sisters of Mary were thankful for a day of free eye checkup and new learnings from Tzu Chi

PWDs are grateful to their longtime source of support.

Students thanked Tzu Chi volunteers through song and dance performances and learned Tzu Chi’s One Family sign language.

Participants performed the solemn three steps and a bow ceremony.

Brothers Liam and Lev Ngo also encourage their friends to eat their veggies.

This agricultural project is part of Tzu Chi’s poverty alleviation program for Davao’s indigenous communities.

Target completion of the permanent housing project is in November 2023.

106 families receive rice, blankets, hygiene supplies, and cooking essentials.

It's the first time that a face-to-face gathering of such proportions was held in the pandemic.

The solemn event is said to cleanse impurities and bestow limitless blessings to all.

Volunteers surprised the centenarian, Socorro Bello with a bag of groceries, rice, cash allowance, and birthday cake

26 scholars each received a bicycle donated by Angelo King Foundation, Inc.

After receiving angioplasty assistance, Virgilio Rom donates to Tzu Chi.

Tzu Chi scholar Jhasmine Yecla gives her donated bicycle to her Food Panda rider brother Justine.

Tzu Chi scholar Jennifer Camal is giving it to her father, a fruit-and-vegetable vendor.

277 families each received rice, groceries, blankets and mats, hygiene supplies, and cooking essentials

Honorary Consul General of Ukraine in Manila, Dr. Bea L. Ang helped volunteers make the dish.

The mats are made of excess fabric from sports socks.

Guests include the first batch to join Tzu Chi's medical missions.

The livelihood program gives hope for the poor Ata Manobo tribe in Talaingod, Davao del Norte.

Volunteers and guests come together to learn more about Tzu Chi’s mission and accomplishments.

About 50 graduating scholars attended the program.

Students performed song and dance numbers and gave hand-made cards to volunteers.

Beneficiaries and their families attended a short program before distribution.

This marks the first big gathering of Tzu Chi Zamboanga volunteers since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is the second time Tzu Chi got recognized by the award-giving body.

The Center employs state-of-the-art 3D printing technology to make artificial limbs.

184 third-year and fourth-year college students participated in the event

Volunteers from Bicol and scholars from Palo, Leyte, participated in the 3-day event.

Magna cum laude Joshua Daarol leads the graduating batch of 2022.

Former scholars were guests at the Tzu Chi Youth Camp

The 2-day event will sell vegeterian food and a variety of plants.

This marks the first mission of Tzu Chi in the Iloilo province.

This comes after a successful screening process for the first batch of scholars in Tzu Chi Iloilo

The Tzu Chi Foundation accomplishes its mission of education in the Philippines with the opening of the Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Philippines at the Tzu Chi Agno campus.

Even meat-eaters were satisfied.

The Tzu Chi Foundation celebrates the seventh lunar month with a charity bazaar for environmental awareness, and vegetarianism.

David Anthony Tan has been meat-free since January 2021.

Thirty Globe employees facilitated breakout discussions and helped distribute rice, groceries

The scholarship gives assistance to 25 college students from the Bicol University Tabaco Campus (BUTC) and the Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry (BUCAF)

The Tzu Chi Great Love Village in Tabaco City is home to 100 displaced families caused by Typhoons Rolly and Ulysses.

This is in recognition of the humanitarian works that the foundation has extended to the people of Tabaco City.

Marisol Peñaflorida and Win Hannah Bernabi earn from home.

VIBES officers deliver a cash pledge and plaque of appreciation

768 families from Brgy. Layugan, Bucay and Brgy. Nagtipulan, Langailang each received 20 kilos of rice and a bag of groceries. Four bereaved families received additional 10,000 pesos cash assistance each.

Tzu Chi Foundation travels to Abra to provide earthquake relief in the form of rice, food, and monetary assistance.

Volunteers from all over the Philippines gathered to learn Tzu Chi’s mission, culture, and direction with speakers from Taiwan and Dharma Master Cheng Yen herself.

Ligaya Ng took on Master Cheng Yen’s call to shoulder responsibilities

Commissioners and Faith Corps Diligence Training Camp provides opportunity for Tzu Chi volunteers to participate in one of the most important prayers in Buddhism.

In the 2022 Volunteers Diligence Training Camp on September 2 to 4, volunteer Harvey Yap tells stories of how meeting a group of people has transformed hearts in Tzu Chi Zamboanga.

Livestreaming allowed Filipino volunteers to listen to and interact with Buddhist nuns and Master Cheng Yen

The Tzu Chi Foundation and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples signs a Memorandum of Agreement for cooperation to help indigenous communities.

With 75 new scholars, Tzu Chi’s current roster of elementary, high school, and college scholars is now 680

Volunteers at the recent Diligence Camp explain the beauty of helping out

Tzu Chi Cebu volunteers hold values formation classes for public school and parish youth

Home visits took volunteers to the province’s remote areas

Volunteers paid a visit to new college scholars in Brgy. Pulpogan, Consolacion, Cebu.

The preschool marks Tzu Chi’s foray into the mission of education.

Volunteers from Cebu share milestones, stories, and lessons from their volunteerism with Tzu Chi Foundation.

Donate your Globe Rewards points to Typhoon Karding relief operations by Tzu Chi Foundation

251 homes in 11 barangays were completely damaged by the storm

Tzu Chi facilitated a man’s brain surgery, then granted a scholarship to his granddaughter.

Tzu Chi Philippines hosts doctors' symposium on holistic cancer treatments and stem cell research, by Dr. Chi-Cheng Li, Director of the Center of Stem Cell & Precision Medicine at the Tzu Chi Hospital in Hualien City, Taiwan.

Help the victims of Super Typhoon Karding. Join our efforts to rebuild their lives.

Donate to Tzu Chi by scanning the QR codes shown in the photo, or through the following bank accounts.

Account Name: Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines
BDO Account No.: 011978001800
Metrobank Account No.: 163-3-16307190-9

Please send sof copy of deposit slips to donations@tzuchi.org.ph or through Viber/Line/WeChat: +63967 211 0940

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Fiesta Verde is back!

We invite you to Fiesta Verde '22, a two-day wellness and vegetarian food festival happening on November 5 and 6, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila.

Enjoy vegetarian cuisine, fresh produce, organic products, and more.

Don't forget to bring your own lunch kit, food containers, and reusable bags.

See you there!

2,400 families from barangays Ibona, Umiray, Paltic, and Matawe in Dingalan, Aurora received rice and cash assistance from Tzu Chi’s Typhoon Karding response.

2,274 students from elementary school in Paltic, Ibona, Umiray, and Matawe in Dingalan, Aurora received school supplies from Tzu Chi.

Antonio David underwent successful spinal surgery in 2013.

They will complete a two-year college course in Long-Term Care at the Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology.

Scholars are expected to graduate in June 2024 and assured of employment in Taiwan.

Fiesta Verde is back!

We invite you to Fiesta Verde '22, a two-day wellness and vegetarian food festival happening on November 5 and 6, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila.

Enjoy vegetarian cuisine, fresh produce, organic products, and more.

Don't forget to bring your own lunch kit, food containers, and reusable bags.

See you there!

19 scholars make up this sixth batch

Take part in relief efforts for the victims of Typhoon Paeng by donating directly to the Tzu Chi Foundation. Just scan this QR Ph code to donate using your Maya app or any QR Ph-enabled bank or wallet app such as:

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No casualties or major damages were reported in Tzu Chi’s Bicol and Ormoc villages.

867 families in eight evacuation centers in Zamboanga City received rice and other relief goods from Tzu Chi.

The 2-day event promotes vegetarianism and a healthy lifestyle.

61 sellers participated in the two-day charity event

Volunteers, staff, and guests made the weekend vegetarian bazaar a huge success.

For these volunteers, it’s all about giving back and serving many.

Tzu Chi hosts photo gallery during Fiesta Verde, displaying the Foundation's rich, 28-year history in the Philippines.

Rural Rising Philippines embarks on fruit-and-veggie rescue buys all over the country.

Scholars learn Tzu Chi’s Ten Precepts in face-to-face humanities class in BTCC.

Tzu Chi’s university partners signed pledge of support in its very first tea party.

The sutra’s song and movements are a reminder to change inner character

The ritual symbolizes a pilgrimage, an invitation to immerse in kindness

The Tzu Chi Foundation expands its scholarship program to Iloilo to help more students attain their dream for a better life.

Each family received 20 kg of rice and various food and non-food grocery items.

The sale's beneficiaries are Tzu Chi's scholars

Master Cheng Yen calls it “the most rewarding thing in life”

BBC recognized Dharma Master Cheng Yen’s contribution in the development of modern Taiwanese Buddhism and Tzu Chi’s humanitarian efforts worldwide.

The program impacts both students and their families

Cute performance, gifts, and thanksgiving mark the preschool’s year-end.

Tzu Chi Philippines held a live viewing of the musical at the Jing Si Hall in BTCC.

Tech-Voc scholars gave thanks and performances; received gifts and encouragement on year-end party.

86 medical assistance beneficiaries attended the event

A talk and cooking demo kickstarted Tzu Chi’s partnership with Humane Society International to promote plant-based diet.

Tikoy making is part of the rich Chinese tradition during Chinese New Year.

Tzu Chi Philippines is now accepting applications for the Tzu Chi Technical Vocational Program!

Manny Penaredondo, former Tech-Voc scholar and now a professional caregiver inspires scholars to reach for their dreams.

Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines to deepen cooperation with the Metrobank Foundation, Inc. At a meeting on February 1, 2023, representatives from both organizations met at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Campus in Sta Mesa to disucss future plans for expanding their relationship.

Each guest received angpao from Dharma Master Cheng Yen.

Percival Cruz enjoyed his first try at handwritten art

Long-term medical beneficiary Nelson Rosales Jr. thanked Tzu Chi for support on his medication and daughter’s college education.

Any amount was welcome and appreciated.

They turned over coin banks filled to the brim.

Residents of Brgy. Malanday in Marikina City donated for the cause.

Ten years after Super Typhoon Yolanda, the Tzu Chi Foundation continues to look after Leyte. Witness the groundbreaking ceremony of a permanent housing project on February 24 at 9 am.

The topic is a timely one with alarming statistics

Grateful for past relief aid for the affected families of Typhoon Karding.

Volunteers, scholars, local officials, and guests joined together for the momentous groundbreaking of the new Tzu Chi Palo Great Love Village.

Bicol University President Dr. Arnulfo Mascariñas and Tzu Chi Philippines CEO Henry Yuñez led the ceremonial MOA signing.

This is part of Tzu Chi’s program to advocate environmental protection and promote healthy living.

Lessons were imparted in fun, thought-provoking activities

The class was a beginner’s course to all things Tzu Chi.

Past and present beneficiaries share their inspiring accounts.

124 persons deprived of liberty were given free reading glasses.

Menu includes vegan versions of sisig, salpicao, and more

The proceeds of the project will be donated to Tzu Chi’s earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and other causes.

Volunteers visited two farms in the city.

Esther Co Yu is an inspiration to volunteers and beneficiaries alike.

The event signifies a stronger collaboration between the two institutions.

The activity served to strengthen bond among students, parents, and the whole preschool community.

Tabaco City Mayor invites Tzu Chi Foundation to distribute coin banks to LGU employees.

Volunteers include 13 general medicine physicians, 10 pediatricians, 55 dentists, and 22 dental students.

A grander setup for the Buddha Bathing Ceremony reminded volunteers of their stronger commitment to walking the Bodhisattva path and relieving suffering in the world.

The ritual has a profound effect on both first-time and regular participants.

The values of recycling, resourcefulness, and obedience helped make the event a success.

Students took active role in the ceremony while learning the Buddha’s teaching on environmental protection and gratitude to their parents.

Tzu Chi Communications Department web developer and photographer Matt Serrano donates blood for a staff member’s wife

Tzu Chi provides public hospitals with oxygen concentrators as a means of combating COVID-19.

The registration for this year's Yoga Class, which begins on June 3, is now open.

This was the first Youth Camp after a 4-year pandemic hiatus.

Successful financial adviser Jeff Dolittle returns to Tzu Chi to give back.

The distribution benefited 1,201 families.

Kinlon Fan and Leo Villanueva encourage new Tzu Chi Youth to do the same.

Dads took lead in storytelling, gift giving, and party games.

Mangayon Elementary School adopts many of Master Cheng Yen’s teachings

The agreement will help more patients avail of angiogram and angioplasty procedures.

Eight Preschool students and 21 Nursery students were recognized in this milestone.

Tzu Chi Philippines is having a medical mission on July 20 to 22 in Davao Chong Hua High School, Davao City. Pediatrics, general medicine, and dental services will be given free for indigents.

For those needing major surgery (hernia and goiter), please see poster for registration details and requirements.

Gan en!

Tzu Chi Foundation now accepts applications for its Caregiving Course. Learn the fundamentals of caregiving as well as values to enrich patient experience.

Screening will start july 3. Class will start sept 11.

Experts advise making “I am a Tzu Chi scholar” part of their introduction.

The office inauguration marks a significant expansion of Tzu Chi’s humanitarian efforts in the region.

The exhibition is part of Globe's Hapag Movement that aims to raise funds for its NGO partners, including Tzu Chi Foundation.

Jhoy Sarmiento and Jeng de Dios credit Tzu Chi for molding their minds and character.

Participants came from Bicol, Pampanga, Leyte, Iloilo, Zamboanga, and the National Capital Region.

The symbolic graduation ceremony aims to recognize the hard work and dedication of Tzu Chi scholars.

The association hopes to inspire volunteerism in new-generation scholars.

PNU officials, alumni, and students join Tzu Chi for the MOA signing at the BTCC café.

Johniel’s Tuando’s accidental encounter with Tzu Chi volunteers shaped the direction of his life

A high school principal and basketball players take the opportunity to do good for others.

30 patients benefited from free surgery on goiter and hernia at the Lanang Premiere Doctors Hospital.

The 3-day event provided medical and dental services to 2,750 beneficiaries.

After undergoing a life-saving surgery in 2016, an 8-year-old boy pays it forward at the 246th Tzu Chi Medical Mission in Davao City.

Tzu Chi culminated the three-day medical mission with sign language performances, birthday celebrations, and recognition of volunteers’ hard work.

Volunteer doctors from across the Philippines and abroad were touched by Tzu Chi’s spirit as they joined Tzu Chi’s 246th Medical Mission in Davao City.

22 new college students passed the Tzu Chi scholarship application; Jowelyn and Patricia shared their stories of struggles and gratitude as new Tzu Chi scholars.

Their goal is to give back to the people who love and support them unconditionally.

Buddhist monks, members of various Buddhist temples, students, and special guests attend the screening.

867 families each received 25 to 50 kilos of rice, food supplies, hygiene products, eating utensils, Tzu Chi blankets, school supplies, and construction and farming tools.

Staffers sample meat-free versions of salpicao, longganisa, and bagoong

Volunteers note positive changes in scholars’ gestures and how they present themselves in activities.

The 2-day forum was graced by TCM and BMT medical professionals from Taiwan and Philippines to foster collaboration and mutual learning between the two countries.

They showed gratitude through donations, volunteerism, and by simply saying thanks.

The benefit concert was held on August 26 to support Globe’s Hapag Movement and Tzu Chi Foundation.

The second year of Tzu Chi Zamboanga’s Educational Assistance Program welcomes twenty new scholars from Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic University and Colegio De La Ciudad de Zamboanga.