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News from Tzu Chi Philippines missions, ceremonies and community work across the country.
Restoring vision for the cataract patients
In Ormoc, Philippines, Tzu Chi volunteers hosted a free eye clinic to remove cataracts for patients in need. A young volunteer, who had received caregiver's training in Taiwan, was finally able to contribute in her hometown.
Glad to receive treatment
In the Philippines, dental care is expensive for most and it has been even more difficult to receive treatments due to COVID-19. In order to help the locals, Marikina City's vice mayor and dentists worked together to open a free dental clinic. Recently, an entrepreneur collaborated with Tzu Chi and donated dental examination chairs to the clinic, improving their treatment quality.
This scavenger claimed her relief goods—then shared them with others
Mylene Romano takes the teachings of Tzu Chi to heart.
Cardiologist Dr. Kent Tan has cutting-edge technique and heart of gold
For Dr. Kent Tan, everyone has the capacity to help.
Caloocan South trike drivers claim third tranche of rice, relief goods
2,852 tricycle drivers have supplies to see them through the holidays.
Helping scavengers and visually impaired
During the pandemic, Tzu Chi Philippines Chapter continued to care for the disadvantaged. In Quezon City, they distributed rice and living supplies to scavengers and visually impaired individuals.
Volunteerism begins early for these college seniors
Universidad de Manila students Catherine Jill Cillo and Franchesca Nadine Bituin go above and beyond their on-the-job training at Tzu Chi
Tzu Chi Donates Dental Chair to Help People of Marikina
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.
Eduardo Yañez: From Eye Center beneficiary to Tzu Chi volunteer
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.
Distribution for long term care recipients
During the COVID period, Tzu Chi Philippines Chapter doesn’t forget to send their love to their long-term care recipients with aid items that they need.