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News from Tzu Chi Philippines missions, ceremonies and community work across the country.
Tzu Chi Charity Run 2024 Highlights
When Tzu Chi Philippines announced that it was going to mount a fun run to benefit the scholars of its Educational Assistance Program, the foundation had never organized such an event before. Nevertheless, with the tireless dedication of volunteers and the invaluable support of partners like Runrio, Inc., generous sponsors, and 6,000 runners who registered in the 1K, 3K, 5K, and 10K race categories, the Tzu Chi Charity Run for Education was a resounding success. Here are highlights from start to finish of the fun and worthy cause that took place on July 21 at the grounds of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.
6,000 runners join Tzu Chi’s Charity Run for Education
The run benefits 1,700 scholars in its Educational Assistance Program.
Hope Beyond the Storm: A Decade of Recovery
When Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) pummeled parts of Leyte in 2013, it not only washed away people’s homes and livelihood, it took away all their hopes and dreams.
Grateful for surgery
At Tzu Chi’s medical mission in Palo, Leyte, surgery has a positive impact on patients and healthcare workers.
A hope that continues on: Tzu Chi Palo Great Love Village
53 families receive permanent housing and housewarming gifts, marking a new beginning.
Tzu Chi Philippines turns over permanent housing project in Palo, Leyte
On its milestone 30th year in the Philippines, the Tzu Chi Foundation unveiled the Tzu Chi Palo Great Love Village, a 1.4-hectare permanent housing project built for families affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013. Led by Tzu Chi Philippines CEO Henry Yuñez and attended by key personalities that included Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho “Icot” Petilla, Palo Mayor Remedios “Matin” Petilla, Palo Vice Mayor Jonathan P. Chiquillo, Sangguniang Barangay members of Palo, and Angelo King Foundation, Inc. representatives led by President Teddy Kingsu, the event saw the turnover of keys and housewarming gifts to 53 beneficiary families.
Tzu Chi Palo Great Love Village: A permanent home for generations to come
Fifty-three homeowners received the keys to their new home last July 11 at the Tzu Chi Palo Great Love Village, in Barangay San Jose, Palo, Leyte. This village will now be a permanent residence to families who survived Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013. Following the loss of their homes to Yolanda, these families lived in temporary housing provided by Tzu Chi.
Tzu Chi wraps up successful 3-day medical mission in Palo, Leyte
A total of 5,444 beneficiaries received medical assistance with six medical departments.
Compassion enhances expert care at Tzu Chi medical mission in Palo
Patients and doctors appreciate ‘help from the heart’.
Tzu Chi Philippines wraps up 265th medical mission in Palo, Leyte
Tzu Chi volunteers just completed a successful three-day medical mission at the Leyte Provincial Hospital from July 11-13. Thirty-five beneficiaries underwent goiter surgery, while 51 patients were operated on for hernia. Among them was the little boy Yeshaa Brianna Puda, who was diagnosed with inguinal hernia. “Thank you because the Lord used you as a way for my daughter to get better,” says his mother Norvelyn Rivas.