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News from Tzu Chi Philippines missions, ceremonies and community work across the country.
265th Palo Medical Mission at Leyte Academic Center
Tzu Chi Foundation recently wrapped up its 265th medical and surgical mission in Palo, Leyte on July 11-13. Bringing with them their stories and hopes for better health, a total of 5,444https://youtu.be/8VU7dANy0vM patients received medical and surgical treatments, all now ready to start a life with better health. For Tzu Chi volunteers, this successful medical and surgical mission is their motivation to continue their work in helping others, as Tzu Chi approaches its 30th year of love and compassion in the Philippines.
Tzu Chi Scholar alumni share their struggles and successes at Scholars’ Camp
“Alumni Talks” inspires graduating scholars.
Fostering friendships and joyous experiences at scholars’ camp
First-time attendees of the Tzu Chi Scholars’ Camp make lifelong memories.
Tears of sadness and gratitude shed at “Starry, Starry Night”
Scholars recount challenges—and how a scholarship turned their lives around.
Tzu Chi hosts symbolic ceremony for 130 graduating scholars
38 scholars with Latin honors receive cash incentives.
Sail and make waves for gratitude: the efforts behind Tzu Chi’s 2024 Scholars’ Camp
60 graduating scholars planned and organized this year’s scholars’ camp, titled “Waves of inspiration, let’s sail together!”
Sailing through waves: Stories of hardship and hope
For the longest time, Tzu Chi scholars Jenny Rose Goco, Edrian delos Santos, and Chatline Joy dela Cruz knew nothing but hardship: for Jenny Rose, it was financial struggle; for Edrian, a debilitating eye disease; and for Chatline Joy, the loss of her father. Through a Tzu Chi scholarship, these disadvantaged youth received both quality education and timeless values that will carry them through life. As graduating scholars, they can now hope and dream of a better future, not just for themselves but for their families as well.
New theme, song, and activities in 2024 scholar-led camp
Fourth-year college scholars organize an unforgettable three days of learning, friendship, and fun.
Scholars take charge of 2024 Tzu Chi Scholars’ Camp
Dubbed as a camp for scholars by scholars, the 2024 Tzu Chi Scholars’ Camp was organized by the batch’s graduating seniors from June 28 to 30 at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Campus in Sta. Mesa, Manila. For three days, 12 scholars from Zamboanga, 17 from Davao, eight from Leyte, 22 from Iloilo, 12 from Cebu, 24 from Bicol, 12 from Pampanga, and 55 from the Nation Capital Region learned more about themselves and the world through fun and educational activities, discussions on relevant topics, and opportunities to make friends with fellow scholars.
Years later, a Tzu Chi scholarship continues to impact lives
Ingrained with the attitude to serve many people, former Tzu Chi scholar Jamil Carvajal continues to help in any way he can