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News from Tzu Chi Philippines missions, ceremonies and community work across the country.
“Tzu Chi heart” evident in scholars’ reapplication interviews
Volunteers note positive changes in scholars’ gestures and how they present themselves in activities.
PNU learns plant-based cooking in “Veg Up” workshop
Staffers sample meat-free versions of salpicao, longganisa, and bagoong
Angel of Sight Program had its Ceremonial Signing
On August 29, 2023, the Department of Education held their first day of school in Zamboanga City. To mark the opening of public schools, the Angel of Sight Program had its Ceremonial Signing at Great
Relief for Typhoon Egay victims in Cagayan
Tzu Chi volunteers’ latest relief operations on August 20, 2023 was in Cagayan Province, where Super Typhoon Egay (International name: Doksuri) ravaged parts of Luzon with its powerful winds and heavy rains last July. Among the survivors were the Indigenous People of Agta, whose hectares of cornfields were unsalvageable and thatched homes ruined beyond repair.
Tzu Chi sends relief to Super Typhoon Egay victims in Cagayan
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.
Tzu Chi Bicol Awarding of Scholarship
On August 5, Tzu Chi Foundation in Bicol awarded scholarship certificates to 49 students from Bicol University (BU) Main Campus, Tabaco Campus, and BU College of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Bicol State College of Applied Science and Technology (BISCAST). This is the second year since Tzu Chi's Educational Assistance Program (EAP) was launched in the Bicol Region.
Bright futures ahead for these Tzu Chi scholars from Iloilo
Their goal is to give back to the people who love and support them unconditionally.
Iloilo students find hope through Tzu Chi scholarship
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.
Tzu Chi’s Bicol scholars express gratitude
It took a Tzu Chi scholarship to change the lives of Susie Camata and Fe Callos. Both from Bicol, each girl soldiered on despite her personal struggle. Susie’s father, given his meager salary was forever in debt to support their education. Fe was traumatized by the gruesome murder of her father, a crime perpetrated by her uncle. With a Tzu Chi scholarship, they now have hope and dreams. Susie can focus on her studies without worrying about expenses. And Fe plans to become a social worker so she can help others the way Tzu Chi helped her.
Tzu Chi’s spirit touches the hearts of new volunteer doctors
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.