November 2nd was All Soul’s Day in The Philippines. A day when families in the Philippines troop to cemeteries to visit their dearly departed. They stay for the day. Some even stay overnight. The deluge of families also means huge traffic in these areas. It becomes difficult to get out for food. And food […]
Over a year ago, Daniel Cabrera, a homeless 9-year old boy, was photographed doing his homework by the light of a McDonald’s store in the Philippines. Joyce Torrefranca, a Medical Technology student, took that photo after taking a break from a night of studying. She was touched and inspired when she chanced upon the boy […]
The Philippines celebrates the Christmas season the longest in the world – as early as September up until early January. For Filipinos, it is a season marked by homecomings and family reunions. This time of year becomes especially precious in a country where many parents are forced to leave their families for overseas employment. As […]