When someone asked the “birthday girl” to dance, her fair skin almost blushed and a dreamy look came over her gray-green eyes. She said, “thank you, but I am dancing with my […]
Schools back Pasig River rescue
People light candles for many reasons – to celebrate, to mourn, to remember, to love, to inspire, to light the darkness. Click here to read the story
Rope of Hope saves lives in Rizal village
When you throw a rope to save people in crisis, that rope must not only be long enough to reach them, but also strong enough to withstand the pull of all their […]
Bayanijuan folk grateful for safe haven
Calauan, Laguna – Former vendor Tess Ortinero, 59, wondered where she would be now – whether she would even still be alive – if she were still living along a Manila estero […]
Wet nurses suckle flood-swamped babies
When Margi, 25, fled her house in San Juan during the heavy rains last week, her 6-month-old baby was cold and crying. Having escaped with only the clothes on her back, she […]
Soccer not just ‘beautiful game’ but life-changing for homeless
When Ricky Ortiz, 35, decided to try out for the Philippine team that was joining the 2009 Homeless World Cup (HWC) tournament in Milan, Italy, everyone thought he was foolish as he […]
She Stoops to Conquer – and to Heal
If Susann Roth is a woman of great vision today, it is probably because her eyes were opened at such a young age. Susann remembers the exact moment she awakened to the […]
Fr. Reuter at 93: Fullness of life, love
When James B. Reuter was just 7 years old, “God made a spectacular entrance into (his) life,” and he made the decision that would set the course of his existence. Click here […]
UK envoy, wife bid farewell, but not goodbye
For Rene, 17, the chance to sing “Make Me Serve” was a rare opportunity to give something back to British Ambassador Peter Beckingham and his wife, Jill. Click here to read the […]
Rediscover Manila – aboard a Pasig River cruise
The state of Pasig River today mirrors the state of the country. And the potential of the river mirrors the potential of the country. It might take a generation to make it […]
