Sometimes the most innocent of comments can lead you in the most profound direction. In 2004, I have been living and working back and forth between New York City, London and Manila […]
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The Angels in Ourselves
In a world where it’s easy to focus on the things that divid and separate us, photographer Emmanuel Santos has tried to emphasize some of what we share in common. The Angels […]
The Miracle of Ondoy
How a terrible typhoon brought together people of different backgrounds and mobilized them to help victims from Marikina to Ilocos. Click here to read the story
Political killings in the Philippines
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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 […]
Finding the Luxury in Me
Traveling, like all great things in life, exists in many different forms. A trip can serve a variety of purposes – to visit friends, explore history, enjoy romance, become lost in nature, […]
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 […]
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