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Published on 07/29/14
Pampanga, Philippines – Remember Mt. Pinatubo? It was that quiet volcano in Central Luzon that suddenly came alive, changing the fate of the residents forever. It was in 1991 when tragedy struck and residents along the volcano were forced to move and start new lives. The Aetas, a nomadic tribe that live in the mountains were forced to resettle their communities in Brgy. Villa Maria… it has been twenty years and they have settled their lives in Porac. Now, they …
Published on 07/29/14
Zamboanga, Philippines – They are called as river people, where the name of the Subanon tribe comes from. They are natives to the Zamboanga Peninsula in the western part of the Mindanao island. However, they are now living in the mountains due to the migration of Muslim groups… They are now asking for help from fellow Filipinos in the early childhood development of their children. PTL is partnering with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Youth Solidarity for Peace to …
Published on 07/29/14
Sendong Survivors Rise to Address Children’s Therapy and Healing Palawan, Philippines – The movie, Toy Story, rings true. Old toys from closets would be used again and bring joy to the new generation of Filipino children. PTL is partnering with the Jesuit Volunteers Philippines and Cartwheel Foundation to build a toy center in the Palawan island. Culion is a 4th class municipality in the province; once a leprosarium, the area is now a vibrant community eager to develop and progress… …
Published on 07/29/14
Sendong Survivors Rise to Address Children’s Therapy and Healing Cagayan de Oro, Philippines – As Walt Disney said, “Keep moving forward.” This is what the people of Cagayan de Oro are doing right now. After the devastation from Typhoon Sendong last year, which claimed families and property, the survivors have slowly gotten back in rebuilding their lives. Ateneo de Cagayan – Xavier University has donated land for resettlement areas to those who were affected by the tragedy. Called Xavier Ecoville, …
Published on 07/29/14
Lakewood. How romantic. In reality, not quite. Lakewood is about two hundred sixty kilometers off Zamboanga City; it would take seven hours of bus ride to reach the municipality. A lake is in the center and the communities residing are living below the poverty line. .. An unassuming and quiet community, four thousand children have limited access to toys and children’s books. They are now asking for your donations to have a meaningful play experience. PTL has partnered with Yellow …
Published on 07/29/14
It has been a year since Brgy. Loyola Heights PTL opened its doors to around 200+ kids from the community. This has been their play area ever since. The other day, I heard numerous personal stories of families in relation to the Philippine Toy Library. The other day, I heard numerous personal stories of families in relation to the Philippine Toy Library. I heard stories of kids pushing their Nanay to drop them off at the Toy Library. For some …
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