Last month, I talked about the problems of the Philippine education system and how it negatively affects the children (https://www.filipino-orphans.org/blog/back-to-school/). In this post, I would like to highlight one of the ways The Philippine Orphanage Foundation sought to alleviate some of these problems to build a brighter future for our orphans—the Manaoag Christian Children’s Home […]
It’s that time again, the beginning of a new school year. Whether you are still in school or far past your graduation, we are all familiar with the feelings of starting a new school year. Amidst all the nerves of trying to pass your first tests and quizzes and nostalgia for the summer that passed […]
Joanna Maniti is truly an inspiration to many. After having a “lightbulb” moment while delivering a speech in college (University of Southern California), she set her heart upon helping the poor and helpless orphaned children in the Philippines. Having been to the Philippines on a couple of missions trips with her church, she knew first […]
What do you think of when you hear the word “orphan?” To the average person, the word “orphan” means a child who has lost both of their parents to death. While this case scenario is an absolute tragedy, did you know that some orphans still have a living parent? You read that last sentence correctly, […]
The Philippines is a beautiful Southeast Asian country composed of 7,641 islands with a population of over 110 million as of 2021. It is the 13th most populous country in the world and the second most populous in Southeast Asia after Indonesia. The population of the Philippines is incredibly diverse, with over 100 different ethnic […]
Poverty is a significant issue in the Philippines, affecting millions of people across the country. Despite being an emerging economy, the Philippines still struggles with high levels of inequality, limited access to education and healthcare, and a lack of job opportunities. According to the World Bank, around 16.6% of the Filipino population, or over 17 […]