Earlier this year, the Executive Chef of the Whitehouse, Cristeta Comeford, selected Philippine Aid Society as her designated charity upon being awarded the ‘BPinoy Award’ from Bank of the Philippine Islands. BPI donated 100,000 pesos in her honor to our charity based in Quezon City. The BPinoy award is given to Filipinos living overseas who [...]

The Philippines forced an evacuation of nearly 50,000 people in Legazpi City as the Mayon volcano showed signs that could indicate a major eruption.  Please keep that area in your prayers.

Most of the flood waters from Ondoy and Pepeng have receded but the World Bank estimates that an additional $4.42 billion US dollars are needed for the long term recovery effort.  Philippine Aid Society will be involved with this effort in whatever capacity we are able.  Next year, we are already planning two events in [...]

Jay is one of our scholars in Quezon City.  This short interview was recorded in September of 2009.