According to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman, the project will provide direct financial support to 582,000 of the country’s poorest families, including those living in remote areas. She said that unlike traditional welfare programs, only families who keep their children in school and ensure that children and pregnant women [...]

Charlotte band, The Division Red, is donating 100% of the profits from their debut album to provide a scholarship through Philippine Aid Society. Fox Charlotte covered the story; watch the video below. To purchase the CD online, click here. The Division Red will headline at this year’s Society Jam Benefit Concert to be held on [...]

This year’s Society Jam benefit concert, to be held Sep 25th at Les Myers  Park in Concord, will feature a South African safari valued at $3,800 in our silent auction.  This same package goes for about $3,000 at other charity auctions I have attended.  Last year, it sold for much less during our silent auction.  [...]

This is an interesting report from the World Bank.  Among the suggestions to help alleviate poverty are improving the investment climate in the Philippines, and education. The World Bank has suggested two strategies to make the poor feel the benefits of a rising economy. The first is to increase income-generating opportunities for the poor. This [...]

This is a breaking news story.  *Update* – at least 4 dead. MANILA, Philippines – Philippine police have entered a bus after shots were heard from the hostage-taker of 15 Chinese tourists, and at least four of the hostages crawled out of the back door. There was no immediate confirmation of any casualties in the [...]