How we are Making a Difference

Tiwala scholar passes university entrance exams

24 April 2024 - Tiwala

This month we celebrate Tiwala scholar Ivy Rose, who successfully passed the Bicol University entrance exams which qualifies her for a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science course:

The gift of mobility

6 April 2024 - Tiwala

“Through a meaningful partnership with other Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs), Children International Bicol Inc. (CIBI) has offered free wheelchairs intended for deserving individuals who are in need of the assistive device through the Free Wheelchair Mission Program. On March 22, CIBI, alongside Tiwala Staff and the PWD officers of Manito, led by Mrs. […]

Ending 2021 with a Grateful Heart

29 December 2021 - Emmylou Hallig

For many of us, 2021 has been filled with uncertainties and challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic and recent calamities continue to foreshadow a grim future. But in the middle of these troubled times, we want to remain grateful for all the blessings and opportunities Tiwala Kids & Communities received in the past three months. Here are […]

School Break Snapshots

15 October 2021 - Emmylou Hallig

The past two months went by quickly for the staff members of Tiwala Kids and Communities. The team took advantage of the school break period to connect meaningfully with the children and families. Although face-to-face classes were still restricted because of the lockdown, home visits and online activities were done to continue to minister to […]

Scholars Spotlight: Persevering through the Pandemic

13 August 2021 - Emmylou Hallig

July 10 marked the end of the school year for students here in the Philippines. It was a challenging year academically. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, learning shifted from the face-to-face setting to a distance education format. Modules replaced physical interactions. Children had to stay at home and learn within the confines of their homes […]

Typhoon Response Report

4 March 2021 - Emmylou Hallig

In October and November 2020, the Bicol Region was hit by three consecutive typhoons. These calamities left extensive damage in the Bicol Region. The violent winds toppled electric posts and mobile phone towers. Rivers overflowed and low-lying areas got flooded. Volcanic mudflows from Mount Mayon buried at least 300 houses in the town of Guinobatan. The […]

Peace in the Midst of a Super Typhoon

4 March 2021 - Emmylou Hallig

The winds were roaring and increasing in speed and ferocity in the early morning of November 1. Super Typhoon Goni, the strongest typhoon of 2020, was packing winds of 225km/h and with gusts of up to 315 km/h. The highest public storm signal (Signal 5) was raised in the Bicol Region and almost one million […]