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Padayun sa kinabuhi (Life must go on): A story of recovery after Typhoon Tino
COMPOSTELA, CEBU – When Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) hit Barangay Mulao in Compostela, several families lost what was most precious to them, caught in violent flooding they had never expected from what they thought would be just strong winds. Among them was Emily (45), who had experienced what no parent should ever have to endure: losing […]
Family Navigates Loss, Fear, and Recovery in Sarangani
/by AdminThe last time she experienced an earthquake of this scale was in the early years of her marriage. Today, Domana “Dagay” Sagli is 83 years old and the eldest in a household shared by four families, including many of her grandchildren. Since the earthquake struck Sarangani, she has not been able to sleep. With limited […]
Clean water, caring hands: Two women working for children’s health in Mindanao
/by AdminIn the quiet mornings of Barangay Adaon in the Municipality of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, life begins before sunrise. For many parents in the community, every day begins with the same hope: that their children will grow up healthy, strong, and able to pursue brighter futures. For Alima “Lengs” Zacaria, a 36-year-old mother of three, that […]
Thousands Displaced as 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mindanao; Safe Water and Emergency Support Urgently Needed
/by AdminMindanao, Philippines — Communities across Mindanao are struggling to recover after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani Province on the 8th of June, causing widespread destruction, displacing thousands of families, and disrupting access to essential services. The earthquake, one of the strongest to hit the region in recent years, was […]
From Rainwater to Safe Sanitation: Nirajon’s Story
/by AdminNirajon, 66, lives in Barangay Baybay, Burgos, Surigao del Norte. She leads a humble life together with her husband, Segundo, 63. Together, they take care of their home and share daily responsibilities, from preparing meals to washing clothes and dishes, tasks that depend heavily on access to water. In their community, owning a proper toilet […]
Strengthening Barangay Resilience: Finalizing Disaster Risk Reduction Plans for a Safer, Greener Siargao
/by AdminAs Siargao faces growing environmental pressures—from stronger storms to increasing waste challenges—local planning has never been more critical. To support safer and more resilient communities, Action Against Hunger, in partnership with the Municipal Government of General Luna, held a two-day workshop on the follow-through and finalization of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plans […]