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Del Carmen, Siargao — As climate change, environmental degradation, and rapid development continue to reshape island communities, young people across Siargao are stepping forward with ideas, innovations, and a shared commitment to protect the future of the island they call home. On 6-7 October 2026, more than 100 youth participants, together with government representatives, environmental […]
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For Poly, humanitarian work began from the ground up. Starting as a volunteer in a conflict-affected area, he was introduced to peacebuilding, WASH, and emergency response, experiences that showed him the power of standing alongside communities as they recover from crisis. What started as volunteer service eventually became a lifelong commitment to helping people rebuild […]
For Engel, the path to humanitarian work began in college, when he helped vulnerable families repair their homes as a Civil Engineering student. The experience showed him how he could use his profession to directly help people in need. Today, as a WASH Engineer with Action Against Hunger, Engel works with communities affected by disasters […]
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GLAN, Sarangani ─ As she has done for the past 32 years of working in public service, Glenda Hizoler, General Manager of the Glan Water District, was on her way to the office on the morning the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Municipality of Glan. Having dedicated the past decades to the Glan Water District, including the last eight years as General Manager, she understood […]
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Over the past four years, Aries has worked across emergency responses in Bohol, Abra, Davao de Oro, and most recently Sarangani, bringing his experience in mental health and psychosocial support to communities affected by disasters and displacement. As an MHPSS Field Officer with Action Against Hunger, Aries works with children, young people, families, and communities […]
For Nor-Ain, becoming a humanitarian worker was not part of the original plan. Growing up in a conflict-affected community, she witnessed firsthand how displacement, lost livelihoods, and limited access to basic services affected families. Her journey began through youth training, peacebuilding, and gender advocacy, where working directly with communities helped her discover a deeper sense […]
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For the past two and a half years, Sonie has been deployed to multiple emergency responses each year, often leaving at short notice to support communities affected by disasters. But beyond the emergencies she has responded to, it is the connections she builds along the way that make Sonie a familiar face to many of […]
GLAN, Sarangani ─ When two-month-old Zane Gabriel developed severe pneumonia, his family was already struggling to make ends meet. Then a powerful earthquake struck their home, adding to their financial pressures and disrupting access to healthcare. Through it all, parents, grandparents, non-governmental organizations, health workers, and community members rallied around one small child. At just two months old, Zane Gabriel was […]
Across the cities of Zamboanga and Malabon, communities are already seeing the results of their efforts to restore ecosystems, improve waste management, and strengthen resilience through the EARTH project. Through community-led action, residents are restoring mangroves, testing innovative nature-based solutions, strengthening waste management systems, and working together through community savings groups. From the waterways of […]
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El Niño in the Philippines: Monitoring Impacts and Emerging Needs
/by AdminSiargao Youth Reaffirm their role in Shaping Climate Solutions for the Island’s Future
/by Ana Nico ClementDel Carmen, Siargao — As climate change, environmental degradation, and rapid development continue to reshape island communities, young people across Siargao are stepping forward with ideas, innovations, and a shared commitment to protect the future of the island they call home. On 6-7 October 2026, more than 100 youth participants, together with government representatives, environmental […]
Humanitarians in Action: Meet Poly
/by AdminFor Poly, humanitarian work began from the ground up. Starting as a volunteer in a conflict-affected area, he was introduced to peacebuilding, WASH, and emergency response, experiences that showed him the power of standing alongside communities as they recover from crisis. What started as volunteer service eventually became a lifelong commitment to helping people rebuild […]
Humanitarians in Action: Meet Engel
/by AdminFor Engel, the path to humanitarian work began in college, when he helped vulnerable families repair their homes as a Civil Engineering student. The experience showed him how he could use his profession to directly help people in need. Today, as a WASH Engineer with Action Against Hunger, Engel works with communities affected by disasters […]
How Partnership Brought a Lifeline Back to Communities After the Earthquake
/by AdminGLAN, Sarangani ─ As she has done for the past 32 years of working in public service, Glenda Hizoler, General Manager of the Glan Water District, was on her way to the office on the morning the magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Municipality of Glan. Having dedicated the past decades to the Glan Water District, including the last eight years as General Manager, she understood […]
Humanitarians in Action: Meet Aries
/by AdminOver the past four years, Aries has worked across emergency responses in Bohol, Abra, Davao de Oro, and most recently Sarangani, bringing his experience in mental health and psychosocial support to communities affected by disasters and displacement. As an MHPSS Field Officer with Action Against Hunger, Aries works with children, young people, families, and communities […]
Humanitarians in Action: Meet Ain
/by AdminFor Nor-Ain, becoming a humanitarian worker was not part of the original plan. Growing up in a conflict-affected community, she witnessed firsthand how displacement, lost livelihoods, and limited access to basic services affected families. Her journey began through youth training, peacebuilding, and gender advocacy, where working directly with communities helped her discover a deeper sense […]
Humanitarians in Action: Meet Sonie
/by AdminFor the past two and a half years, Sonie has been deployed to multiple emergency responses each year, often leaving at short notice to support communities affected by disasters. But beyond the emergencies she has responded to, it is the connections she builds along the way that make Sonie a familiar face to many of […]
When Challenges Collide, Collective Care Rallies Around an Ailing Child
/by Ana Nico ClementGLAN, Sarangani ─ When two-month-old Zane Gabriel developed severe pneumonia, his family was already struggling to make ends meet. Then a powerful earthquake struck their home, adding to their financial pressures and disrupting access to healthcare. Through it all, parents, grandparents, non-governmental organizations, health workers, and community members rallied around one small child. At just two months old, Zane Gabriel was […]
From Waste to Wetlands: Communities are restoring their environment through innovative solutions.
/by AdminAcross the cities of Zamboanga and Malabon, communities are already seeing the results of their efforts to restore ecosystems, improve waste management, and strengthen resilience through the EARTH project. Through community-led action, residents are restoring mangroves, testing innovative nature-based solutions, strengthening waste management systems, and working together through community savings groups. From the waterways of […]