On the morning of 3 March, a fire broke out in Daan Tubo, an informal settlement close to the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) campus in Quezon City. The flames spread quickly through the jigsaw-like community, consuming houses constructed from … Continued
From 3 to 6 February, representatives from the 11 Jesuit schools in the Philippines gathered at the Cebu Center for Ignatian Spirituality for EcoSummit 2025. Now in its second year, this annual assembly brings together faculty and staff who lead … Continued
It was a Tuesday, 14 January, the eve of a new school semester. We, formands, from the Loyola House of Studies (LHS) inside the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Metro Manila, had just welcomed the new year, completed our … Continued
From 2 to 7 March, Xavier Learning Community (XLC) in Chiang Rai, Thailand, hosted the “Learning from Southeast Asia” programme, which brought together students and staff from Japan’s Sophia University and Kwansei Gakuin University. This collaborative educational initiative aimed to … Continued
I am a third-year student from Xavier Learning Community in Chiang Rai, Thailand. During the semester break, my friends and I wanted to gain more experience, so we volunteered to teach at different places. One of these places was Zibrae … Continued
Although he always signed himself “EJ Anzorena,” Fr Anzorena was known by his middle name “Jorge” (“George” among English-speaking friends). Having attended a German-sponsored technical high school, Jorge was a specialist in reinforced concrete and, before entering the Society of … Continued
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific believes that informed and animated youth are at the heart of ecological action. In 2022, it launched Creators of Hope through its Reconciliation with Creation (RwC) network. Creators of Hope supports young individuals and … Continued
If there is something that propels me forward, it is a light touch that has gently been encouraging me towards the reality of mission. Working with the Jesuits in my country, Pakistan, was not in my life plan, but a … Continued
The announcement of the US government on 24 January to suspend all foreign aid for at least 90 days has had a severe impact on the humanitarian and educational efforts of two Jesuit organisations dedicated to supporting marginalised communities worldwide. … Continued
A child gazes at the sky, unsure if the light is a guiding star or an airstrike. Today marks four years since the military coup in Myanmar, a tragic milestone for a nation facing ongoing violence and displacement. Over 3.5 … Continued