Philippine Province (PHI)
Meeting Pope Francis
Some 40 Jesuits met with Pope Francis at the Nunciature in Manila during his Philippines visit. All were ecstatic at the invitation. I was privileged...read more
Casa Bayanihan: Education rooted in reality
The Jesuit-run University of San Francisco has been running an alternative study abroad program based in Metro Manila, the Philippines. Casa Bayanihan is a semester-long...read more
Continuing to hope
Although Typhoon Hagupit – known as Ruby in the Philippines – is reported to have taken only a handful of lives, for thousands of people...read more
Bringing inclusive development to an indigenous tribe
When the Philippine’s newest freeport was established seven years ago in Casiguran, Aurora province, a large-scale protest among the affected residents and various groups erupted....read more
Finding business solutions to social problems: Jesuit initiatives in social enterprise
Today’s problems need different strategies and Jesuits must apply new skills and techniques in order to respond more effectively. Beyond simply business skill however, there...read more
Jesuit universities in Asia Pacific meet
What is the role of Jesuit universities in social justice? This was a question that participants at the recent meeting of the Association of Jesuit...read more
God, people and planning
Have you ever seen or walked into a fancy handbag boutique selling the likes of Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Dolce and Gabbana? Even if we...read more
Jesuits in the Philippines planning film on St Ignatius
Jesuit Communications in the Philippines is planning its most ambitious project – a full-length feature film on the life of St Ignatius, to be titled...read more
Found worthy to serve
On August 23, 2014, family, relatives, friends, and Jesuits gathered at the Ateneo de Manila University’s Church of the Gesu to celebrate the diaconal ordination...read more