Philippine Province (PHI)
Strengthening disaster preparedness and evacuation strategies in Payatas
There is an increasing focus on disaster preparedness in the Philippines, although this is happening at different levels. The general public is learning how to...read more
Album for Pope Francis in top 10 charts in the Philippines
The album produced by the Jesuit Music Ministry (JMM) for the Philippine Papal Visit made it to the top 10 of the Original Pinoy Music...read more
A pure gift of the Holy Father
Anticipation was high as the Philippines awaited Pope Francis’ visit to the country from January 15 to 19, 2015. For weeks before the Pope’s arrival,...read more
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