Philippines
Inmates in Philippine prison rediscover joy, faith through guitar lessons
After winning the top prize at a guitar class recital, Alex (not his real name), tearfully said in Filipino, “I thank God not only because...read more
Chronicling the struggles of migrant workers to adapt
The Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP) Migration Network has published a second book. “Settling down: the struggles of migrant workers to adapt” brings together...read more
Renewing commitment to justice for migrants and refugees
It was a time of sharing but also an experience of a very real migration issue in the Philippines. As part of their annual meeting,...read more
First STB graduation at St Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate in Vietnam
On March 28, St Joseph Jesuit Scholasticate (SJJS) in Ho Chi Minh City celebrated its first Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (STB) graduation after becoming affiliated...read more
Jesuit university presidents express support for new autonomous Muslim region in the Philippines
The presidents of the five Jesuit universities in the Philippines have called for the immediate passage of a proposed law that will result in the...read more
Helping Marawi evacuees rebuild their community
On March 6, Xavier University, the Jesuit university in Cagayan de Oro, the local government of Marawi and the Office of the Vice President of...read more
Out of the streets and into the classroom
Street children and out-of-school youth in Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines are getting an opportunity to finish their education thanks to an alternative school...read more
Jesuit university in Manila sets up campus radio station
Ateneo de Manila University went on air for the first time on Ash Wednesday, February 14, when it soft-launched its very own campus radio station,...read more
The eatery that rose from a storm
The name Culion might not ring a bell as loud as its neighbour Coron, but this picturesque island in the province of Palawan, Philippines is...read more