In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of HIV and the dangers it brings, seems to have taken a backseat amidst everything that the whole world is experiencing right now. Yet, what people don’t seem to realize is that HIV is equally threatening as COVID-19. In the same way that we are told …
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Gretchen Ho inspires young girls to dream big through World Vision’s 1,000 Girls campaign
Gretchen Ho is the official ambassador in the Philippines for World Vision’s campaign, “1,000 Girls”. This year’s theme is “#GirlsCan”. By focusing on issues faced by young girls today due to the on-going pandemic, the challenge is to respond to their most urgent needs to help realize their full potential and have a better future. …
World Vision Ambassadors Come in Full Force for the “One Voice for Children” Virtual Concert
World Vision’s Ambassadors and Advocates have gathered for one night to support the groundbreaking “One Voice for Children” virtual concert. With over 23,000 views and more than 2,500 engagements, the “One Voice for Children” fundraising concert raised a total of Php 350,000.00 donation in a span of two hours. The all-star concert line-up was led …
Alfred Vargas honors mother and grandmother via “Pwedeng maabot ang pangarap!” movement for PWDs
As a son of a Persons With Disability or PWD mother, I salute Filipino actor, model and Quezon City representative Alfred Vargas for his "PWeDe!" program. PWeDe! is a program for persons with disabilities (PWDs) that focuses on supporting PWD livelihood centers, offering puhunan programs, and providing wheelchairs and hearing aids to those with special …
Here’s how we can create an HIV-free world in the next normal
Inevitably, there are numerous issues of importance that have taken a backseat because of the ongoing pandemic. One of them is HIV, which has not only been a cause for concern for those in the LGBTQIA+ community, but the entire human race as well. And while the DOH recently announced that HIV cases have gone …
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World Vision Celebrity Ambassadors and Advocates Unite for “One Voice for Children” Virtual Concert
World Vision’s celebrity ambassadors and advocates will unite for “One Voice for Children”, a one-night inspirational concert that aims to support the child-focused organization’s most vulnerable children and their families and communities. The “One Voice for Children” Virtual Concert will be happening this August 29, 2020 (Saturday), 7PM on World Vision’s official Facebook page. This …
Students Raise Funds for COVID-19 Emergency Response in World Vision’s 5K Campaign Challenge
Students across the Philippines showed their support to the children and families affected by the pandemic by participating in World Vision’s 5K Campaign Challenge, a fundraising initiative for the benefit of the child-focused organization’s COVID-19 emergency response. The 5K Campaign Challenge’s goal is to encourage the participating students to fundraise among their peers and relatives …
Durex calls for inclusivity and acceptance
During the recently held Pride Month, Durex proudly joined the LGBTQIA+ community in their shout for inclusivity and acceptance. Continuing its mission to protect every Filipino from the threats of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV and AIDS, Durex underscores the importance of using protection during sexual intercourse. To achieve this, they aim to make …
PLDT Home gathers Filipino music icons, raises over Php 1 Million in virtual fundraising concert for students and teachers nationwide
PLDT Home’s live fundraising concert titled “At Home with PLDT: No Learner Left Behind” successfully raised over Php 1 Million worth of funds to help address the challenges of many students, teachers, and schools nationwide as they adapt to the new normal in education and online distance learning. Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Ogie Alcasid …
Asia CEO, World Vision launch CSR Company of the Year Award
The Asia CEO Awards (ACA) and World Vision Development Foundation (WVDF) are set to recognize organizations in the business community which have embraced and exemplified their commitment to society through corporate social responsibility (CSR). WVDF National Director Rommel V. Fuerte said the child-focused humanitarian organization is delighted to launch the CSR Company of the …
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