Overcoming Difficulties to a Brighter Future

by MICHELLE CAGA | Oct 21, 2023 | Local TC News

20-year-old Meriam Madrazo was born with cataracts in both eyes. Poverty, however, made it difficult for Meriam’s parents to take her to a specialist and receive treatment. This resulted in Meriam’s reduced vision growing up. Over time, it led to crossed eyes and...

To Conquer Suffering with Courage

by MICHELLE CAGA | Oct 11, 2023 | Local TC News

A mother of two girls and a housewife, 29-year-old Cherilyn Caduyac often feels insecure and out of place at social gatherings due to her appearance. It began as a small mole on her lips when she was still in Grade 2, but it continued to grow over the years that would...

Gregoria Sabio’s Inspiring Journey Despite Adversity

by MICHELLE CAGA | Oct 11, 2023 | Local TC News

Gregoria Sabio, a 79-year-old widow from Lawis, Inabanga Bohol, lives with her only son, who suffered a stroke in 2017 and has a heart condition. She single-handedly provides for their daily living, relying on her senior citizen pension and trading collected firewood...

Tzu Chi Bohol’s Happy Home Project: Rebuilding Lives, Restoring Dignity, and Fostering Hope

by MICHELLE CAGA | Oct 11, 2023 | Local TC News

In June 2022, Tzu Chi Bohol volunteers started on a mission to provide and promote safe and durable homes for deserving, indigent families dubbed the “Happy Home Project”. This initiative prioritizes elderly individuals living in solitude and those whose homes were...

Honoring Excellence: Tzu Chi Bohol’s Scholarship Awarding Ceremony

by MICHELLE CAGA | Aug 21, 2023 | Local TC News

The scholarship awards ceremony organized by Tzu Chi Bohol brought together both new and returning scholars and graduates at the Carmelite Learning Center in Tontonan, Loon Bohol on August 21, 2023. The event commenced with Brother James Chua delivering opening...