The Hand of Hope; Story of Rey Escatron

by MICHELLE CAGA | May 2, 2020 | Local TC News

“A healthy mental attitude is vital to good health, which in turn leads to a happy and fulfilling life.” –Master Cheng Yen, Jing Si Aphorisms Rey Escatron’s life is filled with inspiring lessons everyone should learn from. From fighting his own self’s low esteem down...

Tzu Chi turned over PPEs for COVID-19 designated hospital in Bohol

by MICHELLE CAGA | Apr 29, 2020 | Local TC News

A shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) is the biggest issue right now for hospitals and healthcare workers around the country. Due to this shortage, Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines distributed PPEs to different hospitals including...

If you cannot help the whole community, try to help a part of them

by MICHELLE CAGA | Apr 14, 2020 | Local TC News

Affecting the lives of people in the country, this pandemic known as COVID-19 continue to spread. In the Philippines, as number of cases increases, the government declares the country under the State of Public Health Emergency imposing several measures preventing the...

Taking Action by Promoting Vegetarianism Amidst the Pandemic Crisis (CoViD-19)

by MICHELLE CAGA | Mar 22, 2020 | Local TC News

Day by day, the number of infected persons of CoViD-19 are increasing. This is a serious situation that no one has a power to control and to prevent it from spreading. With that reason, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Bohol Provincial Board) had declared the province...

Prosthesis Casting Brings Hope To The Bohol Amputees

by MICHELLE CAGA | Feb 20, 2020 | Local TC News

Master Cheng Yen believes that among the four sufferings of life, illness is the most painful. Thus, in order to alleviate the sufferings, a cure will be given especially to those who are in need. Committing to this belief, Tzu Chi Foundation continues to pursue its...