Renal Surgery Brings Hope to a Loving Father

by MICHELLE CAGA | Feb 28, 2019 | Local TC News

Ner Barrete is a 42-year old security guard. He and his family lived in the seaside slums of Manga District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Since their house was erected along the shoreline, the family had experienced floods during heavy rains or violent storms. They were...

True Compassion Saves the Lives of Two Brothers

by MICHELLE CAGA | Feb 18, 2019 | Local TC News

“Great love ends human suffering. Compassion and kindness bring joy to the world.” –Dharma Master Cheng Yen Baby Mateo was born with a tumor growing around his nasal cavity, called frontal encephalocele. This rare condition, according to medical journals, affects one...

Spreading the Seeds of Love Through Dental Mission

by MICHELLE CAGA | Dec 13, 2018 | Local TC News

Tzu Chi Foundation- Bohol, in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Bohol, and Department of Education (DEPED), conducted dental mission for the elementary students in the remote barangay of Pagnitoan, Maribojoc, Bohol on December 12, 2018. A total of 93...

Getting Back the Main Support (Arnel Baquero’s story)

by MICHELLE CAGA | Aug 13, 2018 | Local TC News

A “father” embodies strength and backbone in his household. He serves as one’s “spinal cord” that gives main support and balance in the family. But what if, the “main support” of the family has lost its own body’s “main support?”   Arneil Baquero is a 32—year old...

Tzu Chi’s Educational Assistance Uplifts the Lives of Bohol Youths

by MICHELLE CAGA | May 25, 2018 | Local TC News

With Master Cheng Yen’s resolve that the youth is the hope is the nation, and that their hope lies in education, Tzu Chi Foundation is tirelessly giving scholarship grants to poor but deserving students around the island province. On May 27, 2018, a total of 207...