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𝗕𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗟, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 – In a swift response to the recent powerful earthquake that struck Bogo City in the province of Cebu, the Tzu Chi Foundation in Bohol initiated a 2-day large-scale simultaneous relief fund drive in 6 major shopping malls in Tagbilaran City on...

We often assume that the lack of oral healthcare is a problem faced only by remote and underserved areas. However, the dental mission conducted by Tzu Chi Foundation Bohol on September 27–28, 2025, at Cogon Elementary School in Tagbilaran City, revealed that even...

According to the World Bank (2021), malnutrition remains a silent crisis in the Philippines, with one in three children under five stunted in 2019—among the highest rates in East Asia and the world. This persistent crisis raises urgent questions about food security,...

Far from the town center, Kabasacan Elementary School in Sagbayan, Bohol, became a joyful and lively place on July 31, 2025, as the Tzu Chi Foundation–Bohol brought a feeding program for its pupils. This meaningful event supported the United Nations Sustainable...

"Great things start from small beginnings." This simple but powerful idea came to life in a remarkable way at BISU–Balilihan Campus. On September 8, 2025, the Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Association (TCCYA) Balilihan Chapter was officially recognized as an accredited...

Amid the ruins of their fragile wooden house, left weak and worn by Super Typhoon Odette in December 2021, a mother and her daughter continued to live and endure the hardships of life. Though the walls had gaps that let the wind and rain inside, offering little...

Some people live a life so full of light that their influence never truly fades. It simply echoes in the hearts of those they touch. The Tzu Chi Foundation felt this truth deeply on June 2, 2025, with the passing of Brother Michael Siao, known to all as Ahia Mike. At...

“Wherever there are people in need, Tzu Chi volunteers will be there to help.” These words from Dharma Master Cheng Yen came to life as 25 Tzu Chi commissioners from Taiwan, Manila, Bohol, and 4 Tzu Chi staff embarked on a day filled with compassion, connection, and...