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Loon, Bohol – A violent altercation during a town fiesta in May 29, 2023 drastically changed the life of 21-year-old Roel Comamao Jr. A seemingly minor dispute with friends escalated into a brutal attack that left him hospitalized and in critical condition due to a...

The Tzu Chi Bohol Youth Life Camp 2024 was filled with anticipation as a visiting speaker flew to Bohol all the way from Taiwan. Bro. Marshall Siao, a Tzu Chi volunteer raised in the Philippines has committed his life to work for Tzu Chi. Through the guidance of Tzu...

Bro. Rey Peñalosa’s journey as being part of the Tzu Chi Family for 15 years reflected his wisdom and leadership as he led the skills learning on event planning. The 2-part seminar-workshop aimed to sharpen the minds of the campers, indulging them in project pitching,...

The Tzu Chi Youth Life Camp continued on its 2nd day at the Carmelite Learning Center in Tontonan, Loon, Bohol on July 6,2024. The morning began with a burst of energy as campers engaged in muscle stretches and a lively mass dance. Following this energizing activity,...

The first night of the Tzu Chi Bohol Youth Camp on July 5,2024 was filled with tears of reflection and realization featuring a session by Bro. Rey Peñalosa, a certified Tzu Chi Volunteer, centering on the value of showing love and respect towards one’s parents. In Tzu...

“When doing a task, have the innocence of a child, endurance of a camel and the courage of a lion” – Jing Si Aphorism by Dharma Master Cheng Yen In today’s challenging reality, we are confronted with numerous adversities. Over the past years, the world has been...

In a world of increasingly aware beings of environmental challenges, every choice we make has a dreadful effect. Among the most impactful decision lies in the food we savor. The rising interest in vegetarianism is not merely a trend but a powerful movement towards a...

With smiles plastered in their faces and a sparkle of excitement visible in their eyes, 108 participants for this year's camp gathered in the assembly hall of Carmelite Learning Center in Tontonan, Loon, Bohol. Bearing this year's theme, "Compassion in Action: A...