Stories of Hope, Unity and Transformation

From the Editor
Hello, 2018!

Hello, 2018!

It feels wonderful writing again, especially since this year, 2018, is a year of New Beginnings. Our stories have a new area of visibility, which is online. We have always kept a website and Facebook page “on the side,” but these cyber avenues will now be our main...

Latest Stories
Living in the Palm of His Hands

Living in the Palm of His Hands

Living in the Palm of His Hands: a Glimpse into the Story & Music of Felson Palad and Sheena Palad Soaring. If there is one word to describe In the Palm of His Hands, it is that. The amazing vocals of the brother-sister duo, Felson Palad and Sheena Palad, lift...

From Fisherman to Presidential Portrait Artist

From Fisherman to Presidential Portrait Artist

I grew up familiarizing myself with the types of fish I had seen in the ocean of Jolo, Sulu. At a young age, I would join the “hulbot hulbot” (fishing boat) with the adults to fish in the sea for weeks. I was raised near the shores of Sangali, Zamboanga City. My late...

Tao Rin Ang Anino

Tao Rin Ang Anino

“…at darating ang araw na s’ya rin ay mamumukadkad, sisilay sa nakakubling liwanag– titingala-maipipinta ang saya...magniningning at masasaksihan ng mundo ang sarili n’yang  ganda.” Kapirasong linya mula sa sulating pinaglipasan na ng panahon. Sa higit na 300 salitang...

Pursued by the Provider

Pursued by the Provider

Writing a testimony for me is not easy. I never thought a story such as mine would ever bring meaning to people but I need to try... for them. I grew up with my mom and dad, a perfect family-- until the day my dad died due to cancer. After that incident, I realized...

Love: A Broken Journey

Love: A Broken Journey

Love is a beautiful thing to watch, but can only be understood when experienced. When I was in high school, I was secretly drawn to romantic movies. I couldn’t blatantly show my enthusiasm because I was known for being quiet (most of the time), tough, and sometimes...

When Home Ceases to Be Home

When Home Ceases to Be Home

I woke up and I forgot where I was. A miniature panic attack took place within me for a matter of seconds 1...2...3... Slowly, I remembered. This was not my pillow; it was too squishy and round. My real blanket had embroidered details of white flowers, not printed...

Project GIVE: Sponsor Lorna Balintay’s Education

Project GIVE: Sponsor Lorna Balintay’s Education

Lorna Balintay is from Sitio Poquiz, Barangay Maasin, San Clemente, Tarlac.  She is an Aeta native, married and with two kids in high school. Despite caring for her family, she is determined to pursue and finish her education. She went back to school and is currently...

#Instrumento

#Instrumento

Instrumento, iba’t ibang hugis Iba’t ibang kulay, Iba’t ibang laki Iba’t ibang gamit Instrumento, minsan maayos Minsan ay nagkakagalos Minsan maganda sa labas, Ngunit palyado ang tugtog Instrumento, ito marahil ay ikaw at ako Tugtugin mo ang awit ng kaligtasan Ligaw...

This Is Not About You

This Is Not About You

In March of 2016, I was a pretty typical nineteen-year-old: I went to church regularly, worked hard, and had dreams of the future. Although things were rough with my family at times, I had a great group of friends I hung out with, and my job was becoming my life.  I...

Partner’s Corner

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

Get your copies now!

 

Visiting the Poquiz Aeta Tribe (outreach ocular)

OV at Singapore