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In today's episode of Caritas News On The Go:

✅ An interview with Fr. Ben Beltran on what's wrong with the Philippine educational system
✅ The launch of the THRIVE Project with CRS Philippines
✅ FBO PH's joint humanitarian response in Tanay, Rizal #CaritasNewsOnTheGo
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In today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo:

1. Empowering Filipino Women: Defending Our Common Home

2. The Caritas Integrated Bamboo Forests: How it is weaving the church's ecological response.

3. Caritas Internationalis Management Standard Training in Manila and Caritas Internationalis (CI) Humanitarian Conference in Athens, Greece.

This Lenten Season, #CaritasNewsOnTheGo would like to share with you some reflections (and updates still!) on the different issues we are facing now: environment, corruption, good governance, livelihoods, and food security. #WeAreCaritasPhilippines #MyShareMyAlayKapwa

In today's episode of Caritas News On the Go: ✅ Witness the launch of the First Stakeholders Industry Forum of Alay Kapwa Community Schooling, empowering out-of-school youth with education & employment opportunities. ✅ Get critical updates on the flooding in Mindanao and see how Caritas Philippines is bringing relief. #WeAreCaritasPhilippines#MyShareMyAlayKapwa #CaritasNewsOnTheGo

Why is the Catholic Church opposing charter change? Will it not deliver the promise it's making through its proponents? Let's hear the insights from our Simbayanihan block at Caritas Philippines in today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo!

We're kicking off 2024 with a bang! In this episode, we dive into Caritas Philippines and the Social Action Network's ambitious plans for the year, including the exciting expansion of our #AlayKapwa fund campaign. Tune in to learn how you can contribute and make a real difference in the lives of others.

#CaritasNewsOnTheGo #WeAreCaritasPhilippines #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

How important is it for the Catholic Church to set an example in terms of accepting or not accepting donations from coal, mining, quarrying, and other extractive and destructive industries?
Our Eco-Convergence Regional Hub Coordinators weigh in on their responses to this question and more, in today’s episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo. #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy #MyShareMyAlayKapwa

The 2nd State of the Nation Address of Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr. gave us a glimpse of the type of government we presently have. We practically heard him report to the Filipino people his administration’s accomplishments and plans. What do we have to say about his 1 year in office?
Let’s highlight the agriculture and energy sector in our first installment of the #SONA2023 Discussions on #CaritasNewsOnTheGo with Atty. Avril De Torres, deputy executive director of the Center for Energy, Ecology and Development (CEED), and Mr. Loy Arueza of Social Action Center of Zambales (SACZ).
#WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy #MyShareMyAlayKapwa

The Social Action Network's regional assembly is taking off again! We've met with our dioceses in Ozamis and Basilan to know what are the new things going on in their social action centers! Plus, we were honored to have Archbishop Martin Jumoad join us. Tune in to today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo!

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Celebrate with us today as we share the successes of our We Care project, co-implemented by Caritas Philippines with the dioceses of Butuan, Malaybalay, and Kidapawan. Tune in to today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo to hear our communities' stories! #WeAreCaritas #AlayKapwa

It is always an honor to see the start and growth journey of our social action directors.

• Fr. Alex Cola of #TeamCaritasCebu has proven that his work is lighter with the numerous partners he has convinced to join the Caritas movement.
• Engr. Melisa Sapnoy of #TeamCaritasBontocLagawe is breaking new ground as one of the newest female social action directors (we only have two!).

We are sharing their stories today at #CaritasNewsOnTheGo!

Today marks the first year of President Bongbong Marcos in power. In today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo, we highlight the education sector, one of the priorities he mentioned his administration will focus on. Let's learn more about the Alay Kapwa Community Schooling with our guests Ms. Rhezza Maureen Gabinete and Ms. Rhiziel Box. #WeAreCaritas #AlayKapwa

We are celebrating several milestones at Caritas Philippines and our Team Caritas Nationwide!

✅ The expanded Alay Kapwa fund campaign had its media launch yesterday ✅ #TeamCaritasJaro is celebrating their 54th founding anniversary ✅ We just started our Caritas Bamboo Forest Project in Western Visayas ✅ And friends from Caritas Italiana are here now in the Philippines!

#CaritasNewsOnTheGo #AlayKapwa #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy

Did you know that the nutrition situation of children under 5 years of age in BARMM is among the most challenging in the country, with the highest stunting rate at 45.2% and the second-highest wasting rate at 8.2%? That's why we at #TeamCaritasNationwide strive to contribute to solving this problem. Watch this episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo to learn more. #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy

So much has happened during the last few days! And we are advancing the public sphere of Caritas Philippines through partnership development and advocacy! Learn about the glaciers, our own divestment campaign, and the many other things we are doing to ensure assistance and quality services are provided by #TeamCaritasNationwide to Filipinos here and abroad. #CaritasNewsOnTheGo #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy

📢 Exciting updates on Caritas News On The Go! 🌍📺 1️⃣ Caritas Internationalis General Assembly and Election: Exclusive coverage of discussions and the election of new leaders shaping the future of the Church's humanitarian work. 🌐💙 2️⃣ Caritas Philippines Academy's Training on Humanitarian Aid equips staff with skills to make a positive impact in times of crisis. 📚🙌 3️⃣ Caritas Philippines' Basic Human Rights Orientation for Luzon Central: Join us in raising awareness and fostering solidarity for basic human rights. ✊🌎 Tune in to today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo for these updates and more! #LeaveNoOneBehind #WeAreCaritas #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy

“𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝗯𝘆𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼.”

This is just one of the sentiments of the communities affected by the Mindoro oil spill that we will hear during today’s episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo.

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It seems that the 2022 presidential election was far from over. In today's episode, #CaritasNewsOnTheGo will share with you a presentation of Ret. Gen. Eliseo Rio, former DICT chief, and Mr. Sonny Africa, executive director of IBON Foundation on why we should be alarmed and take the necessary steps to really find out if allegations of fraud are baseless or not. #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

We just declared a climate emergency! Now the work needs to be sustained. Join our discussions today at #CaritasNewsOnTheGo and learn a thing or two about how to be part of the movement to save and protect our own common home! #WeAAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy

Maraming salamat po sa mabilis ninyong pagtugon! Mahigit ₱1.5M piso na ang natatanggap nating donasyon para sa mga pamilyang apektado ng oil spill sa Mindoro. Patuloy nating sisikaping ipaliwanag sainyo ang mga isyung nakapalibot sa oil spill at kung bakit kailangang maisalba ang Verde Island Passage. Dito lang sa #CaritasNewsOnTheGo. #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy

⚠️ The Verde Island Passage is in peril because of our negligence!

Let’s know more about what happened and what we can do together with our guest, Fr. Edwin Gariguez, Director of the Social Action Center of Calapan and convenor of the Protect Verde Island Passage Network.

This and more in today’s episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo!

#WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind

It’s mining hell week again! This year, our discussions will center on the theme: “Yaman ng Bayan, Protektahan Wag Nakawan, Likas Yaman Ipamana, Wag Ipamina.”

Mr. Jaybee Garganera, Executive Director, Alyansa Tigil Mina and Ms. Beth Ibanez, Bayay Sibuyanon join us in today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo.

#WeAreCaritas #CaritasPromise #LeaveNoOneBehind #AlayKapwa

Today’s episode of Caritas News On The Go gives us hints of what is to come as we realize and contribute more and more to the global goal of #fraternalcooperation.

Our #CaritasPhilippinesAcademy will work with Caritas Indonesia and Caritas Australia for a capacity-building executive course. Caritas Spain is also working with us as we start the #GreenLuzon AECID Convenio project! 

#WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasNewsOnTheGo

Did you know that Caritas Spain has been one of our most trusted partners for decades now? Not only that, they have supported our humanitarian and development programs, but organizationally, they have contributed a lot to our growth. Today, David Munoz of Cáritas Española will be sharing more about our partnership.

We also have an interview with Ms. Charlene Fernandico, our coordinator for the Family Farming Project, and Mr. Leon Pangilinan, our communications officer shares with us the excitement when we turned over 100 houses with Cebu Caritas Inc. (#TeamCaritasCebu)!

These and more in today's episode of Caritas News On The Go!

#CaritasNewsOnTheGo #AlayKapwa #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasLegacy

The indigenous peoples in the Philippines have long been asking that we recognize in full their rights, dignity, and ancestral domains. But until now, such a request has fallen on deaf ears.

During the last week of January 2023, our bishops will again be meeting for the CBCP Plenary Assembly.

By the way, did you know that all Caritas member organizations are now doing what we call management standards, like ISO certifications? Learn how we do it with Team Caritas Indonesia!

And, know more about the ongoing humanitarian response in Cebu!

These and more for today’s episode of Caritas News On The Go. #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasNewsOnTheGo 

Bakit mahal ang sibuyas! Ano ang bago sa 2023?

Caritas News On The Go brings you our first interview with Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary for Consumer Affairs and DA Spokesperson Ms. Kristine Evangelista and our very own president of Caritas Philippines, Bishop Colin Bagaforo!

Plus another good news from our #TeamCaritasMaasin!

Let’s dive into the hottest topics that make our new year extra exciting today!

#WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise #CaritasNewsOnTheGo

When we say we are not leaving anyone behind. We mean it by heart at Caritas Philippines.

Experiencing more than 20 typhoons a year seems a lot, but through the generosity of all Filipinos and practically everyone around the world, we can send help where it's needed. Just like what happened when #PaengPH devastated the country. The #EmbassyofIsrael helped us give shelter kits to at least 50 families with #TeamCaritasBoac.

Our #EducationalAssistanceProgram is also going places helping improve one child’s future at a time. Watch the full episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo here at Caritas Philippines. #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

Today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo brings us closer again to the realities of the social action center, especially with #TeamCaritasSanPablo and #TeamCaritasIloilo. Plus, we share with you the turnover of houses by #TeamCaritasKabankalan.

#WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

Caritas News On The Go: Special Edition

What Really Happened at Caritas Internationalis: An Insider's Insights with Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo and Fr. Tony Labiao.

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Caritas Asia is back to face-to-face gatherings! We represented #TeamCaritasNationwide in the regional conference and partners' forum and look who we're able to talk to: 

✅ Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, the youngest cardinal in the world, and Caritas Mongolia's president 

✅ Babita Pinto, Caritas Asia's women representative 

✅ Dr. Benedict Alo, Caritas Asia president and our very own 

✅ Fr. Tony Labiao, Caritas Philippines executive director  

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There is so much to be thankful for these past few weeks! 

• We’ve had a record number of bikers (1,123!) who joined our #CaritasBike4Kalikasan

• There have been a majority number of dioceses who joined the #2022SeasonofCreation celebration! 

• We are starting off our series on our #YolandaLegacies 

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Mining has been pushing our indigenous peoples’ communities to the deeper recesses of poverty.

In Brooke’s Point, Palawan, brave local government leaders are fighting off mining operators to defend ancestral domains. Vice Mayor Jean Feliciano is joining us today on #CaritasNewsOnTheGo!

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For 3 weeks we hopped from Zambales to Capiz, and today - Batangas with Paulo Ferrer!

#CaritasNewsOnTheGo is reminding us today of the importance of education, health, and nutrition and our stance to push for good governance and people empowerment. #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

From Luzon last week, #TeamCaritasCapiz is taking the spotlight for our #CaritasNewsOnTheGo episode today, with a lot of firsts!

• 1st Simbayanihan launch in the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan
• 1st Social Action Regional Assembly of the Northern Luzon dioceses
• 1st bishop to be interviewed this quarter with Bishop Marvin Maceda
• 1st accompaniment visit for this quarter

#CaritasNewsOnTheGo has a new anchor this week! Let's warmly welcome Rodolfo Berling Villanueva of #TeamCaritasZambales, sitting in for Ms. Jing Rey Henderson.   

▪︎ Our WECARE project's got exciting updates! 

▪︎ Caritas Italiana-supported projects are also making good waves!

#WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

We are celebrating #WorldHumanitarianDay today, August 19!

And here at Caritas, it is extra special because our #LocalHeroes will take the centerstage! #CaritasNewsOnTheGo will share with you a delightful two weeks of that stage!

This week, we will first talk about the overall humanitarian situation in the country and how we weathered every disaster to ensure we go and serve the most vulnerable communities.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7glIvYavPAs

#WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

We are celebrating our anniversary at #CaritasNewsOnTheGo!

• Caritas Philippines, through DRRNet Philippines, has joined the Gawad Kalasag national validators to search for the best LGU-initiated DRR programs. Ms. G Sevilla Alvarez joins us!
• Power prices are still going up! Why? Atty. Avril de Torres of Power for People and CEED tells us why.

#WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

Caritas News On the Go is celebrating its 8th anniversary! We would like to remember our beginnings with you! As we also bring to you updates on the 7 #AlayKapwa Legacy Stewardship Programs, and the earthquake that hit the northwestern part of Luzon. This is #CaritasNewsOnTheGo

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The recent #NorthLuzonEarthquake needs our #AlayKapwa once again. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo invites us to share whatever we can for the communities affected.

Did you also know that one of our dioceses has a program for the #LGBTQIA+ community? Let's find out where!

The synodal process gave us a clear picture of how our social action centers are. This is what our #TeamCaritasCatarman will share with us in today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo. #WeAReCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

Caritas Asia is in the Philippines for several regional events! In today's episode, we will share with you what is happening in the region and how regional solidarity plays a vital role in strengthening the national Caritas organizations. This is #CaritasNewsOnTheGo 

#WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise

The CBCP Plenary assembly quickly acknowledged the triumphs and challenges presented by the results of the Synod on Synodality.

Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Caritas Philippines and Dr. Alice Acejas of the Asian Social Institute dives deep into the discussion of how we can improve our collective view of the future and the country in today's episode of #CaritasNewsOnTheGo. 

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In this episode, we honor Filipino migrant workers, especially those in Taiwan. Caritas Philippines executive secretary Fr. Tony Labiao also joins us to talk about the CBCP Plenary assembly. 

Caritas News On the Go airs every Friday, 9 AM on Caritas Philippines' social media channels.

This is #CaritasNewsOnTheGo. #WeAreCaritas #LeaveNoOneBehind #CaritasPromise