‘We had no choice but to live in a tricycle’
There’s a quote that goes, “Home is where our story begins…” For a bleak time in Bernalon Pacete’s life, that was exactly what she didn’t have: a home. She remembers how her elder sister Bernalyn and mother Elizabeth were in desperate need of shelter. Having lost their father when Bernalon was just a year old, […]
‘Joy Over Worries’: Milo’s Story
Empty and sad. This is how Milo Santos felt after the death of his father, who had been bedridden for years because of a stroke. Aside from the heartbreak of losing a family member, the college sophomore knew that family finances were tight; funds were barely enough for their daily needs. He wondered if he […]
Inside the Shelter: Extending His Love to DSWD Sanctuary Residents
In the busy city of Mandaluyong, there lies a humble Sanctuary Center established by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in 1988. Interestingly, the Sanctuary would host the West B CFC leaders’ Mission With the Poor Retreat (MWPR) there on February 22, 2025, the shelter provides a safe environment for a small community […]
From Spreadsheets to Cloud-Based Efficiency: CFC ANCOP’s Journey into the Future of Scholarship Management
How is CFC ANCOP moving in the age of big data crunching and storytelling? For starters, it’s going all out by moving the operations and data processing of one of its main programs, the Educational Sponsorship Program (ESP), to the Oracle Netsuite digital system. CFC ANCOP Operations Manager explained, “The Oracle Netsuite-based digital system for […]
From Hinigaran to UAE: Jaime’s TVET Journey
Soon, Jaime Vito’s life will totally change. Awaiting his visa for UAE, he’s counting the days till he starts working in the UAE. “Masaya po ako nung ‘pag graduate ko sa TVET kasi madami akong natutunan sa pag welding at makakapag-trabaho na ako (I’m happy to have graduated from TVET because I was able to […]
South B’s 1st Alumni Homecoming Features Job Hunting, Entrep Tips
A resounding success! The 1st South B ANCOP Alumni Homecoming on December 1, 2024 was chock-full of learnings on job-hunting and tips for those aiming to try their hand at business. Held at the Mary Help of Christians Parish hall, the event featured two distinguished guest speakers who shared valuable insights on effective job application […]
