Category Archives: Philippine poverty

Filipino Diaspora Sent Record Amount of Remittances Saving The Philippines From Deep Recession

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Dale Asis

An economic miracle happened in the Philippines but this time hardly anyone noticed it. Millions of Filipinos abroad keep sending record number of remittances back to the Philippines despite the worldwide economic recession. In March 2010 alone, the Filipino diaspora … Continue reading →

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Another Aquino is President of the Philippines – NOW WHAT? Real Change only happens with grassroots community leadership and involvement

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Dale Asis

In June 2010, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is poised to become the next president of the Philippines. Many Filipinos at home and abroad are rejoicing after a relatively bloodless election and many are pinning their hopes on Noynoy to ‘save’ … Continue reading →

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Tucuma Residents Live in Poverty and Hope – Rebuilding their lives one ditch at a Time

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Dale Asis

Last February 2010, my friend Benjie Velasco invited me to visit the other side of Paranaque, Metro Manila. We visited a squatter area, Tucuma that sits right in the middle of a leafy, middle class suburb.   It was one … Continue reading →

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