Pope Francis received the ‘Laudato Si’ Cross’ as a gift from ARCORES, the solidarity network of the Order of Augustinian Recollects. The cross is a meaningful interpretation of the ecological advocacy of Pope Francis that inspired millions from different denominational identities to protect nature and people. The ‘Laudato Si’ Cross’ is significantly summarized by Pope

The Importance of Volunteering

ARCORES volunteering represents a unique opportunity for people to give themselves to others and experience the deep sense of solidarity and service that drives its mission. This commitment, structured across various levels: local, national, and international volunteering, allows volunteers to approach the most vulnerable realities, moving hearts towards empathy and action. In each of these

Ecumenical Dialogue through Ecology

The president of ARCORES International, Tagoy Jakosalem, participation in the 2024 Ecumenical Research Forum Conference, held at the prestigious Academy of Mission in Hamburg, Germany, from November 29 to December 1. At this significant gathering, focused on “Grassroots Ecumenism,” Jakosalem presented an innovative research titled “Ecological Action as a Path for Ecumenical Dialogue: A Philippine

The prayer of the poor rises to God

The prayer of the poor rises to God, this is the theme of the 2024 World Day of the Poor. It reminds us and encourages us to live and experience the essential union between prayer and the exercise of charity: “If prayer does not translate into concrete action, it is vain; indeed, faith without works

The gravity of the climate crisis

The catastrophic flooding that claimed over 90 lives and left dozens missing in Valencia, Spain, underscores the severity of the climate crisis. The 2023 IPCC Report (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) already highlighted the ‘future’ risks of climate change, stating: “Continued emissions will further affect all major climate system components. With every additional increment of

Mangrove Growing Filipinas

By Joanna Z. de Catalina Last December 2, 2023, the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) through the Center for Recollect Community Engagement and Social Involvement (CRCESI) in partnership with ARCORES Filipinas conducted a Mangrove Growing and Coastal Cleanup at Barangay Luyang, Carmen, Cebu. The Climate Action activity was participated by 48 employees, two lay administrators,

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Doodle Peace in Philippines

Call for peace in San Carlos

Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga, ARCORES Philippines Ten volunteers of the Lunhaw Ecological Ministry of the Diocese of San Carlos and Thomasians from Grade 7, Section Blessed Vicente Soler, joined in the Doodle for Peace program of the ARCORES International, last November 24, 2023, at the CST-R (Colegio de Sto.Tomas-Recoletos) Audio-Visual Room. Doodle for Peace is an international

Mangrove growing

Last April 15, 2023 and May 6, 2023, ARCORES Philippines, in partnership with University of San Jose-Recoletos’ (USJ-R) Institute of Non Formal Education and Community Outreach Program (INFECOP), conducted a mangrove growing and coastal clean-up at Barangay Luyang, Carmen, Cebu. The April 15, 2023 event was participated by 70 Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) students,

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Ayuda terremoto Siria

This April 6, Holy Thursday, marks two months since the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. After the disaster, ARCORES formalized a collaboration agreement with SED, the NGOD of the Marist Family in Spain, to channel the solidarity of the Augustinian Recollect Family and send it directly to the victims of the earthquake. ARCORES has collected,

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inauguración cocinas mejoradas arenal ARCORES Perú

On March 30, Ángel Herrán OAR, president of ARCORES Perú, Roberto Armas OAR, Ángel Herrán OAR and Miguel Vega, project manager, inaugurated and blessed 71 improved kitchens in the rural community of El Arenal, in the district of Lajas. Three years ago, the deputy mayor of the municipality, Fermín Núñez, submitted the application to the