Raise the Coffee Cup in Negros Island
(Photos and story by Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga) The Laudato Si’ Environmental Center of Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos (LEC) and Life and Mission Project or LAMP 38 with Colegio de San Nicolas Tolentino-Recoletos ascended to 869 meters above sea level, at the Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB), Negros Occidental, to experience firsthand the rarely known coffee
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Solar lamps for those affected by typhoon Rai
Also to assist in the reconstruction of houses Over the next week, ARCORES Cebu will distribute 26 high-quality solar lamps to those affected by Typhoon Rai (Odette in the Philippines) on the island of Olango. Each lamp has cost Php 2,500, although the market price is Php 4,000. In addition to the distribution of these
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Drinking water and food for those affected by Typhoon Rai in the Philippines
On Christmas Eve, an expedition of Resource Handumanam, a project of ARCORES Philippines, went to the town of Ilo (Negros) to bring urgent assistance to 300 families. Each family was given a bag of bread prepared by the Augustinian nuns, five gallons of drinking water (22.7 liters) and a sack of rice. Thirteen members of
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Emergency Tiphoon Rai – Aid to victims
To contribute to the emergency aid you can do it in the following bank account: ES88 0081 0640 6800 0216 8519 contributions in Euro ES19 0081 0640 6700 7199 0313 contributions in US$, indicating “Emergency Philippines”. ARCORES Philippines has launched an emergency action for immediate assistance to those affected by Typhoon Rai. The emergency
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Monsignor Azcona, Jaime Brunet International Award for the Promotion of Human Rights
Monsignor José Luis Azcona Hermoso, Augustinian Recollect from Navarra and bishop emeritus of Marajó (Brazil), has received the International Jaime Brunet Award for the Promotion of Human Rights of the Public University of Navarra (UPNA) 2021. The jury has rewarded “his tireless struggle for the promotion and defense of human rights in Brazil” and, in
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Reflection: V World Day of the poor
On the occasion of the V World Day of the Poor, which is celebrated on November 14th, Pope Francis in his message warns us about the individualism that generates poverty and about selfishness, the cause of poverty: “What path of justice must be followed so that social inequalities can be overcome and human dignity, so
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ARCORES collaborates with the Laudato Si’ Environmental Center in the Philippines
In a solemn and profound ceremony, Thomasian administrators and faculty members blessed and dedicated the newly established Laudato Si’ Environmental Center (LEC), September 30, 2021. The event commemorates the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) “Season of Creation” and the 2021 Philippine Science Month. ARCORES International (Augustinian Recollect International Solidarity Network) supports the LEC
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ARCORES launchs the community pantry “Gugma ni San Jose” (Love of St. Joseph)
USJ-R Balamban, ForSOAR de Cebu and ARCORES International launch ‘Gugma ni San Jose’ (‘Love of St. Joseph’), a community pantry initiative of University of San Jose – Recoletos Balamban, ForSOAR de Cebu and ARCORES International. It was successfully launched last June 26, 2021. As ‘Gugma ni San Jose’ brings the spirit of the Year of
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Heart Solidarity Award in the Philippines
ARCORES International, the social arm of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, recognizes, giving “the Heart Solidarity Award”, the exemplary efforts of organizations animated by the religious communities and partners during the covid pandemic in the Philippines. The 2020 Heart Solidarity Campaign theme is “Caring for Life, Protecting Humanity”, the awardees exemplified the spirit of the
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From May 16 to 25, we celebrate Laudato Si ‘week
Laudato Si’ Week 2021 to feature Cardinals, Catholic leaders, world-renowned speakers and authors Vatican experts on Laudato Si’ among speakers during 16-25 May celebration Laudato Si’ Week 2021 will feature a diverse lineup of Catholic leaders from across the globe, as well as world-renowned speakers and authors as the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics come together
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