Volunteer Experience

A pilgrimage of the heart, being welcomed and blessed in Bendum

Maria Villalonga Goñalons One month has passed since I left Bendum, a place that left an indelible mark in my heart and soul. I spent almost two months in this sitio in Mindanao, and I can confidently say that it…
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Nurturing talents and values through theater

Brother Matthias Rugel SJ, a firm believer in the transformative power of stage performances, embarked on a journey with young actors from the Dalēpaan in APC to nurture talents, unveil hidden skills, and instill meaningful values through the art of…
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ESSC hosts three YOS volunteers under the XU Peace Program

In collaboration with Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, three young volunteers joined ESSC for 10 months from July 2016 to April 2017 to contribute to and learn from ESSC’s work activities in Mindanao. May Anne Krissanta Caduyac and Jose Bonifacio Sibayan…
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My Volunteer Experience

By Damian Glania My first impression of Bendum: it is a beautiful and quiet place. The people around are very nice. I like it from the moment I came here. It is a small village deep in the mountains and…
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