World Vision launches 1,000 Girls campaign with young actress Bianca Umali

by ComCo Southeast Asia | Sep 30, 2019 | Advocacy

World Vision in the Philippines, together with World Vision Ambassador for Education Bianca Umali, launches “1000 Girls,” a campaign that aims to give girls a better future and help them to reach their potentials and achieve their dreams. Globally, millions of girls...

World Vision’s Social Innovation Challenge aims to address community problems in the Philippines

by ComCo Southeast Asia | Jul 31, 2019 | Advocacy

World Vision is seeking out creative Filipinos to create the most meaningful solutions to some of the country’s overlooked community challenges. The child-focused organization’s latest project, the Social Innovation Challenge, is allowing innovators all over the...

Reef monitoring system vital for reef conservation and management

by ComCo Southeast Asia | Jul 11, 2019 | Advocacy

Palawan, Philippines — Sulu Sea, the richest reef region in the world, is home to 505 coral species and yet we know little about its reefs. With tourism booming exponentially in the Palawan islands, fishermen immigrating from nearby regions, and the seas warming, how...

The Lion King musical child actor JJ Dolor announced as new World Vision ambassador

by ComCo Southeast Asia | Jun 28, 2019 | Advocacy

Quezon City – Promising Filipino singing 12-year old stage-actor Julien Joshua “JJ” Millanes Dolor, was unveiled as World Vision’s newest and youngest ambassador for children in the Philippines. Dolor captivated many-a-heart and followers with his highly acclaimed...

Unfinished Business: the pursuit of rights and choices for all

by ComCo Southeast Asia | May 2, 2019 | Advocacy

Despite remarkable achievements in the past five decades, much more must be done to break the barriers that prevent women, men and couples from fully exercising their reproductive rights and choices, says new UNFPA report released today The year 2019 is unique as it...

Earth Hour 2019 Calls for a New Deal for Nature and People

by ComCo Southeast Asia | Apr 17, 2019 | Advocacy

With a minute to go until 8:30PM, people gather at Circuit Event Grounds Makati for the big Earth Hour Philippines 2019 switch-off event. Photograph © Alo Lantin / WWF-PhilippinesMakati, March 30, 2019 – With the threats of plastic pollution and loss of nature...