Part 3: The Value of Church Partnership We won’t build an orphanage apart from the church! Constructing an orphanage is about far more than bricks and mortar—it’s about community, spiritual care, and long-term sustainability. In the first two posts, we explored the why behind the mission and the essential role of prayer. Now, let’s dive […]
Part 2: The Role of Prayer Now that we have discussed why we are doing a “How to Build an Orphanage” series, let’s look into the first step. It’s human nature to think that the first step in such a large undertaking is to draft up a plan. After all, the Bible repeatedly emphasizes the […]
Part 1: The Why One of the questions we’re asked most often is, “How do you build an orphanage?” It’s an important question—but also a complex one. There’s no simple, one-size-fits-all answer, as it depends on many factors including location, legal requirements, funding, and long-term sustainability. Because of the depth and sensitivity of this topic, […]
The holidays have once again come and gone. They were a time for family, fun, and, of course, lots of food! So, in the spirit of these festivities, I will write about Philippine foods and how they play a pivotal part in not only connecting the people of the Philippines but also the nations that […]
Last month, I talked about the problems of the Philippine education system and how it negatively affects the children (https://www.filipino-orphans.org/blog/back-to-school/). In this post, I would like to highlight one of the ways The Philippine Orphanage Foundation sought to alleviate some of these problems to build a brighter future for our orphans—the Manaoag Christian Children’s Home […]
It’s that time again, the beginning of a new school year. Whether you are still in school or far past your graduation, we are all familiar with the feelings of starting a new school year. Amidst all the nerves of trying to pass your first tests and quizzes and nostalgia for the summer that passed […]