The Effervescent Island
Denrica is the farthest island in the municipality of Garchitorena, Camarines Sur. The location is an unmissable tour for tourists. If you’re looking for white sand, they got it here. If you desire to have peace of mind, the place can offer you the tranquillity you need. The island and its people are indeed a […]
(De) PRESS (i) ON
There is an embedded message in the word depression. Attempt to mix the word; you will see two options. We do have choices in this life; Die or Press On. Pandemic instills fear in the hearts of the people. Residents of Siruma, Camarines Sur, are no exception. Crises reveal true heroes; not all heroes wear […]
Nature Calls Back
Have you ever wanted to live in a place where the beautiful view of the sea lights up from your window? Have you ever wished to feel the fresh breeze coming from its embrace your cheeks, play with your hair, and bring a smile to your lips? You will be eager every day to watch […]
RAPID NEEDS ASSESSMENT
As humanitarian workers, getting accurate data and authentic assessment using standardized tools is very important, because this allows us to: see the actual damage, talk to key personnels in governement, interact with the people, and gather critical information which will be used, not only by ADRA, but by the rest of the humanitarian organizations that […]
EMBRACE Capacity Building and Reflection Workshop
Amidst storm threats of Typhoon Goni (local name Rolly), the ADRA EMBRACE Project team braced themselves as they continue fortifying the bond they’d established in their three-months of working together. A two-day “Capacity Building and Reflection Workshop” was conducted on October 29-30, at Angelica Beach Resort, Siruma, Camarines Sur attended by 24 staff that was […]
ADRA Receives $1.9M CAD Grant For COVID-19 Response in Camarines Sur
SILANG, CAVITE, 27 JULY 2020 – Global Affairs Canada has approved approximately $1.9M CAD funding for a nine-month ADRA COVID-19 response in the province of Camarines Sur, in the targeted EMBRACE project municipalities of Calabanga, Garchitorena, Presentacion, and San Jose. The activities will include equipping quarantine facilities, providing testing kits and personal protective equipment (PPE), […]
Great News from Canadian Embassy in the Philippines
We have recently completed the EMBRACE project; a 4-year maternal and child health intervention. This has been ADRA’s largest development project in the Philippines and we are proud of the better health and nutrition outcomes that families in Camarines Sur can now enjoy. Since then, the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines has announced exciting […]
Food Security in Times of Crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to spread, municipalities in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines heightened preventive measures in response to the Enhance Community Quarantine (ECQ) declared by President Duterte. The municipality of Garchitorena is enforcing a lockdown on top of the community quarantine to ensure the safety of its villages. The lockdown has forced […]
Community Health Volunteers at the Frontlines
As the pandemic continued its upsurge in the country, Community Health Volunteers (CVHs) such as Barangay Health Workers (BHW) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) were called to serve as front liners in their communities.
Mobile theatre play explores sexual and reproductive health for students in Camarines Sur
How do you make health class more exciting? The EMBRACE project in Camarines Sur is tackling teen reproductive health knowledge through an interactive theatre project called “Love Your Life,”aiming to teach high school students the importance of taking charge of your reproductive health. Performed by Team Kriyeyyytibs, a group of creatives and performers from Manila, […]