Philippines Stories

Through the Tears … Hope

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:00:00 PDT

Maria Teresa was abandoned by her husband and left to care for four children. As a victim of rape another child was on the way. The future seemed bleak but Compassion's Child Survival Program opened just in time.

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You Will Take Care of Me

By Brandy Campbell, with Edwin Estioko in the Philippines — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:00:00 PDT

Catherine's father frequently yelled at her, accusing her of being a fool for following God. In the midst of his anger and harsh words she found comfort and love through the letters of her sponsor.

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Triumph Through Tragedy

By Brandy Campbell, with Edwin Estioko in the Philippines — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:00:00 PDT

For Sylah and her family, the story of Job has been manifest in their lives - both the joy and the tragedy. But with the help of Compassion, Sylah's family learned to have faith in God.

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Compassion Philippines: Sharing the Blessing

By Edwin Estioko in the Philippines — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:00:00 PDT

Compassion Philippines Child Sponsorship Program graduates joined together to form the first Compassion Alumni Association. They now sponsor their own children through Compassion Philippines, and work to find more sponsors throughout the Philippines.

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A Modern-Day Parable of the Talents

By Todd Isberner, Compassion Sponsor — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:00:00 PST

For years Todd Isberner faithfully sent his monthly support, wrote letters, and prayed for his sponsored "son." But until recently he never fully understood the depth of the relationship.

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Embracing the Mandalagan Children

by Edwin Estioko in the Philippines, with Brandy Campbell — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:00:00 PDT

The Ikthus Fellowship Church in Bacolod City accepts the challenge to become a Compassion partner, forming the Ikthus Student Activities and Advocacy Center.

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A Broken Family Heals

By Brandy Campbell — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:00:00 PDT

Francis Basas and his mother lost everything but each other when Typhoon Durian struck their home in the Philippines. Through the support of Compassion, they are slowly rebuilding their lives, despite their loss of Francis' siblings and his father.

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Finding and Being Found by God

By Edwin Estioko in the Philippines — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 11:00:00 PDT

After the death of his mother, Bjorn Rodriguez sank deep into rebellion and his childhood memories were replaced by bitterness and despair. However, through the Compassion program and his sponsor's encouragement, Bjorn found healing and at age 18, became the youngest pastor of a church in Davao, Philippines.

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A Mother's Dreams

Gary Martyn — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:00:00 PDT

As a child, Marnie enjoyed going to church, but drifted away as she grew older and more self-conscious because of her handicaps. But now, through the Cabacungan Child Survival Program (PH-CS3), Marnie is receiving spiritual counseling and encouragement. As a mother with special needs, Marnie is grateful for the Cabacungan Child Survival Program.

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A Day for Jesus

By Edwin Estioko, Philippines Communications Specialist — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:00:00 PST

Jong-Jong and Jonadith attest that they are blessed beyond measure to be Compassion-sponsored children, and that their lives are now complete.

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Backyard Missionary

By Edwin Estioko, Philippines Communications Specialist — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 11:00:00 PST

One year after emerging from a coma, Joy now ministers to other children, telling them about the love of Jesus.

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All I Want for Christmas

Edwin Estioko, Compassion Philippines Communications Specialist — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:00:00 PDT

Christmas traditions in the Philippines are a blend of secular Western and Catholic practices. Read why this season is so important to Compassion-assisted children.

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One Square Meal

By Edwin Estioko, Philippines Communications Specialist — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 11:00:00 PDT

A Compassion project provides a child with an education and the one square meal he savors each day.

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The Philippines: Leaders of Integrity Desperately Needed

By Janet Root, Contributing Writer — Tue, 17 May 2005 11:00:00 PDT

Corruption in the Philippines reached new heights with the former Marcos regime. But leaders of integrity are emerging, including Flegel Andaya, a former Compassion-sponsored child. With purpose founded in the Bible and integrity molded by his Compassion project, Flegel prays for Christian leaders to create a sound political system, free of corruption and civil abuse. Read how Flegel answered this leadership call.

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Out of Harm's Way

By Janet Root, Contributing Writer — Tue, 10 May 2005 11:00:00 PDT

While many children around the world play hide and seek at playgrounds, Claire Giamzon and her friends hop over steel rails and dodge speeding trains. Giamzon, age 13, attends the Compassion-assisted Sampaloc Bible Church Student Center and lives a stone's throw from dangerous railroad tracks. All along the tracks are poor families who have set up shanties covering the open space. They are too poor to move to a safer place. Thankfully, the Compassion project offers a safe haven for many of these children and families.

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Poverty Stops Here

By Cherie Rayburn and Mike Hamel, Contributing Writers — Mon, 21 Jun 2004 11:00:00 PDT

Although surrounded by poverty, Jacky Metran's dream has always been to help others through Christian education. Now, thanks to Compassion's Leadership Development Program, her dream is closer to reality.

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