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From Forecast to Field: Building Climate-Ready Farms in San Clemente
San Clemente, Tarlac | April 30, 2025 — Good Neighbors Philippines gathered farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and key stakeholders for the Climate-Resilient Agriculture Forum
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TEACH Project: Good Neighbors Philippines Enhances Learning with Digital Library at Prieto Diaz Central School
On December 20, 2024, Good Neighbors Philippines officially launched its Digital Library at the Children Learn and Play (CLAP) Building in Prieto Diaz Central School.
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The Impact of Typhoon Pepito: Rising Together as One Community
November 19, 2024 – Super Typhoon Pepito made landfall in the Philippines with catastrophic force, leaving communities in its path devastated. On November 16, it struck Panganiban, Catanduanes, under Signal No. 5—the highest warning level—causing massive destruction. The following day, it made its second landfall in Aurora province, bringing life-threatening conditions to parts of Southern Luzon.
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Uprooted Livelihoods, Unbroken Spirit: Gigmoto’s Journey to Recovery After Typhoon Pepito
When Super Typhoon Pepito hit Gigmoto, Catanduanes, it brought heavy rain and strong winds that destroyed homes, farms, and dreams. For the people of Gigmoto, the typhoon didn’t just take away their crops—it took away their main source of income and hope for the future. Despite these unimaginable challenges, the community rises each day with courage and a resolve to rebuild.
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Typhoon Kristine Hits the Philippines Hard: Impact on our Community Development Project Areas in Prieto Diaz and Gigmoto
October 23, 2024 – Typhoon Kristine (also known as Tropical Depression Trami) entered the Philippines on October 21 and continues to cause heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding in many areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. On October 22, it became a stronger storm, with several areas now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Nos. 1 and 2.
By 5:00 AM today, Typhoon Kristine remains a Tropical Storm. Some of the hardest-hit areas are in Region V, including Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon and Gigmoto, Catanduanes.
Impact in our Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon (Region V)
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Project WE CAN: Good Neighbors Philippines’ Commitment to Child Protection in Gigmoto, Catanduanes
Committed to building safe environments for children and ensuring their rights are upheld, Good Neighbors Philippines has launched Project WE CAN: Working for an Effective Child Protection Unit in Gigmoto, Catanduanes.
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Sowing Seeds of Hope: IRRI and GNI’s Global Partnership for Food Security and Sustainable Development
Los Baños, Philippines, May 20, 2024 – An innovative collaboration has been solidified as Good Neighbors International (GNI) and The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a distinguished nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global food security, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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A Force for Good: The Collaborative Efforts of Good Neighbors Philippines and onsemi
Imagine a world without hunger, and where people live in harmony. This is the future we envision—a dream so big that it requires the collective effort of each and every one of us, neighbors supporting neighbors, to bring it to life.
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Youth WAVE 2024: Together for the Future – Education Opportunities for Filipino Youth
An event for and with the youth — Good Neighbors Philippines is excited to announce Youth WAVE 2024. It is an event dedicated to promoting education and showcasing the talents of Filipino youth.
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First 1,000 Days: Empowering Women and Children in Guiuan, Eastern Samar
Malnutrition threatens the growth, health, and potential of millions of children in the Philippines. Nearly 30% of children suffer from stunting—a severe, long-term consequence of chronic malnutrition that impairs physical growth, cognitive development, school performance, and lifelong productivity.
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The heart of a Good Neighbor | Employee Donor Stories
The COVID-19 pandemic has extremely affected many lives, especially the vulnerable sector suffering from health and livelihood…
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Riding the Final Wave: Empowering Filipino Youth Through Education for a Brighter Future
On July 14, 2024, Eastwood Central Plaza became a vibrant hub of hope, energy, and inspiration as students, educators, and leaders from various sectors gathered for Youth WAVE 2024.
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Bringing better opportunities to cooperatives in Hagonoy, Bulacan
Hagonoy, Bulacan – One of the challenges our farmers and fishermen face are the issues of access to resources, control over marketing, and fair pricing. These are evident in one of the community development project areas of Good Neighbors International Philippines in Hagonoy, Bulacan.
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Luijay battles rare condition continues to persevere every day
Luijay, a sponsored child, continues to battle with a rare disease called “Hirschprung Disease”, a birth defect in which some nerve cells are missing in the large intestine.
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Agri Coop in San Clemente, Tarlac, empowered to be business-ready
San Clemente, Tarlac – Strengthening climate resilience in San Clemente, Tarlac has been Good Neighbors International Philippines’ (GNIP) mission for the communities.