In Filipino culture, Herohan (for Pag-asa) or Bayanihan stems from the Tagalog word “bayan,” which means nation, town, or community. It represents the spirit of unity, cooperation, and mutual assistance among community members working towards a shared objective.
Last year, Pag-asa revived its Team Pag-asa, recruiting 24 new youth members and teaching them a unique perspective: the opponents should be treated with the same respect and compassion as they would show to Jesus. For this reason, they pride themselves on being playmates rather than opponents, as this philosophy has been instilled in their minds.
When our beneficiaries write to their sponsors, we understand the challenges they face. It is not easy for us to make them write loquaciously, if not creatively. We recognize that as Filipinos, we are not accustomed to writing letters, especially to strangers who do not write back. We are here to support them in this journey.
One of our beneficiaries named Hannahmarie Tenorio graduated at the top of her class Magna Cum Laude (with great distinction) while two brothers – Andrei Jade and Denzel Jade Domamay – advanced to compete at the Taekwondo national level competition. This year six students graduated from college and nine completed their high school studies. We would like to congratulate you because whatever they have accomplished is your success too.
One of our beneficiaries named Hannahmarie Tenorio graduated at the top of her class Magna Cum Laude (with great distinction) while two brothers – Andrei Jade and Denzel Jade Domamay – advanced to compete at the Taekwondo national level competition. This year six students graduated from college and nine completed their high school studies. We would like to congratulate you because whatever they have accomplished is your success too.