by Ashley Venerable | Jun 29, 2018 | General News
Since 1898, June 12 has been commemorated by Filipinos as the day that marked the nation’s independence from the Spanish rule which lasted for 333 years. To celebrate this year’s Philippine Independence Day, Virlanie organized an educational tour for Grade 4 to...
by Ashley Venerable | Jun 13, 2018 | General News
Paolo, a former Virlanie child, was left to live and thrive alone in the streets by his parents when he was six. Virlanie Foundation, Inc. found Paolo at the Manila Rescue Action Center (RAC) and took him up under its care, “From then on, the Foundation took me. In...
by Ashley Venerable | Jun 1, 2018 | General News
Since its launching of services in March 2018, the Open Day Center (ODC) in Bacolod is growing fast and reaches to more and more children of Bacolod City. Today, the ODC team works with a total of 68 vulnerable children. Not only does the Center provides social,...
by Ashley Venerable | Jun 1, 2018 | General News
Carefully chosen fabric, cut and sewn to form unique and functional bags; handmade paper beads crafted into necklaces, earrings and bracelets—these are perfect gifts for mothers made by mothers. Last May 10 and 11, Virlanie’s Craft A Smile offered these bags and...
by Ashley Venerable | Jun 1, 2018 | General News
Makati City, Philippines – Education for all is a pressing challenge in the Philippines due to poverty and social inequalities prevailing in the country. This has made access to formal education limited only to those who can afford it. Despite the collective support...
