Designing with Empathy: Young Architects Build for Communities at the Margins

Designing with Empathy: Young Architects Build for Communities at the Margins

After months of sessions, collaboration, and design work, the Angat Sining Arkitektura Internship Program came to a close with the presentation and exhibit of the interns’ capstone projects at the University of Nueva Caceres. The program was a chance to explore how architecture, when guided by empathy, can respond to those often left at the…

Dignity from Debris: The Angat Buhay Village in Lupi

Dignity from Debris: The Angat Buhay Village in Lupi

In 2021, a series of typhoons tore through Camarines Sur, displacing families in Barangay Poblacion, Lupi. Many sought refuge in a crowded covered court, plagued by loss and uncertainty. Amid the chaos, a relief mission led by then-Vice President Leni Robredo arrived — not just with aid, but with a challenge that would soon spark…

Angat Buhay Partners with Security Bank to Grow Community Development in Aklan

Angat Buhay Partners with Security Bank to Grow Community Development in Aklan

Cacao planting, poultry, and wilderness rescue are at the heart of a new project launched by BUSOE, Inc., part of the Angat Bayanihan Volunteer Network, with the support of Security Bank in Malinao, Aklan. “Busoe” comes from the Aklanon word “seed,” which has become the organization’s inspiration: to plant seeds of volunteerism, faith, hope, and…

Angat Buhay Strengthens Literacy Efforts with Series of Tutor Training Sessions

Angat Buhay Strengthens Literacy Efforts with Series of Tutor Training Sessions

To strengthen its reading literacy initiative, Angat Buhay, in partnership with the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Education, held a series of volunteer tutor training sessions for the Bayan Ko, Titser Ko (BKTK) Program. The training sessions were designed to equip volunteer tutors with the right knowledge and tools to help learners who…

DepEd USEC Supports Angat Buhay in Addressing Literacy Gaps

DepEd USEC Supports Angat Buhay in Addressing Literacy Gaps

Department of Education Undersecretary Atty. Fatima Panontongan attended the training of volunteer tutors for the Bayan Ko, Titser Ko (BKTK) program in San Mateo, Rizal, organized by Angat San Mateo with San Mateo Municipal College as its partner higher education institution. Panontongan noted that the BKTK program is closely aligned with DepEd’s initiatives, emphasizing that…

Millions of Filipino students still lack classrooms, but there’s a faster, cheaper way to build them.

Millions of Filipino students still lack classrooms, but there’s a faster, cheaper way to build them.

Executive Director Raffy Magno presented Angat Buhay’s low-cost, fast-build classroom model at today’s public hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education. “Civil society has long proven that we can build quality classrooms faster and at a lower cost,” he said, explaining how Angat Buhay constructs a fully furnished classroom with fans, boards, chairs, and…

From Pandemic Response to Literacy Movement: How Pasig CLH Built a Community of Readers

From Pandemic Response to Literacy Movement: How Pasig CLH Built a Community of Readers

In Pasig City, the seeds of the Bayan Ko, Titser Ko (BKTK) Program were planted even before its formal launch in School Year 2024–2025. During the height of the pandemic, the Pasig Community Learning Hub (CLH) was established in partnership with the Office of the Vice President Leni Robredo to address learning gaps caused by…

How Community Roots Are Nurturing Young Readers

How Community Roots Are Nurturing Young Readers

The urgency is clear: in the Philippines, nine out of ten children aged 10 struggle with reading simple texts with comprehension. Programs like Bayan Ko, Titser Ko (BKTK) provide a concrete solution at the community level. The BKTK program in San Mateo, Rizal officially began in School Year 2024–2025 and has since been rolled out…

Bayan Ko, Titser Ko: A Bayanihan Approach to Uplifting Filipino Literacy

Bayan Ko, Titser Ko: A Bayanihan Approach to Uplifting Filipino Literacy

There is no denying the importance of literacy and comprehension. These skills are foundational not only for academic success but also for lifelong learning and active participation in society. While the Philippines has long recognized its value, the current state of education remains deeply concerning. This became even more evident when the country ranked 77th…

Call for Bids on Classroom Projects!

Call for Bids on Classroom Projects!

Angat Buhay is inviting contractors to take part in our latest #bayanihan initiative—constructing classrooms to support education in underserved communities. As part of our commitment to uplifting Filipinos through access to quality education, these projects aim to provide safe and conducive learning spaces for students nationwide. We encourage interested contractors to submit their intention to…