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SOS Friend Jo: Giving Children the Care and Protection They Deserve

October 8 2026 : 

For SOS Friend Jo, supporting children in need is deeply personal.

SOS Friend Jo grew up without experiencing the care of a mother. At the age of 10, SOS Friend Jo also lost a father. From then on, an aunt stepped in and raised SOS Friend Jo, providing the love, care, and guidance needed while growing up.

Youth Conference 2026: Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce with Siegwerk Mentors

October 6 2026 : 

From September 21 to 25, 2026, 25 young people from eight SOS Children’s Villages Pilipinas program locations, Bataan, Manila, Lipa, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Calbayog, and Tacloban, gathered in Lipa, Batangas for the Youth Conference 2026: Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce with Siegwerk Mentors.

SOS Pilipinas and Wipro Connect Communities Through Digital Opportunities

October 6 2026 : 

On 29 September 2026, SOS Children's Villages Pilipinas through SOS Children's Village Tacloban officially launched and turned over the SOS Children's Villages Pilipinas and Wipro Digital Village in Barangay 92 (Apitong), Tacloban City, marking a significant step toward expanding digital access and learning opportunities for children, young people, and families in the community.

SOS Pilipinas Celebrate Three Villages, Years of Care and Commitment

September 28 2026 : 

This September, SOS Children’s Villages Pilipinas celebrates the anniversaries of three of its Villages: Calbayog, Davao, and Iloilo. These milestones reflect years of commitment to providing quality care, strengthening families, and supporting children and young people to build their futures.

A Heart That Chooses to Help: Uncle Jason’s Hope for Every Child

September 17 2026 : 

For Uncle Jason, being a donor is a meaningful way to support children in building a brighter future. His greatest motivation is to help children stay in school, finish their education, and eventually find good opportunities for employment.

A Heart Called to Serve: Uncle Salvador’s Mission of Hope

September 10 2026 : 

For Uncle Salvador, becoming an SOS Friend was more than an opportunity to help. It was an answer to a prayer.

SOS Pilipinas Celebrates National and Local Youth Council Induction

September 7 2026 : 

SOS Children’s Villages Pilipinas celebrated the voices, leadership, and contributions of young people during the National and Local Youth Council Induction and Youth Month Celebration 2026, held online via Zoom on August 15, 2026.

Daisy’s Journey: From Learning Hair Styling to Working Abroad

September 1 2026 : 

Daisy never imagined that learning hair styling would lead her to work abroad.

As a care leaver supported through the Family Strengthening Program of SOS Children’s Villages Bataan, Daisy had opportunities to learn new skills, build confidence, and prepare for an independent future.

OMBUDS Village Visits: Strengthening Trust and Children’s Voices

August 25 2026 : 

From January to July 2026, the OMBUDS Office visited the seven SOS Children’s Villages Pilipinas locations nationwide for its second-year engagement with the villages. Conducted in partnership with Village Directors and local village teams, the visits aimed to strengthen children’s participation, increase awareness of the OMBUDS mechanism, and promote a safe and supportive environment for children and young people in care.

S&P Global and SOS Manila Celebrate Buwan ng Wika Through Baybayin Workshop

August 20 2026 : 

On August 8, 2026, the children and young people of SOS Children’s Village Manila participated in a Baybayin Workshop organized by S&P Global and facilitated by Taipan Lucero of CalligraFilipino.