San Enrique Youth Representatives Join Medical Study Tour

Three young people from the Municipality of San Enrique in Iloilo joined other participants from Japan, China and Bangladesh in the LOOB - RTD Medical Study Tour held last February 24 - 29, 2016. Christine Joy Palec, Kevin Labayen and Peter Salvador Limas of Iloilo State College of Fisheries together with researchers from Kumamoto University, medical and nursing students who are members of the RTD (Road to Dream) group and volunteers of LOOB, Inc. toured the Calajunan

Aetas in the City (Mga Ati sang Dacal, San Enrique)

(Kudos for the video to Ning Huertaz.)

The Aetas are indigenous people in the Philippines. They are characterized by their dark skin and curly hair. They are said to be the early inhabitants of the island of Panay. According to history, they went up the mountains after the Bornean Datus led by Datu Puti came  leading to the Barter of Panay with the Ati chieftain named Marikudo. 

These group of Aetas or Ati belongs to the Dacal Ati Association in Brgy. Dacal, San Enrique. It was the first time for most of these kids to visit the City of Iloilo and experience most of the activities such as using the escalator and elevators. A project of iSERVE (Integrated Services for Education and Volunteer Efforts) in coordination with the LGU of the Municipality of San Enrique under the leadership of Mayor Ramona Go, Dulhog

Damires Hills Tierra Verde - A Great Weekend Getaway

A haven for the weary soul. That is what came to my mind when I first entered Damires Hills several months ago while I, together with a friend, was looking for a venue for a retreat. Though it was my first time to be there personally, I knew about the place several years ago when a former student posted pictures of it. They just started working on it at that time. In effect, I can say that I witnessed its transformation to what it is now. 

Owned by the Tirador Family, Damires Hills can be found in Januiay, Iloilo. Its very picturesque landscape is a sight to behold. The big and small open cottages that dot the

Lighting Up USA (University Light of Peace in San Agustin)

(Courtesy of  USA and MMI)

University of San Agustin will be the next venue of the University Light of Peace (ULOP). The administration of University of San Agustin together with Middle Way Meditation - Iloilo, Inc. will lead the candlelighting ceremony to celebrate the university's 111th year as well as to call for Agustinians and the rest of the Ilonggo community to to actively work for the attainment of peace. This event be held on November 25, 2015 at the Plaza de San Agustin, the area in front of Herrera

Light of Peace in San Enrique: The Story Unfolds

The challenges were met head on. People can work together for peace despite the differences. It was unity in diversity.

San Enrique is a very tiny municipality in the central part of Panay Island in the Philippines. It has a rustic charm. What's funny is that there are many Ilonggos or  people from Iloilo who do not even

Light of Peace in San Enrique: How to Join

Saturday, August 26, 2015, will be a very big day for the people of San Enrique, a tiny municipality in the province of Iloilo. The Light of Peace in San Enrique will finally happen. For those who would like to know how to become a part of it, just read on.

Light of Peace in San Enrique: The Road to Inner Peace Town

Students and parents meditate in Catan-agan Elementary School
(Photo Credit: MMI)

What does it take to create an Inner Peace Town? Or some would even change the question and ask if it is possible to have one. After working with the people of San Enrique in the Province of Iloilo for about a couple of months already I can truly say that it is possible albeit challenging.

Leaders from the Church, San Enrique Local Government Unit, Academe, Barangays
and MMI light candles to celebrate the 10,000 Brightness

Challenges. Now that was a very common thing  encountered in the course of  the project and even now that the Light of Peace in San Enrique is fast approaching. Yes, there were a lot of challenges