Pushcart educator named 2009 CNN Hero of the Year

November 21, 2009 (CNN) — Efren Peñaflorida Jr., who started a “pushcart classroom” in the Philippines to bring education to poor children as an alternative to gang membership, has been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper revealed Peñaflorida’s selection at the conclusion of the third-annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” at [...]

Spiritual Growth: the Spiritual Challenge of Modern Times

By Ed Tamondong
To grow spiritually in a world defined by power, money, and influence is a Herculean task. Modern conveniences such as electronic equipments, gadgets, and tools as well as entertainment through television, magazines, and the web have predisposed us to confine our attention mostly to physical needs and wants. As a result, our concepts [...]

Worst Flood In The Philippines In More Than 42 Years

People wade in the chest deep floodwater Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 in suburban Cainta, east of Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Mike Alquinto)

This Is The WORST Flood That Ever Hit The Philippines In More than 42 Years!
And We Need Your Help…

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine officials say the number of dead and missing from Tropical Storm Ketsana has [...]

Unleash Your Creative Thinking

People seem to have the misconception that only a select few are able to unleash a steady flow of creative genius. That is not true at all. The fact is, creativity is very much like a muscle that needs to be exercised in order to consistently give out great results.

Live Your Dreams

Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn’t fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn’t dreamed of being the homecoming queen? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships?
Often, we [...]