Venerable Zhi Rong, The Life News Agency
August 17, 2023

The Philippines was attacked by Typhoon Dusuri, and the city of Cadiz, Alimatoc, Barangay Celestino Villacin and other areas were affected. Students are stuck at home unable to go to school and even face food shortages. 

The Philippine Buddhist Light International Association (BLIA) Bacolod Chapter volunteered to participate in charity rescue activities, and donated rice and food on August 7th and 15nd to aid the affected families and about 200 affected families benefited.

Most of the schools in Cadiz City, Philippines have joined the Three Acts of Goodness Movement. Knowing that many places were severely affected by the disaster, Venerable Miao Jing, the abbess of Philippines Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple visited the Education Bureau of Cadiz City on August 7th. At the same time, she led the cadres of the BLIA Bacolod chapter to donate the rice grains. Director Arlene accepted on behalf of Education Bureau and distributed them to the family in need.

Director Arlene accepted the rice grains and distributed them to the family in need.photo／The Life News Agency

On August 15, another rice donation activity was arranged. The president Chen Zhenzhen and supervisor Rosita Gochangco of the BLIA Bacolod presented and was accepted by Mr. Ed, in charge of the Three Acts of Goodness Campus of the Education Bureau.

Mr. Ed mentioned that Three Acts of Goodness Education has a profound impact on students. The typhoon brought disaster, but there are still many Three Acts of Goodness students who take the initiative to help each other, and even try their best to return to school. Mr. Ed thanked Fo Guang Shan for its charitable assistance, allowing students to return to school with peace of mind and safety. The school also arranges different learning camps especially during the summer vacation, so that the children can have places to go during the holidays instead of wandering on the street every day.