Distance means so little when service to humanity calls out. It does not stop humanitarian workers from realizing the true essence of “bayanihan” . COVID-19 neither separates nor divides people,…

Continue ReadingSenior, elderly group in Caloocan opts for cash aid, distributes rice to members

Senior, elderly group in Caloocan opts for cash aid, distributes rice to members

A strong heart and an optimistic mind. Two different stories get the better of COVID-19 through maximizing resources and channeling aid through localization – allowing space for the locals to…

Continue ReadingEarthquake to COVID-19 Outbreak: Two Stories of Sustainability in Cotabato

Earthquake to COVID-19 Outbreak: Two Stories of Sustainability in Cotabato

"Kahit matanda na ako, kailangan kong magtrabaho at kumita para sa aking pamilya” [Even I am too old, I still need to work and earn for my family.] Mr. Rochel…

Continue ReadingAssistance amid the distance: ECOWEB extends help to a community-based org in Binangonan, Rizal

Assistance amid the distance: ECOWEB extends help to a community-based org in Binangonan, Rizal

COVID-19 should be a People's War as what Vietnam (one successful country being cited in the fight against COVID) is doing. For NAPC SRC and VDC (representing the 14 basic…

Continue ReadingWhy should we make COVID-19 response participatory

Why should we make COVID-19 response participatory

“We passed by a house where an old widow lived. She was not on our list. When she learned that we are distributing rice, she cried asking if she could…

Continue ReadingThe unlisted old widow: ECQ survival in the most remote communities

The unlisted old widow: ECQ survival in the most remote communities

The Alliance for Empowering Partnership (A4EP) is a network of organisations committed to strengthen the humanitarian architecture and locally led response. On 21st of March A4EP held a meeting with…

Continue ReadingAlliance for Empowering Partnership (A4EP) Position Paper on Localised Response to COVID-19 Global Pandemic

Alliance for Empowering Partnership (A4EP) Position Paper on Localised Response to COVID-19 Global Pandemic

EcoWEB conducted a community-based livelihood vulnerability adaptation and analysis resiliency planning in barangays Bacayawan and Lininding, Municipality of Munai, Lanao del Norte last October 22-25 and October 28-30, 2019 under…

Continue ReadingEcoWEB facilitates livelihood vulnerability, resiliency planning in Munai, Lanao del Norte Vinta-affected barangays

EcoWEB facilitates livelihood vulnerability, resiliency planning in Munai, Lanao del Norte Vinta-affected barangays

EB No. 1 - As of November 2, 2019 Pertaining to: Series of Earthquakes with Epicenters in the Municipalities of Tulunan and Makilala, Cotabato Province, Region XII, Mindanao, Philippines Dates…

Continue ReadingEMERGENCY BULLETIN: North Cotabato Earthquake

EMERGENCY BULLETIN: North Cotabato Earthquake

“Anyone can build a house for us but only us can build our homes and communities.”Lopito Agya, a 46 year old IP leader of the Manobo tribe of Barangay Ilomavis,…

Continue ReadingCOTABATO EARTHQUAKE: VOICES FROM THE GROUND, HOPES AND CHALLENGES…

COTABATO EARTHQUAKE: VOICES FROM THE GROUND, HOPES AND CHALLENGES…

Our Assessment A magnitude 6.6 and 6.5 earthquake hit the province of Cotabato on October 29 and 31 with epicenters located at depths of 7 and 8 kilometers, 22 and…

Continue ReadingNorth Cotabato Earthquake: ECOWEB’s APPEAL FOR DONATIONS

North Cotabato Earthquake: ECOWEB’s APPEAL FOR DONATIONS