Catarman, Camiguin Province – Rising above any adversity is a daunting task for most people; it takes sheer will and determination, and a little help from your community. Northern Mindanao region has come a long way in empowering women and instill the volunteerism in the communities. Charina Torayno, 34, from Purok 4, Kompol, Catarman town, continue reading : Camiguin Woman Finds Respect Among Peers, Insists Gender Equality Alleviates Poverty

  Sagay, Camiguin Province – Typhoon Yolanda, internationally known as Haiyan, affected a small town in this province but has paved way for heroines to arise, the spirit of volunteerism becoming evident more than ever. Alfonsa Salva, 52, of Alangilan, Sagay town, Camiguin volunteered to spearhead the construction of a flood control structure along the continue reading : Yolanda-hit municipality paves way for modern day ‘Bayanihan’