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Typhoon Haiyan Follow Up

By: One Million Lights Philippines Staff [Read more…]

Update from OML Philippines to help rebuild Haiyan-hit areas

January, 2014 OML-PH article here One Million Lights partnered with One Million Lights- Philippines this past December to raise funds for typhoon Haiyan relief. We raised over $3000 in less then a month, which provided more than 220 solar lights to affected communities. Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Typhoon Yolanda, was one of the [Read more…]

One Million Lights responds to Typhoon Haiyan

One Million Lights and One Million Lights Philippines are teaming together to raise funds to provide solar lights to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. One Million Lights Philippines have on the ground, numerous teams of people going out to distribute lights. From the OML-Philippines Blog: “We’re responding to the evolving needs of the victims of [Read more…]

Lighting up students’ lives at Miguel S. Mondia Elementary School

I was exhausted right after the long trek and delivery of solar lamps this past August, when a woman tentatively approached me, and declared: “Salamat gid, Toto, sa bulig.”Not sure what to say, I smiled, nodded and moved on. But those words, which roughly meant, “Thank you, sir, for your help,” just capped the most [Read more…]

Energizer and One Million Lights brighten indigenous communities in Zambales

Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation original article By Jonas Reyes Published: May 17, 2013 OLONGAPO CITY – In a collaborated effort, Energizer Philippines and One Million Lights (OML) Philippines recently distributed 300 solar-powered LED flashlights to the indigenous communities of Zambales. According to Energizer Philippines brand manager Joan Mendoza, “When we began this project with OML, [Read more…]

One Million Lights Philippines wins TAYO Award

Raffy Tanpho of One Million Lights Philippines accepts TAYO award from President Aquino.

Two teenagers feted as People Power heroes

Philippines President Aquino recognizes Mark Lozano & Catherine Peralta for jump-starting the Philippine One Million Lights movement.

Philippines – Catanduanes May 2011

One Million Lights Philippines brought solar-powered lights to off-grid rural communities in Catanduanes, in May 2011. See the video documenting the inspiring student-led distribution.

The Dark They Know Well

Read the story of family of six living in Barangay Dulao, in Lagawe, Ifugao. Dulao is an isolated community located within the river basin of the Magat Hydroelectric Dam. It is ironic that though this source of electricity is so near, having access to electricity is far from being realized.

Philippines: Joel’s Story

The island-province of Catanduanes, in Eastern Philippines, is a land of lush greenery with a flowing river filled with fish. However life can be difficult for a typical family there. This is the story of Joel, a plantation worker, and how he manages with his wife and 5 children.

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