Love is a Verb

Written by Niki Guloy

Every February, we celebrate expressions of love. Young lovers trade flowers and gifts. Husband and wife share special dinners together. The list goes on.

But while we enjoy receiving love this month, let us remember that love is also something to give away.

Love is sharing the chocolates you receive. Love is helping your neighbor cross the street. Love is calling your mother and father to catch up with them.

Love is a choice. Love is putting your child first before your work. Love is giving time to volunteer. Love is making sacrifices.

You cannot sit back and expect the world to serve love to you. Instead, serve the world with love.

How have you loved today?

DSWD Awards TRF Its Registration Certificate & License to Operate

The NCR Regional Office of The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD NCR) awarded The Ruth Foundation with a Registration Certificate and License to Operate during the ceremony held last January 30. We look forward to continuing our service to the community in an even fuller capacity. Thank you for all your support!

Dr. Mae Corvera receives TRF’s Registration Certificate and License to Operate from DSWD NCR Regional Director Vincent Andrew Leyson. The license is valid for 3 years, from January 2017 until 2020.

The Ruth Foundation’s president and CEO, Dr. Mae Corvera, shares an inspiring speech on the heart of service-oriented groups like ours.

Dr. Mae Corvera (center) stands with representatives from the other social welfare development agencies (or SWDAs) who received their certificates last January 30.

TRF Annual Christmas Party

Here are a few fun outtakes from our company Christmas party last December 9. Opportunities like these, to share joy and camaraderie with one another, are priceless. We are grateful to all who have supported us for 2016. Happy holidays from our group to yours!

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A Season of Hope

December 2016 Featured Volunteer: Bless Abal

TRF’s Volunteer of the Month for December 2016 is Bless Abal!

Bless is a former sales consultant in her early 30s who heard of The Ruth Foundation through common friends and connections. After she joined, her presence has been a warm comfort to patients and the medical team alike.

Q&A with BLESS

How did you come to volunteer for TRF?

My cousin Nurse Jelai told me about the foundation.

Describe the activities you volunteered for. Why did you choose them?

I volunteered for joining home visits, since I have background in taking vital signs and physical assessment from my college days.

How has the experience changed your life? What are your key reflections/lessons?

I expected to just help get the vital signs of our patients and do my best to help them. However, when you get to know the patients and fulfill their needs, you feel warm inside. And it feels good.

This experience also helped me understand more about the nature of palliative healthcare in the Philippines, which needs more focus. I’m thankful to be a part of The Ruth Foundation.

 Thank you Bless!