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Stories and articles relating to the Philippines (Manila) team

Update from Manila

Posted On September 5, 2022

Update from Patrick in the Servants Philippines Team I would like to share news, updates and reflections of the first half of year 2022 with… Read More →


First Kids’ Camp After Lockdowns

Posted On September 1, 2022

When the Lockdown was announced in Manila the adults and children couldn’t meet in person any more. Our Pastor introduced Zoom to us and after… Read More →


Maya Street Family Camp (video)

Posted On June 20, 2022

One of the ministries that has grown out of the Servants Manila team is the Sakahang Lilok organic farm retreat at the edge of Manila…. Read More →


Lock-down Losses for Manila’s Children

Posted On June 13, 2022

[Story contributed by Kathrin in Manila] Pedro I would like to introduce you to our 11 year old Pedro (name changed). He lives in Manila… Read More →


Yoban

Posted On March 30, 2022

Simon in Manila shares this story. Together with our friend Mani, on January 26 we drive to the outskirts of Metro-Manila. We have to take… Read More →


Limitations and Questions

Posted On February 14, 2022

From Joshua Palma in Manila Joshua writes: “In the 1990’s I joined the fellowship of Servants missionaries and Filipinos who had worked with Servants and… Read More →


Return Journey

Posted On February 7, 2022

From Sascha and Andrea Fankhauser in Manila After more than a year back in Switzerland, we finally made it to Manila again. What a journey!… Read More →


Power of Community

Posted On January 28, 2022

From Barbara Stankowski in Manila When we came to Manila in 2018, we had no clear ideas in mind about our future ministry. We were… Read More →


Philippine DemoCRAZY

Posted On October 3, 2021

Registering to Vote in the Philippines as a Filipino Dual Citizen during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Registering to Vote in the Philippines as a Filipino Dual Citizen during the COVID-19 Pandemic From Tim in Manila Because I’m a dual citizen here… Read More →


Bring Your Bayong

Posted On June 24, 2021

From Tim in Manila Over the past few months, we have been working on a small livelihood project in partnership with a group of mothers… Read More →


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  • About
    • Our History & Vision
    • 5 Guiding Principles
    • 5 Sustaining Values
    • What We Do
    • What We Believe
    • Our Structure
  • Locations
    • Cambodia
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Philippines
    • Past Teams
    • Linking Teams
  • Get Involved
    • Join A Team
    • Internships
    • Financial Partners
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    • Upcoming Events
    • Like-Minded Groups
  • Resources
    • Latest Writings
    • Books
    • Videos
    • Poetry
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