Jun (Lydio) Trasporto (ADB 1978–1989) grew up at the employees housing compound of La Carlota Sugar Central in Negros Occidental, where his father was employed. He was inspired by hardhelmeted men,...
The Barangay OBG
Some 30 years ago, a sistership of 20 was formed, among Connie Baylon, Adel Burgos, Nieves Callanta, Lou de Belen, Citas Diaz, Lita Gamboa, Shawn Gochangco, Tess Gonzales, Layda Llamanzares, Dita...
Stalking Wildlife—With a Lens
The jump from ADB lead education specialist to amateur wildlife photographer is not as big a leap as one might think. True, my 35-year career, which I enjoyed tremendously, was built around...
Continuing ADB Assets: The Conciliators—Win–Win Solutions for ADB and Staff
Three AFE–ADB members—Julia Holz, Pablo Trillana, and Robert May—serve ADB and ADB staff as intermediaries in complaints processes. I recently asked them: “What’s in it for you, and what’s in it for...
Lifeboats—AFE Helps Manila Flood Victims
Editor’s note: In the wake of the devastating floods caused by typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) in Metro Manila on 26 September 2009, AFE members responded generously to AFE’s appeal for funds to alleviate...
Assisting the Poorest
David Parker (ADB 1976–2004) The money that was provided through the SCF was given to two well-organized channels, the Virlanie Foundation, Inc. in Quiapo (P55,000) and the New Faith Family...
Rescuing Our Own: AFE Members Under Water
Gam de Armas Friday, 25 September—the rains start, then increase in intensity Saturday morning. Reports of flooding fill the airwaves as the waters reach waist- and then neck-deep even in areas not...