We are Pilipinas Journal
Centering Narratives from the Archipelago
We believe that witnessing and getting to know each other are fuel for building long-lasting change. Thus we work to center our work and give a platform to Filipino voices, stories, and values so more Filipinos grow their awareness and compassion for our stories and histories. Ultimately, we hope to promote participation and local collaborations and share the hope and power to the hands of more people through a culturally-relevant education.
Empowering Critical, Creative, and Compassionate Action
We believe in examining assumptions and deepening our understanding of ourselves and how we connect with the world. This can shape how we approach challenges with equal dedication and compassion which is essential in how we understand and shape a future together.
Forging Connections through Experiences
We recognize that everything is connected including the interdependence between ourselves and others, people and planet, mental and physical health. We weave in connection in experiential learning as key to seeing an education that is more than a one-sided teaching and skill acquisition. We dedicate experiences that bring participants closer and provide an opportunity to learn in a contained and safe space.
Learning Together
We believe that there is something to learn from everyone and there is more to learn with diversity in the room. Through a learning collective, we can spotlight grassroots and community-led initiatives that can last long and inspire collaborative movements.
Our Values
Maging Mapagbigay at Tapat sa Katotohanan
Be generous and loyal to the truth
Democratizing quality education anchored in the truth is our way to give back to others and contribute to a more socially just society. We strive to offer consistent and excellent work in everything we do including the rest we need to support quality work.
Tumugon nang may pagkamalikhain at malasakit patungong pag-asa at kalayaan ng bawat isa
Creatively and compassionately respond towards hope and freedom within and for one another
We recognize that everything is connected and complex, including the interdependence between ourselves and others, people and planet, mental and physical health, society and our conservation. Thus, we believe that hope grounded in realism is essential to well-being and change-making. Hope gives meaning to challenges and prepares the road for freedom and possibilities.
Makipagtulungan nang may pananagutan
We are stronger together in mutual aid and responsibility
Connection fuels action. We believe that everyone has an important role to play in our ecosystem of change. No role is too little or small and we are stronger together in living out our strengths and shared values.
We also abide by the community principle of: ”Magbigay ayon sa Kakayahan, Kumuha batay sa pangangailangan“
Maging mapanuri at makipag-ugnayan nang may kalinga
Think Critically, Engage Compassionately
We ground our mission in local and real world challenges. We believe that critical thinking and compassion are essential to a kinder and more socially-engaged society.