FundLife Boys Community League officially returns in 2026, once again bringing together young athletes from across Tacloban City for a three-month journey of sport, teamwork, and personal development. The league launched on February 28, 2026, at the Generation Amazing Community Club in Brgy. 106 Sto. Niño, Tacloban City, in partnership with the Department of Education – Tacloban City Division. This year, 120 student-athletes are participating in the program, including 47 elem

On January 17, 2026 , FundLife officially opened the Dulag Dream Academy (DDA), a newly constructed integrated learning and sports facility in Barangay Rawis, Dulag, designed as a climate-adaptive hub for education, sports, and youth leadership. Built in a disaster-prone and climate-vulnerable context, the Academy is expected to reach more than 800 children and youth , providing safe, resilient spaces that support education, wellbeing, and community preparedness. The opening

Twenty-six Child Leaders gathered in Dulag on December 20, 2025, for a Reflection and Recognition Activity following their engagement in the rollout of “Karapatan Mo, Laruin Mo!”—a community-based initiative that brought children’s rights education to scale across the municipality. Over four consecutive weekend sessions, these young leaders supported FundLife in delivering play-based learning activities in 44 barangays, directly reaching 1420 children and youth. Their role wa

FundLife successfully held the Kick for Dreams: Dream Generation Futsal Cup  on December 20, 2025, in Barangay Rawis, Dulag, bringing together 81 young participants to celebrate the power of sports in youth development. The tournament provided a vibrant platform for participants to demonstrate their futsal skills while learning key values such as teamwork, discipline, resilience, and fair play. The event reflected FundLife’s commitment to gender inclusivity, welcoming 32 boys

FundLife hosted its annual Kamustahan 2025, a vibrant gathering dedicated to strengthening collaboration, celebrating achievements, and aligning collective efforts toward creating safer and more supportive learning spaces for young people. The event brought together 47 participants, composed of school heads, focal persons, DepEd representatives, local government partners, youth organizations, and FundLife team members, to reflect on the year’s milestones and prepare for the o

More than 120 child leaders across Dulag strengthened their understanding of rights, responsibilities, and community protection as  FundLife, in partnership with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Dulag, delivered its National Children’s Month initiative “KARAPATAN MO, LARUIN MO! Understanding Children’s Rights and Responsibilities Through Play” on November 14, 2025. The play-based learning event empowered 75 girls and 46 boys to identify, claim, and adv

Tacloban City, Leyte — November 8, 2025 Twelve years ago, on November 8, 2013, Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)  tore through Tacloban City and the Visayas, becoming one of the most powerful and destructive typhoons ever recorded. In a matter of hours, storm surges engulfed coastal communities, homes were swept away, and families were separated in the chaos. Nationwide, over 6,300 people lost their lives , and more than 16 million people   were affected across nine regions. Mil

Over the past 60 days, climate-charged storms have torn through the Philippines while a powerful earthquake rattled Cebu. different extreme weather with one shared reality: frontline communities bear the heaviest load. More than 1 million people were displaced in the wake of Super Typhoon Fung-wong, following Typhoon Kalmaegi; flooded homes, submerged fishing boats, collapsed road links, and destroyed micro-businesses. Families are often uninsured and living hand-to-mouth fa

In today’s hyperconnected world, young people are growing up with a screen in one hand and the world at their fingertips. The Philippines ranks among the top countries in global social media usage, with an average of 9 hours and 14 minutes online per day . While this connectivity allows youth to learn, express, and connect more than ever, it also comes with unseen costs. A 2024 study by the Philippine Mental Health Association found that 62% of Filipino teens  say social medi

On the night of September 30, 2025 , the people of Bogo City, Cebu  were jolted awake by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake . Homes trembled. Roads split. Church bells rang out long after the shaking stopped. Among those caught in the chaos was 17-year-old Lady Jane Ytang, who threw herself over her baby brother as their wall collapsed. Her bravery saved his life — but cost her own. In the days that followed, families camped in open fields, clutching what little they could salvage.

In celebration of the International Day of the Girl, FundLife successfully hosted the EmpowerHer: Girls Leadership Camp 2025 on October...

Every child in the Philippines deserves the chance to sit in a safe classroom, open a book, and learn without fear of what tomorrow will...

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The Cost of Inequality Across the Philippines and much of the world, gender equality remains an unfinished promise. For millions of...

On September 6, 2025, the Brgy. Combis Sports Center in Dulag, Leyte, was filled with energy and excitement as the community came together for the Dulag 1st Futsal Cup, a milestone event made possible through the partnership of the Local Government Unit of Dulag, Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Dulag, and FundLife. The tournament was more than just a competition; it was a celebration of youth, equality, and the power of sport to bring people together. The

In too many communities, a girl’s potential is decided before she even takes her first step onto a football pitch or into a classroom....

FundLife successfully trained 27 teachers, mentors, and student leaders through the “Fair Play, Clear Calls: Essential Futsal Officiating...

On August 23, 2025, FundLife successfully held a one-day futsal clinic at Barangay Cabacungan, Dulag, Leyte, in celebration of Linggo ng Kabataan . In partnership with the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation and the Local Youth Development Office of Dulag, the activity gathered 26 children and youth for a day of play, learning, and personal growth. The clinic introduced participants to the fundamentals of futsal — ball control, passing, dribbling, and shooting — with structured

On August 16, 2025, FundLife, together with the Sangguniang Kabataan Council of Brgy. 97 and other youth organizations, led a Coastal...

Cabacungan, August 9, 2025  — The covered court in Cabacungan came alive with the voices, laughter, and determination of 72 young leaders...

This is a story of how an unremarkable coastal town in Eastern Visayas, Tacloban became the epicentre of global headlines in 2013 as the...

As students geared up for a brand-new school year, FundLife’s Kickstart: Back to School Futsal Tournament brought energy, excitement, and...

Tacloban City, July 4, 2025  — In a shared effort to promote inclusive education and youth empowerment, FundLife presented its Boys...

As part of Tacloban City’s annual fiesta celebration, the 3rd Sangyaw National Open Football 8-Aside Tournament was held on June 21–22,...