Building Futures Since 1983
By: Ricardo Espitia, PCAFPD Student Affairs 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of PCAFPD supporting scholars in the Philippines. At its inception, PCAFPD supported five students who received their college degrees in 1987. Now we are supporting over 100 scholars. We
A Ray of Hope Amid Stormy Weather Bernadeth Estacio is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Central Luzon State University The unpredictability of events happening in one’s personal life and school works demonstrates the drive and endurance of
Perseverance and Pride — By Ricardo Espitia, PCAFPD Student Affairs PCAFPD is proud to spotlight graduating scholar Donna Mae Bonares Jalipa! Donna graduated in May from Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus in Iloilo City with a Bachelor of Science
It’s a proud time of the year for PCAFPD – our scholars are graduating. Check out Vanessa’s final essay of reflection. We wish you all the best on the licensure exam and your future endeavors. — By Vanessa Biong, Bachelor
By Jerome L. Abellera, PCAFPD Scholar – Master of Arts in Education, Major in Guidance and Counseling As a master’s degree student working as a teacher during the weekdays, it is a great challenge getting all my requirements fulfilled and
By Cristine Benitez, PCAFPD Scholar Batch 2022 “ Before starting this essay, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude for the Peace Corps Alumni Foundation for Philippine Development (PCAFPD) for having me as your scholar. I am extremely benefited
By Paul Aleckson, PCAFPD President Tommy Schultz made it back to America for the final days of his battle with cancer, but his fight ended June 4, 2021 at age 45. Tommy served as a Coastal Resource Management Volunteer in
By Ricardo Espitia, PCAFPD Student Affairs Earlier this year, PCAFPD began providing laptops as part of our scholarship program. This initiative came out of PCAFPD’s efforts to meet the moment and the realities of our scholars who are schooling in
Being a taciturn and introvert student in college, I was always shy to attend PCAFPD alumni and scholars meet-up events or assemblies. The first (and last while I was a student) that I participated in was in 2014, a year
Scholar Alum Rico Ancog wins the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST, PHL) 2019 Outstanding Young Scientist Award in the field of Environmental Economics. PCAFPD supported Rico’s undergraduate and graduate studies. He gradu-ated in 2004 and 2006, and