Maricar, 18, is a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLED), majoring in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) at Iloilo Science and Technology University. In class, she learns computer fundamentals, programming, and multimedia production — skills she hopes to one day teach to future students as an ICT educator. As early as her first year, Maricar was already managing multimedia and animation projects using professional ap

Tony Rose, 18, is an incoming first-year college student from Bani, Pangasinan, who plans to pursue a degree in Information Technology. Her interest in computers developed early, shaped by her late father’s work as a computer technician and her mother’s involvement in the IT field. She hopes to develop skills in programming and other in-demand tech fields to address real-world problems and create better opportunities for her family. She was seven when her father passed away.

In the Philippines, we are slowly adapting to a more digital world. With the continuous development of the eGov app, the passing of the Konektadong Pinoy Act, and the expanding access to the internet, our country is not standing idly by as new technologies reshape daily life. Despite these advancements, the Philippines remains a frequent target for crimes in the digital space. Children and youth are regularly exposed to content or behavior online that makes them feel unsafe —

In March 2026, our Create Hub-HOH in Bacolod City finally opened alongside the operations of our three main program components - Technology, ICT Courses, and Arts. All of these components aim to holistically develop the digital readiness, literacy, and aptitude of Create Hub Users. The art component, in particular, is an initiative to ground the youth and children in cultivating their critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and visual literacy skills beyond the compute

Aicelle, 18, is an incoming first year college student at a public college in Southern Negros Occidental. She dreams of becoming a flight attendant — traveling the world, immersing herself in different cultures, and connecting with people from all walks of life. Her top three dream destinations are Japan, Switzerland, and Dubai. She was accepted into two public schools, but neither offers a Tourism degree, her first college degree choice. Undeterred, she will be enrolling in

John Lloyd is an Electrical Technology student at the Technological University of the Philippines, Talisay, and the first recipient of our Coin Grant. Hailing from the rural south of Negros Island, he travels 4–5 hours just to reach the university. Despite the strain of long commutes and a limited weekly allowance, he remains driven by the hope of becoming the first college graduate in his family. John Lloyd was a consistent honors student in high school, even serving as a wo

After months of developing and furnishing the space, our Create Hub at Home of Hope, Inc. in Bacolod City is finally ready for use! On February 26, our Partnerships and Projects Officer, HP, traveled by boat from Manila to Bacolod, bringing with her the computers donated by CIIT College of Arts and Technology. She arrived just in time to prepare the units for our program implementation. On March 2, 2026, Create Hub-HOH officially opened its doors — and the tech space was full

Amelyn, 37, serves as a Paglingap Coordinator with the Visions of Hope Foundation in Panay Region. In this role, she leads programs that converge social services, disaster response, and community development. Her work spans 22 branches and involves mentoring up to 300 community servant leaders, organizing health and wellness projects, disaster response efforts, and capacity-building initiatives that also support Aeta communities in Haniway and Barotac Viejo. Amelyn is the pri

Christian, 19, has always been fascinated by technology. No wonder he enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) at Central Philippine State University (CPSU) in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, where he is now a sophomore. His childhood curiosity about how websites and systems work has grown into a passion for programming, cybersecurity, and system development. Belonging to a family that upholds a Christ-centered mission, he grew up with a modest and