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The Scholarship of Hope (SOH) is a BLD program inspired by Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, Spiritual Director of Bukas Loob sa Diyos Covenant Community.

The Scholarship of Hope (SOH) is a Bukas Loob sa Diyos (BLD) Covenant Community program inspired by its former Spiritual Director, Archbishop Angel Lagdameo. It is BLD’s response to our society’s need for quality education among its poor and marginalized members. The BLD SOH brings hope not just to a child. To break the yoke of poverty we hope to change not only a child’s life but create a commu

nity devoted to God, responsible and self-sustaining. The BLD Manila Poverty Alleviation Ministry through the Scholarship of Hope (SOH) provides holistic program to improve the lives of our SOH scholars and their families, thru educational assistance, spiritual growth and physical wellbeing. We provide the following to our scholars and their families:

- Monthly school stipend
- Back to school supplies allowance (shoes, bags, notebooks, pen, etc.)
- Evangelization thru formation of prayers groups, teachings, kasalang-bayan, and various spiritual seminars/encounters
- Medical and Dental mission
- Vitamin supplements (when funds allow)
- Mark 10 program
- Family assistance for incidental expenses (deceased family member, serious illness, calamity and pandemic victims, etc)
- Livelihood program

Sponsors receive the following:

- A welcome Kit with photo and family information of the sponsored child.
- Annual progress report of sponsored child
- Official Receipt of sponsorship payment

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How long will I have to make donations:

Our objective is for each student to complete a college degree under our public school system. We request that you continuously donate until we achieve this objective. If this is not possible, we also accept and appreciate any donation that can help us achieve this goal. You may cease donating for the following reasons:
- Sponsored child has become independent. Sponsored child has graduated college.
- Family of sponsored child's economic situation improved above the poverty threshold or has moved to a different location.

2. What if I miss paying my committed pledge.? We understand that due to our busy schedules, we sometimes miss out on our pledges. We also understand that there are personal circumstances and constrains that cause us to miss our pledges. Should it happen, please inform us immediately. Should you decide to cancel your support, we will look for new sponsor to ensure continued education of you sponsored child.

30/04/2026

MARK 10 ACTIVITIES - MARCH

We praise and thank the Lord for the MARK 10 outreach activities held in March in our mission areas in Bagumbayan, BF Target, Euro Maralit, San Guillermo, Muntinlupa DIP and Villa Paraiso, with a total of 135 children who participated, with some parents and companions.

The Theme for month of March is about the Lenten season, or Kuaresma. It is the most significant and solemnly observed religious tradition here in the Philippines, which is a predominantly Catholic nation. The Lenten season is a unique blend of solemn religious piety and ancient folk tradition, carried on through the many generations.

Among the Significant Holy Week Traditions is the Way of the Cross (Via Crucis), participated in by the Mark 10 kids and parents. Other than a religious practice, it is an insightful educational experience, with visual storytelling and coordinated action while expressing adoration to Lord Jesus Christ.

They were guided into reflecting on the passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ, to make them realize how our Lord sacrificially offered His life for our salvation and understand the concept of suffering , compassion and empathy.

The stations cover a wide range of human emotions: loneliness, injustice, fear, physical pain, and eventually, the hope of the Resurrection.

While the stations are generally gloomy, the custom always lead toward Easter Sunday. It instills a sense of hope that light and joy follow periods of darkness.

This teaches us a fundamental life lesson: Hard times are not the end of the story.

Simple snacks were served to the children, parents and working team, after the activity.

Facilitators of the activities are Mark 10 Committee, HM2 Coord, SOH Areas Admin. Assts and volunteer SOH Scholars/Parents

The Poverty Alleviation Ministry extends its heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from our generous donors, and our ever dependable and hardworking volunteers.

May our good Lord who sees our hearts and noble deeds, bestow His abundant blessings upon us all!

All glory and honor to our Risen Lord! 🙏🙏🙏

PAM/adb

18/03/2026

MARK 10 ACTIVITIES - FEBRUARY, 2026

We praise and thank the Lord for the MARK 10 outreach activities held in February in our mission areas in Bagumbayan, BF Target, Euro Maralit, San Guillermo, Muntinlupa DIP and Villa Paraiso, with a total of 118 children who participated.

February, in the Catholic Church is a month associated with love and dedicated to the Holy Family. It has a special significance as this is a time to reflect on the family life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
The Holy Family provides a role-model of virtue for Christian families to imitate and meditate upon.

Valentine's Day, a Christian, romantic, cultural, observance of the significance of the Feast day of Saint Valentine; the celebration of love and affection.

Traditional practices include sending/exchanging greeting cards, flowers and gifts, dinner-dates with family and loved ones
The day's activity of the Mark 10 kids started with an Opening and Rosary Prayer, and proceeded with the day's Valentine activities:
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- Teaching of foundational verses about Valentines.
- Valentines greeting cards- making for loved ones .

The children were asked to read selected foundational verses, reflect and share their ideas /feelings/understanding of God's love as it relates to the observance of Valentine's Day by expressing Love to our loved ones.

Food and refreshments were served while enjoying the fellowship that ensued among the children and working team, after the activity.

Facilitators of the activities are Mark 10 Committee, Discipling Aspirants, SOH Areas Admin. Assts and volunteer SOH Scholars/Parents

The Poverty Alleviation Ministry extends its heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from our generous donors, and our ever dependable and hardworking volunteers.

May our good Lord who sees our hearts and noble deeds, bestow His abundant blessings upon us all!

To God be all the honor and glory! 🙏🙏🙏

19/02/2026

MARK 10 ACTIVITES -JANUARY, 2026

We praise and thank the Lord for the MARK 10 outreach activities held in January in our mission areas in Bagumbayan, BF Target, Euro Maralit, Muntinlupa DIP and Villa Paraiso, with a total of 108 children who participated.

Primarily observed on January 1st, New Year is the celebration of the beginning of a new calendar year. For most children, the New Year celebration means gathering the family while waiting for the clock to strike 12:00 midnight, simultaneous with the lighting of sparklers and setting off fireworks, to the utmost delight and cheering of family members, friends and neighbors. Of course, a feast would follow, shared with one another amidst the revelry.

Noticeable are assorted rounded fruits laid on the table, a tradition usually observed and belived to bring luck and prosperity.

New Year signifies a time for renewal, reflection, and setting resolutions for the year ahead. Common traditions include parties on New Year's Eve (Dec 31), fireworks, and family gatherings.

During the gathering of the Mark 10 children in the different Areas, they started with an Opening and Rosary Prayer and proceeded with the day's àctivity.

The children were asked to share their experiences about their Christmas and New Year celebration, the blessings they feel grateful for in 2025 and their wishes/prayers for 2026.

Jessie Acal,. Grade 8
"Ipinagpapasalamat ko po kay Lord sa taong 2025 nung ako'y nabiyayaan na mapili bilang isa sa mga BLD-SOH scholars. Malaking pasasalamat ko din na nasa pangangalaga ako ng aking Lolo at Lola, mga Tita na gumagabay at tumutulong sa akin, sa dahilang ako po ay ulila na sa magulang,

Dalangin ko po sa taong 2026 na magtaglay ang bawa't isa sa aming pamilya at ang mga taong tumutulong sa amin na pagkalooban ng magandang kalusugan at protection . Amen."

Food and refreshments were served while enjoying the fellowship that ensued among the children and working team, after the activity.

Facilitators of the activities are Mark 10 Committee, Discipling Aspirants, SOH Areas Admin. Assts and volunteer SOH Scholars/Parents

The Poverty Alleviation Ministry would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from our generous donors, and our ever dependable and hardworking volunteers.

May our good Lord who sees our hearts and noble deeds, bestow His abundant blessings upon us all!

To God be all the honor and glory!
🙏🙏🙏"

20/12/2025

MARK 10 ACTIVITIES FOR NOVEMBER

We praise and thank the Lord for the MARK 10 outreach activities held in November in our mission areas in
Bagumbayan,BF Target, Parañaque, GK Euro Maralit, GK Villa Paraiso, San Guillermo Parish and Muntinlupa DIP with a total of 128 children who participated.

In this month of November, the Catholic faithful observes All Saints' Day (Nov 1) which is a Holy Day of Obligation honoring all saints, canonized or not. All Souls' Day (Nov 2) as a Month of Remembrance, is a day dedicated to remembering and praying for the faithful departed, helping them thru prayers for them to reach heaven.

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly known as the Feast of Christ the King is celebrated on the final Sunday of November officially concluding the Catholic liturgical year before Advent.

After the Opening and Rosary Prayer, the children were given a short teaching about the observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and were encouraged to ask questions. The children in Muntinlupa DIP came in costumes that depicted their favorite Saints. Using colored pens and crayons for creative expression, the children wrote prayers for the departed souls and letter to God about the things they are grateful for and wishes for the coming Christmas,

Refreshments were shared among the children and working team, after the activity.

Facilitators of the activities are the Mark 10 Committee, Discipling Aspirants, SOH Areas Admin. Assts, volunteer SOH Scholars/Parents and HM Circle Shepherds.

The Poverty Alleviation Ministry would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from our generous donors, and our ever dependable and hardworking volunteers.

May our good Lord who sees our hearts and noble deeds, bestow His abundant blessings upon us all!

To God be all the honor and glory!
🙏🙏🙏

21/11/2025

MARK 10 ACTIVITIES FOR OCTOBER

We praise and thank the Lord for the MARK 10 outreach activities held in October in our mission areas in
Bagumbayan, BF Target, Parañaque, GK Euro Maralit, GK Villa Paraiso, San Guillermo Parish and Muntinlupa DIP with a total of 126 children who joined.

Dedication of the Month:
The Holy Rosary

October is devoted as the Month of the Holy Rosary, a tradition formalized by Pope Leo XIII to encourage prayers for the needs of the Church.

Every Oct 7, we Catholics commemorate the decisive Christian victory at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, attributed to the faithful praying of the Rosary.
Catholics are encouraged to pray the Rosary daily and meditate on the 4 mysteries of the life of Lord Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary

After the Opening and Rosary Prayer, the children were grouped into Sharing Circles, assisted/ facilitated by community volunteers.
The Mark 10 children were engaged in activities which included Rosary prayer, teaching on the significance of the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and benefits of this prayer, writing love letters and prayers to Mama Mary and drawing her image.

Food and refreshments were served while enjoying the fellowship that ensued.

Facilitators of the activities are Mark 10 Committee, Discipling Aspirants, SOH Areas Admin. Assts, Volunteer SOH Scholars/Parents and HM2 Circle Shepherds.

The Poverty Alleviation Ministry would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from our generous donors, and our ever dependable and hardworking volunteers.

May our good Lord who sees our hearts and noble deeds, bestow His abundant blessings upon us all!

To God be all the honor and glory!
🙏🙏🙏

09/11/2025

BLD SCHOLARSHIP OF HOPE (SOH) PROGRAM LAUNCHING IN RIZAL PRAYER GROUP (RPG)

We praise and thank the Lord for the successful launching of the Scholarship of Hope in Rizal Prayer Group (RPG) last November 4, 2025 held at the
Sacred Heart Parish.
The event commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass celebrated by its Parish Priest Fr. Demetrio Suriben, Jr., attended by the 10 new SOH scholars with their parents,
Formation CSL Rey and Voleth Florogo, Homestead-1 Head, Jun and Gie Agacer, RPG Coord. Arman and Adel Wong and, PAM Head Coord. Joey and Anna Bantayan.
The event was coordinated by the RPG SOH Admin. Asst. Bhendz Quierrez who also hosted the program, with the assistance of other RPG Members. There were 58 people who attended the event.

With the launching of the SOH Program, PAM Head Joey and Anna Bantayan conducted an Orientation on the SOH Program's objective, benefits and "Kasunduan", which covers the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship grant.

The Certificates on the scholarship grant were awarded to the 10 new scholars simultaneous with the distribution of their monthly allowance and school supplies subsidy.

Dinner was served and shared among all attendees.

Capping off the event, the SOH scholars with their parents were surprised with the distribution of "slightly used" footwear and clothing, donated by HM-1 Circle 5 Shepherds Malou and Buddy Versoza, much to the delight of the families.

PRAYER:
Thank you Lord God Almighty, for allowing us to become channels and instruments of hope and blessings to our new scholars and their families.

Grant that these children will grow in wisdom, focus in their studies, be diligent in their assigned tasks and responsible in their family roles. We ask for strength, for them to overcome the challenges, guidance and peace amidst academic pressures.

These we pray in the Miighty Name of Jesus thru the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. AMEN🙏💞

07/11/2025

MARK 10 SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES

We praise and thank the Lord for the MARK 10 outreach activities held in September in our mission areas in Bagumbayan, BF Target, Parañaque, GK Euro Maralit, GK Villa Paraiso, San Guillermo Parish and Muntinlupa DIP with a total of 130 children who joined.

September is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, with feast days including the Nativity of Mary (September 8), the Most Holy Name of Mary (September 12), and Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15).
She is honored through prayers, devotions, and reflections on her life of purity, humility, and faith throughout this month's devotion.

The Mark 10 activities included Rosary prayer, teaching on Mama Mary's life, writing letters, greetings and prayers to Mama Mary; and drawing her blessed image.

After the Opening and Rosary Prayer, the children were grouped into Sharing Circles, assisted/ facilitated by community volunteers. They had bible stories about Mama Mary's life and her role in the Catholic faith.

The Merienda/Fellowship was preceded by a lively singing of the birthday song to the Blessed Mother.

Facilitators of the activities are Mark 10 Committee, Discipling Aspirants, SOH Areas Admin. Vice Assts, volunteer SOH Scholars/Parents and HM circle shepherds.

The Poverty Alleviation Ministry (PAM) would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from our generous donors, and our ever dependable and hardworking volunteers.

May our good Lord who sees our hearts and noble deeds, bestow His abundant blessings upon us all!

To God be all the honor and glory!
🙏🙏🙏

04/09/2025

MARK 10 ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST

We praise and thank the Lord for the MARK 10 outreach activities held in August in our mission areas in Bagumbayan,BF Target, Parañaque,
GK Euro Maralit, GK Villa Paraiso,
San Guillermo Parish and Muntinlupa DIP with a total of 124 children who joined.

The Theme for the month of August is about the Holy Scripture or, Bible.

The Bible, as the inspired record of revelation, contains the word of God; that is, it contains those revealed truths which the Holy Spirit wishes to be transmitted in writing.

Our community volunteers facilitated the activities through Holy Rosary prayer and story telling of bible events.
The activity included drawing of important Bible characters which culminated in a Q & A challenge among the children.

"You shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up"- Deuteronomy 11:19

The Bible teaching about biblical history and events inspire faith and provide the children a deeper understanding of God's character; imparts important values and lessons, such as love, forgiveness, and obedience.

Facilitators of the activities are Mark 10 Committee, Discipling Aspirants, SOH Areas Admin. Vice Assts, volunteer SOH Scholars/Parents and HM circle shepherds.

Refreshments were shared among the children and working team, after the activity.

The Poverty Alleviation Ministry would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the continued support from our generous donors, and our ever dependable and hardworking volunteers.

May our good Lord who sees our hearts and noble deeds, bestow His abundant blessings upon us all!

To God be all the honor and glory! 🙏🙏🙏

14/08/2025

SOH SCHOLARS AWARDS/HONORS & RECOGNITION

We praise and thank the Lord for another productive schoolyear for our scholars where 132 out of 306 received Awards and Recognition.

Our 7 SOH Areas in Euro Maralit, Tunasan, San Guillermo Parish,
Villa Paraiso, Bagumbayan,
BF Target, Parañaque and Naujan, Mindoro held their Recognition Ceremony in their respective areas where all the academic achievers and special awards recipients was announced and recognized.

Cash incentives were given to the 132 students, where some of them also received a Certificate of Recognition and medal.

This SY 2024-2025, SOH launched the granting of cash incentive to deserving scholars. This is an effective way not only to motivate but moreso, build their confidence and self worth.

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it," -Proverbs 22:6

Creating a thanksgiving tradition for the years to come, parents of the Awardees brought refreshments to be shared with everyone.

Let us continue supporting our scholars through the Community's Scholarship of Hope Program and praying for them to achieve their academic goals and become productive individuals in the society.

"Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.” - Mark 9:37

08/08/2025

MARK 10 July Activities

We praise and thank the Lord for the MARK 10 outreach activities held in July in our mission areas in GK Euro Maralit, Tunasan, San Guillermo Parish, GK Villa Paraiso,Bagumbayan and BF Target, Parañaque, with a total of 125 children who joined.

The Theme for the month of July is
about the 10 Commandments..

Through the activities facilitated by our community volunteers, the children were taught the basic principle that
truly embodied these Commands, emphasizing to them that obedience to God's command is a key expression of our love to Him.

, "Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me."
-John 14:21

Allowing them to express their thoughts and feelings through the activities, helped them to understand the importance of living a life that honor and love God above all with their whole being and,..loving other people as themselves.

Facilitators of the activities are Mark 10 Committee, SOH AreasAdmin Assts, volunteer SOH Scholars/Parents and HM circle shepherds.

The activity was concluded with a generous partaking of food shared among the children and working team.

Our deepest appreciation to our generous donors, and our selfless and hardworking volunteers.

May our good Lord who sees our hearts and noble deeds, bestow His abundant blessings upon all of us!

To God be all the honor and glory!
🙏🙏🙏

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