In this issue

Putting this issue together has been extra-inspiring for us because we were able to meet so many dedicated individuals who are leaving their mark in the fields they’ve chosen. We bring you features on a preschool teacher who works to include kids with special needs in the mainstream classroom and a young doctor who sprung into action along the MRT tracks. We have a nun who practices acupuncture to heal infertility—along with successful personalities Sandy Daza, Ito Kish, Chris Tiu—and more!
We hope their journeys will encourage you to keep embracing your own. And for those who don’t quite have the answers just yet, let us help you map things out with our blueprints on page 9 and page 30.
If you sometimes feel frustrated over how “imperfect” your life is, turn to page 36 for some encouraging news: The Pope’s desk is messy! And if you still need a reason to smile, turn to page 45 for our lighthearted article on handsome men of the Church!

We hope this issue will inspire you to “get off the sofa” as our dear Pope Francis likes to say. Because it is in mindfully doing that we stretch and warm up our minds, bodies, talents, and hearts, helping us grow into our own skin.

Call Of Duty

Dr. Charlie jandic jumped into action to save a woman on the MRT tracks. what prepared her for this moment?

2 mins

Love For All Children

An advocate for inclusivity, Vanessa MoralesBalquiedra builds a space where young kids can dream, create, and explore.

6 mins

The Ripple Effect

Gabay Guro works hand in hand with teachers to build a better tomorrow.

2 mins

Man On A Mission

Monsignor Georg Gänswein dedicates all his energy to Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. It's a juggling act he pulls off with passion, heart, and style.

7 mins

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My Pope Philippines Magazine Description:

My Pope Philippines is an adapted English version of Italian magazine, Il Mio Papa, dedicated entirely to Pope Francis. Every month, My Pope describes the life of the Holy Father, an emotional ride of meetings, words, and simple gestures of his daily life that highlight the important message of change that permeates his pontificate.
At least 65% of the content is international and 35% is created by the local editorial team in the Philippines to feature stories highlighting the encouraging developments in the lives of Filipinos, whose values and actions reflect those that the Pope stands for, with sections on good news, inspiring stories, traditions, arts and crafts and everyday heroes.