Bagyong Ondoy

Have you heard the latest news about Philippines? " On Sept. 26, the Philippine capital Manila and its neighboring provinces suffered one of nature's worst beating. Typhoon Ondoy, international code name Ketsana" had caused so much damage including lives of many people.


House of Joy, thank God, might be very far from that scary calamity, but we felt the great loss. Just like the others; we are also praying [ as the least that we can do ] to the families who are greatly affected.

Family Week Celebration: Si Nanay, Matatag sa Lahat ng Bagay

I would like to give credits to the woman behind the success of House of Joy.

She is misjudged oftentimes. Others think she is strict and feel less love to children. But the truth, She had sacrifices a lot to the center. She had to wake up early in the morning to make sure that visitors have eaten delicious breakfast to make sure that children have done their responsibilities very well. It is not her duty but she loves doing it to express her love to everyone in the center.

She understands that children need parental care that even these children are not her own, but the way she treats them is more than a mother could ever treat and give.

This month we are celebrating Family week and everyone is giving salute to the mothers out there! I salute my mother for being the best mother to me and I salute Ma’am Aida for all the sacrifices she has done to the children and for her family. I salute how she humbly accepts all the responsibilities, more than an Executive Director can do.

Kristine and Reymond together with their mother. Reunited again after five months of being away from each other

Farewell Reymond and Kristine! Thank you for letting us know you..

we enjoyed your company and hope to see each other again.

Jerica, the youngest among the 39 children. She goes to DayCare every morning.

She is doing her best to do well in school and so as with the other children.

Birthday Celebration on September

Last saturday, everyone went to Urawa to celebrate Kuya Yoshi's birthday together with the September celebrants children. Thank you very much Kuya Yoshi! We enjoyed very much.

Night before Kuya Yoshi's birthday. Children were practicing to serenade him which is the Filipinos' traditional way of greeting Happy Birthday at dawn

Sir Ichan explained the rules of playing soccer including the announcement of the prize to be given to the winning team

The winning team got 500 pesos! Congrats!!

Vanessa, Jerica, Rosavilla and Edzel gave their best posed.

Jolina posed with her maternal relatives during her visit at Banaybanay this morning

Arnhesa ( one of the seven Ferrer children) won gold medal during the STEP competition. She also won 4th place in Photo Journalism two weeks ago.

She will compete again next month in Davao for the Provincial Meet.

Congratulations! We are so proud of you!!!

tHaNk YoU KaNsAi UnIvErSitY

The House of Joy Family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Prof. Kenichi Kubota for sending his students from Kansai University through KUBO seminar. It is an annual visit of the Kansai University to House of Joy. We may have different culture yet we're able to understand and respect each other. We hope that the students learned something and you did enjoy staying here in San isidro particularly at the House of Joy. Also, may the House of Joy children inspire you to do well in all your endeavors. Ganbatte Kudasai ne!

Campfire at Urawa Beach. Both House of Joy children and

Kansai University students enjoyed the activity.

Kristine and Riza at San Isidro National High School

Suzuka tied the friendship bond to Rosavilla. Suzuka and the rest of the members of KUBO 14 were very nice to everyone. Thank you for your visit here.



Shiho with Jolina.

We hope to say " Welcome Back"

Take care everyone!

Kuya Kenta bid farewell to House of Joy children.

He will become a policeman in Japan after graduation.

Kenta played his role of being a big brother to all children.

This photo was taken during the singing of farewell song.

Thank you for spending your vacation with us. We will surely miss you Kuya Kenta!

Aspiring models.. =)


Verlene and Mae-Ann showed their big smile. They both in 6th grade.

Din-Din and Vanessa still showed their smile under the heat of the sun.

Welcome to House of Joy KUBO 14 of Kansai University

members of the KUBO 14 enjoyed the campfire at Urawa Beach

During the Japanese day initiated and facilitated by the KUBO 14 members.
Jepril is making a friendship bond with one of the members.

Japanese Day events: Making of friendship bond, origami, Japanese traditional writing. Students from Kansai University also cook lunch for the children.

Two of the members seat -in to the second year class during their school visit in San Isidro National High School

The KUBO Seminar batch 14 of Kansai University, Japan dance during the welcome party

Please come back again

Fr. Kim helped ping-ping and Kristine making their project. Thank you so much Fr. Kim

Fr. Ogi visited the students from Central.


Farewell Ate Yuka. Yuka is studying in England. She is interested about people in third world countries. It is her first time to visit Philippines. Children as well are so grateful and so pleased to meet and know her.

Ping-ping hugged Ate Yume as they sang their farewell sone. Certainly, she made a wonderful and great memories withthe children.

Fr. Kim and Fr. Ogi held eucharistic mass at Ursuline sister's convent, Mati

We Miss You So Much!!!!!!!

Lots of fun with Kuya (Prof.) Maki

Prof. Makino is a psychologist by profession. He is a Professor of Setsunan University, Japan. He came to visit and make good memories with the children. Photo was taken during the Farewell Party of Prof. Maki. It's a traditional game of Japanese: Players put on the stocking and using their head, they have to pull it. The one who still have the stocking on their head, wins.

Auntie Aida and Professor Maki going to Burias Island.

Roger enjoyed so much playing with Kuya Maki.




Mardy won gold medal during the game which Prof. Maki initiated on his farewell party

Thank you very much Prof. Maki for your time, love and kindness... We will treasure the good memories we've had. Take care!