My First Time in Vietnam: A Journey of Taste, Culture, and Growth
By Scholar Marcelo | July 2–5, 2025, Hanoi, Vietnam I still remember the moment I stepped out of the airport in Hanoi. The air was thick with the aroma of
Category: Blogs
Kristine’s First Whisk: A New Chapter with BLL
In every kitchen, there's a story waiting to rise — just like dough, just like dreams. Meet Kristine, the 4th official scholar of BLL (Building Lives and Livelihoods). Quiet, determined,
A Mission in Motion
Location: Irosin, Sorsogon & Manila (Philippines) January 6, 2025A quiet Monday. But in the hearts of three young dreamers from Irosin, Sorsogon, it was anything but ordinary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgau8azy8OA It was
“How the BLL Food Truck & Mobile Café Brings Dreams to Life”: On the Road to Hope
It started with a dream. A young girl standing barefoot outside her family's small kitchen in rural Bicol, stirring rice with a wooden spoon much too big for her hands.
Project Irosin: Cultivating Change Through Infrastructure
Why We're Building Infrastructure in Irosin: More Than Just Farming A Snapshot of Irosin When you think of Irosin, you might picture lush fields, hardworking farmers, and a peaceful rural
Estimated Monthly Expenses for a Family of Five
In Buenavista, Irosin, Sorsogon (Blog) Expense CategoryEstimated Daily Cost (₱)Estimated Monthly Cost (₱)Estimated Monthly Cost ($)NotesFood (home-cooked)₱700 – ₱900₱21,000 – ₱27,000$375 – $4823 meals + snacks for 5 peopleTransportation₱120 –
