‘Ople’s Shoes’ Distributed to Poor Bulacan Students by Volt Contreras

MANILA — Some of the poorest schoolchildren in Bulacan are wearing new shoes this Christmas, gifts in memory of a late statesman who, in his teenage years, could not afford to buy his own pair.

As they received their presents, the children were told of an anecdote in the life of the young Blas F. Ople, which took place years before this native Bulakeño became an esteemed man of letters, labor minister, senator and diplomat. Read more

Relief Drive for Albay Launched

The Blas F. Ople Policy Center called for the nation to turn their attention to the chain of human misery and destruction in the province of Albay and other calamity-stricken areas. Read more