Puso For You is a nonprofit, Christ-centered organization that is dedicated to providing affordable healthcare,social services, and faith-based counseling to the community of Tanay, Rizal in the Philippines. It began in 2016 when Gigi Manalo Ybañez, Philippine-American descendent of Tanay, Rizal, visited her homeland to fulfill the dream to build her future retirement home. But God had a different plan for her…
The journey began when Gigi met with two honorable men:
Gigi was then encouraged and moved to convert a retirement investment into a place of worship, a faith-based “Puso For You” mission home, and develop a community center. The church will serve as the center place for worship and fellowship, and mission work.
While serving the people through medical care and other social services, Puso For You is inspired by the Greatest Commandment to love God, love your neighbor, and make disciples of all nations. We hope to fellowship and influence others toward faith in Jesus Christ.
She and her husband now have a common purpose to build out the Puso For You Center with the help of others who are passionate about bringing hope, health, and spiritual light to the local Tanay, Rizal community.
September 2016
December 2019
March 2019
August 2021 – October 2021
October 2021
The purpose of building a mission home is to provide housing, a place for fellowship, and service opportunities for volunteers who “Know Christ and Will Make Him Known” through their care and compassion as they help the people of Tanay (“Tanayans”) with their health care and social needs.
September 2021 – April 2022
March 11, 2022
Our mission is to inspire hope and contribute to the individual’s health and overall well-being by providing free health care, counseling and empowerment through skills training and mentoring.
Projected Start Date of Construction: Year 2023
On December 16, 2021, a super typhoon roared ashore on the island of Siargao, Philippines\. It brought winds of 120mph and heavy rainfall. The aftermath of the typhoon affected 11 regions, killing 375 people, and displacing 600,000 across the country. Unfortunately, help has not reached the poorest of the poor.
On March 29, 2022, Puso For You made it safely to Siargao. We distributed rice, corned beef and cup of noodles to the Siargaon families that were in greatest need. We were humbled by their beautiful smiles and grateful hearts.
Because of your donation, each family has received four (4) pounds of rice, one (1) can of corned beef, and four (4) packets of noodle soup. The total cost of a bag of these goods was six dollars ($6.00).
On behalf of Puso For You, we thank you for creating a hopeful tomorrow for the people of Siargao.