Street Care Downtown Cebu City_Luz d'El Mundo

An unconventional look and tour around two historic landmarks of Cebu city. Magellans Cross and the 400-year-old Basilica de Stn. Nino. These historic landmarks mark the beginning of Catholicism in the Philippines and are situated right next to City Hall in downtown Cebu city where the President of the Philippines herself holds office whenever she is in town. Yet despite the uninterrupted strength of the Cebuano adopted Catholic faith, and the ambivalence of the countrys leaders, poverty still dogs every corner of this city and indeed every corner of the Philippines. This video is a brief observation about some of the people inhabiting the downtown area who for whatever the reason, have become homeless and often go hungry. Ian MacGregor, an energetic Scotsman was so moved by the condition of these people he began handing out 50 or more meals each day sometimes 6 days a week in early 2008. Kit Cotter's song 'Luz d'El Mondo' accompanies this video and reminds me that the light of the world is reflected in a child's eyes. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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[duncsflix]

Thanx for your comment idolkosiapril and jademoonrose.

Good point you make Jademoonrose, about how some of the people are not city residents, camped out on the street like that. Do you know the reason why they keep coming back to the city? Is it anything to do with how very poor the provinces are compared to the city? As for helping the government, I've no idea about politics but from what Ive seen its the people that need the help.

[GoodYOUTHCARE]

Great ****

[chim4children]

Hi Dunc - I have been working there 11 years in the north. Please connect me with Ian MacGregor. Maybe he is still helping in a limited way. THANKS - Ray Mac

[chim4children]

Hi Ian MacGregor, My name is Ray MacCrimmon. I am already helping very poor children in the Philippines go to school etc. - I would like to meet with you because your words express the same as my thoughts.- I am planning to go to Bohol in February March 2011 and I could also stop over in Cebu. ray.maccrimmon@rogers.com & on yahoo messenger. - Have SMALL organization called CHIM - Co-operative Homes Int'l Ministries

[terrygil1]

Wail there i got to chat with him and Martha at E mall. Hope will more help as U can see thier happy people who are thankful for GODs help who works throught his people. terrygil@yahoo.com March 2010

[terrygil1]

Ian macgregor is not married to martha, I met him and her in E-Mall 2010 with my girl. i had coffee with him and chated with him. what he was doing was great and i hope more will do the same. To bad he still dont do it. i to helpd a little wail there as i buy food and give it. no money to them. Had a women seen what i did and thanked me for it. I todl her to thank GOD as He hleps me get there. it was my 5th trip in 10 yrs 2 Philippines.

[Sheilianbrown]

This is My Uncle Ian .... Always helping others love him loads xx

[freshflowers4u2]

Man, i am so proud of you and your wife! You are doing the best job that a "human" being can ever do! Hold on man, help it's on its way! I am coming too, to do my part!!! WE are all instrument!!! "MANY ARE CALLED, BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN". I am so proud of you my BROTHER!!! I AM VERY HAPPY TO BE AN "AUSTRALIAN/FILIFINO". Good health and wisdom to you and your wife my brother!!! PEACE AND LOVE!!! in the name of OUR SAVIOR "LORD JESUS CHRIST" AMEN!!! VIVA PIT SENOR!!!!

[aljer21]

ive been there before its the house of god i always look at the fish one day it was turtles