{"id":8915,"date":"2026-11-06T10:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/?post_type=appeal&#038;p=8915"},"modified":"2026-11-06T10:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:33:42","slug":"philippines-2026","status":"publish","type":"appeal","link":"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/es\/appeal\/philippines-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Communities in the Philippines This Thanksgiving [26ABMS]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanksgiving is a time to gather and feast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s an opportunity to connect with loved ones, taking comfort in their presence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a time to thank God for the many blessings we have been given.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it\u2019s easy to be grateful when we have so much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gratitude requires extraordinary faith when your stomach is empty, clean water is scarce, or illness leaves you in constant pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><p><strong>Wherever hunger and hardship exist [26ABMS]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 20px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 20px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many in the poorest communities served by Franciscan missionaries, hardship is woven into every aspect of daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franciscans have answered the call to serve for more than 800 years. Each day, our friars bring a nourishing meal, basic medical care, and the compassion of Christ to so many around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many areas of the Philippines, poverty and isolation make life very challenging for elderly populations and the sick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to tell you about the projects our friars are working on to help ease their pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div ><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/give.franciscanmissions.org\/single-donation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Support those in need today<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><p><strong>Wherever hunger and hardship exist [26ABMS]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:right;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" title=\"thanksgiving 2026 appeal square img 03 (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-03-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-03-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-03-1-400x400.jpg 400w, 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.fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 20px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 20px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" title=\"thanksgiving 2026 appeal square img 02 (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-02-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-02-1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-02-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-02-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-02-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-02-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-2026-appeal-square-img-02-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h2><b>Fight Hunger, Illness, and Poverty with Brother Mark<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Olango Island and in the communities of Cebu and Lanao del Norte, many elderly villagers live in deep poverty. Limited mobility and inadequate access to healthcare make even common, treatable conditions difficult to manage. Some regularly go without the nutritious food and medicine they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your help, Franciscan Brother Mark Basallajes will establish a rural health unit offering medical checkups, health monitoring, therapy services, and meal programs for elderly neighbors in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Brother Mark needs a little more than $7,000 to complete this urgent project.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you give today to help seniors live with greater comfort and dignity?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div ><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/give.franciscanmissions.org\/single-donation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Donate Today<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><p><strong>Wherever hunger and hardship exist [26ABMS]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 20px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 20px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2><b>Prevent Malnutrition with Father Benjamin\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Kidapawan City, hundreds of indigenous people face malnutrition and inadequate medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children are at risk of stunted growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expectant mothers lack the care they need for safer pregnancies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elderly residents suffer from health problems that could be treated if care and medicine were available.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Father Benjamin Tigullo wants to bring nutritious food, medical attention, and the loving embrace of Christ to these families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building on his success helping other local communities adopt healthier practices, he plans to provide a coordinated program of nourishing meals, preventive care, basic treatment, and health education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Father Benjamin remains $17,978 short of what he needs to begin this project.<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you give today to help Father Benjamin?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div ><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-3 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/give.franciscanmissions.org\/single-donation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Help prevent malnutrition today<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><p><strong>Wherever hunger and hardship exist [26ABMS]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"margin-top:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" title=\"thanksgiving appeal 2026 appeal square img 01 (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-appeal-2026-appeal-square-img-01-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franciscanmissions.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-appeal-2026-appeal-square-img-01-1-200x200.jpg 200w, 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center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2340\" height=\"1144\" title=\"thanksgiving 2026 appeal h split image 01 (1)\" 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Have Been Truly Blessed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite everything happening in the world around us, you and I have much to be thankful for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we are hungry, most of us can find something to eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we are thirsty, we can turn on the faucet.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we are sick or in pain, help is often a phone call away.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every gift you share can place food in a hungry child&#8217;s hands, provide medicine to an elderly neighbor, or help an expectant mother receive the care she needs. Your generosity allows our Franciscan missionaries to go where the need is greatest and serve people who might otherwise be overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for renewing your faithful support of Franciscan Missions and the people we serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please accept my heartfelt gratitude and my prayer that God will bless you and your loved ones abundantly this Thanksgiving and always.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yours in Christ and Saint Francis,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brother Andrew Brophy, OFM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive Director<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-4 {border-radius:2px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/give.franciscanmissions.org\/single-donation\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Make a donation<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-6{ padding-top : 20px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 20px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8921,"template":"","class_list":["post-8915","appeal","type-appeal","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Support Communities in the Philippines This Thanksgiving [26ABMS] - Franciscan Missions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your generosity will help us do the Lord&#039;s work by fighting childhood malnutrition in Argentina&#039;s remote villages. 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