The City Government of Baguio, through a resolution, formally commended the Saint Louis University (SLU) Project Daily Bread for its unwavering dedication to student welfare and its innovative and compassionate response to hunger through Project Daily Bread, a program led by the Center for Counseling and Wellness (CCW).
During a class discussion at Saint Louis University (SLU), the harsh reality of student hunger came sharply into focus for one nursing student. She vividly recalls hearing about fellow students who spent their hours in the library, quietly avoiding the shame of having to beg for lunch. Deeply moved by this story, she felt a stirring determination to make a difference, despite the demands of her busy schedule. Motivated by compassion, Magnolia Ein Andrei Doria became a regular donor to Project Daily Bread (PDB), an initiative that provides meals to students in need.
On 3 November 2025, Saint Louis University (SLU), University of the Cordilleras (UC), and University of Baguio (UB) signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the Free Meals for Youth Program with the City Government of Baguio. The said signing was led by Mayor Benjamin Magalong, together with Vice Mayor Faustino Olowan, alongside the members of the City Council.
Project Daily Bread (PDB) has grown from a simple “what if we can solve a certain problem?” into a full-scale institutionalized initiative. It began with listening to students’ stories during counseling sessions and scholarship interviews, where a dismal reality emerged, many college students came to school on empty, aching stomachs. To cope, they resorted to cigarettes, instant snacks, candies, or even rice sprinkled with salt and boiled kangkong from a relative’s garden.
On 02 March 2025, the 11th season of Run for Hope Philippines culminated in compassion and action at the Lake Drive, Burnham Park, Baguio City.
The Project Daily Bread (PDB) was conceived in response to the cases that have come to the attention of the Center for Counseling and Wellness (formerly the Guidance Center) regarding students who experience involuntary hunger.
While most students mull over how they could spend their extra money, Magnolia Ein Andrei Doria, a Louisian graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, chose to regularly donate to SLU’s mission ad intra Project Daily Bread. This is an unusual occurrence since the majority of the donors for PDB are employees of Saint Louis University. Despite her busy schedule as a Nursing student, she would often find time to visit the Guidance Center to give her donation. On one of those days, we took the opportunity to briefly interview her and get to know more about her story.