In spite of the well-meaning efforts of individuals and institutions to at least reduce, if not totally eliminate poverty, it is becoming even worse. In Asia, nearly one billion suffer from hunger, with almost everyone of this number striving to provide for his needs and survive on less than $1 (the equivalent was more or less Php 50) a day. It has been said that, about 70% of the world's poor are found in this region-without sufficient food, safe drinking water and decent shelter; unable to seek medical attention when sick and to send their children to school; and often exposed to abuse. The violence brought about by crime and armed political conflicts has further exacerbated this situation. In fact, the horror unleashed by the terrorist attack on America last year is up to now is still being felt in almost all corners of the world. It has aggravated the already bad economic situation where many business suffered massive and devastating looses and thousands of people lost their