About CERV Philippines

The Center for Education, Research and Volunteering Philippines (CERV-Philippines) is a Non-Government Organization.  It seeks to help Filipino communities better their quality of life by harnessing the goodwill of the peoples of the world through an international volunteer program.

CERV is based in Quezon City and has placement areas both in the marginalized communities of the capital Metro Manila and Romblon, one of the Philippines’ poorest provinces.

Mission Statement

To work with communities and institutions to help empower them and to enhance the people’s quality of life.

CERV promotes international volunteerism to those interested in working in the fields of Health, Education, Environment and Cultural Exchange.

Our People

	Raymund B. Villanueva Raymund is CERV’s co-founder and its Chief Operating Officer. Raymund has previously worked as a national teacher leader and has been a human rights officer. Currently, Raymund is a broadcaster, writer, documentary film producer, journalist and a published poet.
	Edna “Pom” Villanueva – Administration Pom is CERV’s co-founder and Administrative and Finance Officer. She has worked previously as a university journalist, student organizer and for the Philippines’ biggest women’s organization. Pom is also a published short story writer
	Eden C. Navia – Volunteer Coordinator Eden has been working with CERV since its inception as the Volunteer Placement Officer. She was a student organizer and agrarian reform worker. Eden primarily works in the province of Romblon, helping volunteers. She is also a loving mother to eight-year old Andrea Denise.
	Vincent Embile Vincent is CERV’s administrative staff member from the province of Ilo Ilo. He took on various jobs to support his parents, siblings and their families before becoming the organization’s first local volunteer. His zeal in assisting international volunteers led to his formalization as a CERV staff member. Vince is excellent at Karaoke and looking after Andrea when Eden is away.