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About us

Dignity is not a deliverable. It is where we start.

We are a faith-inspired, community-based humanitarian organization built around proximity — staying close to the communities we serve across Mindanao and BARMM, geographically, culturally, and over time.

Who we are

Philippine Humanitarian Care (PHILCARE) is a faith-inspired, community-based humanitarian organization working alongside families across Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

We were built around a simple conviction: that dignity is not a program deliverable. It is the starting point of every response, every learning opportunity, every community initiative and every recovery effort we support — carried out in the spirit of Zakat, Sadaqah, and the community values that shape how we serve.

Our teams operate from Lanao del Sur in partnership with local mosques, barangay councils, health units, and community leaders — and alongside regional and international partners including MyCARE, Human Initiative, and Human Appeal — because the most durable humanitarian work is the work owned by the people it serves.

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A Filipino volunteer medic checks on a young child during a rural health outreach.
Photo: PHILCARE

Registered & accredited

SEC Registration
CN201803491
Registered as a non-stock, non-profit organization since 2018.
BIR TIN
009-927-854-00000
Bureau of Internal Revenue taxpayer identification number.
Local Government Accreditation
Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur
CA No. 006, s. 2025

Our values

Four principles hold every program together.

  1. Dignity first

    Every person we serve is a neighbor, not a case number. We ask before we assist, and we listen more than we speak.

  2. Proximity

    We stay close to the communities we serve — geographically, culturally, and over time. Presence is our commitment.

  3. Transparency and Accountability

    We strengthen trust through responsible controls, clear documentation and accountable reporting.

  4. Partnership

    We work with — not around — local government, mosques and faith communities, and our regional and international partners.

Vision, mission & strategy

Where we are going, and how we intend to get there.

Our vision
A compassionate and resilient Filipino society where every person lives with dignity and no one faces hardship alone.
Our mission
Inspired by compassion and guided by humanitarian principles, PHILCARE mobilizes people, partnerships and resources to respond to crises, alleviate suffering, uphold human dignity, strengthen community resilience and create sustainable opportunities for vulnerable communities across the Philippines.

Our strategic objectives

Six objectives that direct every program we run.

  1. Humanitarian Preparedness, Response and Recovery

    Strengthen PHILCARE's capacity to prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises and support recovery through timely, coordinated, needs-based and accountable assistance.

  2. Community Resilience and Sustainable Empowerment

    Enable vulnerable communities to strengthen their resilience, capabilities and self-reliance through sustainable livelihood, education, sponsorship and community development programs.

  3. Protection, Inclusion and Community Accountability

    Uphold human dignity by integrating protection, inclusion and equitable assistance across all PHILCARE programs, engaging communities and providing accessible feedback and complaint mechanisms.

  4. Youth Leadership and Volunteer Development

    Develop responsible youth leaders and build a diverse network of skilled and service-oriented volunteers capable of contributing effectively and safely to humanitarian action and community development.

  5. Governance, Compliance, Quality, and Institutional and Financial Sustainability

    Strengthen governance, compliance with Philippine laws and regulatory requirements, human resources, financial accountability, data systems and program quality, while building PHILCARE's institutional and financial sustainability.

  6. Strategic Partnerships, Coordination and Resource Mobilization

    Build strategic partnerships and strengthen coordination with government institutions, local communities, local and international humanitarian organizations, the private sector and academic institutions, while diversifying responsible funding and resources to strengthen PHILCARE's capacity and sustainability and expand its humanitarian impact.

PHILCARE Leadership

Governance separated from day-to-day management.

The Board of Trustees provides policy, strategic, and fiduciary oversight. Executive Management leads implementation and partner accountability.

Board of Trustees

Providing policy direction, strategic oversight, and fiduciary governance.

Omayyah T. Amer-Tarathingan, Chairman
Chairman

Omayyah T. Amer-Tarathingan

PhD in Philippine Studies, Mindanao State University–Marawi

contributes to PHILCARE's education and community programs.

  • Nassim M. Malambut, Vice Chairman

    Vice Chairman

    Nassim M. Malambut

    Islamic educator; degree in Shariah, Kuwait University; supports education, community development, and charitable initiatives.

  • Nadhera Moh'd Qassem, Secretary

    Secretary

    Nadhera Moh'd Qassem

    PhD in Political Science (IIUM) and Editor at Al Jazeera; supports education, research, and humanitarian initiatives.

  • Shaima M. Abdullah, Treasurer

    Treasurer

    Shaima M. Abdullah

    B.A. in English Education & Master's in Educational Administration; supports strategic educational and organizational initiatives.

  • Hanie M. Sharief, Auditor

    Auditor

    Hanie M. Sharief

    Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | B.S. Accountancy, University of the Cordilleras; supports financial oversight and education.

  • Jamal P. Tanduc, Board Member

    Board Member

    Jamal P. Tanduc

    Humanitarian leader; BA in Comparative Jurisprudence, Minor in Political Science (Kuwait University); guides strategic direction, youth empowerment, and community development.

  • Mu-Ahz P. Omar, Board Member

    Board Member

    Mu-Ahz P. Omar

    Registered social worker supporting humanitarian work, community development, and youth initiatives.

  • Abdellah L. Abdulmalik, Board Member

    Board Member

    Abdellah L. Abdulmalik

    BA in Arabic Literature (Kuwait University) & Master's in Islamic Studies; Shariah legal practitioner supporting legal, educational, and community initiatives.

  • Abdul Baseth B. Hussain, Board Member

    Board Member

    Abdul Baseth B. Hussain

    Islamic educator; degree from the Islamic University of Madinah; supports education and community development.

Executive Management

Leading day-to-day implementation, delivery, and partner accountability.

Sheikh Jamal P. Tanduc, Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer

Sheikh Jamal P. Tanduc

Leads executive management and operational accountability for PHILCARE.

  • Mu-Ahz P. Omar, RSW, Humanitarian Program Officer

    Humanitarian Program Officer

    Mu-Ahz P. Omar, RSW

    Leads program and external engagement for humanitarian delivery.

  • Sheikh Moh'd Nabel Tarusan, Fundraising Officer

    Fundraising Officer

    Sheikh Moh'd Nabel Tarusan

    Leads fundraising and resource mobilization for PHILCARE's programs.

  • Taslim A. Palawan, RSW, SCL., Advocacy & Communications Officer

    Advocacy & Communications Officer

    Taslim A. Palawan, RSW, SCL.

    Leads advocacy, communications, and external awareness for PHILCARE.

  • Zamalia Limpao, RN, Community Empowerment Officer

    Community Empowerment Officer

    Zamalia Limpao, RN

    Leads community empowerment programming across PHILCARE's operating areas.

  • Sheikh Nassim M. Malambut, Infrastructure & Awqaf Officer

    Infrastructure & Awqaf Officer

    Sheikh Nassim M. Malambut

    Leads infrastructure and Awqaf (endowment) development.

  • Khadija Pangcoga, RSW, HR Officer

    HR Officer

    Khadija Pangcoga, RSW

    Leads human resources for PHILCARE's core team and volunteer base.

  • Hanan Misbah, Finance Officer

    Finance Officer

    Hanan Misbah

    Leads budgeting, accounting, and financial compliance.

Our reach

Numbers we can stand behind.

Verified figures from PHILCARE's own institutional reporting, 2018 to July 2026.

Estimated combined reach

Philippine reach

Cumulative program reach, 2018 – July 2026.

Gaza reach

Delivered through partner implementation arrangements, 2023–2026.

People reached

Ramadan assistance, 2025.

Scholars

Unique student records, 2026.

Estimation note. Cumulative program reach may include repeat participation and recorded service instances. Where reports listed families or households, five people per family were used for estimation; figures are not presented as fully de-duplicated unique persons.

Where we work

Mindanao-centered delivery, with reach beyond it.

Headquartered in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, PHILCARE's operational experience spans BARMM and wider Mindanao, with selected activity extending to the Visayas and Luzon.

Core
Mindanao-centered delivery
Selected
Selected activity
Other
Other Philippine regions

Every administrative region of the Philippines is shown; only the shaded ones have PHILCARE activity. Boundaries from the OCHA Philippine administrative dataset; the outline predates BARMM’s 2019 ratification.

Mindanao

Core delivery

Bangsamoro (BARMM)

Headquarters (Marawi City) — government-accredited, all five program areas

Areas named
2
Projects
6

Projects here

Recent updates

  • 83 Active Sponsored Students PHILCARE continues to support 83 active sponsored students through its Student Sponsorship Programme in 2026. The students come from different communities and pursue their studies primarily in Marawi City, including at universities and colleges as well as Arabic and Islamic educational institutions. In addition to educational assistance, students may participate in educational and personal development activities, Islamic and values-based formation, leadership and life-skills development, and community service. Some sponsored students also volunteer in PHILCARE humanitarian activities, particularly emergency response and Ramadan programmes. Within the more recent sponsorship cycles covering 2022–2026, PHILCARE has documented 16 student graduates, while other sponsored students continue their studies or have followed different educational pathways.

    STUDENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME

  • PHILCARE implemented three Qurbani projects during Eid al-Adha 2026, reaching a combined 535 families through the distribution of Qurbani meat. The programme was implemented through partnerships with Human Appeal Australia via MyCARE Malaysia, Human Initiative Indonesia, and MyGuide Malaysia. The Human Appeal Australia/MyCARE-supported component reached 350 families through 10 cattle, producing approximately 700 kilograms of meat. Human Initiative Indonesia supported assistance reaching 115 families, while the MyGuide Malaysia component reached 70 families, equally distributed between Marogong and Marawi City.

    Eid al-Adha Qurbani Programme

  • PHILCARE continued its Ramadan Iftar Programme in 2026 through a targeted intervention serving 300 students and orphans in Bacolod, Saguiaran, and Marawi City. The activity provided prepared Iftar meals as seasonal assistance during Ramadan, with implementation coordinated at the local level.

    Ramadan Iftar Programme

All 6 projects in Bangsamoro (BARMM)