![Maricel Pacatang smiling with her daughters Ernie Jr. and Ermalen before their cleft surgeries](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-02/pacatang-free-cleft-surgery-philippines-50_0.jpg?itok=qX-5u-P8)
Maricel: Both My Daughters Have Clefts and I Consider Myself the Luckiest Mom on Earth
One mother’s cleft journey in her own words
![Julia Capili smiling after cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-02/julia-capilli-plants-free-cleft-lip-palate-surgery-philippines-smile-train.jpg?itok=CMbkUGAq)
Julia: A Rare and Beautiful Flower
How Smile Train helped a budding artist bloom through the unimaginable
![Santi at CADDS after cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-02/santi-at-cadds-after-cleft-surgery-50.jpg?itok=JrxH8NZL)
Santi: “Dream Big; Don’t Stop”
For adults with clefts, a smile also means fulfilling work with dignity
![Ingrid with a patient in the Philippines](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-02/ingred-patient-philippines-50.jpg?itok=n5SHNSz8)
Nourishing Hope in the Philippines
Dr. Ingrid Leal lends her expertise to improve nutrition programs in the Philippines
![Elizabeth before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-02/elizabeth-before.jpg?itok=wK-QFuVm)
A Banner Year for Elizabeth
Elizabeth's family tries to find the cleft surgery she desperately needs, in the middle of a lockdown.
Following Up With Aldrian
Aldrian is still on his cleft treatment journey. Watch as he works on speaking with confidence.
![Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano smiling](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-02/kimmyccloseup-50_0.jpg?itok=IWwwRHnz)
Kimmy Flaviano Steers Smile Train to the Farthest Islands
The Philippines has unique challenges for children receiving cleft treatment. Kimmy is more than up to meeting them.
![Andrea before cleft surgery](/sites/default/files/styles/1_column_470_x_305/public/2023-02/andrea-before-cleft-surgery-5050.jpg?itok=DkNSjjki)
Bravery And Courage Also Run In Her Family
Just when Jeann thought she had found a way to get her daughter with a cleft to a healthy weight, COVID-19 forced the entire island into lockdown.
Smile Train Regional Update: South East Asia
Our Regional Director for South East Asia on our local response to COVID-19.
It Starts with a Smile: Sofia
It started with a smile and continues with comprehensive, personalized care.
Aldrian
Aldrian weighed just over 3 lb. when was born and couldn't feed because of his cleft. It fell to his grandmother to keep him alive and get him healthy enough for surgery.