Valentine's Day cakes have been in high demand this year in Bongao on the island of Tawi-Tawi in the Philippines and the romantic treats are also helping to pay for local kids to go to school.

Jade's Cake and Pastry is famous locally for its sweet creations and 50 per cent of the bakery's proceeds go directly to helping educate more than 180 local children from kindergarten to Grade 4.

"During Valentine's Day we receive massive orders of cakes," said bakery owner Ely Erana.

"Thank you to all those buying our cakes because they are also helping with education," he added.

Hundreds of heart-shaped cake were in-demand in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi during the Valentine's Day celebration during the pandemic.

Peace loving Muslims ordered this special cakes not only to celebrate this special day for couples but also help free education of Bajau kids in Tawi-Tawi!

Jade's Cake and Pastry which is located in the Muslim province of Tawi-Tawi is famous for it's cake creations and 50% its income from selling cakes goes to the free education of morethan 180 Bajau kids from kinder to grade 4.

The bakeshop is funding Jade's Bajau Learning School since its foundation day in 2015. This school is privately funded and education is free for Bajau kids who are mostly poor, nomadic and illiterate.

Interview of Ely Erana, owner of Jade Cake and Pastry and Jade's Bajau Learning Center:
"During Valentine's Day and special occassions, we received humongous orders of cakse and 50% of our profit goes to the free education of Bajau kids. Thank you to all who are buying our cakes because they are also helping their education."