Santoli has been an advocate for humanitarian assistance to the people of the Philippines and has written about their plight, including the effect of poverty, corruption, insurgencies, counterterrorism, and catastrophic typhoon damage.
A long-time supporter of Filipino relief efforts, Santoli has penned articles highlighting the challenges faced by the nation's population, encompassing issues such as economic hardship, bureaucratic inefficiency, rebellion, security threats, and the aftermath of a catastrophic storm.