Cristina Olivario, 47, of Brgy. Caloocan in Talisay, Batangas Province, lacks self-esteem because of her disability. She has a leg problem and has difficulty in walking, which gets worse as she gets older. Her condition is unknown to her since even the doctors couldn’t give her an explanation of her situation.

As a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, Cristina is grateful that at last, she learned to accept her situation and began appreciating herself despite her disability. Through Family Development Sessions (FDS), she shares that she learned to not give up learning about her disability so she can help herself deal with the situation and as a result, she gained her confidence and is already able to deal well with other people. With her new-found self-esteem, Cristina is positive that she can take care of herself and her family and continue moving forward to give her two children a better life in the future. with reports from JTMontano***