At first glance, Maribel Rebadio, 36, looks without any trace of her tribe. However, what she may have lost in her physical attributes, she has not lost inside her. For Maribel, what she is doing right now is a love for their Sama-Bajau tribe—their rich culture and her dream of freeing everyone from fear and continue reading : There’s still hope–creating a good image for the Sama-Bajaus
16 NTSB residents complete junior high school
Sixteen residents of the National Training School for Boys (NTSB) in Tanay, Rizal has completed junior high school from Jose Fabella Memorial School (JFMS). The NTSB, a residential institution managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IV-A, caters to children-in-conflict with the law (CICLs). It provides protection and parental care continue reading : 16 NTSB residents complete junior high school
Sariaya beneficiaries call for Pantawid Pamilya institutionalization
More than 4,000 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Sariaya, Quezon rallied for the institutionalization of the program last March 13, 2016 in Sariaya Sports Complex in the said town. Together with partners including the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and local officials, the continue reading : Sariaya beneficiaries call for Pantawid Pamilya institutionalization
The power of ‘we’
For someone who was given the opportunity to serve the town of Catanauan, Mayor Ramon Orfanel believed that he will take the responsibilities all to himself. This perspective, however, changed when he was introduced to a different approach in the local development process. “Bilang Mayor, ang alam ko lang dati ay ang salitang ‘I’ sa continue reading : The power of ‘we’
Towards progress that’s shared together
In a village where it takes almost a 10-hour hike to reach the town proper, progress seems to be as slow and as far. Residents have mastered the art of living simply—of which they describe as “isang kahig, isang tuka.” For most of them, being able to feed their hungry stomachs is enough reason to continue reading : Towards progress that’s shared together
Lipa Pantawid beneficiaries receive skills training, start livelihood projects
Around 120 beneficiaries from Lipa City, Batangas Province begin their livelihood projects upon completion of the skills training provided by the Kahariam Farms under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Of the said number, 40 beneficiaries were trained on goat raising, 31 on swine raising, 20 on continue reading : Lipa Pantawid beneficiaries receive skills training, start livelihood projects