Lilian Calderon, 37, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from Brgy. Talipusngo, Maragondon, Cavite Province, shares that it is through Family Development Sessions (FDS) like this that she learns to improve their living condition and dream bigger for their future. In this session, Municipal Link Jenelyn Osorio discusses the topic “Pagpapanatili ng continue reading : NOT TOO LATE TO LEARN.
Calutan water system project.
Emelia Abraham, 34, is one of the Kalahi-CIDSS volunteers who strived to provide a regular water supply for the 313 households of Brgy. Kanlurang Calutan in Agdangan, Quezon. In 2012, they implemented the water system level II sub-project where they installed water pump and tank, pipelines, and 20 communal tap stands to distribute water in continue reading : Calutan water system project.
Committed to change their course of life.
The Olivar Family, a resident of Brgy. Medicion 2E, Imus City, Cavite, dreams of sending all five children to college. However, Tatay Benigno’s income as a seasonal construction worker is not enough to support even the basic needs at home. Even if Nanay Virgie, 45, earns Php500 at most per week providing manicure and pedicure continue reading : Committed to change their course of life.
BEING IDENTIFIED AS POOR.
Aurelina Rosas’ family, of Brgy. Halayhayin in Pililla, Rizal, was identified poor during the 2009 assessment conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development through the Listahanan targeting system (previously known as the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction). According to her, this opened a lot of opportunities for her family such as continue reading : BEING IDENTIFIED AS POOR.
Farmers and volunteer workers
Aside from bringing food to the table, the farmers of Brgy. Cawayanin Ibaba in Catanauan, Quezon also gave a bright future for their community. In 2013, they volunteered for the Kalahi-CIDSS electrification sub-project, which now brought light to 30 households residing in the area. These farmers-volunteers also tapped other government agency to implement the Sitio continue reading : Farmers and volunteer workers
Modern day hero
BAPWASA President Gloria Rearte (third from left) from Brgy. Pulo, San Antonio, Quezon receives the award for their group hailed as the first national Bayani Ka! winner for group-volunteerism category during the recently conducted KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP Bayani Ka! Awarding Ceremony. Also proud with the recognition she received are San Antonio Mayor Erick Wagan and DSWD continue reading : Modern day hero