Their family’s situation makes Analiza Lizardo pity herself as well as her two children. “Awang-awa talaga ako sa kalagayan namin sa buhay dahil hirap na hirap kami sa pang-araw-araw. Balo ako at umaasa sa magulang ko para buhayin ang mga anak ko. Nakikipagsiksikan kami sa isang maliit na kubo at wala pang kuryente,” recalled Analiza, continue reading : The end of pity, the start of hope for a family
A couple’s sacrifice and promise for a better life
In the streets of the town proper of Laurel, Batangas, residents are familiar with the sight of a small food cart where they can buy fish balls, nuts and quail eggs. Also familiar to them are owners Joel and Teresa Ganacial, who usually take turn in managing the business daily. What is not known, however, continue reading : A couple’s sacrifice and promise for a better life
The true measure of ‘change’
In a street full of motor vehicles, 49-year-old Marilou Banta rides her bicycle not minding the heat and the dust. Despite the fatigue of pedaling the eight-kilometer distance from their home to the school, she is determined to reach her only goal—to make it to the elementary school on time so that her youngest child continue reading : The true measure of ‘change’
Civil society org commits continuous support for the poor, DSWD
The People Power Volunteers for Reform (PPVR) – Cavite commits continuous support to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in resolving the problems of the poor. In a consultation dubbed as Talakayan sa mga benepisyong natatanggap mula sa DSWD at PCSO held in Dasmariñas City, Cavite with at least 120 beneficiaries of the continue reading : Civil society org commits continuous support for the poor, DSWD
DSWD honors partners, staff during 64th anniversary celebration
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) acknowledges all partners and staff in for the implementation of its different programs and services for the vulnerable sectors, particularly in improving the living condition of poor families in the CALABARZON Region, during the DSWD Field Office IV-A’s celebration of the Department’s 64th anniversary last February 16-17. continue reading : DSWD honors partners, staff during 64th anniversary celebration
A fight worth fighting for
She is known in their neighborhood for her bad temper, but it’s a thing of the past already. Thirty-year-old Ma. Leonora de Vera, a resident of Brgy. 10B in Cavite City, Cavite Province, admits to engaging in fights most of the time. She shares that because of the gossips she usually hears, she’s unable to continue reading : A fight worth fighting for