The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Field Office IV-A will conduct the second part of skills training for the Area Coordinating Teams (ACT) of Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) on February 16-21 and February 22-27 in Tagaytay City, Cavite. The 234 expected participants will continue reading : DSWD to train area coordinating teams on last stages of CEAC
It’s not about the money
For about five years now, Eliza Abreu has been a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, at least on paper. Thirty five-year-old Eliza, a resident of Brgy. Mabato in Maragondon, Cavite Province, remembers the first time she received cash grants from the program. It was in 2010, the first and the last payout she continue reading : It’s not about the money
Children are shaped in school
When he found a wallet with more than PhP8,000 in it, he felt afraid. Twelve-year-old Ronel Calderon, a child-beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from Brgy. Talipusngo in Maragandon, Cavite Province, could have immediately spent it for their family’s food needs. His parents could have easily spent it to improve their small home. However, continue reading : Children are shaped in school
The choice for the greater good
THE CHOICE FOR THE GREATER GOOD Emelia Abraham, a resident of Brgy. Kanlurang Calutan in Agdangan, Quezon, now enjoys holding the hands of her two daughters than her pails of water. “Lahat kami dito dati, ang hawak-hawak ay container habang papunta sa kabilang barangay para mag-igib ng tubig. Doon lang kasi may supply. Pero dahil continue reading : The choice for the greater good
Tagged as poor, now chasing opportunities to succeed
About six years ago, Aurelina “Lina” Rosas, 38, remembers being interviewed regarding her family’s living condition in their small home in Brgy. Halayhayin, Pililla, Rizal Province. “Sira-sira ang bahay namin, nakatali nga lang ng lubid para tumayo. Sa bahay lang talaga ako at umaasa sa paghahalaman ng asawa ko para sa mga gastusin. Hindi naman continue reading : Tagged as poor, now chasing opportunities to succeed
Opportunities lit up for the community
The farmers of Brgy. Cawayanin Ibaba in Catanauan, Quezon hastily roll down their sleeves as the sun starts to set. “Lahat ay hinahabol ang liwanag hanggang makauwi sa bahay. Nakakatakot kasing maglakad kapag gabi na dahil sobrang dilim at wala naman kaming ilaw sa lugar,” shared 64-year old Felix de Gala, a farmer and resident continue reading : Opportunities lit up for the community