The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Provincial Government of Quezon formally launched recently the implementation of Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community Driven Development Program (KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP) in the province through the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the five-year implementation of the continue reading : DSWD, Quezon Province sign MOA for KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP
Learning to dream—a start of a good change
As empty as the interior of their small shanty is a family’s vision of the future. “Kahit sa pangarap, hindi sumagi sa isip naming mag-asawa na magkaroon man lang ng matatag na bahay,” shared Jina Fabuna, 48, a mother of four. For the family, the vision of tomorrow is unclear as what is more important continue reading : Learning to dream—a start of a good change
Listahanan firms up the realization of Cuenca’s goal.
The idea of being self sufficient is being able to respond to one’s needs. For the local government of Cuenca in Batangas Province, attaining such as a municipality is their ultimate goal. And for them, achieving such must start in catering to the needs of the poor. Cuenca Municipal Mayor Celerino Endaya shared that to continue reading : Listahanan firms up the realization of Cuenca’s goal.
LESSONS OUTSIDE THE CORNERS OF HOME
For Josephine Binongo, life revolves around the four corners of their small home. The only thing that matters is that her family is able to eat three meals a day. Their neighbors in Brgy Biga in Lobo town in Batangas Province admit to not knowing her much, because she is seldom seen participating continue reading : LESSONS OUTSIDE THE CORNERS OF HOME
Children can change the world, too
“Masaya palang maging bata!” For children deprived of the luxuries of the world, enjoying life usually comes second. “Sa dami kasi ng role ko sa buhay—maging estudyante, anak, kaibigan, kapatid, tagalinis, tagaluto at iba pa—nakakalimutan ko na ako pala’y bata pa,” shared Jazzy Claire Depusoy, 12, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from continue reading : Children can change the world, too
Keeping their spirits alive
Haven for the Elderly holds UN day celebration Aside from services that ensure healthy living for its elderly residents, the Haven for the Elderly in Tanay, Rizal also continuously conducts activities geared towards keeping the residents active, high spirited and confident that they are still productive members of the society despite of their situation. Last continue reading : Keeping their spirits alive