The Department of Social Welfare and Development recently conducted a capability building session for selected parent leaders of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Region IV-A or the CALABARZON Region. The training, which was participated by fifty four (54) parent leaders from the different provinces of the region, aims to enhance the capacity of the continue reading : Advocacy Training for Parent Leaders conducted
DSWD turns over Sta Cruz evacuation center to LGU
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) formally turned over to the local government unit (LGU) of Sta. Cruz the newly-constructed Php19.4M evacuation center in Brgy Duhat, Sta Cruz, Laguna last October 27, 2014. DSWD Secretary Corazon Soliman awarded the Turn Over Certificate to Sta Cruz Mayor Domingo Panganiban. The construction of the three-story continue reading : DSWD turns over Sta Cruz evacuation center to LGU
Trash to cash—from dreams to reality
On her way to the barangay hall for their monthly family development session, 51-year-old Remedios Panganiban brings with her what others will call trash. From plastic bottles to tin cans, she eagerly carries them to the venue knowing that soon, it will turn into something useful. She is not alone, though. The rest of the continue reading : Trash to cash—from dreams to reality
Welcoming change—lessons of hope and dreams
Nedelyn Manalo is greatly touched that someone cares. “Nakakatuwang isipin na ang mga mahihirap na katulad ko ay hindi pala basura. Pinakikialaman at pinapahalagahan pa rin pala kami ng pamahalaan,” a happy Nedelyn shared. Nedelyn’s family of Brgy. Biga in Lobo, Batangas Province is a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program since 2010. For continue reading : Welcoming change—lessons of hope and dreams
THE SWEET TASTE OF A NEW LIFE
Most of his childhood life, Eduard has been doing various jobs from one sugarcane plantation to another. He is certain, however, that such life does not belong to him. Eduard Hernandez, 19, a resident of Brgy. Biga in Calatagan, Batangas Province is a picture of a young man who has endured a lot of hard continue reading : THE SWEET TASTE OF A NEW LIFE
DLSU-Antipolo Students hold outreach program in NTSB
Students from De La Salle University-Antipolo City recently visited the National Training School for Boys (NTSB) in Tanay, Rizal to conduct an out-reach program with the residents of the institution. The outreach program, which was conducted in 2 batches, was participated by 86 Grade IX students of the said school. The said students interacted with continue reading : DLSU-Antipolo Students hold outreach program in NTSB