Yearly, the observances of the Lenten season at the National Training School for Boys (NTSB) is held through a series of activities aimed at strengthening the spirituality of the residents and staff. From March 1, (Ash Wednesday) which is the start of Lenten season until the Easter Sunday, different activities were conducted to serve as continue reading : Lenten Celebration at NTSB

After a week of fighting dengue fever, Melany Caday‟s two sons are finally out in the hospital. Melany, 40, cannot hide her relief even after seeing their hospital bill. Normally, she would fret about where to borrow money to cover for the payment of the bills whenever a member of their family is hospitalized. As continue reading : Health first—prioritizing children’s health for a better future

Twelve residents of the National Training School for Boys (NTSB) in Tanay, Rizal graduated from Jose Fabella Memorial School last March 23.   These residents are children-in-conflict with the law (CICLs) who are receiving protection and parental care in the center, which is managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).   The continue reading : NTSB residents finish elementary education

For the America Family, acquiring new knowledge is all it takes to change their lives.   Couple Mario and Liza America of Brgy. Bukal in Jomalig, Quezon Province used to provide for the needs of their six children through Mario’s income as an on-call laborer. There were times when they sell vegetables they have grown continue reading : New skills—a family’s key towards achieving dreams

A total of 255 residents of Jomalig, Quezon Province are now owners of a beach resort in the island municipality through the capital assistance provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Of this number, 181 are beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program while the rest continue reading : Jomalig residents start beach resort operation for their livelihood

When the last of their animals had been sold, she thought it’s the end of her dream of a college diploma. Starting 2013, when she enrolled in Laguna State Polytechnic University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Maria Lyza Dioquino’s parents would sell a carabao every enrolment period to pay for her tuition. Lyza, continue reading : Gaining something bigger. A future teacher’s journey to a better life