Jalajala duck raisers find confidence in reaching their dreams. For three mothers, every morning is full of surprises. Since 2017, other than their usual tasks as wives and mothers, their mornings are spent counting and gathering eggs from the ducks they are raising. “Minsan, nakakakuha kami ng 80 piraso, may 60 o 50. Minsan, 30. continue reading : HARVESTING THE FRUITS OF THEIR EFFORTS
LEADING THE CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE ROAD
A mother’s commitment to educate her children She does not have a house to call her own, but what matters is that all five of her children are given opportunities to learn. At 48, Estrella Manalo, a resident of Brgy. Poblacion 1 in Real, Quezon Province, does not mind paying monthly dues for the roof continue reading : LEADING THE CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE ROAD
ABILITY TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES
Tagaytay PWDs engage in livelihood projects A disability does not necessarily mean a ‘burden.’ This is proven by more than 30 persons with disability (PWDs), who are now entrepreneurs, of Tagaytay City in Cavite Province. Since the time they have engaged in various income-generating activities, they have found joy, appreciation and most importantly, value in continue reading : ABILITY TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES
No disability can hinder a parent’s dreams
Rhodora does all things without thinking about her disability, especially when talking about her dreams for her children. “Ipinanganak po akong may kapansanan sa kamay at paa. Pero hindi po ito naging hadlang para mangarap at magsumikap para sa pamilya ko,” shared Rhodora Gallego, 46, a resident of Brgy. Olaes in General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite continue reading : No disability can hinder a parent’s dreams
DSWD highlights ‘working together’ in 68th anniversary celebration
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IV-A recognized various stakeholders in the implementation of the different programs and services for the poor during the celebration of the agency’s 68th anniversary in Alabang, Muntinlupa City last February 19. Dir. Annie Mendoza, officer-in-charge of the DSWD Field Office IV-A, highlighted the roles and continue reading : DSWD highlights ‘working together’ in 68th anniversary celebration
A new family, finally
He became an orphan at age one, but this did not make him a failure. In fact, it is this situation that made Francisco Baron, now 73, an independent individual who finds ways to provide for his needs. Left at the care of his grandmother, Francisco moved from Cebu to Davao City where he was continue reading : A new family, finally