Various members of Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) in the region participate in the series workshop on basic marketing strategies conducted in Batangas, Laguna, and Rizal province from September to October 2018. The workshops were held in Ibaan, Batangas last September 25; Paete, Laguna last Sept 28; and Tanay, Rizal last October 30. Each workshop continue reading : SLPAs participate on marketing workshop to improve their livelihood
Raket turns to sweet success
For a father of three children, one source of income is not enough to provide all the needs of his family. Thus, Junec Mañus, 41, of Brgy. Sta. Ana, Taytay Rizal exemplifies that being a resourceful father will really go a long way. For fifteen years, Junec has been working as a mail messenger. From continue reading : Raket turns to sweet success
Every help is appreciated
A solo mother’s hope for her children She admits that from the outside, especially when looking at their house, she does not look like needing any assistance. The house she lives in is her parents’ as she is living with them with her two children. However, looking closely at her situation, 25-year-old Analyn Mendoza, continue reading : Every help is appreciated
Last man standing: A breadwinner’s story
It is difficult to work in an unfamiliar place, away from home but for Ramon Herrera, 43, no distance can hamper his desire to be a good provider for his family. As the eldest son and breadwinner of the family, he wanted to ensure a secured future for his parents and his siblings. Ramon of continue reading : Last man standing: A breadwinner’s story
Lian residents engage in masonry
A total of 450 residents of Lian, Batangas had been identified as recipients of a skills training on masonry under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Sustainable livelihood program (SLP). The training, which will be conducted in partnership with the St Peregrine Institute, will enable participants acquire skills that would enable them to participate continue reading : Lian residents engage in masonry
WHEN ALL HOPES DIE
A future teacher’s story of her rekindled hope for her dreams All throughout her childhood, she thought that the lack of opportunities was her number one enemy. Never did she thought that her “full of positivity” self will turn out to be her greatest adversary. “Sa lahat ng pinagdaanan ko, nawalan na ako ng continue reading : WHEN ALL HOPES DIE