Fostering camaraderie through sports. Last April 26, 2018, the National Training School for Boys (NTSB) launched its annual sports fest for its residents and staff. The month-long activity aims to develop camaraderie and strengthen relationship among the residents and the staff as well. It also intends to develop sportsmanship and enhance discipline of the boy-residents continue reading : NTSB holds annual sportsfest
Haven for the Elderly celebrates 8th Founding Anniversary
The Haven for the Elderly celebrated its 8th Founding Anniversary last April 27, 2018 with the theme: “Walang Puwang sa Katiwalian ang Paglilingkod ng Tapat sa Bayan”. The activity started with a celebration of a Holy Mass in thanksgiving to the number years of existence of the Center, its continuous growth and for the continued continue reading : Haven for the Elderly celebrates 8th Founding Anniversary
The sweet reward of not giving up
Fueled up by challenges to dream big for the family Several times did Christian almost gave up on his dreams of a college education. However, a few months from now, he’ll be on stage to finally receive the symbol of the attainment of his dream—a college diploma. Early on his life, 23-year-old Christian Luansing, continue reading : The sweet reward of not giving up
The highest honor—winning challenges and reaching dreams
Only a couple of houses away, Ryan sees his childhood home where he grew up with his three siblings. The home brings memories of happiness, but he has to stay with a relative for the time being just so he can reach his dreams. “Nalulungkot po ako sa tuwing nakikita ko ‘yung bahay namin. S’yempre continue reading : The highest honor—winning challenges and reaching dreams
11 fiber glass boats ready to set sail in Buenavista
Eleven fiber glass boats that measure 30 ft long were recently turned over to a fisherfolk organization in Buenavista, Quezon. This is the result of the pilot implementation of the livelihood and enterprise (L&E) modality of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS). The Samahan ng Mangingisda sa continue reading : 11 fiber glass boats ready to set sail in Buenavista
Mixed emotions for graduations
Graduation ceremonies bring eerie memories to 20-year-old Jose Gabriel. In 2010, upon graduating from elementary, he found himself with his mother and four siblings running away at midnight from his drunkard father. At that time, he lost all hopes and dreams. They went to Dolores town in Quezon Province to try to have a more continue reading : Mixed emotions for graduations