THE CHOICE FOR THE GREATER GOOD Emelia Abraham, a resident of Brgy. Kanlurang Calutan in Agdangan, Quezon, now enjoys holding the hands of her two daughters than her pails of water. “Lahat kami dito dati, ang hawak-hawak ay container habang papunta sa kabilang barangay para mag-igib ng tubig. Doon lang kasi may supply. Pero dahil continue reading : The choice for the greater good
Calutan water system project.
Emelia Abraham, 34, is one of the Kalahi-CIDSS volunteers who strived to provide a regular water supply for the 313 households of Brgy. Kanlurang Calutan in Agdangan, Quezon. In 2012, they implemented the water system level II sub-project where they installed water pump and tank, pipelines, and 20 communal tap stands to distribute water in continue reading : Calutan water system project.
Opportunities lit up for the community
The farmers of Brgy. Cawayanin Ibaba in Catanauan, Quezon hastily roll down their sleeves as the sun starts to set. “Lahat ay hinahabol ang liwanag hanggang makauwi sa bahay. Nakakatakot kasing maglakad kapag gabi na dahil sobrang dilim at wala naman kaming ilaw sa lugar,” shared 64-year old Felix de Gala, a farmer and resident continue reading : Opportunities lit up for the community
Farmers and volunteer workers
Aside from bringing food to the table, the farmers of Brgy. Cawayanin Ibaba in Catanauan, Quezon also gave a bright future for their community. In 2013, they volunteered for the Kalahi-CIDSS electrification sub-project, which now brought light to 30 households residing in the area. These farmers-volunteers also tapped other government agency to implement the Sitio continue reading : Farmers and volunteer workers
San Antonio volunteers bag award in 1st “Bayani Ka!” Search
The volunteers of Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community Driven Development Program (KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP) in Brgy. Pulo, San Antonio, Quezon was hailed as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) national winner for group-volunteerism category during the “Bayani Ka!” awarding ceremony held at Asian Institute Management, Makati continue reading : San Antonio volunteers bag award in 1st “Bayani Ka!” Search
Modern day hero
BAPWASA President Gloria Rearte (third from left) from Brgy. Pulo, San Antonio, Quezon receives the award for their group hailed as the first national Bayani Ka! winner for group-volunteerism category during the recently conducted KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP Bayani Ka! Awarding Ceremony. Also proud with the recognition she received are San Antonio Mayor Erick Wagan and DSWD continue reading : Modern day hero