For a housewife who had no interest in joining any barangay activities, it is ironic to see her now facilitating community projects in their municipality. “Sa totoo lang, hindi ko talaga hilig sumali sa mga activities ng barangay. Nagsimula lang ako noong dumating ang Kalahi dahil naging interesado ako sa layunin nito. Hindi ko akalain continue reading : The journey to full time community service
Place for young minds
Three to four-year old children in Brgy. Poblacion, San Antonio, Quezon now have their new day care center through the assistance of DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS in 2013. Before, the barangay only rents a place to hold classes for day care students. Now, they have their own day care center to hone young minds and give them continue reading : Place for young minds
Smiles of relief
Nestor Arpia and his wife Susana wear smiles of relief due to the Kalahi-CIDSS farm to market road project in Brgy. Tagbacan Ilaya, Catanauan, Quezon. For years, they lived in fear because of frequent encounters in the area. But now that authorities have easier access to the barangay, the community’s living condition started to normalize. continue reading : Smiles of relief
A responsible mother at last
No matter how hard she tries, she felt she was an irresponsible mother. Forty two-year-old Analiza Mancio, a resident of Brgy. Maguiting in San Narciso, Quezon Province, no longer have time for her children. “Sa sobrang hirap ng buhay, di ko na nabibigyang pansin ang mga anak ko dahil tutok ako sa pagtatrabaho. Kahit ang continue reading : A responsible mother at last
A RESPONSIBLE MOTHER.
Analiza Mancio, 42, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from San Narciso, Quezon, finally found confidence that she is now a responsible mother. Through the opportunities provided by the DSWD programs including the Sustainable Livelihood Program, she has started a dried fish business that helped her earn a regular income for her family. continue reading : A RESPONSIBLE MOTHER.
No more fear on -ber months
The anticipated Ber Months of most people are the most fearful days of the residents of Brgys. Sinag, Dapdap, and Tamis of Calauag, Quezon. “Panahon na kasi ito ng Amihan at naglalakihang alon nanaman ang nakaabang sa amin. Delikado nanaman mag-byahe. Naku, lahat ng santo matatawag mo na sa sobrang takot,” shared Lilia Latagan, 46, continue reading : No more fear on -ber months