It is already a mother’s joy to see her family complete, living in the lovingly corners of their home. It is also a wife’s pride to share the same dreams with her husband and reaching for it little by little. Rechelda “Daday” Vargas may be at its peak living her ideal family setting. But problems continue reading : A single mother’s love
Bangka, paninda at silid-aralan
For Ma. Luz Necesario’s family, finally being able to eat three times daily is a milestone. Luz, 33, can still recall how they usually sleep at night with an empty stomach. Her husband Renie, who is a fisherman, does not earn enough to even keep food on the table for their family of four. “Nakikisakay continue reading : Bangka, paninda at silid-aralan
CONVERGENCE OF SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY.
The improvement of the four-kilometer farm-to-market road in Brgy. Bagupaye, Mulanay, Quezon under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) implemented by the DILG complements similar road projects under the DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS PAMANA in barangays Anonang and Magsaysay. The said project, which was formally turned over to the community last April 30, 2014, completes the 9.6-kilometer continue reading : CONVERGENCE OF SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY.
19 nights of sacrifice
Sleeping on the ground for a night, with only anahaw leaves, sacks and cardboard as a makeshift mattress, is already enough a sacrifice for a 53-year-old woman. But Rosita Ombao did it for 19 nights, all for her desire to make a difference in their community. Rosita, a farmer and vendor in Brgy Pisipis, Lopez, continue reading : 19 nights of sacrifice
Chasing all opportunities for their family of 11
Evangeline Roz and her husband Efren work almost non-stop to earn a living for their family of 11. It is only during rare days that someone is left at home considering that their children regularly go school. But, there was one in October 2008 when Efren was left at home and their household was surveyed. continue reading : Chasing all opportunities for their family of 11
Pangarap na binuhay, rural community benefits from Pantawid, Kalahi
Getting an education seems distant for 12-year-old Shyradel Avisatado. She can still recall how her parents told her they can send her to school no more. Despite her desire to go to school, there’s little she can do. Shy, as she is fondly called, lives with her family in Brgy. Luctob in the municipality of continue reading : Pangarap na binuhay, rural community benefits from Pantawid, Kalahi