In a barangay only accessible by foot, residents have learned to adapt to whatever resources are available to get by. For several years, the residents of Brgy. Remedios I in Mauban, Quezon Province have learned to set aside their fears of crossing two wooden hanging bridges to get to and from their barangay. School children, continue reading : When it rains, it pours
A flood-free Pinagtalleran
Being a public servant in their barangay for more than 25 years, Francisco Bondeci is proud of finally resolving the flooding problem in their community. What makes him even prouder is that the way towards solving their long-term problem is a collective effort of the members of their community. “Noong nabigyan kami ng pagkakataon na continue reading : A flood-free Pinagtalleran
Building roads, not lies
Of the many projects they have worked on as on-call construction workers, Nestor Macarilay and Pancho Ona felt that they were building lies instead of infrastructure. At work, whenever they see and hear suspicious deals around, the two felt disappointed for working for people who manipulated the project budget and kept money for themselves. For continue reading : Building roads, not lies
20 Kalahi-CIDSS classrooms in Quezon ready this school year
Twenty (20) newly-constructed classrooms or eight (8) two to three-classroom buildings in six municipalities in Quezon Province are ready to be used by children this coming school year. These classrooms are constructed under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program. The continue reading : 20 Kalahi-CIDSS classrooms in Quezon ready this school year
Pitogo residents prioritize 7 community dev’t projects through Kalahi-CIDSS
Residents of Pitogo town in Quezon Province are set to implement seven community development projects amounting to PhP8.5 million under the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). More than 150 residents from the 39 barangays of the said town continue reading : Pitogo residents prioritize 7 community dev’t projects through Kalahi-CIDSS
‘I am Victoria’ — Building a name for the Aeta tribe
Her name is Victoria. However, the locals know her by a lot of other names—usually references to her physical appearance. “Nung bata pa ko, tinatawag ako ng mga kaklase ko na bagnot (a name call meaning dark and filthy). Sinasabayan pa nila ng pangungutya sa pananamit ko dahil gawa lang daw sa katsa,” shared Victoria continue reading : ‘I am Victoria’ — Building a name for the Aeta tribe