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
Potable water now available to Brgy. Pulo residents in San Antonio
Almost 500 households of Brgy. Pulo in San Antonio, Quezon now have a regular potable water supply after the completion of their water system sub-project implemented through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program. DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman led the inauguration continue reading : Potable water now available to Brgy. Pulo residents in San Antonio
The power of ‘we’
For someone who was given the opportunity to serve the town of Catanauan, Mayor Ramon Orfanel believed that he will take the responsibilities all to himself. This perspective, however, changed when he was introduced to a different approach in the local development process. “Bilang Mayor, ang alam ko lang dati ay ang salitang ‘I’ sa continue reading : The power of ‘we’
Towards progress that’s shared together
In a village where it takes almost a 10-hour hike to reach the town proper, progress seems to be as slow and as far. Residents have mastered the art of living simply—of which they describe as “isang kahig, isang tuka.” For most of them, being able to feed their hungry stomachs is enough reason to continue reading : Towards progress that’s shared together
Surviving the tides of life
Back in July 2014, Adelfa Paulite cannot believe her eyes. All around her, she saw families with damaged houses and fishermen with destroyed boats after Typhoon Glenda hit their coastal community of Hagakhakin in the town of Gumaca, Quezon Province. For a community that relies on the sea, the aftermath of the typhoon means majority continue reading : Surviving the tides of life
Catanauan Mayor is Best Municipal LCE in DSWD’s Bayani Ka! Awards
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) awarded Mayor Ramon Orfanel of Catanauan, Quezon Province as the Best Municipal Local Chief Executive (LCE) in the 2nd National Bayani Ka! Awards for his contributions and support in the implementation of the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) program. The continue reading : Catanauan Mayor is Best Municipal LCE in DSWD’s Bayani Ka! Awards