From a pupil who aspires to a teacher who inspires *** He was always eager to go to school, but a seven-year-old kid can only do so much. “Super hirap po. Ako ang naglalaba ng uniform ko, ako ang nagbabaon ng pagkain ko kung may babaunin. Minsan pumapasok ako ng walang ligo, walang laman ang continue reading : ‘Malayo pa, pero malayo na’
Working towards 10 college diplomas in the family As soon as her children leave the house for school, she would face the day bravely despite a lot of uncertainties. Gloria Eguia, a mother of ten from Brgy. Sabang in Lipa City, has to find a way to at least have food on the table when continue reading : Pag-iipon ng edukasyon
On her first payout, she bought a hamburger. “Minsan lang makakain ng hamburger ang anak namin, kaya bumili ako ng isang piraso sa perang natanggap ko,” shared Jennifer Orozco, 37, as she recalled the first time she received the cash grants as a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in 2011. According to her, continue reading : Ready to stand on their own, finally
Fueled up by challenges to dream big for the family Several times did Christian almost gave up on his dreams of a college education. However, a few months from now, he’ll be on stage to finally receive the symbol of the attainment of his dream—a college diploma. Early on his life, 23-year-old Christian Luansing, continue reading : The sweet reward of not giving up
Only a couple of houses away, Ryan sees his childhood home where he grew up with his three siblings. The home brings memories of happiness, but he has to stay with a relative for the time being just so he can reach his dreams. “Nalulungkot po ako sa tuwing nakikita ko ‘yung bahay namin. S’yempre continue reading : The highest honor—winning challenges and reaching dreams
Eleven fiber glass boats that measure 30 ft long were recently turned over to a fisherfolk organization in Buenavista, Quezon. This is the result of the pilot implementation of the livelihood and enterprise (L&E) modality of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS). The Samahan ng Mangingisda sa continue reading : 11 fiber glass boats ready to set sail in Buenavista
