Couple Edwin and Mercedita Sosa, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Magallanes, Cavite, knows that the cash assistance from the program is not enough to support their nine children, six are still in school. They work from sunrise to sunset making fans to make sure that they can provide for their needs, continue reading : Working hard for the family
The business of chasing dreams
Every member of the Sosa Family knows how to make a folding fan—from the preparation of bamboo slats to serve as its base up to the last stroke of paintbrush to give it a final touch. For them, the fan is not just a tool to cool off from the summer heat. More than anything, continue reading : The business of chasing dreams
The 500 pesos pension for a poor family
Each time they would receive their pension, the Surio couple would buy vitamins and foods for themselves. For a short while, they feel that they are still able to support themselves. Ninety-nine years old Fructuso Surio, Sr. and his wife Isabel, 84 years old, live with their son at Brgy San Luis, Antipolo City, Rizal. continue reading : The 500 pesos pension for a poor family
The 500-pesos pension for a poor family
Each time they would receive their pension, the Surio couple would buy vitamins and foods for themselves. For a short while, they feel that they are still able to support themselves. Ninety-nine years old Fructuso Surio, Sr. and his wife Isabel, 84 years old, live with their son at Brgy San Luis, Antipolo City, Rizal. continue reading : The 500-pesos pension for a poor family
DSWD holds KALAHI-CIDSS NCDDP forum for LGUs
In preparation for the implementation of the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services National Community-Driven Development Program (KALAHI-CIDSS NCDDP), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently conducted a Local Government Unit (LGU) Forum among its target municipalities in the CALABARZON Region. The said forum, which was held in continue reading : DSWD holds KALAHI-CIDSS NCDDP forum for LGUs
LGU commits on Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP.
Alabat, Quezon Mayor Fernando L. Mesa proudly shares how Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program addressed the needs of the poor communities in his locality during DSWD-conducted Local Government Unit (LGU) forum at Tayabas, Quezon province. “Ang mga dating naglalako lamang ng paninda, naging lider at natutong magsalita continue reading : LGU commits on Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP.