When it rains, it pours

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

235 Batangas Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries ready for employment

A total of 235 members of household-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Batangas Province are now linked to employment after their completion of the Basic Employment Skills Training (BEST) Camp from May 30 to June 2 in Kahariam Farms, Lipa City. This is under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Sustainable continue reading : 235 Batangas Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries ready for employment

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