The MERALCO, through the partnership with the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Municipal Operations Office of Tiaong, Quezon, conducted an orientation of the Lifeline Rate to the 4Ps parent leaders of the said town last August 4 and 7.
Making her children proud
“Mama, ano po ang occupation mo?’ “Sa bahay lang ‘nak, housewife lang. ‘Yun lang ang sasabihin mo ‘pag may nagtanong sa’yo.” “Eh si Papa po, ano ang trabaho?” “Vendor, anak.” “Bakit po hindi kayo nag-aral para ganun din po kayo (referring to her classmates’ parents who are nurses, teachers, and architects),” asked Rein, her youngest continue reading : Making her children proud
‘Malayo pa, pero malayo na’
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’
Pag-iipon ng edukasyon
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
Ready to stand on their own, finally
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
The sweet reward of not giving up
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