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
The highest honor—winning challenges and reaching dreams
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
Mixed emotions for graduations
Graduation ceremonies bring eerie memories to 20-year-old Jose Gabriel. In 2010, upon graduating from elementary, he found himself with his mother and four siblings running away at midnight from his drunkard father. At that time, he lost all hopes and dreams. They went to Dolores town in Quezon Province to try to have a more continue reading : Mixed emotions for graduations
Aileen’s secret to success
“Bakit ka pa magtatrabaho? Malaki naman na ang natatanggap mo galing sa Pantawid kasama ng suweldo ni Romeo?” This has been the usual question that Aileen Codizal has been hearing from the people that she knows. Rain or shine – whatever the weather could be, Aileen can be seen walking around their neighborhood at Brgy. continue reading : Aileen’s secret to success
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries receive rice subsidy for 2017
A total of 315,367 household-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in the CALABARZON Region receive their first rice subsidy this March 2017. The rice subsidy is provided as cash allowance amounting to PhP600 per household per month or PhP7,200 per year. The provision of said allowance is in accordance to President Rodrigo R. continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries receive rice subsidy for 2017