To her surprise, she learned that she can do things other than her usual house chores. “Simula nang nagkapamilya ako, nasanay akong nasa bahay lang para alagaan ang mga anak ko at gawin ang mga gawaing bahay,” shared Maylen Aleta, a mother of three and a resident of Brgy. Calo in Lobo, Batangas Province. Little continue reading : Countless possibilities outside the home
Life outside her home.
To her surprise, Maylen Aleta learned that she can do things other than her usual house chores. In 2011 when her family became a beneficiary of the Pantawid Program, she began seeing life outside her home.*** ************************************************************** COUNTLESS POSSIBILITIES OUTSIDE THE HOME To her surprise, she learned that she can do things other continue reading : Life outside her home.
The school and the better future.
More than the learnings and the fun experienced inside the classroom, John Michael knows that being in school is a key to having a better future. But when his parents told him to stop from schooling, all that he could do was keep quiet. ******************************************************* BETTER PARENTS, BETTER FUTURE When his parents told continue reading : The school and the better future.
Better parents, better future
When his parents told him to stop from his schooling, he went silent. John Michael Enriquez, 13, a resident of Brgy. San Rafael IV, Noveleta in Cavite Province, completely understands why his parents cannot support his education anymore. If his parents cannot afford paying for a second meal every day, he knows they cannot afford continue reading : Better parents, better future
Learning to dream—a start of a good change
As empty as the interior of their small shanty is a family’s vision of the future. “Kahit sa pangarap, hindi sumagi sa isip naming mag-asawa na magkaroon man lang ng matatag na bahay,” shared Jina Fabuna, 48, a mother of four. For the family, the vision of tomorrow is unclear as what is more important continue reading : Learning to dream—a start of a good change
LESSONS OUTSIDE THE CORNERS OF HOME
For Josephine Binongo, life revolves around the four corners of their small home. The only thing that matters is that her family is able to eat three meals a day. Their neighbors in Brgy Biga in Lobo town in Batangas Province admit to not knowing her much, because she is seldom seen participating continue reading : LESSONS OUTSIDE THE CORNERS OF HOME