With only three members, the Castillo Family proves that happiness is never about the number. Their humble home resounds of their laughter and is filled by love, respect and shared responsibility. And though they do not have all the comforts the world has to offer, their simple life is enough to make them all contented continue reading : It takes three to make a family
A better future from the sea
In a village blessed with the gift of the sea, 16 mothers have found the opportunity to better reap its benefits. Through the years, their families have been relying on the sea to provide for their needs. Never have they thought that with one business plan and a collective effort among them, they’ll get a continue reading : A better future from the sea
Atimonan fishermen receive boats, fabrication training
A total of 50 fishermen from Atimonan, Quezon Province received fiberglass boats upon completion of their fiberglass boat fabrication skills training under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The fiberglass boats, which were awarded to the beneficiaries last August 1 in a turn-over ceremony, were made by continue reading : Atimonan fishermen receive boats, fabrication training
A mother’s chance to help the poor
As a mother of three grade schoolers, Vicky Murillo, 43, sees part-time and short-term jobs as the most convenient way to help her family. “S’yempre gusto ko ring makatulong sa mga gastusin dito sa bahay, lalo na’t lahat ng mga anak ko ay nag-aaral.,” shared Vicky, a resident of Brgy. Bagumbayan in Teresa, Rizal Province. continue reading : A mother’s chance to help the poor
Breaking norms: gender equality in the family
He may be seen us “under” or “takot sa asawa;” but, Maximino Viñas Jr. does not care a bit. Maximino, 39, fondly details how he would oftentimes tell his co-farmers to rush doing things at work because he still has to wash clothes at home. “Hindi ako nahihiya dahil ito naman talaga ang nangyayari sa continue reading : Breaking norms: gender equality in the family
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