“Tama.” It was a word not intended for her, but she was affected all the same. Camila Cojo, 44, of Brgy. Tanagan in Calatagan, Batangas Province, was fulfilling one of her co-responsibilities as a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program that day. She was intently listening to her Municipal Link discussing the topic improving continue reading : It all starts at home
STARTING CHANGE AT HOME.
Camila Cojo, 44, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Brgy. Tanagan, Calatagan, Batangas shows the daily schedule of each member of the family in the house chores—a technique she learned from their monthly Family Development Sessions (FDS). For Camila, the FDS has taught her a lot especially in having a peaceful and continue reading : STARTING CHANGE AT HOME.
No more fear on -ber months
The anticipated Ber Months of most people are the most fearful days of the residents of Brgys. Sinag, Dapdap, and Tamis of Calauag, Quezon. “Panahon na kasi ito ng Amihan at naglalakihang alon nanaman ang nakaabang sa amin. Delikado nanaman mag-byahe. Naku, lahat ng santo matatawag mo na sa sobrang takot,” shared Lilia Latagan, 46, continue reading : No more fear on -ber months
Changing their course of life
The community volunteers of Brgys. Sinag, Dapdap, and Tamis of Calauag, Quezon finalize their proposal to have a joint pathway construction sub-project through KALAHI CIDSS-NCDDP. The barangays decided to combine their grants and resources to construct a pathway that would provide an access by land other than the usual sea travel. The said sub-project is continue reading : Changing their course of life
Sampalok candies—a family’s hope for a better future
Before, Maricel Banal saw ‘sampalok’ simply as a means to get by daily. Today, she sees it as her family’s hope for a better future. Forty-eight-year-old Maricel, a resident of Brgy. Pulong Tao Ibaba in Macalelon town, Quezon Province, started a small business of making tamarind candies just so she can help her fisherman husband continue reading : Sampalok candies—a family’s hope for a better future
THE FAMILY’S HOPE.
Maricel Banal, 48, a resident of Brgy. Pulong Tao Ibaba, Macalelon, Quezon Province, has relied on tamarind candies to support her five children. With the opportunities provided by the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and the Sustainable Livelihood Program, she was able to make her business bigger and send her children to college.*** ********************************************** SAMPALOK continue reading : THE FAMILY’S HOPE.