A total of 80 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from the Municipality of Maragondon, Cavite had recently completed the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan-Farmers Training Program of the SM Foundation. The three-month-long training is part of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s efforts of ensuring that beneficiaries of the Pantawid Program are provided opportunities continue reading : 80 Pantawid beneficiaries complete SM Farmers Training
AKO MISMO…. KAYA KO…. PARA SA KANILA
In the confines of their small classroom, Sir Edilberto Vicedo Jr. sees an inspiration—a student who has taught him how hard work and discipline can make dreams come true. Sir Vicedo knows that this particular 13-year-old girl is not blessed with all the luxuries in the world. He knows that she struggles with her life continue reading : AKO MISMO…. KAYA KO…. PARA SA KANILA
Pantawid families celebrate National Family Day
At least 5,000 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Dasmariñas City, Cavite gathered in a nationwide celebration of the National Family Day last September 28. The said celebration is led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of Dasmariñas City. With the theme continue reading : Pantawid families celebrate National Family Day
CELEBRATION OF FAMILIES, CELEBRATION OF CHANGE.
DSWD IV-A Regional Director Leticia T. Diokno stresses the value of the hard work and diligence of every Filipino family before a crowd of more than 5,000 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program celebrating the National Family Day in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. She also commends the positive changes being seen in the lives of continue reading : CELEBRATION OF FAMILIES, CELEBRATION OF CHANGE.
HELPING FARMERS IN THE LOCALITY.
Estrella Atienza, 40, of Brgy. Poblacion in San Francisco, Quezon Province, encourages beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino and Sustainable Livelihood programs of DSWD to sell their ubi harvests to the Sagisag ng SEA-K Association where she is the project manager. The association buys ubi crops from poor farmers across the locality at only a continue reading : HELPING FARMERS IN THE LOCALITY.
Surviving with twenty pesos
A housewife’s journey to improving her family and others, too With twenty pesos to budget for her four children for a few weeks at a time, 40-year-old Estrella Atienza never thought that she’ll finally taste a better life. Estrella, a resident of Brgy. Poblacion in San Francisco, Quezon Province, cannot forget the agony of continue reading : Surviving with twenty pesos