Fourteen regional line agencies in the CALABARZON Region committed towards a strengthened partnership towards hunger mitigation and food security. In a ceremony last June 8 in Calamba City, Laguna, the agencies, through their respective regional directors and heads of offices, signed the Regional Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger continue reading : CALABARZON regional agencies strengthen commitment against hunger and poverty
Ready to chase bigger dreams
A young teacher’s journey towards her dreams of a better future Her college diploma and her professional license as a teacher are proof that even children like her can dream and make it happen. Ciara May Palattao, now 22 years old and a resident of Brgy. Rosario in Lopez, Quezon, can still recall what fueled continue reading : Ready to chase bigger dreams
Guidelines on discount for online purchases of seniors, persons with disabilities signed – DSWD
The Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) providing the senior citizens and persons with disabilities, with a 20% discount on their online purchases of essential goods and commodities was signed on May 6. Ratified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Trade and Industry, National Commission of Senior Citizens, National Council on Disability continue reading : Guidelines on discount for online purchases of seniors, persons with disabilities signed – DSWD
Building a home and a dream
From living in a friend’s house, Rosalinda Marco’s family now lives in a sturdy and comfortable home they can call their own. The journey to this new house is long and tiring; and for 50-year-old Rosalinda, this house is proof of how hard they worked and how determined they are to achieve their dream of continue reading : Building a home and a dream
The end of high school
A child’s appreciation of the support of her parents and the government At times, she goes to school without even a single coin in her pocket. Princess Mae Cansado, now 18 years old, had to endure instances such as this a lot of times in her younger years. She would not complain as she knew continue reading : The end of high school
A decade of opportunities
A decade ago, she was a nobody in their community. “Ang mga anak ko lang ang focus ko. Ang mahalaga sa akin ay magkaroon ng pera para may makain ang lima naming anak,” shared Angeles Rañola, 45, a resident of Brgy. Zone 3 in Dasmariñas City. Angeles would do laundry for a living and would continue reading : A decade of opportunities