Rather than continuously worrying about their home, complaining about their situation and pitying their current state, two mothers have better things to do. Clarissa Quinto and Arlene Del Rosario, both from the town of Talisay in Batangas Province, are among the more than the 140,000 affected individuals by the Taal Volcano eruption. Their families are continue reading : Rising leaders in a temporary community
‘Bayanihan’ knows no boundaries
When she learned that her daughter-in-law will volunteer for the repacking of relief goods the following morning, 68-year-old Julieta Samonte expressed her eagerness to help. On January 18, she woke up early and prepared their packed lunch for the day. Together with daughter-in-law Roselie and granddaughter Rheinalyn, they headed to the DSWD warehouse in General continue reading : ‘Bayanihan’ knows no boundaries
Bright smiles and unending optimism
A young girl’s small efforts to inspire ‘change’ in people Everyone who knows her speaks of her genuine and radiant smiles. People who are close to her understand these smiles better, though. Fourteen-year-old Alaiza Nabong, a resident of Brgy. Evangelista in Baras, Rizal Province, always wear a smile that radiates her positivity as a child. continue reading : Bright smiles and unending optimism
‘Not Alone’
A story of a solo parent from Baras, Rizal For 50-year-old Emilyn Ganapin being the breadwinner of their family while her husband takes care of their children is totally fine. But when her husband started hitting and abusing her physically, she thought it was too much and decided that she had enough of him. “Nilakasan continue reading : ‘Not Alone’
Seven years of learning
From simply just about money to everything about ‘life lessons’ When she heard about being included in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), she admits saying ‘pera, pera lang ‘to.’ Though it is true that the program has greatly helped their family financially, 42-year-old Gemma Apego, a resident of Brgy. Gimalas in Balayan, Batangas, sees continue reading : Seven years of learning
DSWD Holds Convention for Senior Citizens of CALABARZON
The Department of Social Welfare and Development recently conducted a Regional Convention for the Senior Citizens of CALABARZON Region which focused on encouraging senior citizens to be active and productive in their respective communities. A total of 403 senior citizens from the different localities of the region attended the convention held in Batangas City under continue reading : DSWD Holds Convention for Senior Citizens of CALABARZON