After almost 20 years, Genelyn Dischoso, 53, can finally be with her family. A resident of Catanauan town in Quezon Province, Genelyn, also known as ‘Ka Gemma’ used to be a rebel who is starting a new life as a wife, mother and grandmother. “Itong pangalawang pagkakataon na ibinigay sa akin ng gobyerno ay parang continue reading : PAGBABALIK-LOOB NG ISANG INA
DSWD recognizes Pantawid Pamilya stakeholders in CALABARZON
Local partners, staff awarded during SIGLA sa Serbisyo Awards Ceremony The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Field Office IV-A (CALABARZON) recently held a recognition ceremony for partners and staff who had contributed in the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in the region. The SIGLA sa Serbisyo Awards, which was continue reading : DSWD recognizes Pantawid Pamilya stakeholders in CALABARZON
No more gambles
A mother’s certainty of a good future for her family She may not be proud of it today, but 41-year-old Zephora Cantillana shares that people in their community know her as ‘laman ng sugalan.’ “Kapag tinanong mo ang pangalan ko sa lugar namin, tiyak sa sugalan ang turo nila,” shares Zephora, a resident of Brgy. continue reading : No more gambles
Signing off as a Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary
A family’s decision and commitment to stand on their own Now that she is a professional teacher, 31-year-old Maria Lhizzel Villalobos is more confident to provide for her family, especially her two children. With this confidence, Maria Lhizzel gladly withdraws her family as a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, which have been helping continue reading : Signing off as a Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary
Resilience and persistence
In June 2019, a group of mothers in Malvar, Batangas was given an opportunity to collectively start and operate their very own sari-sari store. Each one of them was hopeful that they can finally earn an additional source of income for their families. However, after three months of operations, they had to abandon their sari-sari continue reading : Resilience and persistence
Lockdown, pananahi at bagong panimula
With her years of experience as a seamstress, Felomina Abejoro can sew almost anything–from clothes to curtains and bedsheets. However, despite her skills, she earns a living through sewing small rags. Felomina, a mother of four from Brgy. Pacifico in Sta. Teresita in Batangas Province, shares her struggles of having very limited resources to invest continue reading : Lockdown, pananahi at bagong panimula