Eleven fiber glass boats that measure 30 ft long were recently turned over to a fisherfolk organization in Buenavista, Quezon. This is the result of the pilot implementation of the livelihood and enterprise (L&E) modality of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS). The Samahan ng Mangingisda sa continue reading : 11 fiber glass boats ready to set sail in Buenavista
Mixed emotions for graduations
Graduation ceremonies bring eerie memories to 20-year-old Jose Gabriel. In 2010, upon graduating from elementary, he found himself with his mother and four siblings running away at midnight from his drunkard father. At that time, he lost all hopes and dreams. They went to Dolores town in Quezon Province to try to have a more continue reading : Mixed emotions for graduations
Aileen’s secret to success
“Bakit ka pa magtatrabaho? Malaki naman na ang natatanggap mo galing sa Pantawid kasama ng suweldo ni Romeo?” This has been the usual question that Aileen Codizal has been hearing from the people that she knows. Rain or shine – whatever the weather could be, Aileen can be seen walking around their neighborhood at Brgy. continue reading : Aileen’s secret to success
Teaching others not to fish but to build
Surrounded by vast sea water and unsettling waves, a small wooden boat struggles to stay above the water. The boat swings side by side while the fisherman maintains his balance as he scoops out seawater that entered the boat. Every day, fishermen in Atimonan, Quezon dance with death to be able to catch the treasures continue reading : Teaching others not to fish but to build
More than the crops
Harvesting friendships, appreciation and success For eleven mothers, a vacant lot can open up a lot of possibilities. Sprouting now with healthy greens such as cauliflowers, tomatoes, cucumbers, okra and ampalaya, this lot in Brgy. San Roque in Teresa, Rizal Province is no longer just a vegetable garden. Today, this lot has been a continue reading : More than the crops
Giving up—never an option
When her husband lost his job, never did it occur to her that their dreams for their four children are lost, too. For Melinda Elauria, 54, nothing can get in the way in the future they are dreaming for their children. “Yung makapagtapos ang mga anak namin, ‘yan talaga ang pangarap namin para sa kanila. continue reading : Giving up—never an option