Annabel Hanaban was just 18 years old when she left Lanao del Sur to try her luck on getting a job in Manila. She was lucky to get a job in a bakery with her sister’s help but after some few months of working there, Annabel met Rommel. They ran away from the busy streets continue reading : A Mother’s Story of Hope
The right ‘mix’ – extending dreams outside the home
The aroma of ‘pandesal’ fills the humble abode of the Macasaet Family in San Mateo, Rizal Province. For three years now, the bread has not just become a common breakfast food for this family of six. It has become their hope. “Ang pinaka-goal talaga namin sa pamilya ay maiangat ang antas ng aming pamumuhay,” shares continue reading : The right ‘mix’ – extending dreams outside the home
DSWD strengthens ties with medical service providers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) advocates for formal partnership with medical service providers across the CALABARZON Region to ensure a more efficient delivery of financial assistance to individuals and families in need. In a dialogue conducted last June 7 with representatives from 30 hospitals, five dialysis centers and one pharmacy, the continue reading : DSWD strengthens ties with medical service providers
Catanauan joins the fight against child labor under SHIELD
The local government of Catanuan, Quezon signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development IV-A for the pilot implementation of SHIELD against child labor project last April 24, 2016 in Catanauan, Quezon. SHIELD or Strategic Helpdesks Information Education Livelihood and Developmental Interventions is a project of the DSWD that integrates continue reading : Catanauan joins the fight against child labor under SHIELD
‘Mangarap muli’—a mother’s second chance at dreaming
Seeing her children in school now, Maricel Ceballo cannot believe that once in her life, she has lost all her hope. Maricel, 40, a resident of Brgy. Bukal in Jomalig, Quezon Province, admitted that she and her husband Teody, 41, did not dream of sending their children to school. Despite knowing how important education is continue reading : ‘Mangarap muli’—a mother’s second chance at dreaming
Bahay Tuluyan Summeer Sport Fest 2017
For many kids, summertime is the season for fun, games and lots of outdoor activities. This includes the residents of the Bahay Tuluyan ng mga Batang Babae in Dasmarinas, Cavite. During this season, various indoor and outdoor games are conducted by the Center primarily aimed at helping the minor-residents release the tensions and stresses that continue reading : Bahay Tuluyan Summeer Sport Fest 2017