For the America Family, acquiring new knowledge is all it takes to change their lives. Couple Mario and Liza America of Brgy. Bukal in Jomalig, Quezon Province used to provide for the needs of their six children through Mario’s income as an on-call laborer. There were times when they sell vegetables they have grown continue reading : New skills—a family’s key towards achieving dreams
Jomalig residents start beach resort operation for their livelihood
A total of 255 residents of Jomalig, Quezon Province are now owners of a beach resort in the island municipality through the capital assistance provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). Of this number, 181 are beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program while the rest continue reading : Jomalig residents start beach resort operation for their livelihood
Gaining something bigger. A future teacher’s journey to a better life
When the last of their animals had been sold, she thought it’s the end of her dream of a college diploma. Starting 2013, when she enrolled in Laguna State Polytechnic University for a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Maria Lyza Dioquino’s parents would sell a carabao every enrolment period to pay for her tuition. Lyza, continue reading : Gaining something bigger. A future teacher’s journey to a better life
DSWD recognizes partners and employees, challenges to serve with “May Malasakit”
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IV-A celebrates its 66th Founding Anniversary last February 14-15, 2017 at Alabang, Muntinlupa City. With the theme: “May Malasakit”, the two-day celebration highlighted the successes of the Department in improving the capacity of its stakeholders as well as recognized the efforts of both partners and staff continue reading : DSWD recognizes partners and employees, challenges to serve with “May Malasakit”
San Antonio LGU prove effective leadership through community-driven development
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Antonio in Quezon Province shared that the people’s participation in the local development process has created a positive impact to the municipality’s growth. This was reported by town’s chief executive, Mayor Erick Wagan, to the delegates of Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Civil Service Commission (CSC) during the continue reading : San Antonio LGU prove effective leadership through community-driven development
One store, two businesses and 46 dreams
In a street in the town proper of Agdangan, a store is open from 6AM to 6PM daily. At least four women spend the day manning up the establishment just like every typical business in the area. However, something is different in this establishment. It houses two businesses—a grocery and a feeds supply continue reading : One store, two businesses and 46 dreams