A total of 315,367 household-beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in the CALABARZON Region receive their first rice subsidy this March 2017. The rice subsidy is provided as cash allowance amounting to PhP600 per household per month or PhP7,200 per year. The provision of said allowance is in accordance to President Rodrigo R. continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries receive rice subsidy for 2017
BOATS TO START A LIVELIHOOD.
Fifty fishermen from coastal barangays of Sariaya in Quezon Province receive fiberglass boats as a starter kit upon completion of their skills training on fiberglass boat fabrication under the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). The boats, which were awarded to the beneficiaries last April 6, can be used for the fishermen’s small-time fishing activities. Meanwhile, continue reading : BOATS TO START A LIVELIHOOD.
Health first—prioritizing children’s health for a better future
After a week of fighting dengue fever, Melany Caday‟s two sons are finally out in the hospital. Melany, 40, cannot hide her relief even after seeing their hospital bill. Normally, she would fret about where to borrow money to cover for the payment of the bills whenever a member of their family is hospitalized. As continue reading : Health first—prioritizing children’s health for a better future
NTSB residents finish elementary education
Twelve residents of the National Training School for Boys (NTSB) in Tanay, Rizal graduated from Jose Fabella Memorial School last March 23. These residents are children-in-conflict with the law (CICLs) who are receiving protection and parental care in the center, which is managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The continue reading : NTSB residents finish elementary education
New skills—a family’s key towards achieving dreams
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