A BETTER LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. Children of Brgy. Del Rosario in Tagkawayan, Quezon Province now enjoy a good classroom—a far better learning experience as compared to sharing with two to three grade levels and even sharing chairs with each other. Through the help of the community residents of the said barangay, the Del Rosario Elementary School continue reading : Doing everything for the children’s future
Lucky 9—opportunities for a big family
LUCK, DETERMINATION AND HARD WORK. Myra Rosas, 42, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from Pililla, Rizal shares that there are a lot of things she can do to help improve their family’s situation rather than completely relying on the cash grants provided by the program. From being a housewife, she now manages continue reading : Lucky 9—opportunities for a big family
A gift for her fellow ‘Jomaligins’
When she heard of a job opening for enumerators for the DSWD’s Listahanan Targeting System, 24-year-old Camille Sarmiento took a chance. A graduate of Practical Nursing and still dreaming to pursue a Biology course, Camille, a resident of Brgy. Talisoy (Poblacion), Jomalig, Quezon Province, saw the job opportunity to save money for her education. A continue reading : A gift for her fellow ‘Jomaligins’
Quezon LGUs intensify support to final stages of Kalahi-CIDSS
Towards shaping resilient communities. Kalahi-CIDSS National Program Manager Benilda Redaja expresses gratitude to the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Quezon Province for their support to the Kalahi-CIDSS implementation in their respective municipalities during a DSWD-led Mayors’ Forum held last June 25-26 in Quezon City. According to her, the LGUs have promoted well the community-driven principle continue reading : Quezon LGUs intensify support to final stages of Kalahi-CIDSS
A lot has changed
For 45-year-old Ma. Gracia Paguia, it took just one survey to change her family’s life. “Napakahirap talaga ng buhay. Kahit anong gawin namin, hindi talaga sumasapat ang kita namin para sa aming mga pangangailangan,” she shared. With six children, Gracia struggles to budget her husband’s income as a construction worker for all their family’s needs. continue reading : A lot has changed
50 youths complete internship program in DSWD
A total of 50 youths from the CALABARZON Region were employed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from April to June 2015 under the Government Internship Program (GIP). The GIP is a component of the government’s Kabataan 2000 program and is open to 18 to 24 years old male or female youths continue reading : 50 youths complete internship program in DSWD