GUIMARAS – My grandfather, Jose Gandecela, who we dearly call “Tatay Jose”, is 90 years old from Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. So far, he is a life champion and the oldest Alternative Learning System (ALS) exam passer in the region. Life, however, is not that easy for Tatay Jose. Just like other successful people, Tatay Jose continue reading : 90-year-old grandpa is the oldest ALS passer in W.V
“Pera sa Kawayan” in Mina, Iloilo
ILOILO — Mina best practice for this year is Ipon Challenge or the “Pera sa Kawayan”: Pag iipon tungo sa magandang kinabukasan.The main objective of the good practice is to cause the Pantawid beneficiaries to be self reliant,educated on financial literacy and practice frugality. The good practice is the answer to SWDI gaps on Social Security continue reading : “Pera sa Kawayan” in Mina, Iloilo
DSWD-6 awards Most Supportive Media Partners
The Department of Social Welfare and Development 6 (DSWD-6) has been recognizing media partners in helping advocate for the welfare of the poor and vulnerable sector through disseminating reliable information on DSWD services and programs particularly the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Recently, 30 media practitioners and outlets were awarded for Best Supportive Media Partners as continue reading : DSWD-6 awards Most Supportive Media Partners
4P’s giving hope to hopelessness
NABAS, AKLAN — Sitting on the floor, playing her old guitar, strumming her favourite tunes, 21 years old Jerose Magsico tells her story on how did the 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) provided her hope despite uncertainties as a poor. Magsico said her challenge of hopelessness started when she was still a baby. “My mom continue reading : 4P’s giving hope to hopelessness
4P’s giving hope to hopelessness
Nabas, Aklan- Sitting on the floor, playing her old guitar, strumming her favourite tunes, 19 years old Jerose Magsico tells her story on how did the 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) provided her hope despite uncertainties as a poor. Magsico said her challenge of hopelessness started when she was still a baby. “My mom offered continue reading : 4P’s giving hope to hopelessness
4Ps Communal Garden now earning
ANTIQUE — The Pantawid Pamilya Gulayan in Barangay Naba, Culasi Antique started on December 2016. The gulayan was initiated by Mrs. Melani Bucaoco, a Parent Leader of Barangay Naba. The beneficiaries collaborated with Naba Elementary School headed by the School Principal Marichu Tobias for the location of the backyard garden. Each member of the parent continue reading : 4Ps Communal Garden now earning
Biointensive gardening helps widow gardener survive
ILOILO — Planting a variety of vegetables will not only make you healthy but it will also be your primary source of income if you do not have a regular job. All you need is a little land parcel, small amount of capital, hard work and sacrifices. This is what the Tamayo family of Barangay continue reading : Biointensive gardening helps widow gardener survive
Farmers’ son tops 5th in Licensure Exam
Every day, Rolly Amion together with his siblings walked eight kilometers or more than one hour from home in Brgy. Tuy-an, Cabatuan, Iloilo to school vice versa just to finish their elementary and high school. There was even a time that they have to share in one scrambled egg or bought a piece of muscovado continue reading : Farmers’ son tops 5th in Licensure Exam
DSWD, partners bring services closer to IP communities
LEON, Iloilo — The Department of Social Welfare and Development 6 (DSWD-6) through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program has conducted an Indigenous Peoples’ Convergence Caravan and Medical Mission at Brgy. Tagsing, Leon, Iloilo recently. (June 14). Almost 200 Panay Bukidnon IPs mostly 4Ps beneficiaries from three villages of Tagsing, Cawilihan and Ingay had availed the continue reading : DSWD, partners bring services closer to IP communities
Former out- of- school youth graduates magna cum laude
ILOILO — “Life isn’t about finding yourself it is about creating yourself”. This is how Jennelyn S. Panes of Dumangas, Iloilo looks up life in a positive way. Despite hitches in life, Jennelyn has graduated with high honors as magna cum laude in Bachelor of Industrial Technology Major in Fashion and Apparel Technology from the continue reading : Former out- of- school youth graduates magna cum laude