By Jeraldine Dalupines, CDO III “Ang mapag-on kag matarung nga pag-implementar kang proyekto magatugro sang kalig-on kag kauswagan sang kumonidad (The strong and proper implementation of a project gives strength and leads to development of the community),” said Joseph Osorio, Chairperson of the Barangay Sub-project Management Committee of Barangay San Ramon Municipality of Anini-y continue reading : San Ramon: Change Towards an Inclusive Governance
Blazing the Path to Tag-aonon, an IP Community
By Mary Bernadette J. Albaña, CDO III It is but two-kilometers as the crow flies from Dumarao town proper to Sitio Tag-ao, Brgy. Tamulalod. But for a man on foot, it would be a challenging two-hour trek picking your way through rocky hills, stepping over the gnarled roots of gigantic old trees, and wedging in between continue reading : Blazing the Path to Tag-aonon, an IP Community
Building Bridges in Buruanga
Bridges are beautiful. They shorten paths. They overcome obstacles. They provide symmetry. In Brgy. Cabugan, Buruanga, Aklan a usually swollen creek has long impeded life in the village. Its recurring floods has posed dangers to families, especially with small children. It has inhibited students from going to school resulting to a high rate continue reading : Building Bridges in Buruanga
Barangay Busog, an IP Village Transformed
By Carr Brian Griño, AREA COORDINATOR Brgy. Busog, Valderrama, Antique is an Indigenous Peoples’ community under Iraynon Bukidnon. The community is accessible by trekking Cangaranan River, a river from Calinog, Iloilo which flows towards Southern Antique. Though it has become Christianized, a culture of IP tradition and beliefs continues to be observed. Before the entry continue reading : Barangay Busog, an IP Village Transformed
An Amputees’ Walk in the Park
A leg amputee has proven that despite physical disability, determination and the spirit of volunteerism, can bring success to the community. When he was 19, Julie Taniongon lost his right leg in a freak accident. He was then helping operate a rice thresher. Perched on a bamboo platform, Julie was tasked to make sure the continue reading : An Amputees’ Walk in the Park
Nomads No More
The Ati once ruled and roamed Panay island and its majestic Madia-as mountain range as if it were their own. But time moves on. Circumstances change. The Ati, like other Indigenous Peoples who were once a virtual part of the land, no longer belonged. They’ve become unwanted, dispossessed – their proud, nomadic lifestyle reduced to continue reading : Nomads No More
Health care finally reaches Guinobatan
So near yet so far. Such had been the case of Guinobatan, a small barangay in Leganes, Iloilo. On paper, Guinobatan is near the centers of government and the services these offer as Leganesis just outside Iloilo City, the regional capital. But Guinobatan folk often see themselves isolated. The barangay road is rough. There isn’t any medical continue reading : Health care finally reaches Guinobatan
Barangay Maduyo’s Road of Opportunities
By Louielyn G. Baldostamon, CDO III There are just about 22 families who can truly call Barangay Maduyo in their home. A remote, upland village in Miag-ao town, Barangay Maduyo is more than 40 kilometers away from the town proper. And it can be reached only continue reading : Barangay Maduyo’s Road of Opportunities
Gaining Self-Worth as Kalahi-CIDSS Volunteer
By Elizabeth D. Ferraris, CDO III “Sa likod sang pag pangabudlay may anihon (sacrifices paid off), a volunteer Vicente Eleviran stated during his testimony in the MCC end of project ceremony. This is the journey of one of the volunteers of Kalahi-CIDSS program in Sibunag. Kalahi-CIDSS as a poverty reduction program of DSWD, had experienced continue reading : Gaining Self-Worth as Kalahi-CIDSS Volunteer
Tigmalapad: Making Dreams Come True
By Ramonito Capalihan, Area Coordinator Punong Barangay Marites Muyong of Tigmalapad, Miag-ao, Iloilo was teary-eyed when she recalled how her family survived a double tragedy in 2008 – Typhoon “Frank” and burying a loved one. “Sang ga bagyo Frank, nabudlayan ang amon minatay magtabuk continue reading : Tigmalapad: Making Dreams Come True