By Thomas Rainier Gales, CDO II The road ends at Barangay Supanga, Calinog town. Beyond that, you have to go on foot. But with stamina and good deal of determination, a four-hour plod will bring you to Shangrila-like hidden valley blessed with a clear river providing fresh drinking water and fish. It’s a village continue reading : MARANDIG: Joy and Discovery
Tay Simoy: More than a Volunteer
By: Reyky A. Pelonia, Area Coordinator Had Kalahi -CIDSS not come to his corner of the world, Zosimo “Tay Simoy” Galvez, 62, would probably be content producing charcoal and working his little parcel of land to feed his family by day and quietly contemplating sunset come eventide. An elementary school graduate, this father of seven continue reading : Tay Simoy: More than a Volunteer
Farmer wins national award
A farmer from Patnongon, Antique was named as Best Community Volunteer for Improved Local Governance during the 3rd National Bayani Ka! Award of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Kalahi-CIDSS community volunteer Edwin Pacheco received the award from Kalahi-CIDSS National Program Manager Alex Glova, Ramon Falcon of NEDA and Carmen Reyes-Zubiaga of the National continue reading : Farmer wins national award
Road to Economic Opportunities
A 510-kilometer road from Barangay Bitadton Norte to Barangay Salde in Culasi, Antique makes travelling faster and easier. It will bring economic opportunities to farmers. Years back, the road connecting these two barangays was impassable, especially during wet season. And dusty in dry season. Photos by Quene Ignacio, MCT Culasi
DSWD eyes stronger ties with NCIP
DSWD-6 Director Rebecca Geamala is hoping for a stronger partnership with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples here. Geamala said with the partnership, services for the Indigenous Peoples would be better and efficient. “DSWD and NCIP should be in honeymoon stage forever.” The director made her statement in the recent 1st DSWD-NCIP Joint Regional Technical continue reading : DSWD eyes stronger ties with NCIP
Students of the University of San Agustin and Collegio de la Hijas de Jesus pack relief goods for Typhoon Yolanda victims
Students of the University of San Agustin and Collegio de la Hijas de Jesus pack relief goods for Typhoon Yolanda victims in Western Visayas. The Department of Social Welfare and Development has already released 84,100 food packs all over the region as of 6 a.m. November 16
KALAHI GOES URBAN:Kabankalan City chosen as pilot area
Poverty exists anywhere—be it in urban or rural areas. While it is a fact that most of the poor families are residing in rural areas, it also cannot be denied that many of those who live in urban areas are lacking not only in their basic needs but also in basic social services. This is continue reading : KALAHI GOES URBAN:Kabankalan City chosen as pilot area