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
4Ps teen bags national award
The representative of Western Visayas in the National Search for Exemplary Pantawid Pamilya Children bagged a major award. A 14-year-old Jopay Pelayo of Roxas City won second runner- up. She has personally received her plaque plus P 15, 000 cash prize during the highlight of the National Children’s Congress (NCC) held at the SM North continue reading : 4Ps teen bags national award
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
DSWD6 beefs up workforce for Libreng Gamot
THE DSWD Field Office VI is increasing its number of workers in Lingap Para sa Masa (Libreng Gamot Para sa Masa) to cater all the clients coming from different places effective today. DSWD6 Assistant Regional Director for Operations, Delia Bagolcol says “We are going to add three Social Workers to accommodate and serve all the continue reading : DSWD6 beefs up workforce for Libreng Gamot
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