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
Street Children avail educational aid from DSWD6
The DSWD Region VI recently released a total of 420 thousand pesos worth of educational assistance for street children. “The amount was released under the Comprehensive Program for street children which aims to reduce the activities of the children on the streets where they are exposed in various kinds of danger, risk, abuse and exploitation,” continue reading : Street Children avail educational aid from DSWD6
DSWD LEADS for employees’ welfare
The DSWD Field Office VI recently launched the DSWD LEADS or the Learning Enrichment and Development Session for its employees. “Through LEADS, the staff will be enriched with skills and knowledge that will promote personal development, workplace productivity, and awareness and idea generation,” said Delia V. Bagolcol, Assistant Regional Director for Operations. DSWD LEADS is continue reading : DSWD LEADS for employees’ welfare