Pantawid parent leader remains hopeful amid Boracay closure, gets job from DSWD

The next six months would have been uncertain for the family of forty-seven-year-old Dolyn Braulio. Dolyn, a mother of five from Sitio Bulabog, Barangay Balabag is among those who have lost their source of income because of the temporary closure of the tourist island. She used to work as a private nanny for the guests continue reading : Pantawid parent leader remains hopeful amid Boracay closure, gets job from DSWD

DSWD: it’s livelihood for Boracaynons, not cash dole out

BORACAY ISLAND, May 8 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development 6 has a total of PhP524 million of calamity funds for Boracay residents and workers who will be affected by the temporary closure of the island. But Regional Director Rebecca Geamala stressed that it will be utilized in implementing Cash for Work program continue reading : DSWD: it’s livelihood for Boracaynons, not cash dole out

Bridging the Gap

Residents of Brgy. Sapa, Miagao would usually walk 30-minutes before reaching the town center. Farmers trudged down the mountainous terrain of Miagao just to reach the public market. Students needed to walk a great distance just to get quality education. Sick who need immediate medical attention had to endure the pain longer since there is continue reading : Bridging the Gap