Growing up in a modest household was never easy for Trisha Mae Aubrey Moran. Her father worked as a sikad driver, tirelessly pedaling through scorching heat and pouring rain just to put food on their table. Her mother, a devoted housewife, supported the family by repacking chicharon as a small sideline. With three younger brothers continue reading : Riding on Faith: From Modest Beginnings to Academic Honor
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Standards Section, has conducted a series of monitoring visits to Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs) operating in Siargao Island. Among the agencies visited were Tropical Academy in Barangay Pilar, San Isidro, Hope for the Island Incorporated in Barangay Poblacion, Burgos, and SunCrew continue reading : DSWD Caraga monitors compliance of SWDAs in Siargao Island
Parents universally yearn for their family’s advancement, and their children’s progress is a source of immense pride and happiness. Despite life’s setbacks, Rebecca’s commitment to finishing college serves as a powerful example to her children, teaching them to chase their dreams relentlessly. Rebecca attributes the positive change in her life to being part of the continue reading : Crossing Over: A Journey to Transformation
Health has always been a major component of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. However, the collaboration between the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Lingig and the 4Ps Program was further strengthened during the Municipal Convergence Action Committee (MCAC) Meeting on June 13, 2017. It was during this gathering that direct communication and coordination with the continue reading : Kalusugan at Pag-asa: A Partnership Rooted in Care
It was a Thursday morning, and the sun was already scorching hot. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead as I struggled to carry the heavy visual materials needed for the Family Development Session. Just as I was about to hop onto the motorcycle, I was greeted by a cheerful, familiar voice. “Maaaaam, good morning! continue reading : Wings of Hope: The Story of the Libay Family as a Set 12 4Ps Beneficiary
In the quiet coastal community where resources are scarce and dreams are often deferred, Reynalyn Tipolo Ganuhay stands as a beacon of hope and determination. As the eldest daughter of solo parent and 4Ps beneficiary Arlyn Ganuhay, Reynalyn grew up in a household where every peso counted. Following the death of their household head, the continue reading : Waves of Change: Reynalyn’s Journey from 4Ps to Licensed Teacher
In celebration of a milestone journey of the Sama Bajau community, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga participated in the culmination activity titled “Sa Huy-anan, Sa Kalambuan: A Culmination of the Sama Bajau Transformative Journey,” on June 20, 2025, at Ecovillage, Sitio Panubigon, Barangay Lipata, Surigao City. Together with key continue reading : DSWD Caraga joins Culmination of Sama Bajau Transformative Journey; Supports launch of Youth Learning Center
In celebration of World Day Against Child Labor, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga joined other government agencies in signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to support the reactivation of the Regional Council Against Child Labor (RCACL), today, June 12, 2025 at Robinsons Place, Butuan City. Represented by Policy and continue reading : DSWD Caraga supports reactivation of RCACL, ink MOA with partners