The story of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary Jessiemae Sabanto Buo’s family has always been anchored in their big dreams and bigger determination. Jessiemae and Jerole G. Buo were married in 2014. The couple is blessed with three children: Jerole Jr., Jefferson, and Jezrel Jade. The couple, who resides in the Municipality of Sibagat, continue reading : Couple wishes 4Ps to continue to benefit more poor families
Sukad nga nahimo kong inahan, ang akong daily routine sa balay mao ang pag-ilis sa diaper ug pag-atiman sa akong mga anak, samtang nanarbaho ang akong bana isip habal-habal driver (Since I became a mother, my daily routine includes changing diaper and taking care of my two daughters while my husband works as habal-habal driver continue reading : From changing diapers, to shaping future learners
Upon staring above the horizon under the scorching heat of the sun, Antonio C. Iglesia Sr., reminisced the things that happened in the past, and how he surpassed it all. “Puhon, kung maminyo ko dili ko gusto nga mahisama ang sitwasyon sa among pamilya. Buhaton nako ang tanan nga dili mag-antos sa kalisod ang akong continue reading : A clearer vision: A former rebel’s journey to self-sufficiency
Marvin S. Ranes, 17 years old, is the youngest among three offsprings of Mr. Ruben and Mrs. Maria Fe Ranes. The family resides at Sitio Hagnaya, Brgy. Mambalili, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur. Marvin has been recorded as one of the children who are “Not Attending School” (NAS), for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). He continue reading : 17-year-old Elementary student determined to succeed
“A mistake cannot be corrected by another mistake.” These are the deep words uttered by Anjelina Juanite Ellazo, a beneficiary of DSWD’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, who managed to get up after being struck down by life’s challenges. Anjelina is the last eligible child monitored (for the 4Ps program) amongst three children of Nanay Felipa continue reading : Bonfire’s burning desire
“We are just roaming around the mountains when we saw a pitiful-roofless house with a man living there. The day after, we decided to get back there and brought some food.” – Pedro Sombrio, Barangay Sua’s 2nd Kagawad said. As a Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens Program beneficiary, the story of a 79-year-old Florentino continue reading : A Sight of hope amidst a blurry future
They say that “into each life some rain must fall.” This is indeed true. But for others, it’s more than just rain that falls – they experience storms. It wasn’t that hard from the start for Josephine. In 1986, she was working as a sales staff in a grocery store in Cebu City and was continue reading : 4Ps saves family from life’s storms
In this time where isolation is imperative for survival, Sweedie Grace Supapo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Home for Girls (HFG) tries to battle the status quo. As a Nurse for 4 years at the facility, she tries to be available every day to the residents/clients. Despite the restrictions brought by continue reading : Keeping the Boat Afloat: Looking Through the Lens of the Social Workers