”A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with bricks others have thrown at her”.- Anonymous- Mama… Nanay… Inay… Mommy… These four words mentioned above are the most common endearment that people use in calling mothers. Simple words but has deep meaning and has a vital role in the family. In the continue reading : WOMAN: A WARRIOR AND A LIFE CONQUEROR
Homecomings are one of those very special moments that could happen to someone’s life. It is when after many years of wanderings, adventures, and of being away, you finally return to where you began. Many have experienced this joyous occasion, others haven’t, and to some is but bittersweet. During the height of COVID-19 pandemic in continue reading : Bittersweet homecoming
Jane Aninon, a resident of Purok 4C, Poblacion, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, is just one of the many beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) whose life has a very successful story; a story worth sharing to inspire other people to never give up in life despite all the hardships. Jane vowed to be continue reading : A faithful heart’s answered prayer
Roughly two weeks before the 2021 holidays, the country was warned of a typhoon that would hit parts of Mindanao and Visayas. While the rest of the country was planning for their Christmas parties and celebrations, Typhoon Odette made its landfall in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte and then in the municipality of Cagdianao, Province continue reading : Serve first: Selfless service of DSWD workers
From “Help us Lord!” to “Thank you, Lord!”, these are the words of the people affected by the devastation of typhoon Odette in the Province of Dinagat Islands (PDI). The Island was once a beautiful paradise surrounded with deep-blue waters, green towering trees, and smiling faces of people. But, after the island was ravaged continue reading : MOURNING INTO DANCING: Story of hope and resiliency after typhoon Odette
Many have said that the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program o 4Ps of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has made the beneficiaries very much dependent on the grants they receive. In fact, some say that beneficiaries were too lazy and just wanted an easy life while waiting for their scheduled payout bi-monthly. There continue reading : Maquiling Family: Waxing their way towards a smooth future
To ensure elder persons are not left behind in the response to the threat brought by the pandemic, the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens Program (SPISC) continually assess the immediate needs of its beneficiaries, and provide appropriate interventions. With this, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) FO Caraga in collaboration with continue reading : Food and Financial Assistance provided to Physically-Challenged SC
Helping others to get employed even in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic is such a great blessing for both employees and employers. This ensures that business continue to operate and people earn some income. This is the story of the Amar Family, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary in Trento, Agusan del Sur, who continue reading : People helping people: Pantawid couple helps unemployed individuals