“I can’t afford my mother’s medicine. Helping her find medical assistance is the least I can do.” These are the heartbreaking words of Ms. Erma M. Tak-al, a 54-year-old resident of Purok 5, Aupagan, Butuan City. As a farmer and a single mother raising her two children alone, Ms. Erma struggles to provide for the continue reading : A Daughter’s Love, A Helping Hand: AICS Testimony
This is the what the members of the Shine St. Christine SLP Association from the town of Lianga, Surigao del Sur said during an interview. Through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), they were able to establish a copra business that now serves as the primary source of income for their group. The association began its continue reading : “We learned to have the courage and confidence to stand firm and work hard to achieve our dream of a better life.”
Wherever you’re headed — whether running errands, shopping, or carrying essentials — having a reliable bag that can hold all your belongings is a must. A good bag doesn’t just store your items; it’s a practical tool that brings comfort and organization to your daily routine. The Productive Women of Brgy. Osmeña SLP Association, based continue reading :
Women play a vital role in shaping communities, and their contributions become even more powerful when they break through barriers and redefine expectations. The theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas” emphasizes the strength of women across all sectors in creating a more inclusive society. As a woman with a continue reading : 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙮𝙨: “𝘽𝙮 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮.”
For three years, “Sonny” clung to the dream of providing a better life for his family. Leaving Barangay Arellano, Libjo, Dinagat Islands, he traveled to Manila, hoping to find stable work. But the promise of opportunity soon faded. He moved from one job to another, barely earning enough to survive. As time passed, his struggles continue reading : A Journey Home: How DSWD’s Pag-Abot Program Helped ‘Sonny’ Find His Way Back
Empowering women is more than just a responsibility—it is a mission rooted in identity, culture, and service. In the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), frontline workers witness how women, especially those in indigenous communities, carry the weight of their families while striving for a better future. This year’s Women’s Month subtheme, “Babae sa Lahat ng continue reading : 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙮𝙨: 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣; 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.
Being a solo parent comes with challenges, but it is also a journey of resilience and gratitude. A stable job provides not only financial security but also a sense of purpose and growth. At DSWD Caraga, work fosters both service and empowerment. “This job has boosted my self-esteem and given me financial independence,” shares Raxcil continue reading : 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙮𝙨: 𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨.
Grieving the loss of a loved one is a painful experience, but it becomes even more overwhelming when you lack the means to provide them with the resting haven they deserve. For Shaina, a 21-year-old resident of Purok 6B in La Union, Cabadbaran City, the sudden death of her 7-month-old sister is a heartbreaking tragedy continue reading : EASING THE COST OF GRIEVING: An AICS Testimony