“Lugaw… is considered an essential good,” – this was a statement the Malacañang released when an incident in Bulacan blew up on social media. Apparently, a GrabFood rider was apprehended at a checkpoint in an attempt to deliver lugaw (rice porridge) to a customer living in an area under granular lockdown. Long before the lugaw continue reading : Lugaw, life’s hardships toughened licensure exam topnotcher
“Without frugality none can be rich, and with it very few would be poor.” – Samuel Jackson Delia Gemma Valle Jugasan recalled being sick as a child including her two siblings somehow due to the lack of nutritious food when they were young. The three of them got goiter. Even if her parents were continue reading : Frugality builds dreams
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
Like any other traditional family, the Patagan household is headed by the ultimate provider Sancho (father), while Isadora (mother) took care of the children. The family’s provision for their needs is dependent with Sancho’s wage as a company driver at Manila Mining Corporation, Placer, Surigao del Norte. They were making ends meet, until the company continue reading : Growing up with less, but serving others more
Intelligent, hardworking, and persistent – these are the words Arlene and Carlito used in describing their daughter Lady Australia. Lady Australia Alima is the second child among seven. Composed of a nine members, The Alma household, was one of the recipients of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program way back 2011. Carlito, knows how important education continue reading : From the crisp-coated cay-cay of Barobo, to the halls of the PMA
For 12 years, Arlene strived hard so as to provide the needs of her children. She earns a meager income by doing laundry and being a masseuse. She also engaged in whatever income generating opportunities in their place. “Kayod Kalabaw (working like a carabao) best describes the extra effort made by the Arlene who willingly continue reading : Maryjane and her pocket full of dreams
Sapupo is a Tagalog word which means to cradle a child on your lap. At an early age of 17, Katrina Mae Caga of Barangay Cayawan, Malimono, Surigao del Norte, does this almost every day with her son, Tristan Jack. Katrina, along with her sibling Gerald, grew up in their grandmother’s care as their parents continue reading : Sapupo: New hope and a new beginning for a teenage mother
Salaysay ni Inay ni Benita Ilogeon ng Barangay Patong, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur Ako si Benita Remolleno Ilogon, 49 taong-gulang, isang aktibong partner-beneficiary na nakatira sa Purok 5, Patong, San Miguel, Surigao Del Sur. Ang aking asawa ay si Danilo Tecson Ilogon, isang half-Manobo. Biniyayaan kami ng limang anak sina Zaira Mae, Shalline, Shella, continue reading : Walang Hadlang sa Pamilyang May Pangarap