BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) equipped its selected case managers and field workers in handling women/children in especially difficult circumstances (W/CEDC) through the conduct of its first-ever paralegal training on women and children’s laws last July 11-13, here. Crislea Celeste, 4Ps regional continue reading : Women, children’s laws underscored in Pantawid 1st paralegal training
PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR – In line with this year’s observance of Nutrition Month campaign, the Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries of Barangay Mabuhay grew their own vegetable garden to promote a healthy lifestyle. Susana Hipolito, parent leader, said that they put up the garden all by themselves with the knowledge they got during Family Development Sessions. continue reading : Pantawid beneficiaries promote Nutrition Month through communal gardening
BUTUAN CITY – Program partners from various National Government Agencies (NGAs) attended the 2nd Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on June 25, 2019 at the Watergate Hotel. One of the meeting highlights was the salient features of Republic Act 11310 or 4Ps Act discussed by Atty. Geramer Durato, continue reading : Pantawid-Caraga holds 2nd RAC meeting, encourages partnership through MOA
It all started with a bet between an orphan and a farmer’s daughter. Vicselyn Bale, 19, lost her parents at an early age. When she was nine, her mother died of hypertension. Four years later, her father died due to cellulitis. Being the only girl among her siblings, she was left to take on a continue reading : #BFFGoals achieved: two ESGP-PA scholars graduate Magna Cum Laude
Some people experience joy by extending help to others without expecting anything in return. One of them is Rozana. Rozana Raz-Bantugan was born and raised in Carmen, Surigao del Sur. Growing up, she had this desire to serve. She finds herself in an enriching situation whenever she helps a fellow in any way. This is continue reading : Midwife goes beyond extra mile to serve community
One of the most rewarding moments for teachers is making a difference in a student’s life. However, this does not happen all the time because as much as teaching is rewarding, it can also be daunting, especially on cases of absenteeism and heavy workloads. Natividad Labial experiences the same dilemma. Labial is a master teacher continue reading : Driven, committed to serve – 4Ps Focal teaches service with a heart
LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR – The Department of Education (DepEd), together with its partner stakeholders including DSWD, conducted a regional kick-off ceremony at Anibongan National High School to launch the 2019 Brigada Eskwela with the theme, “Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Paaralan.” Along with the launching, an Information Caravan was conducted by DSWD continue reading : DSWD supports regional launching of DepEd’s 2019 Brigada Eskwela
TANDAG CITY – Eighty-three (83) scholars of the Expanded Student Grants-In-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA) were given their diplomas after finishing their courses in the recently concluded ESGP-PS Parangal 2019 held at the Prospero B. Pichay Sr., Gymnasium at the Surigao del Sur State University, Tandag City campus last April 26, 2019. The ESGP-PA continue reading : ESGP-PA Parangal 2019: A showcase of success amidst diversities