Bae Annie Belayong, a 53-year old pure-blooded Higaonon, weaves for a living. She crafts native accessories such as tribal attires, bags, and tubao, a traditional ethnic head-cloth with indigenous patterns. She does this to support her grandson, Miguel. While singlehandedly raising Miguel, Bae Annie realized that as he was growing up, his needs were also continue reading : AdN Higaonon tribal adviser empowered through MCCT-IP
A Mamanwa farmer reaps the benefits of Pantawid Pamilya MCCT-IP
It used to be an ambiguous life. Every time the sun rises, 28-year-old Renante gets ready for a big day on the field; but, this does not happen every day. Renante Montajes Ranario, a pure-blooded Mamanwa, is a farmer and a laborer. He was not able to finish his studies“, thus his income solely depends continue reading : A Mamanwa farmer reaps the benefits of Pantawid Pamilya MCCT-IP
Tales of the wandering wildflower: Caraga’s Exemplary Child 2018
In a field full of roses, she is a wildflower. – Anonymous This quote mirrors the colorful life of Xycrese Mae Uba-Amogis, the national finalist for DSWD Caraga Region to the Search for Exemplary Child 2018. Hailing from the land of golden opportunities, the 12-year old girl was born to Tony and Jenifer, a bonafide continue reading : Tales of the wandering wildflower: Caraga’s Exemplary Child 2018
PAHIMANGNO: Kakulangon sa pundo alang sa 4Ps cash grants
BUTUAN CITY – Ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga buot magpahibalo nga sa 2018 ug sa mga nanglabay’ng katuigan, and pundo alang sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program kon 4Ps gikwenta base sa 90% compliance rate – o subay sa bana-bana nga 90% sa mga benepisyaryo makatuman sa mga kondisyones nga gikinahanglan sa Programa. continue reading : PAHIMANGNO: Kakulangon sa pundo alang sa 4Ps cash grants
A 4Ps grantee’s road to self-sufficiency
A Pantawid Pamilya parent leader. A Kalahi-CIDSS volunteer. A Listahanan notifier. Julieta Dahang had heaps of these designations. For the 50-year old beneficiary from Brgy. Canaway, Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, life-changing experiences happened the moment she became a Pantawid Pamilya grantee seven years ago. “Gumikan kay nahimo kong 4Ps grantee, nakakat-on ko unsa ang saktong continue reading : A 4Ps grantee’s road to self-sufficiency
Inside a single father’s heart
Three years have passed since the light of Jaso’s home was dimmed. Losing the light of their life last September 2015, the family was filled with grief and hatred; and as their home was about to completely fall down, Jefry, as a father, gained back his senses. Jefry Jaso is a 33-year old beneficiary of continue reading : Inside a single father’s heart
A tutor turned Latin honor (An ESGP-PA scholar’s testimony)
Ang akong kinabuhi isip estudyante murag jolen, wala juy pakay – not until I entered college. I am Martin C. Dela Cruz, the eldest son among three children of a housewife and a fisherman – Judith and Alfredo Jr. I was not born with a silver spoon nor do I lie on a bed of continue reading : A tutor turned Latin honor (An ESGP-PA scholar’s testimony)
Pantawid Pamilya Caraga honors scholar-graduates, holds mini job fair in 4th Padayag
“Education is the ticket to never-ending opportunities ahead of young individuals, especially us students. Quality education is the tool to understand what is best for the community and what is not. But to finish education is the best key to amend life and alleviate poverty.” These words from Daegee Alcazar, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya Caraga honors scholar-graduates, holds mini job fair in 4th Padayag