Felly Magdasuk shows her genuine smile inside their eatery at San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands. She, together with her co-participants of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), manages their SEA-K association’s eatery and catering services project. Like most stories of success, their association also experienced constant struggle with extreme highs and lows. Nonetheless, they did continue reading : Recipe for success
DSWD-SLP, PAMANA provides P5-M worth livelihood projects in Hinatuan, SdS
SURIGAO DEL SUR- A series of turnover ceremonies of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP)- PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) project was conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga in the seven (7) barangays of the municipality of Hinatuan in this province last June 28-29, 2016. The said ceremony was attended by continue reading : DSWD-SLP, PAMANA provides P5-M worth livelihood projects in Hinatuan, SdS
His service for fellow PWDs
Florencio Opeda, 64, stands proud in their water refilling station at Purok-22 Bliss Poblacion, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. He is a person with disability who sets a good example to his fellow PWDs about enjoying life despite his physical limitation. The said establishment is owned and managed by the Municipal Federation of Persons with Disabilities continue reading : His service for fellow PWDs
Weaving Success
According to Pablo Picasso, action is the foundational key to all success. This story is same with that of Justiniana Edera Agra Producer’s Association (JEDAPA), a sure product of people’s initiative and empowerment. It all started on March 31, 2013 when the 25 members of JEDAPA SEA-K Association of Brgy. Justiniana, Dinagat, Province of Dinagat continue reading : Weaving Success
Bottles of Hope
“Padayon akong pagpaningkamot aron makasinati ug maayong kabag-ohan akong pamilya (I am striving harder for my family to experience positive change),” shares Liling Magaluna, a Sustainable Livelihood Program participant from General Luna, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte. After receiving the Self-Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K) fund last 2013, she decided to engage into 100% natural coconut continue reading : Bottles of Hope
A Delayed Success
Failure is delay, not defeat. A statement that perfectly fits with the inspiring story of Marcos Calo SEA-K Association in Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte. In 2012, the said association received a total of Php170,000 as Capital Seed Fund from the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) which they used to individually venture into various businesses like continue reading : A Delayed Success
Reaping Positive Change
“Aron molahutay kini, kami nagtinabangay (To sustain it, we are working together),” shares Monita Guma, president of Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) San Fernando Farm Producer’s Association. Monita leads her group in upkeeping the Cash for Building Livelihood Assets (CBLA) project in Bgry. San Fernando, Del Carmen, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte. She ensures that cultivating continue reading : Reaping Positive Change
Captivating The Tourists’ Hearts
“The food really tastes good and we had such a great experience,” shared by one of the satisfied customers of White Sand SEA-K Association (SKA), Ms. Louela Mae Lanzaderas. White Sand SKA is located in Brgy. Daku, General Luna, Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte. The 24 Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) participants of the said group continue reading : Captivating The Tourists’ Hearts