Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiaries in the Provinces of Masbate, Catanduanes and Sorsogon wins in the Bicol Regional Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2013 conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

In a simple awarding ceremony held last September 9, 2013 in Buraguis, Legazpi City, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Macanas of Cawayan, Masbate was awarded as the Regional Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2013. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ogalesco Sr. of Viga, Catanduanes wins the second place while Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Hermo win the third place.

Cash prizes and a plaque of recognition were given to these families.

The aim of the activity is to recognize the families, who are able to follow the conditions of the Program, and recognizes and adopts filipino values and strong family ties.

According to Assistant Regional Director Cora B. Miña, she is proud of the beneficiaries who are able to improve their lives despite hardships. She hopes that they (winners) will continue to inspire and serve as a model family to every beneficiary.

Said Huwaran Pantawid Pamilya winners have established a year of good standing in the community with no derogatory records. Also, these families earn their living not derived from gambling, prostitution, child labor, extortion, and similar illegal resources.

“Nagpapasalamat po kami sa programa dahil patuloy po kaming umaangat sa aming kalagayan. At ako po bilang isang estudyante ay patuloy pong mag-aaral ng mabuti para maabot ko ang aking pangarap at maging ehemplo sa aking mag-aaral,” said Erwin Macanas.

The Macanas family was also chosen in the five finalists for the National Search for Huwarang Pamilya 2013. ***G.A. Lindio, Information Officer