Anyone who has experienced turbulent times in life needs that spark of hope, that fuel to ignite a quest within them – a deep desire to break free from stagnation, move forward with their lives, and fulfill their purpose in a way that might inspire others. The Assistance to Read more…
Growing old in the Philippines comes with the major challenge of communities’ perception of a sense of duty, defined by established family roles and strong family bonds. Elderly Filipinos recognize the potential for physical deterioration that often accompanies aging, but they generally maintain an optimistic perspective that portrays aging as Read more…
In Pili, Camarines Sur, the Azor family- A Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program household beneficiary has positively impacted the lives of other households in their community despite many challenges brought about not just by poverty but frequent natural calamities. For Jenny Azor, 48 years old, mother of eleven, and elected as Read more…
The household is a member of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program under Set 2A at Purok 5, Tres Marias Drive, Donsol, Sorsogon since 2009 belonging to the poor household in Donsol and still an active and compliant household in the program until now. The grantee is Catherine Sandagon Bodegon, 40 years Read more…
Women are of different shapes, sizes, color and beauty. As diverse they are in appearance, the same goes with their stories. One thing common, though, is the strength of a woman’s heart to overcome life’s hurdles. In celebration of the International Women’s Day, DSWD Region V Pantawid Program shared different Read more…
Agosto2, 2020 ng maorganisa ang grupong Bagong Pag-asa SLP Association na binubuo ng labindalawang myembro (12) na kinabibilangan ng mga kapatid na nagbalik –loob sa gobyerno. Ang grupo ay mapalad na nabigyan ng tulong pangkabuhayan sa pamamagitan ng Sustainable Livelihood Program sa tulong ng Project Development Officer (PDO) at sa Read more…
Born in a poor family in Barangay Concepcion Pequena, Naga City, graduating with high honor is the best payback she could give to her working parents who served as her inspiration and hope to continue achieving her dreams to have a good life for her family. Nineteen-year old Dhonnabelle Cultivo, Read more…
4Ps help feed Mayon Evacuees. Affected families of Mayon Volcano eruption housed in Guinobatan West Central School lined-up for the feeding activity of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Guinobatan, Albay. _____________________________________________________________ Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol help feed the Read more…
Ang kahirapan ay dapat gawin nating motibasayon sa kung anu mang pagsubok na dumarating sa ating buhay. Naniniwala ako na hindi ako nag-iisa sa pagtupad ng pangarap ko dahil alam ko na nandiyan ang Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) na tutulungan ako Read more…
Growing up in a community with and little hope of changing your circumstances does not seem like a promising start for anyone. But, for Melchor Buenaflor, 48, of Barangay Tinago, Ligao, Albay his childhood taught him tenacity and strength that served him well in years spent being a missionary—helping others Read more…