The COVID-19’s increasing number of cases and deaths prompted the government for the declaration of lockdown, quarantine and other restrictions. Lockdown specifically has proven to have reduced the spread of the virus as it is one of the social isolation restrictions implemented. In these times of isolation and quarantine, one Read more…
We often hear other people say: “may yaman sa lupa (there is treasure in the soil).” This is not the usual treasure chest with precious gems that we see in movies, but the limitless opportunities a soil can offer. One of these is livelihood. Through the collaboration of communities, barangay Read more…
Does life get any better with age? It should be, had it not been for the outbreak of COVID-19. The lockdowns and preventative measures implemented have isolated individuals, and affected everyone especially the indigent elderlies who have limited access to basic services and physical and mental healthcare. Though these measures Read more…
Catanduanes – DSWD Bicol commenced with its distribution of cash assistance under Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-for-Work Program (CFW) for the second batch of beneficiaries in Catanduanes. Under ESA, 2,586 beneficiaries in eight (8) municipalities were served with a total of Read more…
Every member of the community has a significant role in pushing for the community’s development. Men, women or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) have the voice in raising their issues, concerns, and suggestions for improving their village’s growth. In Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, community members of Barangay Read more…
Sila ang pamilya Sabdao na nakatira sa San Francisco, Guinobatan, Albay. Noo’y sa isang barong-barong sa may tabing ilog na gawa sa kahoy sila naninirahan. Wala rin silang kuryente o anumang aparatong de kuryente. Marami nang bagyo ang nagdaan na sumira sa kanilang tahanan, subalit sila ay bumabalik pa Read more…
Hindi nakapagtapos ng hayskul si Analyn Echemane at maagang nagkapamilya. Sunod-sunod rin ang pagbubuntis sa tatlong anak. Isang jeepney drayber naman ang kanyang asawa, habang siya ay walang trabaho sapagkat siya ang nag-aalaga sa mga anak. Hindi naging madali na pagkasyahin ang kinikita ng asawa para sa kanilang Read more…
Ako po si Amy B. Vista, benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) ng Barangay Tambilagao, Bacacay, Albay. Kami ay nakatira sa isla na malayo sa siyudad at walang regular na transportasyon at mararating ng mahigit isang oras. Laking pasasalamat ko na isa ako sa mga napili ng programang Read more…
Ang pamilya Banaag ay may payak at salat na pamumuhay noong bago sila maka pasok sa programa. Sila ay naninirahan sa isang maliit na bahay na gawa sa kahoy at anahaw. Si tatay Ricardo ay namamasukan noon sa isang kompanya sa Maynila bilang truck driver, habang si nanay Amalia ay Read more…
Coming from the farthest-flung and isolated area of the Municipality of Palanas, Deosan Abenir Monacillo, 45 years of age, ex-parent leader, volunteer, and Barangay Secretary, was finally able to get her degree in Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2017. She was able to achieve self-sufficiency in terms of Read more…