“Gustuhin ko mang makapagtapos pero… hindi sapat ang hanapbuhay ng aking magulang upang matustusan yung pangangailangan ko sa pag-aaral.” It is not anyone’s fault. Some of us are just unfortunate to be in a situation that does not allow us to have the privileges that others have. But school is not a privilege. It is continue reading : Equality through the lens of the poor
DSWD pleas against fake news
The Department of Social Welfare and Development appeals to social media influencers and content creators to be factual and cautious in their posts regarding the Department and its programs and services. This is after several social media contents were observed to contain erroneous information and misconceptions about DSWD programs. It has been observed that a continue reading : DSWD pleas against fake news
Escape from the Bondage of Poverty
When you are in an impoverish situation, you feel like your hands are tied and you could barely move. The tight grip of the rope on your wrists limits your movement; it can even make you feel helpless. No matter how much you struggle, you will always end up in the prison cell of your continue reading : Escape from the Bondage of Poverty
A Generous Gift from an Ex-Domestic Helper
If you can give something to other people, what would you give? As much as we would like to be generous and kind, unfortunately, many of us also have just enough for our own. Not all are born with a silver spoon in their mouth, they say. Others must work hard, persevere, and even endure continue reading : A Generous Gift from an Ex-Domestic Helper
Triumph from farmland to the sea
Lucena O. Velasco, a 50-year-old mother of three, comes from a family of farmers. All her life, she has worked alongside her parents who farm on a land that they do not own. Her uncles and other relatives are farmers as well. In the far and quiet municipality of Salug in Zamboanga Del Norte province, continue reading : Triumph from farmland to the sea
A Catch of Hope (A Story of a Fisherkid)
We often hear parents say that they do not want their children to experience the same struggles as they did. It is most commonly heard from Filipino parents who want to give a more decent and comfortable life for their children. But what happens when it is the child who expresses displeasure of his life? continue reading : A Catch of Hope (A Story of a Fisherkid)
DSWD CELEBRATES FAMILY DAY 2021
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 60 declaring the last week of September as the National Family Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the lead agency in ensuring the welfare of the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized families, will be holding a FAMILY DAY Celebration activity on September 28, 2021 anchored on the theme continue reading : DSWD CELEBRATES FAMILY DAY 2021
RD’s Message to 4Ps Graduates
You are a 4Ps Champion! In over a decade, we have seen several lives that changed, lives that succeeded, and lives that become sturdy pillars in nation-building. This graduation ceremony is proof of how far we all have come as beneficiaries, as program implementers, and as contributors to the well-being of the poor, vulnerable, and continue reading : RD’s Message to 4Ps Graduates