Most poor Filipino families must have encountered a situation where friends, neighbors, or even relatives turned their backs at them when they needed help. Many poor kids share stories about when they watch TV and suddenly their neighbor would shut their windows at them. This is a common scenario for young Kristine Jane Redillas Mandantes. continue reading : When Doors Are Closed, Find An Open Window
Civil Engineer Backstory: I Was A 4Ps Child
She was a Grade 5 pupil when the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) met her a decade ago. She was small, she had long, black hair, and eyes full of hopes and dreams. Like many poor families, Angel Marie Orong Banatanto, dreams to be an instrument that would take her family out of the cycle continue reading : Civil Engineer Backstory: I Was A 4Ps Child
From Dreamer to Winner!
Right at this moment, I feel like my dream to share my own story of success has come to reality. Now, I am filled with so much joy in my heart knowing that I have overcome the tough and tiring challenges of my college years leading me to where I am now. And this would continue reading : From Dreamer to Winner!
UNYIELDING SPIRITS: THE SUMALI FAMILY’S RISE TO SUCCESS
In Barangay Loboc, Municipality of Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, lives a family who has an extraordinary journey of triumph over adversity. The Sumali family, once ensnared in the clutches of poverty, became an inspiration, all thanks to their unbreakable spirit and the transformative support of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program. At the helm of this resilient continue reading : UNYIELDING SPIRITS: THE SUMALI FAMILY’S RISE TO SUCCESS
4Ps testimony: A PASSION FOUND
One rainy day, I was walking along the busy street of downtown metro Zamboanga. The rain was pouring so hard and so was my emotion. I couldn’t contain my emotion as I was looking at the children lying on the ground, sleeping on the corner of the street. Their small, frail bodies, enveloped by the continue reading : 4Ps testimony: A PASSION FOUND
Parent Leader transforms into an Angel in Red Vest
It is often said that Social Workers become a vital part in the lives of the poor households as they immerse themselves in the struggles and journey of the latter towards sustainability. Most often than not, the Social Workers, especially in the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), become sort of the heroes in continue reading : Parent Leader transforms into an Angel in Red Vest
No Read, No Write No More
The pen stares at her, patiently waiting to be picked up by her old, wrinkly hands. The paper lays there neatly without a trace of ink. Then her grandchild spoke, “grandma, write your name,” she heard the boy say. Siyang Esnaji Batuna, 53, from Taguisian, Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay Province had never once tried to pen continue reading : No Read, No Write No More
The Indigenous Dream
Indigenous – a term that refers to something that is native; something that originates or occurs naturally in a particular place. This also applies to our dreams. As human beings, it is natural for us to dream and aspire for something that we long to achieve. Others achieve their hearts’ desires easily, while others find continue reading : The Indigenous Dream
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