Tiis-Padyak for Anak

Saturnino and Vergelda Hamol-awon met at a garments factory in Manila where they were both working back in 1984. He was printing customized shirts while she was a seamstress. It was as if fate brought them together because they later learned that both of them come from the same province and the same municipality for continue reading : Tiis-Padyak for Anak

Rose from Pauper

Life is like a wide open sea where everyone has their own battle of wave to compete with. Anna is one of the wanderers who are determined to never embrace inconvenience and difficulties of life.   Anna Rose was originally from Negros Occidental, circumstances forced her to put an end to her education in high continue reading : Rose from Pauper

BIG INSPIRATION FROM SMALL ACTION

Who would’ve thought that a simple endeavour would cause ripples of inspiration in the community? That’s exactly what happened to the Sta. Maria Small Farmers Association in Zamboanga del Norte. Their endeavours in their communal Bio-Intensive Gardening (BIG) have brought about many other projects with various partner-stakeholders that would benefit not just Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries continue reading : BIG INSPIRATION FROM SMALL ACTION

“Weaving the Future”

Along the roads of some barangays in Ramon Magsaysay Municipality, you will see rolled weaved bamboo strips displayed that will catch your attention. These are called “Amakan”. Amakan production is known to be the livelihood of people in this area. One of the residents known for making quality Amakan is Jocelyn M. Arias, 47.   continue reading : “Weaving the Future”

A Blessing to Nurture

They say happiness can be described in many ways. It can be the love and support from your family, a catch-up from your long distance friend, or just a one-scoop ice cream on a cone, but for the Pasil Family, it is the trust, dedication and hard work for the betterment of every member of continue reading : A Blessing to Nurture

DSWD capacitates SLP Monitoring PDOs on Knowledge Management

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IX recently conducted a training on Knowledge Management Cum Technical Session on Monitoring Tools for Sustainable Livelihood Program Field Monitoring Project Development Officers (PDOs) on July 3-6, 2018. Thirty Five Monitoring PDOs were capacitated in a 4-day training workshop held in Bamboo Garden, Dipolog City, continue reading : DSWD capacitates SLP Monitoring PDOs on Knowledge Management

The Heart of Pantawid Family

The Department of Social Welfare and Development, as an agency that protects the well-being of the people, stands by the slogan “May Malasakit”. This resonates to its mandate to care for the public and their security by ensuring that efficiency of services is delivered while pouring out the compassion and care for their well-being. This continue reading : The Heart of Pantawid Family

A BIG Story and Beyond

BIG Establishment It is often said that success is for those who work for it. It is for those who take initiative and take risks to explore opportunities and possibilities that may work. Success is always for the people who creatively use their resources for the betterment of their lives. This is a story of continue reading : A BIG Story and Beyond