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

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)

Persons with disabilities are often looked at with pity, and those who are physically well often feel guilt. Guilty of abusing their bodies, feeling as if they have taken their bodies for granted. But for Jayson Realiza, President of Dipolog City PWD Hilot Wellness Massage Association, he often reminds those around him to not pity continue reading : Disability is not incapability

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

People often think that in this generation, genuine kindness is something that you can only see in movies in film festivals. It is rare in real life as if it is a make-belief. One would argue that it must be scripted or staged to find a person who, despite having less in life, will share continue reading : MMFF 2020: Merlinda’s Merienda For Frontliners

In an article submitted to the New York Times back in 1862 when battles were rampant in the U.S it was concluded that the cause of rebellion was not because people of the south wanted to go against their government or to show power against those of the north. It was identified that slavery had continue reading : Friend Rescued To Rescuing Others With Food

When we think of manikuristas we remember the sweet ladies who remove the ingrown of our toes and tell us their life stories and reciprocate them with our own. The exchange of life advice and stories often made the nail sessions enjoyable. One of those life stories is of Lalaine Santander, 29 years of age continue reading : Mani-Pedi Conversations

Walang Forever –we all have heard of this famous Philippine millennial phrase that literally translates to nothing lasts forever. It has been uttered probably a million times by millions of Filipinos. It was heard from the mouth of the rich and famous people, the poor and poorest of the poor, the elders and the children. continue reading : ‘Walang Forever’ leads to ‘May ginhawa’