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
4Ps beneficiary flies to Belgium
Never in her life has she imagined herself travelling to different places, let alone to a foreign country. For her, travelling is a luxury that she will never experience mainly because she was born to a poor family. She simply had no means to travel anywhere outside the little province of Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay. But continue reading : 4Ps beneficiary flies to Belgium
Zambo Del Sur’s Vegetable Pancit wins DSWD’s Cooking Contest
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA—“SarGuCit” or Sari-saring Gulay Na Pancit, an original recipe created by Rodora Acdal from Guipos, Zamboanga Del Sur was hailed as champion in the region-wide cooking competition hosted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IX. Pancit as a staple dish in Filipino parties was given a unique twist and flavor continue reading : Zambo Del Sur’s Vegetable Pancit wins DSWD’s Cooking Contest
The A-listers: A Woman and Her Allies
I may be a Solo Parent but I am not alone -at least not at home and definitely not in my life advocacy. Yes, I am a single mother raising my four children: ArNicole, Angelu Ross, Angelique Rowen, and Ana Rose Belle. They are my A-listers as I call them. But what even is an continue reading : The A-listers: A Woman and Her Allies
SMU Nueve triumphs during Malasakit Video Awards 2.0; recognized as back-to-back ‘Malasakit Storymaker of the Year’
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Social Marketing Unit (SMU) of the Field Office 9 has emerged victorious during the Malasakit Video Awards 2.0 having been recognized as back-to-back ‘Malasakit Storymaker of the Year’ during the culminating activity of the 71st DSWD Founding Anniversary held at DSWD Central Office, Batasan Hills, Quezon City, last Monday, February 28. continue reading : SMU Nueve triumphs during Malasakit Video Awards 2.0; recognized as back-to-back ‘Malasakit Storymaker of the Year’
An Open Letter to DSWD.
Time flies so fast. Looking back, my high school was comparable to a movie –there was a lot of drama, it was eventful, there was a lot of (rather unfortunate) things that happened. It was when I was able to discover myself and found out who I am as a person. It was a tough continue reading : An Open Letter to DSWD.
Rise up like a Phoenix
The world defines success in many forms. Others view it as acquiring wealth, fame, and power. But for some individuals who had to strive every single day to provide food on their table, success is also determined on how they rise up from the ashes of their past and move forward to improving their well-being continue reading : Rise up like a Phoenix
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