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’ leads to ‘May ginhawa’
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’
Recipe for Success: Innovation
Gipangandoy gyud namong tanan nga maka uswag sa kinabuhi. Sa higayon nga gihatag sa amoa sa DSWD og SLP, among pangandoy hinay-hinay na namong maabot. Sauna, mag lisod mi og gasto para sa among farm saka lisod sa kinabuhi, karun naa nami ika-supporta sa among individual livelihood. Dakong tabang jud ang grant nga among nadawat,” continue reading : Recipe for Success: Innovation
Marites: A Story of Survival
For more than a year now, the world has experienced and is continuously experiencing uncertainty and restlessness caused by the global pandemic known as COVID-19. The virus has affected and is still affecting the lives of the people not only in our country but also in other parts of the world. What started as a continue reading : Marites: A Story of Survival
IP Communities receive livelihood kits from 4Ps
85 Indigenous People (IP) families from the Municipality of Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay have received motorized boats as livelihood kits from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) under the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) track. Four barangays and associations benefited from the initiative namely: Taguisian Islanders Association (42 beneficiaries); Tandu-Comot Taguisian Islanders Association (22 beneficiaries); and continue reading : IP Communities receive livelihood kits from 4Ps
QUARANTeacher ON A MISSION
Though she is from a barrio called “Binuangan”, which literally translates to either fooled or taking something light-heartedly in the English language, Sheila Mae Dagondong, a 30-year old mother of 2 from Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte is very much serious in her advocacy to help her community in this trying times when the world is continue reading : QUARANTeacher ON A MISSION
DSWD SALUTES 4Ps SON, NOW CADET 1st CLASS
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) highly salutes Jefferson Yamson Salazar, a 4Ps beneficiary’s son who recently marched as Cadet First Class in the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Masidlawin Class of 2020. Among the 196 graduates, Salazar ranked 3rd along with Cadet First Class Gemalyn Sugui (Valedictorian) and Cadet First Class Jade Villanueva continue reading : DSWD SALUTES 4Ps SON, NOW CADET 1st CLASS
Empowered SLPAs in Zambo lead production of free masks for community, frontliners
The seams and stitches have brought changes in the lives of SLP associations. Recounted through the years of successful livelihood of sewing, the dreams and hopes of program participants are intertwined through collective efforts and desire to sustain the change in their community. These opportunities were made possible through the funded skills training to provide continue reading : Empowered SLPAs in Zambo lead production of free masks for community, frontliners