Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) play a vital role in strengthening government efforts to uplift, empower, and protect the vulnerable, disadvantaged, and marginalized sectors of the society. The International Holistic Engagement for Life and Progress (IHELP) – Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte Chapter, headed by Municipal Coordinator Pastor Modesto Dumlao, strongly believes that their engagement with the DSWD continue reading : Unstoppable Desire to Serve
Super Nanay, Winner sa Buhay
“Kapag Nanay ka, hindi lang ‘yung bahay ang aayusin mo, kundi pati buhay ng pamilya mo lalo na ang buhay ng mga anak mo,” wika ni Gloria, sa katauhan ni Sylvia Sanchez sa seryeng The Greatest Love. Ganito ang buhay ng Super Nanay na si Analiza C. Budino, 37, mula sa Brgy. Bogtong Niog, Mangatarem, continue reading : Super Nanay, Winner sa Buhay
Pamilyang 4Ps, Panalo
“Tamad. Inaasa ang buhay sa gobyerno. Nakakahiya ang maging benepisyaryo ng 4Ps.” Ganito madamdaming ibinahagi ni Jhon Carlo Delos Reyes mula sa Urdaneta City, Pangasinan ang pangungutyang natanggap ng kanilang pamilya simula noong napabilang sila sa 4Ps. Sa kabila nito, pinatunayan ni Jhon Carlo na ang mga benepisyaryo ng 4Ps ay may kakayahan ding umunlad. continue reading : Pamilyang 4Ps, Panalo
Together for Better
Through the years, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) implementation in Region 1 has been soaring high in delivering huge impact to the lives of the household beneficiaries. Behind this is the strong partnership with the Local Government Units (LGUs) in realizing a shared goal of serving the needy and improving their quality of life continue reading : Together for Better
Mother’s Woe, Daughter’s Weapon
“Bilang mga magsasaka, hindi namin kayang bayaran ang tuition ng pangalawa naming anak. Nasasaktan ako kapag nakikita ko siyang umiiyak dahil wala kaming pera upang suportahan ang kaniyang pag-aaral. Gayunpaman, ipinaliwanag ko sa kaniya na dahil sa hirap ng buhay ay imposible ang pangarap niya pero nakikita ko ang kaniyang pagpupursige (As farmers, we cannot continue reading : Mother’s Woe, Daughter’s Weapon
Not the Ordinary Title Holder
Holding a title is akin to wearing a crown on your head, one’s ultimate proof of victory. Indeed, a mark of honor and glory. Marvin Perez, a former 4Ps beneficiary from Santo Tomas, La Union earned a crown as he bagged the title for being the Top 7 in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) continue reading : Not the Ordinary Title Holder
Will to Win
“As we endure the pain from all the sacrifices and struggles in life, the wheel of life continues to roll. Today, you may be at the bottom but do not lose hope. Instead, work hard, persevere, and have faith in God to achieve your goals in life and rise from the bottom,” said Lilian A. continue reading : Will to Win
Best Harvest for being the Best
Jacqueline E. Salvacion landed in the Top 5 among the 24,819 passers for the Licensure Examination for Elementary Teachers in March 2023. This made her the second Professional Teacher in her family. Jackie, as commonly called, is a former 4Ps beneficiary and the second among the nine children of Jimmy and Janet from Badoc, Ilocos continue reading : Best Harvest for being the Best