My dreams are as high as the stars in the sky. I may not have everything, but I am certain that I am on the right track to reach for my star. That is Jayson Novelozo’s reminder to himself whenever he feels discouraged. Jayson is one of the Expanded Student’s Grants-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation continue reading : Crafting his Brightest Star

Someone who was once bullied and socially discriminated has finally earned college degree and led the North Luzon Philippines State College (NLPSC) Batch 2020 as Magna Cum Laude. “4Ps dayta, bibiagen lang ti gobyerno! Sayang ta mait-ited kadakuada. (He is a 4Ps [beneficiary], just being aided by the government! Their grants are just wasted).” These continue reading : Triumph over Tribulation

In accordance to Proclamation No. 229 of the President or the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) for the management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and with reminders prior to the scheduled payout, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries strictly observed the protocols of social distancing and mass gathering in withdrawing their cash grants starting today, 24 March continue reading : 4Ps payout ongoing amidst COVID-19

A total of 14,962 households in the entire region have already received their Pantawid Pamilya (4Ps) Identification Cards (IDs) during the Program Orientation Session conducted by the Regional Program Management Office. Out of these, 9,875 are from Pangasinan; 2,006 from La Union; 1,689 from Ilocos Sur; and 1,392 from Ilocos Norte. They were oriented about continue reading : Set 9 Pantawid Pamilya households now registered

“Ang isang natatanging Parent Leader hindi lang sarili ang iniisip kundi kung paano niya tutulungan nang mas malalim pa ang kanyang mga miyembro at magabayan sila sa pagpapaunlad sa kanilang mga sarili. Kahit magtatapos na ang aking pagiging Parent Leader, masaya ako na nakikita ko sinasabuhay pa rin nila ang aking mga naibahagi sa kanila continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya spots Natatanging Parent Leaders and Parent Groups

As part of the 10th year celebration of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program successful implementation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) recognized and awarded all partner-agencies that have endlessly supported the program’s endeavors. Commendable partner-beneficiaries who intensely live by the ideals of the program and have shared remarkable continue reading : Partnership Summit honors Pantawid Pamilya partners and beneficiaries

Carrying the theme “Empowering Indigenous Peoples (IPs) through the Whole-of-Nation Approach,” the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program celebrated National IP Month in Suyo, Ilocos Sur. Kankanaey and Bago tribes from the eight barangays showcased their cultural dances in the Sayaw ng Katutubo Competition and displayed continue reading : IP pride prevails

“Ang medalyang ito ay ang aking kayamanan na nagpapakitang nakamit ko na ang pangarap ko sa buong buhay ko – ang makapagtapos ng high school (This medal is my treasure which shows that I already realized my dream in my entire life – to finish high school),”Pantawid Pamilya Grantee Veronica “Vicky” Guillermo proudly uttered while continue reading : Achiever at 60