Both graduated high school with flying colors and took poverty as their inspiration in achieving their dreams through hardwork and perseverance. Kankana-ey girls, Alyza Joy Supanga and Denia Sung-ag, wanted to be successful someday in the professional world that is why they strived hard in their studies that led them to graduate as valedictorians of continue reading : Two Pantawid Pamilya valedictorians in San Gabriel, LU to pursue teaching

“My actions dictate my destiny. I did all my very best that is why I made it as the Class Valedictorian, so this is really for me because I worked hard for it and I deserve it,” Luvy Ramos says. Luvy led her batch during their commencement exercises at Don Eulogio de Guzman Memorial National continue reading : Being a Valedictorian is destined for me — Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary HS graduate

Steven Jim Andres, 16, a Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary from Brgy. 21, San Agustin, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte is the Class  Valedictorian of San Nicolas National High School-Bingao Campus. “I was then speechless when I was announced that I am the Class Valedictorian because I never expect this to happen”, he said. According to him, he continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiary leads San Nicolas NHS Batch 2015

“These medals and recognition are the fruits of sacrifices of my parents. Our simple way of living served as my inspiration to study hard because poverty through hardwork is not a hindrance to success,” said Angeline Jean T. Agustin, 16, from Brgy. Maruaya, Piddig, Ilocos Norte  who graduated as Valedictorian in Piddig National High School, continue reading : Proud Valedictorian in Piddig NHS is a Pantawid Pamilya Beneficiary

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program as the government’s strategy in alleviating poverty firms up its mechanisms as positive reactions are continuously gathered from ordinary beneficiaries such as in Mangaldan, Pangasinan. Among the positive testimonials, one came from Simona Gutierez who said that stronger relationship with her spouse was brought about by the series of Family continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya Family Development Session improves husband-wife relationship

In line with its thrust to involve and empower the youth, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is holding the ‘Savvy Innovations, Zesty Exchange (SIZE) Matters’ Website Development Contest which will run from August 4 to September 15, 2014. SIZE Matters is an online showcase of innovative ideas and practices of the DSWD which continue reading : DSWD launches website dev’t competition