“Gusto ko talagang makapagtapos dahil ito ang aking pangarap (I really want to finish my education because this is my dream),” said Cassey, not her real name. She sees herself to becoming a business owner someday after owning a degree in business administration. Though having the urge to pursue her education, Cassey was disheartened because continue reading : Disabled physically but not in spirit
NAS children go back to school through Bata Balik Eskwela
In Region 1, a total of 29,300 Pantawid Pamilya children are not attending school (NAS): 18,432 from Pangasinan; 4,518 from La Union; 3,420 from Ilocos Sur; and 2,930 from Ilocos Norte. Based on the Beneficiary Tracking Report, parents’ decision and loss of interest topped the major reasons of children not attending school. Other reasons are continue reading : NAS children go back to school through Bata Balik Eskwela
DSWD Secretary visits CICL and CAR
DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista visited the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) at Brgy. Urayong, Bauang, La Union to look into the welfare of more than 100 children in conflict with the law (CICL) and children at risk (CAR). The Honorable Secretary conducted an ocular inspection on the building and facilities of the continue reading : DSWD Secretary visits CICL and CAR
DSWD Field Office 1 – AVRC I bags awards in the 7th PHILSPADA
Approximately 1,500 persons with disabilities (PWDs) participated in the 7th Philippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled(PHILSPADA) held at the Malolos Sport Complex in Malolos Bulacan in May 2019. DSWD Field Office 1 – AVRC I clients John Michael Saure and Noel Taylan, both with orthopedic disabilities, bagged three gold medals on shot put, javelin continue reading : DSWD Field Office 1 – AVRC I bags awards in the 7th PHILSPADA
Women of Bolinao weaves good income through buri bag making
The Buri Crafters Association of Bolinao, an all-women group organized by a common goal, religiously weaves buri bags every day to help their husbands augment their families’ daily needs. “Masaya ang aming mga asawa dahil kahit papaano ay nakakatulong kami sa mga gastusin sa bahay. Dati ay umaasa lang kami sa kita nila (Our husbands continue reading : Women of Bolinao weaves good income through buri bag making
Community volunteers and municipal officials switch roles during the Pamumunong Makamasa in Sugpon, Ilocos Sur
Community volunteers and municipal officials in Sugpon, Ilocos Sur switched roles during the Pamumunong Makamasa: Community Volunteers – LGU Exchange Activity that was spearheaded by the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services – National Community-Driven Development Program (Kalahi CIDSS – NCDDP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field continue reading : Community volunteers and municipal officials switch roles during the Pamumunong Makamasa in Sugpon, Ilocos Sur
World Population Day 2019 marks the 25 year-milestone in reproductive health and rights
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) enjoins other National Government Agencies, institutions, the academe, and other developmental partners in the celebration of the World Population Day (WPD) 2019. It will be celebrated on July 11 with the global theme of “25 years of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). WPD, which seeks continue reading : World Population Day 2019 marks the 25 year-milestone in reproductive health and rights
The Light in Sight
“I cannot see anything but light.” These are the words of Marcela Agustin, a 104- year-old grandmother from Ilocos Norte. Inang Marcela, due to her old age, has been lying on her bamboo bed for as long as she can remember. Her age stopped allowing her to walk and go around the neighborhood, her eyesight continue reading : The Light in Sight