More than two years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures were put in place. Lives were affected, and it has presented several challenges including to the students who are struggling financially even so that the schools are resuming face-to-face classes. As a result, many students sought Educational Assistance (EA) under Assistance to Individuals continue reading : Brighter future for DSWD’s Educational Assistance beneficiaries

Every senior has its story – it can be sad, happy, exciting, or a mix of everything. But Lola Martina’s story is different.  Meet Martina U. Layog, a 91-year old DSWD Social Pensioner from Barangay Aluling, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur. Still looking strong at her age, the community where she belongs describes her as a cheerful continue reading : The Secret to Staying Young at 91

In partnership with the Local Government Units (LGUs), 12 Regional and Satellite Warehouses are now active in Region 1. Over the past few months, Region 1 faced emergencies that challenged our ability to efficiently – respond given the nuances. The Covid-19 pandemic – the first major public health emergency we have experienced that started in continue reading : With Teamwork, the Dreams Work!

“Kahit nagtapos na ako bilang benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, boluntaryo ko pa ring gagampanan ang pagiging Parent Leader. Simula nang napabilang ako sa programa noong February 2012 ay ako na ang Parent Leader sa aming barangay. Marami na akong kaibigang taga ibang barangay dahil sa pagiging parent leader (Though I already graduated as continue reading : Parent Leader for life

“Naligaw man kami noon ng landas, nagalit, at nagkasala sa gobyerno, nandoon pa rin ang pagtanggap matapos kaming magbalik-loob (We may have gone astray before, became angry, and erred against the government, acceptance is still present after we surrendered),” Melchor (not his real name) uttered in tearful eyes. Melchor is one of the 20 former continue reading : Rebel Camp Days: “Niloko nila kami”

Gay people are stereotypically labeled by society to have a lesser chance of having their own family because of their gender identity. Homophobia still exists even up to this generation. But gays are more than those they are labeled with. Al Cabesa is a testament that gay people can be parents too. He stands as continue reading : Being LGBTQIA+ is a Plus for a Hardworking Parent

“Ang mga pangkukutya sa amin dahil kabilang kami sa mga pamilyang umaasa lang daw sa ibibigay ng pamahalaan ang naging sandata ko sa pagkamit ng tagumpay (The ridicules to us because we are among the families who are assumed to be relying on government’s aid became my weapon to achieve success).” This is a message continue reading : 4Ps Educator Aims for More

“Ito ang aking simpleng paraan para maibalik ang kabutihan ng DSWD sa aking pamilya. Ayaw kong talikuran ang DSWD ngayon na kaya na naming tustusan ang aming pangangailangan (It is my simple way of giving back the goodness of DSWD to my family. I do not want to turn my back on DSWD now that continue reading : Looking Back is Giving Back