“Nakayanan ng aking pamilya. Alam kong kaya niyo rin. Basta sama-sama, kayang-kaya! (My family was able to make it. I know you can too. With unity, we will be able to make it!)” This is how Julita C. Libao posted a challenge to the other 4Ps household beneficiaries during the Pantawid Pamilya Graduation Ceremony in continue reading : Blooming after the Gloomy Days

“Walang may kagustuhang maging mahirap dahil mahirap maging mahirap (No one wants to be poor because it is hard to be poor).” This is how Lourdes Valencia of Brgy. Golden, Mapandan, Pangasinan reacts everytime her family is teased to be lucky of being 4Ps household beneficiary. According to Lourdes, they endured living in a dilapidated continue reading : 2 in 1 Victory: Glad for being Grad

With the theme “Matatag na Ugnayan, Maunlad na Sambahayan,” Local Government Units (LGUs), Civil Society Organizations, LandBank of the Philippines, and Media Partners were recognized by the DSWD Field Office 1 during the 4Ps Partnership Summit of their remarkable and unceasing contributions leading to the successful implementation of the program in Region 1. During the continue reading : 4Ps Partnership Summit 2022 calls for intensified collaboration

For 23 years, the DSWD Field Office 1 – Haven for Women (HFW) has provided the much needed care, protection and healing to the residents in order to help them recover from the wounds of the past and look towards a brighter future. This year’s anniversary theme “A Trip Down Memory Lane,” is a tribute continue reading : DSWD Field Office 1 – Haven for Women at 23

David Levithan once said “The secret to living long is to have something to live for”. This is relatable to the story of Rosalia Judilon, a Centenarian from Dasol, Pangasinan. She recently received a cash incentive worth PhP100,000.00 through the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) on 20 September continue reading : How Lola Rosalia lives to be 100

From the rich mountains and plains of San Fermin, Caba, La Union, there lives a 100 – year old Rufina Tangalin. Lola Rufina was recently visited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) and Local Government Unit (LGU) of Caba, La Union led by Municipal Mayor Donna Rillera continue reading : Weak senses amplify loud gratitude

“Kahit anong kayod ang gawin ng aking asawa, kulang pa rin ang kaniyang kinikita. Ni hindi kami makakain ng tatlong beses sa isang araw noon. Kasama ng aking mga panalangin sa Diyos gabi-gabi ay ang aking mga luha habang hinihiling ang Kaniyang tulong at gabay (My husband worked so hard but it was never enough to continue reading : Cheers to No More Tears

Most people volunteer to give back, but there is another purpose behind it. As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes including career transitions and retirement, and physical and health challenges. The way we handle and grow from these changes is often the key to healthy aging. For some, getting continue reading : Tips on how to make yourself happier