“In school, I am considered as the second parent of my students and their love and respect are the rewards of my work that I also long to share with my own child.” Thus, shared Jacinta Palor, a teacher and an adoptive parent to Liza Jane, a Grade 1 student, from Buguey,Cagayan during the Post-Adoption continue reading : DSWD Forum underscores importance of understanding children’s behavior post-adoption

“Dahil sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, nagkaroon ako ng tiwala sa aking sarili na kaya ko ring makiharap sa mga tao na mula sa iba’t-ibang yapak ng buhay,” Mae said, with her eyes that shines with strength and hope. Her family is one of the beneficiaries of the Pantawid program in Tuao, Cagayan. She is continue reading : FEATURE: In Her Own Little Ways

The Field Office 02 gets a thumbs up for its good implementing strategy in the construction of core shelter units for typhoon victims during the Rapid Assessment of Core Shelter Assistance Program (CSAP) on May 6-9, 2015 in Tuguegarao City. Thus, the region was identified as area of study by the Research Monitoring and Evaluation continue reading : DSWD Cagayan Valley earns a nod for implementation of CSAP

Fear will always be a part of a person’s life. It could turn into a weakness that could hinder anyone in everything that he wants to do. Thus, the choice lies in the person’s hands whether he would be afraid in his whole life or he can choose to face his fears and turn his continue reading : FEATURE: Afraid No More

Aling Delia is a loving housewife and a budding entrepreneur rolled into one. She attends to her husband and children’s daily needs. Also, she has a small business of buying and selling tobacco.She buys dried tobacco leaves from Benito Soliven and rolls it ready for selling. She buys the tobacco for P100 pesos per bundle continue reading : FEATURE: Half-way There

“Pagtatapos niyo, tagumpay ng Pilipino!” This was the highlight statement during the series of provincial celebration event for the high school graduates of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in the region. The festivity kicked-off in Cabarroguis, Quirino on April 27, 2015 which was followed by three provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan and Isabela from April 28-30, continue reading : DSWD stages celeb event for Pantawid Pamilya high school graduates

Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from the provinces of Quirino and Isabela drew admiration from the spectators as they shared how DSWD’s programs and services changed their lives during the conduct of the remaining legs of the CSO-Led Fora recently. “Since we became a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilya, lots of positive changes happened continue reading : Pantawid benefs share life-changing stories, inspire audience

(Delivered by Rachel Joyce R. Tattao, a children beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Jones, Isabela, during the ‘Pagdiriwang sa mga Pantawid Pamilya High School Graduates’ of the province on April 30, 2015.) I was once a normal student, simple and aim to be successful to help my parents. Everyone dreams about success, to fulfill continue reading : VALEDICTORY ADDRESS: Turning Dreams into Reality, One Step at a Time

(Delivered by Jayson Reperuga, a children beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, during the ‘Pagdiriwang sa mga Pantawid Pamilya High School Graduates’ of the province on April 29, 2015.) Before anything else, let me express our wholehearted gratitude to the Lord Almighty who enlivened us to praise and glorify Him forever. continue reading : VALEDICTORY ADDRESS: 4Ps- Pagtupad sa Pangarap ng Pamilyang Pilipino

(Delivered by Mary Ann S. Tacloy, a children beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, during the ‘Pagdiriwang sa mga Pantawid Pamilya High School Graduates’ of the province on April 28, 2015.) To our Congressman Carlos Padilla, Governor Ruth Padilla, DSWD Regional Director Remia Tapispisan, our Municipal Mayor Ruben Basconsillo, different mayors continue reading : VALEDICTORY ADDRESS: For As Long As We Believe