DUMAGATs. These people are believed to be the earliest settlers in Palanan, Isabela. They look exactly like Agtas- with the black skin and kinky hair. They also have common lifestyle; they are nomads who move from one place to another in search of food. These natives do not have their own homes. Also, neither do continue reading : FEATURE: The First Dumagat Teacher

Just like the picturesque mountains that conquered the test of times, she stands with pride and grace. Just like the fluffy clouds that kiss the royal blue skies, she thinks of big dreams with eyes that shine with determination. “Ang buhay naman ay parang pelikula, pangit man ang simula, nasasayo yun kung papano mo pagagandahin continue reading : FEATURE: Halfway There

LISTAHANAN! This is now the new brand of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS – PR), a special project of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. It is coined from the words “Listahan” which means list and “tahanan” which means home or family. The new brand name comes with a new continue reading : NHTS – PR is now “LISTAHANAN”

  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 02 spearheaded the week-long celebration of the National Family Week with its theme “Unity Across Generations: A Strong Family, A Strong Society” or “Nagkakaisang Henerasyon: Matatag Na Pamilya, Matatag na Lipunan” from September 20 to 27, 2013. A kick-off program was held last September continue reading : DSWD FO2 leads Family Week Celebration

“Ang mga boses ninyo bilang mga benepisyaryo ay napakahalaga sa implementasyon ng programa, dapat yang kilalanin at marinig,” stressed Assistant Regional Director and Pantawid Pamilya Deputy Project Manager Ponciana P. Condoy during the Skills Enhancement Training of Parent Leaders as Program Advocates which was conducted in two batches this month. Forty-two Parent Leaders (PLs) from continue reading : Training for Parent Leaders as Advocates Commences

We have our own fears; we have our own weaknesses as well. Some would try to overcome this certain kind of weaknesses, these filibustering fears for our enhancement. Some would not face it at all because they have been afraid at the first place. What would be the reason why we have this certain kind continue reading : FEATURE: Look Into The Eyes

One positive thought in the morning can change how a whole day unfolds. Yes, life offers lots of tribulations that can make anyone kneel on their feet, but if one person can still manage to smile amidst the hardship, then his spirit will not be easily swayed no matter how strong the wind is. Through continue reading : FEATURE: In Their Own Eden

“Matagal akong naitali sa paniniwalang ang babae dapat nasa loob lang ng bahay, pero simula ng naging Parent Leader na ako para sa Pantawid Pamilya, nalaman ko na mas marami pa pala akong pwedeng magawa at magampanan, hindi lang para sa ikauunlad ng aking sarili, kundi lalo na ng aking pamilya,” said Aling Glomeline. Clad continue reading : FEATURE: A Woman’s Worth

As a recipient of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, we consider our municipality lucky and blessed because of the impact and transformation brought not only to the lives of our family beneficiaries, but to our municipality as a whole. The program paves the way in strengthening the partnership and cooperation of our constituents and the continue reading : FROM THE DESK OF A LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE: A Thankful Mayor for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Testimony of Mayor Dean Anthony G. Domalanta, Municipal Mayor of San Mariano, Isabela)

“Nag-umpisa po ako sa maliit na puhunan, sa patingi tinging pagbebenta hanggang sa unti unti ko pong napatayo itong pinangarap kong tindahan.”   This is how Amerissa Puyat, a mother of three children, married to Michael Puyat started to share her life-changing story. Her family is currently residing at barangay Sinnamar Norte, San Mateo, Isabela. continue reading : STORE OF HOPE