Remember when you get hurt if you walk barefoot on rocks, sand or on pavements under the sun? Remember when you see ordinary people walking without slippers like its normal? Or when you see farmers trudge their feet on mud grounds before sunlight until after sunset without ever complaining? You are probably too busy to continue reading : ‘Barefoot’
Golden Opportunity
Time is fleeting. You only get limited chances to succeed; sometimes you get none at all. Chances to succeed are few and far between. This is the unspoken reality where we live at the moment. Poverty creeps like a leper in the night. You have to be one or two steps ahead so as not continue reading : Golden Opportunity
Pantawid Pamilya stages series of pay-out with partner CSOs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office II conducted a pay-out activity with partners from the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya from June 9-15, 2015. The ordinary pay-out activity for the beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program was infused with a discussion on Active continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya stages series of pay-out with partner CSOs
Hope Springs from Trust
There are only three things that you can never take back: a stone when it has been thrown, words when they have been said and time when it has passed. Being careful is crucial in order to not commit the mistake of saying or doing something without properly weighing your options. Sometimes our perception of continue reading : Hope Springs from Trust
Soliman visits Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya Province
“Kami sa kagawaran ay natutuwang marinig ang inyong mga kuwento ng tagumpay. Sana ipagpatuloy niyo pa ang mga magagandang pagbabago sa inyong buhay, pamilya at komunidad,” said DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman to the beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program during her two-day visit in the provinces of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya on June 3-4, 2015. continue reading : Soliman visits Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya Province
DSWD Forum underscores importance of understanding children’s behavior post-adoption
“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
Homeless families to benefit from CSAP in Dinapigue, Isabela
“When an impending typhoon looms over Dinapigue, I am comforted with the thought that I have a partner in DSWD whose always ready to assist my constituents, such as in the recent Typhoon Dodong,” said Dinapigue, Isabela Mayor Reynaldo D. Derijie. This is the core message of Mayor Derijie during the awarding of P3.5M check continue reading : Homeless families to benefit from CSAP in Dinapigue, Isabela
FEATURE: In Her Own Little Ways
“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
DSWD Cagayan Valley earns a nod for implementation of CSAP
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
FEATURE: Afraid No More
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