“I think this is my calling, this is my commitment, I am happy being in service of other people especially to our elderly persons. I help without expecting something in return for this came from the heart”. This is how Aling Remedios or Emie as she prefers to be called by her peers started our continue reading : I help without expecting something in return—a volunteer says
FEATURE: Keeping The Faith Alive
“Ang buhay po ay parang pelikula, pangit man po ang simula, nasasayo po yun kung papano mo pagagandahin ang istorya, para po maging happy ending,” said the ten-year old who wowed audience with her impeccable acting skills. When the clapperboard kisses each other, she begins to enunciate her dialog with feelings. She moves across the continue reading : FEATURE: Keeping The Faith Alive
FEATURE: The First Dumagat Teacher
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
FEATURE: Halfway There
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
NHTS – PR is now “LISTAHANAN”
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”
DSWD FO2 leads Family Week Celebration
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
Training for Parent Leaders as Advocates Commences
“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
FEATURE: Look Into The Eyes
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
FEATURE: In Their Own Eden
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
FEATURE: In Their Own “Eden”
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”