It has been more than a year since a group of farmers ventured into General Merchandise and Agrivet Supplies store. It is a triumphant story that came about through hard work. The story is about a group of 32 farmers in a conflict-affected area who, despite the lack of knowledge, experience, and expertise, managed to continue reading : Uswag Casala-an SLP Association: From farming to selling
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the region has recently concluded the provincial winners of the Gulayan sa Barangay through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Four provinces in Central Visayas, namely: Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, with six, fourteen, five, and four provincial finalists, respectively, took part in the search composing continue reading : DSWD-7 declares Gulayan sa Barangay Winners
“This Performance Governance System (PGS) scoreboard shows that even in the midst of dark times, region 7 will always shine,” Director Jam Karess Z. Banzon, of the Office for Strategy Management (OSM) said online. The DSWD Field Office 7 recently launched the PGS scoreboard and that of the programs and offices scoreboards which have direct continue reading : DSWD FO7 unveils its 2021 PGS scoreboard
Despite the hardships that their family has to endure, Kaye was not easily discouraged; instead, she used this opportunity to persevere to finish her studies. “Lisud ang kinabuhi namo sa una kay gaagad raman kami sa income ni Papa isip mananagat ug kang Mama isip labandera (Our life before was really difficult because we just continue reading : From a 4Ps beneficiary to a Policewoman
“Whenever you find yourself walking a wrong path, there is always a chance to go back and find the way leading to the right path.” That is a point that Alex (not his real name), monitored child of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), conveys as he talks about his life’s journey now that he continue reading : A walk back to the right track
“Ganahan ko motabang sa ubang nanginahanglan kay kabalo ko sa feeling sa kalisod (I like to help others who are in need because I know the feeling to have nothing),” said Jerelyn Balasabas, 37-year-old, from Barangay Sacsac in the town of Manjuyod. Growing up in an impoverished family, Jerelyn has committed to help the poor continue reading : Cultivating a Heart of Service
Five women shared their stories of hope as they joined the 28th Anniversary of celebration of the Regional Haven for Women (RHW). For 28 years, the RHW of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region VII has served more than three thousand individuals, specifically women in difficult circumstances including their dependents. Formerly named continue reading : Regional Haven for Women 28 Years of Protecting and Empowering Women
“Ang akong motivation sa kinabuhi mao ang akong pamilya. Kay og di ko molihok gutmon akong pamilya, kinahanglan gyud mag kugi, ug ubanan sa hugot nga pagtuo sa Ginoo, aron ma-kaya ra tanang pagsuway (My motivation in life is my family. If I do not do anything my family will starve. I need to strive continue reading : A Strong Faith in God: A PWD’s secret in facing trials
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Assistant Secretary for Visayas Affairs Victor Juan Neri and Field Office 7 Regional Director Rebecca P. Geamala recently led the distribution of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) to some vulnerable sectors. A total of 17,763,000 pesos have been distributed by DSWD Field Office continue reading : DSWD distributes financial assistance to vulnerable sectors in Bohol
“Ganahan ko mahimong teacher (I want to be a teacher),” said John Nick Calambro, a 15-year-old child from Barangay Arebasore, Mabinay, Negros Oriental. At a young age, John Nick has experienced working at the farm to have food on the table. John Nick’s parents separated when he was still five years old. He shared that continue reading : 4Ps child dreams to finish school