“Lisud gayud ang kinabuhi namo sa una kompara karun nga naapil nami sa 4Ps (Our life was really in difficult compared now that we are part of 4Ps),” said Arlene Vallecera. Commonly known as “Lyn” among her peers and neighbors in their community in Barangay Marcelo, Mabini, in the northern part of Bohol, she shared continue reading : Overcoming obstacles through perseverance: A 4Ps family story
Clean-up drives are one of the initiatives that many organizations, like the Association of Regional Executives of National Government Agencies in Region 7 (ARENA 7), take to spread awareness and educate the public on the importance of environmental conservation. As a member of ARENA 7, DSWD Field Office 7—Central Visayas joined the activity, manifesting and continue reading : DSWD 7 joins ARENA 7 Clean-up Drive
“My life is a testament to the transformative power of resilience and an unwavering belief in oneself. My journey, though marked by challenges, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the boundless potential within each of us,” said Richiel Mae Galvadores. Born into a humble beginning in the picturesque village of continue reading : The transformative power of resilience: From a bullied child to a beauty queen
Jessica Patiluna, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary, and her husband, Dennis, managed their sari-sari store. They got their daily sustenance from their earnings. The couple dreamed of having a better life someday. Typhoon Odette challenged their quest for a better life when it wreaked havoc, destroying houses and livelihoods, including Jessica’s sari-sari store. continue reading : SLP beneficiary: Government aid coupled with perseverance makes life better
Initially launched in the National Capital Region (NCR) in 2023, the Tara, Basa tutoring program has expanded to seven other cities and areas across the country, including Cebu City. The Social Technology Unit of the DSWD-7 has already conducted various activities as part of the social preparation for the implementation of the program. These include continue reading : DSWD-7 orients tutoring program partners, stakeholders