Pantawid Pamilya families benefit from gardening

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) partner-beneficiaries have benefited from their communal and backyard gardening projects. Communal Garden in Balilihan The Balilihan Farmers Marketing Cooperative (BFMC) has grown vegetables in a communal garden for almost four years now. The cooperative’s 24 active members are composed of five (5) 4Ps beneficiaries and 19 non-4Ps beneficiaries. According continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya families benefit from gardening

364 ESGP-PA students complete tertiary education

About 364 students from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) under the Expanded Students Grants-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA) completed their tertiary education for school year 2018-2019. The ESGP-PA is implemented by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) continue reading : 364 ESGP-PA students complete tertiary education

DSWD-7 reveals 2019 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya provincial winners

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII has announced the three winners from each four provinces in region 7. Having been chosen after a series of rigorous cluster and provincial desk validation, these winners will be honored during the provincial awarding ceremony this June. The Bohol provincial winner is the Batac continue reading : DSWD-7 reveals 2019 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya provincial winners

Pantawid girl with congenital condition inspires others not to lose hope

“I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus but despite my condition, I never considered myself a disabled one. Instead, I see this as an inspiration to look for the brighter things in life. I hope through my story I could also inspire and empower others who are suffering from any problems, whether an illness, a brain condition continue reading : Pantawid girl with congenital condition inspires others not to lose hope

DSWD-7 launches Bata Balik Eskwela campaign, seeks provision of school supplies

As the opening of classes for school year 2019-2020 is nearing, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas launches its advocacy campaign on “Bata Balik Eskwela.” The Pantawid Pamilya children are one of the stakeholders of the program and are responsible in complying with one of the main conditions of 4Ps, continue reading : DSWD-7 launches Bata Balik Eskwela campaign, seeks provision of school supplies

Blessing in Disguise

Life is like a roller coaster ride. There are ups; there are downs. One may experience a mixed of emotions but keeping a good grip is essential. A good example of this is Paulo Torino’s story. Born from parents who are farmers in Barangay Sohoton, Badian in midwest Cebu, the young Paulo dreamt of finishing continue reading : Blessing in Disguise

4Ps Parent Leaders attend PhilHealth ‘SHInES’ campaign in Bohol

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) parent leaders in the town of Jagna, Bohol attended the Social Health Insurance Education Series (SHInES) campaign of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) held last April 2, 2019. Parent Leaders joined the half-day activity together with the Municipal Health Officer (MHO), the staff from the Municipal Social Welfare continue reading : 4Ps Parent Leaders attend PhilHealth ‘SHInES’ campaign in Bohol