The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII, through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), strengthened its partnership with the different local government units (LGUs) in the region. The DSWD-7 team, headed by the 4Ps Regional Program Coordinator (RPC) Jiah Sayson, together with the focal persons in the 4Ps Regional Program Management continue reading : DSWD-7 strengthens LGU partnership for 4Ps
“Naranasan kong muntik ng malunod (I almost got drowned),” recalled Nicolas Sanico from Barangay Bongalonan, Basay, Negros Oriental as he tried fishing when he was in high school. Sanico used to believe that there are only two kinds of people in the world: the rich and the poor. Since he belonged to an impoverished family, continue reading : Pushing through the waves
Three hundred thirty-six (336) partner-beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Cebu paraded at the Mandaue Cultural and Sports Center as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII conducted the 4Ps Ceremonial Graduation and Partnership Summit on November 29. Unlike any graduation ceremonies, the rites attended by the 4Ps partner-beneficiaries continue reading : 4Ps Graduation in Cebu showcases stories of change, acceptance, and gratitude
A couple of weeks after the Province of Negros Oriental rejoiced in their Buglasan Festival, or celebrations of thanksgiving for the abundant harvest, they once again celebrated another milestone as 249 households from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) graduated from the program. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII conducted continue reading : DSWD-7 celebrates 4Ps milestone, partnership in Negros Oriental
“Dili na makahuman og eskwela. Habal-habal driver rana ang amahan (He would likely not finish his studies. His father is just a habal-habal driver),” Mark Harley Caspiz vividly remembers hearing the comment during his childhood years As he grew up, Mark Harley became quite envious of other children. He was not able to experience birthday continue reading : A Nightmare turned into a Sweet Dream