Tacloban City, Leyte — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today said that assistance is now being provided to the family-victim of the fire incident inside the Tent City in Barangay 88. According to DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman, the Department will shoulder the medical expenses and other needs of 7-year old John Mark Reynan continue reading : Fire victims in tent city get aid
Tire path leads to progress of Leyte town
Tanauan, Leyte –Without a proper access path, hunger would have been inevitable for the residents of Barangay Baras in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda. According to Elizabeth Escagay, 54, their village has long experienced a dearth of support because government and non-government organizations alike find it difficult to enter their village. This was seconded by continue reading : Tire path leads to progress of Leyte town
Tire path leads to progress of Leyte town
Tanauan, Leyte —Without a proper access path, hunger would have been inevitable for the residents of Barangay Baras in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda. According to Elizabeth Escagay, 54, their village has long experienced a dearth of support because government and non-government organizations alike find it difficult to enter their village. This was seconded by continue reading : Tire path leads to progress of Leyte town
Life’s lessons from ‘Yolanda’
Tacloban City, Leyte -Never, ever be excessively attached to material possessions. For when disaster strikes, you could not take them with you. This is the common reflection of many survivors of Typhoon Yolanda who have openly shared their stories of courage and hope. Letting go “Never mind your properties. Just ensure that you and your continue reading : Life’s lessons from ‘Yolanda’
DSWD steps up feeding program for day care children
One week into school opening, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will intensify the implementation of its Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) nationwide to ensure that day care children are well-nourished as they attend classes. SFP is the provision of food, in addition to regular meals, to currently enrolled day care children as part continue reading : DSWD steps up feeding program for day care children
DSWD steps up feeding program for day care children
One week into school opening, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will intensify the implementation of its Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) nationwide to ensure that day care children are well-nourished as they attend classes. SFP is the provision of food, in addition to regular meals, to currently enrolled day care children as part continue reading : DSWD steps up feeding program for day care children
Haven for the Elderly: Giving refuge to abandoned seniors
Tanay, Rizal — We all dream of a comfortable life when we reach our twilight years. Sadly though, partly due to poverty, there are some older persons who go through this last phase of their lives alone, abandoned by their children and relatives. Good news is, there are facilities that welcome these abandoned seniors, ready continue reading : Haven for the Elderly: Giving refuge to abandoned seniors
Haven for the Elderly: Giving refuge to abandoned seniors
Tanay, Rizal — We all dream of a comfortable life when we reach our twilight years. Sadly though, partly due to poverty, there are some older persons who go through this last phase of their lives alone, abandoned by their children and relatives. Good news is, there are facilities that welcome these abandoned seniors, ready continue reading : Haven for the Elderly: Giving refuge to abandoned seniors
Island barangay learns to be self-sufficient after 'Yolanda'
Babatngon, Leyte — Barangay Planza is one of the three island barangays of this municipality where around 800 individuals reside. Farming and fishing are their main sources of income. At present, there is only one day care center and one elementary school in the locality. Students wake up as early as 4 a.m. to travel continue reading : Island barangay learns to be self-sufficient after 'Yolanda'
Island barangay learns to be self-sufficient after 'Yolanda'
Babatngon, Leyte — Barangay Planza is one of the three island barangays of this municipality where around 800 individuals reside. Farming and fishing are their main sources of income. At present, there is only one day care center and one elementary school in the locality. Students wake up as early as 4 a.m. to travel continue reading : Island barangay learns to be self-sufficient after 'Yolanda'
