For some, the word “elderly” is associated with limitations, retirement, and frailty. However, Elsie Lomong-oy of barangay Kin-iway, the center of the town of Besao, Mt. Province, thinks nothing of this, despite being 60 years old herself. “ is just a number and it challenges me to do even more,” she said in her local continue reading : Elderly lady becomes a local hero through participation in Kalahi-CIDSS
Elderly lady becomes a local hero through participation in Kalahi-CIDSS
For some, the word “elderly” is associated with limitations, retirement, and frailty. However, Elsie Lomong-oy of barangay Kin-iway, the center of the town of Besao, Mt. Province, thinks nothing of this, despite being 60 years old herself. “ is just a number and it challenges me to do even more,” she said in her local continue reading : Elderly lady becomes a local hero through participation in Kalahi-CIDSS
Badjaus displaced by Zambo siege get permanent houses on stilts
“Walang makakapantay sa saya namin, kahit matagal kaming naghintay, totoo pala ang sinabi nilang magkakaroon kami ng bahay (Our happiness is immeasurable. Despite the wait, they made true to their promise to build us a home).” Alawi Jamma Asid, 41, cannot contain his emotions as he looked around his new home located in a 3.5-hectare water continue reading : Badjaus displaced by Zambo siege get permanent houses on stilts
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary learns to fight for her rights
For a 26-year-old mother who started a family early, finally being able to afford a set of plastic table and chairs for their home is already a great accomplishment. “Naaawa na kasi ako sa mga anak ko na sa sahig na lang kumakain o nag-aaral. Gusto ko naman sana may maayos kaming mapagkainan at sila continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary learns to fight for her rights
DSWD assists families displaced by armed conflicts in Mindanao
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided a total of P4.85 million-worth of food packs, and other food and non-food items, as augmentation assistance, to the local government of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, for the families displaced by the ongoing clash between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom continue reading : DSWD assists families displaced by armed conflicts in Mindanao
Pantawid Pamilya: Money for nothing? – Written by Karin Schelzig
More than 4.4 million poor Filipino families receive regular cash grants from the government to help them make ends meet. But they aren’t getting money for nothing—there is a catch: families only get the cash if their children go to school and get regular health check-ups, and if the parents go to family development sessions continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya: Money for nothing? – Written by Karin Schelzig
DSWD assists families displaced by armed conflicts in Mindanao
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided a total of P4.85 million-worth of food packs, and other food and non-food items, as augmentation assistance, to the local government of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao, for the families displaced by the ongoing clash between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom continue reading : DSWD assists families displaced by armed conflicts in Mindanao
Keynote Address of Sec. Teresita Quintos Deles at the Mamasapano na? In Pursuit of Peace, Truth, and Justice Forum
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: In pursuit of peace, truth and justice… At the Bangsamoro Peace Forum, held at ISO, Ateneo de Manila University By Secretary Teresita Quintos Deles, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process 26 February 2015 Good afternoon. A month ago yesterday, all hell broke loose at Mamasapano in Maguindanao and, with it, the hopes we were continue reading : Keynote Address of Sec. Teresita Quintos Deles at the Mamasapano na? In Pursuit of Peace, Truth, and Justice Forum
DSWD forum highlights importance of legal adoption
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will conduct today an Adoption Forum with the theme, “Legal na Ampon Ako: Anak na Totoo,” at the Makati Palace Hotel, Makati City. The forum will tackle the importance of adoption and foster care in providing a family for the abandoned and neglected children in various centers managed by DSWD and non-government organizations continue reading : DSWD forum highlights importance of legal adoption
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary learns to fight for her rights
For a 26-year-old mother who started a family early, finally being able to afford a set of plastic table and chairs for their home is already a great accomplishment. “Naaawa na kasi ako sa mga anak ko na sa sahig na lang kumakain o nag-aaral. Gusto ko naman sana may maayos kaming mapagkainan at sila continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary learns to fight for her rights
