Story by Michie Lou B. Cruda, Community Empowerment Facilitator Barangay Tambagan, Medina, Misamis Oriental is one of the communities facilitated by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS). Tambagan means “to be advised” in the local dialect. Legend has it that in the continue reading : Medina volunteers put community’s safety as top priority
Empowered community volunteers complete DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Barangay Health Station
Story by Sohanida H. Tawano, Community Empowerment Facilitator Access to an efficient health care facility and care services in the Philippines is one of the top priorities for our government; however, geographically challenged communities do not always have access to such. Barangay Maribojoc in Tudela, Misamis Occidental, is one of these communities. The nearest health continue reading : Empowered community volunteers complete DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Barangay Health Station
Bukidnon community thrives on CDD
Story by Marilou G. Gonzaga, Community Empowerment Facilitator & Krizzia Lynn L. Magaway, Municipal Coordinating Team Community Empowerment Facilitator Farming serves as one of the biggest source of income for Filipinos. Despite modernization, the Philippines still thrives in agriculture. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated continue reading : Bukidnon community thrives on CDD
Community Volunteers complete DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS school building project
Story by Ferdinand V. Lofranco, DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Community Empowerment Facilitator Access to Education is on top of everyone’s list, however, many communities here in the Philippines lack the opportunity to proper school facilities – Barangay Corrales in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental is no exception. Those coming from mountainous places traverse rivers or long walks (oftentimes with continue reading : Community Volunteers complete DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS school building project
CV Cyrus: ‘By volunteering, you can learn a lot about a community rather than just reading about it’
by Van Lee More Z. Guevara, Community Empowerment Facilitator Don Carlos, Bukidnon is home to Lake Pinamaloy, a freshwater lake with an estimated area of 60 hectares. The lake is the main source of potable water for the municipality as well as a potent tourist attraction. Don Carlos’ commercial activities are dominated by establishments such continue reading : CV Cyrus: ‘By volunteering, you can learn a lot about a community rather than just reading about it’
Empowering communities through CDD
By Evangelina B Blaya, Community Empowerment Facilitator The Municipality of Aloran in Misamis Occidental is a fourth class municipality with a total of 27,625 people according to the 2015 population census. The municipality 38 barangays and is blessed with the Mimolan Falls – covered with a thick forest that is abundant with rare flora and continue reading : Empowering communities through CDD
Success requires Sacrifice
by Maria Dina L. Heramis, Municipal Financial Analyst of Medina, Misamis Oriental Evangeline Curtina, 59, a Barangay Sub-Project Management Committee (BSPMC) treasurer and a Bids and Awards Committee head of their community, a mother of 6 children who’s willing to sacrifice her own time and efforts for the success of their 300m Farm-to-Market Road community continue reading : Success requires Sacrifice
4Ps Parent Leader heads Community-Driven Development project
by Michie Lou Cruda, Community Empowerment Facilitator Being a volunteer is not easy, especially if it is for the progress of a certain community; it needs time, perseverance and heartfelt service. It is rare that we see a person who has the guts to take charge without doubt and hesitation. This is Delia Daung, a continue reading : 4Ps Parent Leader heads Community-Driven Development project