Helen Labuga, 49, of Barangay Pacita, Lala, Lanao del Norte, would always have a busy day entertaining her constituents and farm workers daily. Helen is the Barangay Pacita Kagawad and owner of hectares of Bagus and Prawn Farms. Once solely reliant on the meager income from harvesting freshwater shrimp, known locally as ulang, her life continue reading : Former 4Ps beneficiary now owns prawn, bangus farms

The lives of the Tagayon Family in Purok 2, Tunaan, Lala, Lanao del Norte, unfold a story of resilience and determination. Melody Tagayon, once a farm laborer alongside her husband, recalls the days of toiling under the sun, clearing weeds in exchange for a modest income barely sustaining their growing family. “It was tough,” Melody continue reading : Laborer’s son helps achieve the family’s dream

The 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) becomes the pillar of hope and transformation for the Sumile Family in Barangay Gumagamot, Lala, Lanao del Norte. The program becomes the instrument for the Sumile siblings to finish their studies and earn a decent living. Jocelyn, a 4Ps Parent continue reading : 4Ps transforms farm laborers’ lives

In the coastal municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo in Lanao del Norte, a former 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) beneficiaries has transformed his life lives from humble beginnings into influential roles as professional teacher. Nielmar Hawom hailing from Barangay Dabliston, has demonstrated how passion and perseverance, coupled with government support, can lead to extraordinary outcomes. continue reading : 4Ps helped him become a teacher

The Canillo Family story in Bacolod, Lanao del Norte resonates with resilience, determination, and unwavering faith. The family, headed by Lydio and Jocelyn, stands as a beacon of hope in their community, inspiring others through their commitment to education, community service, and faith. Their journey began in 2008 when DSWD identified them as one of continue reading : UNIFAST makes 4Ps beneficiary finish study

The Macapodi Family’s journey in the village of Munai, a hinterland town in Lanao Del Norte province, has been inspiring. Namraida Guinla Macapodi, a former 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) beneficiary in Barangay Balintad, is a resilient mother of three who struggled to complement her husband’s income in sending their children to school. Namraida embarked continue reading : Education liberates former 4Ps Family from ignorance, poverty

Maida G. Baclayo, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer of Camiguin, personally welcomes visitors to her office when she is around despite her hectic schedule. If she is not in the office, she is usually at the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Offices in the five towns of the island province, doing rounds of continue reading : MAIDA G. BACLAYO: Best Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer