In the quiet town of Mambajao, nestled in the picturesque Camiguin Province, a remarkable story of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education unfolds. Rico Abugho Cabalo, a Senior High School Teacher II with the Department of Education’s Eulaliio U. Pabillore National High School in Bonbon, Sagay, Camiguin, shares his inspiring journey from a continue reading : ‘Education is my guiding light’-DepEd Teacher
The Saraos Family in Poblacion, Mahinog, Camiguin has defied financial hardships to see their children through education, demonstrating the transformative power of hard work and determination. The father, Roldan, a hollow block maker, and mother, Elvi, formerly a housemaid, devoted their lives to raising three children in a modest home. The family’s financial struggles, with continue reading : Former 4Ps grantee: Hard work pays off as children finish their studies
It’s a roller-coaster journey for a former 4Ps beneficiary to achieve her dreams of becoming a registered social worker. Jackielyn Bacus Jumalon recently passed the Social Work Licensure Examination, a dream come true for the daughter of a solo parent in Purok 1, Poblacion, Salvador, Lanao del Norte. Jackielyn’s father, Julius, died when she was continue reading : Former 4Ps grantee pays back to the program, now a registered social worker
4Ps workers talk with child laborers of Barangay 19, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, and Kibungkog, San Fernando, Bukidnon to benchmark the child labor situation in Northern Mindanao and to find out possible resolutions. The workers found that most 4Ps dropouts would engage in child labor. Most of them work in agriculture, mining, and as domestic continue reading : 4Ps links the needs of child laborers
Marlyn Velbestre, 45, of Purok 8, Calao-Calao, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, is a cautious spender. Marlyn will always set aside an amount from the 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) cash grant she receives every other two months for any eventualities. A mother of five, Marlyn’s family exited from the 4Ps this year after the Listahanan 3 continue reading : Former 4Ps grantee earns assets by saving money
Marlyn Velbestre, 45, of Purok 8, Calao-Calao, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, is a cautious spender. Marlyn will always set aside an amount from the 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) cash grant she receives every other two months for any eventualities. A mother of five, Marlyn’s family exited from the 4Ps this year after the Listahanan 3 continue reading : Former 4Ps grantee earns assets by saving money
There’s nothing more fulfilling and joyful for a parent than having their children finish their studies. Also, it would be the time to celebrate the glory and success behind the sacrifices and hardships of the parents in supporting their children. This happened to the Timbangan Family of Barangay Kulaman, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. An active beneficiary continue reading : ‘Our sacrifices are not in vain’
Nimpha Datuin reports daily at the Barangay Hall in the hinterland and far-flung Kulaman, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Aside from volunteering as a health worker in the village, she works as a clerk, a two-and-a-half-hour ride from the Malaybalay City proper. The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Malaybalay City hired Nimpha as a clerk and assigned continue reading : 4Ps opens more opportunities to a Higaunon household