Raising a child is no easy feat. As a solo parent, doing it alone amplifies the challenges one faces. As the Igbo and Yoruba Proverb aptly states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But amidst the struggles are stories of resilience and love, especially during the inaugural celebration of Solo Parent’s Week across continue reading : Solo parent considers raising a child a blessing
The DSWD Field Office X has become a beacon of support for budding entrepreneurs through its steadfast backing of the Kadiwa ng Pangulo program. This initiative, championed by DSWD Field Office X headed by Regional Director Ramel F. Jamen, has provided a platform for local businesses and has become a pivotal avenue for residents to continue reading : DSWD Field Office X empowers local traders through the Kadiwa ng Pangulo initiative
Some 25,904 household beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) nationwide have graduated from the program in the first quarter of the year after achieving self-sufficiency status, an official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday (April 11). “The 4Ps Pugay-Tagumpay graduation and exit ceremony is a celebration of continue reading : Over 25k 4Ps households exit program in 1st quarter of 2024
Samantha Shannel L. Aque4Ps Beneficiary14 years oldGrade 9 OnyxAloran Trade High School Aloran, Misamis Occidental I consider myself as an exemplary child of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) because I strive despite life’s hardships. I excel in my studies to achieve my dreams, which shimmer like stars upon attainment. My dream is to finish continue reading : 𝟰𝗣𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: 𝗨𝗽 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹
In the heart of Purok 1, San Roque, Panaon, Misamis Occidental, resides a remarkable woman whose resilience and determination have turned the tide for her family. Editha Bachinela, a solo parent, has not only overcome the challenges of single parenthood but has also paved the way for her four children to pursue their dreams, thanks continue reading : 4Ps solo parent reshapes family’s destiny
Who would think regular attendance to Family Development Sessions (FDS) and skills training would become a secret for improving the life of a family in Sinacaban town, Misamis Occidental, who is struggling to make ends meet? Thirteen years ago, Elsie and Dante Bermil, parents to Dave, Dove, and Destiny, found themselves grappling with financial instability. continue reading : 4Ps transforms our lives – Bermil Family
It started as a dream. Determination, perseverance, and sacrifices fuel achieving a dream business for a 4Ps household in Barangay Mamalad, Calamba, Misamis Occidental. Amarcy Tagalogon is married to a driver of motor-for-hire, locally known as habal-habal. The couple worked together for additional income for their family, such as hog fattening, copra buy and sell, continue reading : Former habal-habal driver now owns hog fattening farm
Roselyn Herrera of Tipan, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental, considers her family her everything. A mother of two daughters and a wife, Roselyn defies the belief that women shall remain inside the four corners of the house doing the chores. For her, complementation between wife and husband shall be the new social construct so that no continue reading : ‘4Ps ends roller coaster life’