“We ventured into many businesses before, but we did not succeed. It’s only here in Balo-i that we have thrived through our start-up food business,” shared Alican Bongcarawan Ali, a Balik-Probinsya Bagong Pag-Asa Program (BP2P) beneficiary in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte. After years of toiling on the sidewalks of Quiapo, Manila as a vendor, he continue reading : Opportunities come to those who are prepared
‘Our sacrifices are not in vain’
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’
4Ps opens more opportunities to a Higaunon household
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
Ex-4Ps grantee chases dreams of becoming a teacher
The life of a former 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) beneficiary seems to pattern what the famous American educator Marva Collins says, “success doesn’t come and find you; you have to get it.” Chaneryl Barotas Ungab, 31, of Purok 2, Bunibuni, Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon, once dreamed of becoming a successful teacher and finally became one. continue reading : Ex-4Ps grantee chases dreams of becoming a teacher
Hard work and servant-leadership make the Roca Family the Exemplary 4Ps IP Family
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office X has chosen a Higaunon Tribe Family as the first Exemplary 4Ps Indigenous Peoples Family in Northern Mindanao. The Roca Family, a resident of Civoleg, Lunotan, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, is an active member of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) under the Modified Conditional continue reading : Hard work and servant-leadership make the Roca Family the Exemplary 4Ps IP Family
Disability is not a hindrance to have a better life
Born with a congenital condition, the mother of four proves that she can raise her four children through her livelihood. How it started Lalaine Viodor, 55, residing in Linangkayan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, is a sixth of the brood with seven children. His father was a fisher folk while her mother sold his father’s catch. Of continue reading : Disability is not a hindrance to have a better life
‘4Ps helps us persevere life’s battle’
By Desirie Nicole C. Daligdig Patudan Tubod Lanao del Norte As I write our life story, I want to answer these questions: How was life before the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)? How was the feeling? How is it going? And most importantly, what’s life during this pandemic? I am the eldest among the three continue reading : ‘4Ps helps us persevere life’s battle’
Pantawid Pamilya opens up more opportunities to me-IP mother
By Madelline Dela Cerna Omamalin Purok 10, Tongantongan, Valencia City, Bukidnon I’m Madelline Omamalin, 29 years of age and one of the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer grantees for Indigenous Peoples. My family is one of the poorest among the poor who struggle to survive, but nothing changes no matter what we do to improve our continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya opens up more opportunities to me-IP mother