Meet Anecita and Sabino Alsonado of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, a couple whose unwavering love for their eleven children propels them through life’s most challenging moments. Anecita, a skilled manicurist, and Sabino, a dedicated delivery truck driver, toil tirelessly each day to provide for their large family. Their journey has been marked by hardship as continue reading : Parents defy hardships, achieve prosperity
Heilyn Joy Abilay, 29, of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, would always accompany 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) workers of her town in preparing any activities involving the beneficiaries. Heilyn Joy is the 4Ps Focal Person of Kapatagan Local Government Unit (LGU) working under the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office. Her job made Heilyn Joy continue reading : LGU employee finds joy in supporting 4Ps beneficiaries
It all started in love. Felixberto and Cereniza Areglado’s love story is a narrative of perseverance and triumph against all odds in Lala, Lanao del Norte. Their story began on the streets of the coastal barangay, where fate intertwined their paths. Through chance or destiny, they found solace in each other’s company, and soon, their continue reading : Fisherman’s family nets success
A former beneficiary in Barangay Bualan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte showcases the resilience and determination of many facing life’s toughest challenges. Arlene A. Longcob, 47 years old, has weathered storms that would have brought many to their knees, emerging not only unbroken but thriving against the odds. Arlene’s journey began in the lush fields of continue reading : From Bananas to Business: A Journey of Resilience
Juanita Dayrita, a 50-year-old entrepreneur, defies the challenges of running a sari-sari store in the face of intense competition and the unexpected hurdles brought about by the pandemic in Barangay Ilihan of Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte. Juanita’s determination is a remarkable story of resilience. She is a hardworking wife and mother who initially took various continue reading : DSWD’s intervention fuels entrepreneurial success
Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte-In the coastal town of Poblacion, the Escorial family rises with the sun, embodying resilience and hope in the face of poverty. Their daily routine revolves around fishing, a livelihood that not only sustains them but has also become a pathway to a brighter future. As dawn breaks, the family continue reading : 4Ps family overcomes poverty through fishing
Cheryl Generale’s journey in Barangay Butadon, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte from hope to achievement resonates as a testament to the transformative power of education and community support. Cheryl, 47 year-old and a dedicated mother of five, once harbored a singular aspiration: to see all her children complete their secondary education. Living five kilometers away from continue reading : FDS changes our lives, says beneficiary
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