Gracelda Tapayan slowly paddles the balance wheels of her sewing machine to stitch together garments and repair torn clothes after she prepares food for her children, who will go to school daily. Gracelda has faced the challenges of life head-on, single-handedly raising her four children amidst financial hardships. Gracelda, due to the constraints of poverty, continue reading : A solo parent remains resilient, improves the family’s well-being

By Marife Matratar Calamba, Misamis Occidental One afternoon in broad daylight, like any other family – staying inside their house, figuring out how life could be better.  It was the usual afternoon that we had daily. My husband and I discussed how we could get some extra money for our bills, food, and more.  It continue reading : ‘4Ps builds financial resiliency’ 

Amidst the cacophony of daily struggles, the Igbo and Yoruba Proverb echoes a profound truth: “It takes a village to raise a child.” This saying resonates deeply, especially during the inaugural celebration of Solo Parent’s Week, where tales of resilience and unwavering love take center stage. Meet Joy Lim-Suzon, a beacon of strength in the continue reading : 4Ps worker: My love, resilience triumph against all odds

Raising a child is no easy feat. For solo parents, navigating this journey alone amplifies the challenges they face. As the Igbo and Yoruba Proverb aptly states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But amidst the struggles lie stories of resilience and love, especially during the inaugural celebration of Solo Parent’s Week across continue reading : Insights from a solo parent and 4Ps worker

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