In Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon, three Higaonon women dreamt of a better life. Their threads intertwined as they attended the 10-day training in dressmaking held by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The pandemic came in 2020 their lines may have separated, but they are simultaneously in sync with each other’s dreams. Instead of continue reading : Weaving a Colorful Thread
“Kung makadawat sila [sa kwarta sa gobyerno], ila ibutang sa maayo. Kay tiguwang naman ta, kinahanglan nato na maharuhay ug di nata magsalig sa atong bata.” [If they received money from the government, they should use it well. We are old(my wife and I), so we should be self-sufficient and not depend on our children.] continue reading : SLP beneficiary pays it forward
With the Christmas season approaching, many people are busy buying gifts at malls with festive tunes and colorful displays of flashing lights. But let us not forget the main reason we celebrate this Yuletide season- the birth of Jesus. As December 16 drew near, churches prepared for the annual Simbang Gabi. It is a devotional continue reading : A Christmas To Remember: A Tindera Sells Kakanin for the Season
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
DSWDX’s alliance gives hope to 27 4Ps beneficiaries as they were awarded with scholarship by Xavier University – Andrew L. Gotianun Sr. Center for Integrated Technologies (XU-ALGCIT). Aside from the tuition-free education, the incoming senior high school scholars will receive uniforms, books, and will be housed in a dormitory with provisions of free daily meals. continue reading : DSWD X-XUALGCIT-DICT X secures education of 27 4Ps Students
Perlita Cahatol and her family of seven were coping with the demands of living in Cagayan de Oro City until they were challenged with bigger trials starting with her husband’s accident. This incident forced the family to migrate to Kibawe, Bukidnon in hopes to have a better quality of life. The house they built were continue reading : SLP as Part of a Recipe for a Better Tomorrow
In August 2004, KAWOSA (then KASAPI) was organized by a select group of women who saw the financial need for fiesta celebrations and other festivities. To address this need, the group decided to contribute Php300.00 as start-up capital for a micro-lending activity. They charged an interest of 10% per month. To keep track of their continue reading : For the Community, By the Community
Heroes. Modern heroes. A title given to Overseas Filipino Workers as they sacrifice in leaving their families in dreams of having a better life and a brighter future for their children. Not enough employment opportunities for poor household members who have not finished formal schooling is a common background for those who seek employment abroad. continue reading : Fortune Favors the Brave, story of a 4Ps member working as a Domestic Worker