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
Mercy P. Solatorio is a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino or 4Ps grantee with four children residing in Lala, Lanao del Norte. She is the over-all parent leader in their barangay. She was able to avail a individual loan of Php 5,000.00 under the SEA-K program, former name of Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), which she used to continue reading : New normal brings new challenges for an SLP participant who is also a Parent Leader
The Balatacan Makugihon C4 SLPA was organized last April 2019 with 25 members from Barangay Balatacan, Tangub City. All of the members are beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps. Their proposed project or livelihood is a Mini General Merchandise, focusing more on the Farming Fertilizers, Fishing Tools and Supplies. They were funded continue reading : Makugihon ug Makaunayon, Journey to New Beginnings of Balatacan Makugihon C4 SLPA
“Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” ~ Winston S. Churchill Success is often paved with learnings from failures. To be able to stand up again takes huge amount for courage when faced by hopelessness. This is true to many and so is for C-50 Macanhan continue reading : An SLP association overcomes broken trust with courage