“Save before you spend,” Cristine Agsawal shared as she recounts how the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) changed her family’s ways of spending their daily finances. Cristine hails from the remote agricultural barangay of Umalbong, Hingyon, Ifugao. Like many other 4Ps beneficiaries, Cristine only finished elementary because of financial struggles. Cristine was 22 when she continue reading : Save now, spend later: A 4Ps beneficiary’s outlook in life
KIBUNGAN, BENGUET- Their forefathers have told them that it is almost impossible for a road to reach their place in Tacadang Proper in Kibungan, Benguet province because of the isolated landscape of their village. When an opportunity came through a grant from KALAHI-CIDSS program of the agency, improvement of roads was proposed to respond to continue reading : The roads they have longed for now a reality
Several months after the onslaught of Typhoon Egay (Doksuri) which lashed North Luzon, including the Cordilleras, on July 25 to 27, 2023, the effects linger on. For 21-year old Syrelle Tumpap, whose family were among the thousands of households in the region affected due to floodings and landslides, the sting of the nightmare may stay continue reading : Dreaming big amidst disaster: a student’s story of resilience
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)- Many are called to become social workers but only few have a heart made to serve. Mr. Bernardo Cadaon, Jr. is one of those who have chosen to take the path of selfless service. Bernard is a Social Welfare Officer I and the Supervising Social Worker of the Regional Rehabilitation Center continue reading : Heart of service, Heart of a Dangal ng Bayan
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)- She is used to making sure that the meals of the children in Child Development Centers (CDCs) are healthy and nutritious even if she needs to traverse the mountains and rivers of the Cordilleras. What she is not familiar with is being exalted for the service that she gives. Ms. Eleonor continue reading : The ‘Ingredients’ of Making a Dangal ng Bayan Awardee
Environment protection, indigenous knowledge and skills promotion, community-engaged innovation, and proper resource management− These advocacy/practices were furthered through the implementation of Risk Resiliency Program- Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Disaster Risk Reduction (RRP-CCAM-DRR) which lead to sustenance of the weaving livelihood for the Program beneficiaries in the Municipality of Besao, Mountain Province. The Department of Social continue reading : Upcycling their way to sustainability: RRP-CCAM-DRR expands Rag-Making Livelihood in Besao