It had a scorching heat that day. Arthur, 33, and Jennelyn, 32, were inside the municipal office of Pantawid Pamilya, silently waiting. Reluctant at first, the couple showed little of their smiles. But as asked gently and pushed deeper, the goodness of their hearts emanate. Little by little the Masalansan family from Sta. Cruz, Occidental continue reading : New foundation for better lives
She talks fast. A petite girl wearing a shirt and jeans emerged from the doors of the office looking fresh despite the scorching heat from the sun on a late morning and greeted everyone with a timid smile. Lyka Jane Ruiz, 21, is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education last April 2016. continue reading : Turning negativity into success
Hard work and determination can go a long way. But if given an opportunity, opens a lot of doors in making things happen as the case of one simple girl who is now working towards achieving her dreams. Cherry Vergara, 20, lives with her parents and five siblings in their humble abode in Palawan. A continue reading : An opportunity is what it takes
San Fernando, Romblon – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) MiMaRoPa through its Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) of Pantawid Pamilya provided starter kits to create fishnets to 46 Indigenous Peoples (IPs). The MCCT for IPs of the Pantawid Pamilya is an extensive coverage of program to reach the poorest of the poor continue reading : IP beneficiaries receive fishnet starter kits
MAKATI CITY – The Pantawid Pamilya Program of DSWD MiMaRoPa conducted the Parent Leaders’ Training on Leadership and Advocacy at Makati Palace Hotel last April 4-6, 2016. With 40 participants, the activity primarily aims to inspire and mobilize the parent leaders to take an active role in the institutionalization of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) continue reading : Pantawid parent leaders train to be leaders and advocates
PALAWAN – A family camp designed for the partner-beneficiaries of Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Indigenous People (MCCT-IP) was conducted last March 29-30, 2016 in the municipality of Brooke’s Point with a total of 310 participants. With the theme “Katutubong Pilipino, Kayang Ituloy ang Pagbabago”, the activity aims to demonstrate stronger relationship and family ties continue reading : MCCT-IP camp showcases strong family ties
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY – More than 50 Pantawid Pamilya parent leaders from the different barangays of the city attended the Consultation Conference on the Institutionalization of Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) bill led by Chaplain Isaias Cabral of National Auxiliary Chaplaincy Philippines (NACPHIL) at Palawan Uno Hotel. The CSO-led activity aims to provide updates on the CCT bill, continue reading : Pantawid parent leaders join discussion to pass CCT bill
Malate, Manila – As of this writing, three deliveries are on the way to the municipalities of Pinamalayan, Gloria and Pola, Oriental Mindoro with a total of 4,980 family food packs or 1,660 for each municipality. Also, there will be an initial delivery set to be taken to the municipality of Victoria, Oriental Mindoro today continue reading : DSWD MiMaRoPa continues to deliver family food packs
