Coron, Palawan – Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Juliano-Soliman ensures provision of more poverty-alleviation services in the recently concluded Joint National and Regional Advisory Committee meeting, April 25, 2014 in Coron, Palawan. Six barangays were visited for needs assessment by the joint-committee members from 11 National Government Agencies (NGAs). Sec. Soliman and the team had a chance continue reading : Sec. Soliman ensures reach of poverty-alleviation services to IP communities
Coron, Palawan – Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Juliano-Soliman of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) led the Joint National and Regional Advisory Committee meeting and field visit in Coron, Palawan last April 23-25, 2014. The activity is regularly conducted by the Department involving other National Government Agencies (NGAs) to strengthen operational mechanics and institutional continue reading : Sec. Soliman, 11 National Government Agencies assess DSWD areas in Coron
Malate, Manila – “Juana: Ang tatag mo ay tatag natin sa pagbangon at pagsulong.” That is the theme of this year’s Women’s Month Celebration. In line with the celebration, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of DSWD IV-MiMaRoPa awarded beneficiaries who showcased exemplary acts of resiliency and determination to uplift their lives in the five provinces continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya MiMaRoPa awards empowered women
People say giving up means losing. But not for a mother struggling to keep her children alive. Giving up is just one setback meant to move forward. Maymay Kusangloob, 37 years old, is a solo parent. Coming from the Hanunuo tribe of Mangyan from San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, with three children, Maymay raises her kids alone after continue reading : Leaving to live
Written by: Ruth Tamara Encarnacion, Municipal Link Healed wounds when scratched relive the pain that was once felt. It is but a constant reminder of what made us become the person we are today. It might sound hurtful, but to experience such cruelty will definitely make one rethink how safe and secure we are in continue reading : A second chance: An account on woman empowerment
Loud music playing. Colorful banderitas hanging. People cheering. These are signs of piyestang bayan (festival) celebrated in municipalities and provinces. For the Southernmost part of Oriental Mindoro, Bulalacao, their festival this year brought a new flavor to their municipality. The Panginhas Festival of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro started some 20 years ago, but was never celebrated continue reading : Taking part in every aspect
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro – Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Juliano-Soliman led the awarding of cheques worth Php300,000.00 each to five barangays in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro last January 24, 2014. Together with the provincial and local government, Sec. Soliman handed over the cheques to the representatives of the SEA-Kaunlaran Associations (SKA) in the five barangays to continue reading : Sec. Dinky Soliman awards cheques for livelihood and construction of youth center
As told by John Vincent Gasmin, Municipal Link of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro Walk the talk. In doing so, we can show them what we can do. That is the plan. That is our plan, Team Bulalacao’s plan. The Pantawid Pamilya staff of the municipality of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro aims to start anew and fresh. Be continue reading : A New Team Bulalacao
