Philippines is an agricultural country – with its abundant nature and good climate, a lot of local residents, especially on rural places, would engage in farming. Zooming in lies the nature-loving province called Palawan. Located in the province is the municipality of Aborlan which is known as one of the biggest producers of agricultural products continue reading : Aborlan pushing for Organic Farming
Filipinos are always practical; we do everything just to financially provide for our families in ways we know. We look around, and are always on the go to find livelihood projects that are beneficial and lucrative when fearlessly ventured. The hog raising industry has been touted to be just such. Many Palaweños in the rural continue reading : Soaring High Through Hog Raising
The part of women and its contributions to culture should never be underestimated in this predominantly male-controlled culture, like in the Philippines. Women-led organizations in the government, non-government organization, and private sector have molded and influenced national issues pertaining to governance and other economic-related happenings. More women and women organizations are now playing a proactive continue reading : An Empowered Woman’s Secret to a Successful Piggery
“When you are doing things that you consider precious, in turn, gives the best results for you. What results? Those that can’t, by any existing currencies, be bought, say, happiness, fulfillment and respect.” Ms. Myrna D. Blaza is a native from La Curva, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. She was raised from a family whose everyday continue reading : Sustaining Livelihood through Enriched Skills and Social Responsibility
Siya si Rey Mendoza, 38 taong gulang mula sa Barangay Rosacara, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro. Siya ay miyembro ng SEA-K sa loob ng walong buwan sa pag-asang maiaangat ang buhay katulong ang kanyang maybahay na si Mary Joy Mendoza na 28 taong gulang. Mayroon silang tatlong anak, dalawang lalaki at isang babae na sa kasalukuyan ay continue reading : Sapat na Puhunan para sa Maunlad na Kabuhayan
Siya si Rollie De Castro, 19 taong gulang mula sa Calapan, Oriental Mindoro. Isa siya sa mga mapalad na napiling maging iskolar ng DSWD sa ilalim ng programa nito na Sustainable Livelihood Program o SLP. Napili niya ang kursong bokasyonal na Welding at kamakailan lamang ay matagumpay niya itong natapos. Si Rollie ay ika-apat sa continue reading : Kwento ng pagbabago tungo sa kaunlaran
Information Officers multiplies as it sends provincial counterparts on a three-day training. Twenty seven (27) DSWD staffs from MIMAROPA region representing various programs attend the Social Marketing Training Workshop on Journalism, Photography, Adobe Photoshop and Video Production in Makati Palace Hotel September 20-22, 2017. Without sufficient background, participants bravely try out altering photos, hitting the continue reading : “A new breed of field workers cum information officers “
“Hindi ako nagsisi kahit madami sila…medyo hirap, pero kinakaya tsaka masaya naman (I do not regret having many children…it is sometimes hard, but we get through it and we are happy)” said Marlyn Geonzon, a mother of ten. Being economically challenged and having more children to feed, Marlyn and his husband, Maclyn, work hard each continue reading : Strength in Numbers
