Ang Bagong “Ako” Ni Linelyn K. Juanzon Paano ba binago ng KALAHI ang pananaw ko sa buhay? Bago dumating ang KALAHI-CIDSS sa aming barangay ay isa lamang akong simple at ordinaryong mamamayan na hindi nakikialam sa lahat ng usaping may kinalaman sa barangay lalo’t higit sa usaping imprastraktura, sa mga proyektong naipapagawa at sa continue reading : ANG BAGONG “AKO”
In the core of the Philippine culture is the value of unity and togetherness best exhibited in the practice of bayanihan. The term bayanihan means helping one’s neighbor to make a difficult task less demanding. Most of the time it is featured as a group of men transporting a bahay-kubo, the traditional Filipino house, on continue reading : Small problems, big heroes: Community Organizing in Magdiwang, Romblon
Almost five months after being devastated by Typhoon Nona, traces of destruction are still apparent in some places in Baco, Oriental Mindoro. As one of the municipalities that were severely damaged by the typhoon, the citizens of Baco determinedly continues to rise against the challenges brought about by these types of disasters. In Barangay Lantuyang, continue reading : Unity Towards Security
It’s the end of another day. As the twilight sky turns a deep blue color and the cold breeze starts to drift from the mountains of Oriental Mindoro, darkness has completely covered the lands except for the only light coming from a fire burning in the middle of a big wooden house. Around the fire, continue reading : Reawakening of the Mangyan Alangan culture
It took about 20 minutes of boat ride going to this island of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro to interview one of this year’s model families and the provincial winner of Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya. It was raining early in the morning going to Brgy. Labangan in Ilin island but as the boat nears the docking area, continue reading : Helping others, improving one’s self
Urduja is a legendary Filipino heroine recognized for her strong leadership and passion for serving the people. Deviating from stereotype about woman being weak and passive, Urduja showed that she is a ruler who can mobilize and defend her people. She is a true legendary warrior. In the midst of sea paradise in Taytay Palawan, continue reading : Urduja of Seaweeds Production in Taytay Palawan
