HEALTH AND STITCHES

ONE LAST STITCH. Julia Bilangdal, 35, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, sees new hope in her final challenge during the TESDA-assessment of her skills in Dressmaking. As part of the Kalahi-CIDSS Livelihood for Urban Poor Communities, she is able to acquire dressmaking skills that she can use to bring more income for her family.***
ENSURING SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE POOR
APPRECIATING THE PARTNERSHIP. DSWD IV-A Regional Director Leticia T. Diokno thanks members of the civil society organizations (CSOs) for their commitment to help the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program after the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between DSWD and three other CSOs last June 7, 2013 in San Pablo City, Laguna.***
FINDING HER HOME, FINALLY
Lola Raga laughs as she shares her happiness in finally finding a home at Haven for the Elderly in Tanay, Rizal.***
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TAKING PART IN A MEN'S WORLD
Construction is predominantly a men’s world. With the physical strength required to perform tedious tasks, women are usually out of the equation. But, under the Kalahi-CIDSS program, it isn’t true anymore.***
TRADITION VS. CHANGE
RESPECTING TRADITIONS. Emily Sarmiento, together with her tribesmen, performs a ritual prayer during the Katutubo Caravan held in Brgy. Puray, Rodriguez, Rizal. With the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, her traditional views on health and education are changed, which promise a better future for her children.***
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