Fears no more: a new road, a new life
Tuesday, 31 January 2012 12:04 | 
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As soon as the cocks started crowing, villagers awoke and prepared the needs of their children. They had to be up early compared to most parents since their kids had to go through a risky, unpaved and treacherous road on their way to school.
Every day, the school children and villagers have to trek the inclined road in Barangay Macalbang, a village in the town of Concepcion. Concepcion is 111.4 kilometers north of Iloilo. The road linking them to the town proper is muddy during rainy days and extremely dusty during summer.
This condition affects not only the children but the economic activities in the village. Progress is slow in coming because it takes much time to transport goods to and from the town proper.
Chinese experts believe PH wins war vs povertyTuesday, 31 January 2012 11:59 | | |
LIBACAO, Aklan- A team of experts from the International Poverty Reduction Center (IPRC) in China believes that the Philippine government will win its war against poverty given its ongoing poverty alleviation programs.
DSWD strengthens feedback mechanisms on CCTSaturday, 31 December 2011 18:02 | | |
DSWD strengthens feedback mechanisms on CCT
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Pantawid Pamilya hits target of 2.3 M household beneficiariesTuesday, 31 January 2012 11:29 | | |
PANTAWID Pamilyang Pilipino Program has registered its 2.3 millionth household beneficiary on December 15, 2011, thus completing the DSWD’s target of 2.3 million beneficiaries for 2011.
DSWD: making dreams come trueSaturday, 10 December 2011 09:48 | | |
Her hand was shaking as she held a piece of paper on her one hand while the other gently squeezed the little palm of her youngest child. That little paper represented a very important possession in her life—a Certificate of Occupancy giving them the go signal to live in the newly-built shelter unit funded by the government. It was handed to her personally by DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman who graced the occasion in San Antonio, Ajuy, Iloilo conducted recently.
Heide Liezl Celada, 35 years old, received the certificate together with her husband Jonathan, 46, and their two children. Witnessing the ceremony were Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr., Regional Director Minda B. Brigoli, Ajuy Mayor Juan Alv arez and Board Member Jett Rojas. Heide was only one of the 100 beneficiaries of Modified Shelter Assistance Program of DSWD in the mu nicipality who received P70,000 each for the construction of the units. Of the 100, 60 or P4.2 million-worth of houses were built at San Antonio Site and were inaugurated and turned over to the beneficiaries. The remaining P2.8 million was released for other barangays. “This started with a dream of families, the Local Government Unit of Ajuy and the Provincial Government of Iloilo. Now, you are seeing a dream come true. The shelter units are already here and we can see them in our very eyes. It is now up to you, the beneficiaries, to start a new life,” said Soliman.
According to her, the family beneficiaries should get motivation and strength from this achievement to strive for a more progressive life. “What is important is that with the fresh start, you get the drive to see more of your dreams coming true…that you won’t just be contented of dreaming but work for those dr
She also said that this would not be impossible for the beneficiaries because the leadership in Iloilo recognizes the importance of the Community Driven Development (CDD) which puts emphasis on people empowerment and participation. The Local Government Unit provided the site as well as shouldered the development of the area. “What is important is that you will build a peaceful community where you are all united towards giving the best future for your children,” Soliman added./dswd6/May Rago-Castillo |
