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THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY - SIQUIJOR | WWW.PIA.GOV.PH and the DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - SIQUIJOR | WWW.DOST.GOV.PH VOL. 07| No. 23 July 02 - 09, 2019
Siquijor 2019 Huwarang Pamilya hails from Maria, again 2019 Huwarang Pamilya winners with the social welfare officers and the judges. (PIA7-Siquijor) very supportive in every plans of the Barangay officials in their community and participate in the barangay activities like the waste segregation, tree planting and clean up drives. They are also active in supporting the school activities during Brigada Eskwela, PTA and SGC activities. Dante, aside from being the bread winner, is also active in serving God and the church. He is one of the “Kaabag sa Pari” (priest’s assistant) in Barangay Liloan during Sunday masses. Their daughter is also one of the active catechists in the same barangay while their sons serve as “sacristan” in the church. Their family strongly believes that God will provide but that they have to work harder to be able to provide for the needs of their growing children. Both parents are also engaged in different income generating activities like farming and fishing just to provide enough food for the family since the income they get from their daily job wouldn’t be
enough to augment their family’s needs. They even have to work in the garden, just so they can have other means of providing food for their daily consumption. Most of the produced vegetables are for family’s consumption but when they have more harvest, they also sell to augment their income. When their eldest son graduated the TESDA course of Housekeeping and Bartending, he immediately worked and helped in a little way possible to support his parents financially. Life for them was never easy, said Ria. They have been through a lot of sacrifices. “Pero pasalamat gyud mi nga naapil mi sa 4Ps kay natabangan gyud mi ug dako,” (but we are very thankful to be part of the 4Ps program, it healed a lot) she said. She said they are very lucky that the government has been giving them grants or additional means that they can use in providing the needs of their
growing children, be it in their school, their food and clothing and even their medical needs. With 4PS, they experience no problem with their children’s studies. Their sons and daughter are achievers in school and always get good grades. The family believes that education is a great equalizer. “Bisan sa among kapobrehon, wala namu ginabaliwala ang edukasyon sa mga bata kay kini ang makatabang ug dako sa among pamilya para mo uswag ang among pamuyo,” (Despite our hardships, we never disregard our children’s education this will help us improve our life). Ria and her husband would always remind their children to always do their best in their studies believing that in no time, all of their hard work and sacrifices will all pay off as long as they continue to share acts of kindness, respect, humility, love and prayer. (rac/ PIA7/Siquijor with reports from Ian Fae Campos/Social Welfare Officer)
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) 2nd quarter meeting and planning workshop at the SP Session Hall, Provincial Capitol, Siquijor.(rac/PIA7-Siquijor)
For the third time now, the provincial winner of the 2019 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya hails from the municipality of Maria, this time, it is the Taroc Family of Barangay Liloan. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-7) awarded Taroc family, along with the other winners: Astillero Family of San Juan for the second place; and Ponce Family of Lazi, third place, at the E.I. Suites, Bellview, Siquijor, Siquijor. This was made following desk and field validations conducted to the five provincial nominees by the DSWD and the judges from partner agencie composing the convergence team that includes the Department of Education (DepED), the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)Siquijor. The provincial winners receive Plaque of Recognition and Cash prizes of P7,000, P5,000, and P4,000 for the 1st, 2nd, and third placers, respectively plus the transportation allowance of P1,000 each. Previous winners, the Catubig Family of Barangay Bogo, Maria, became one of the regional winners and one of the top five finalists in the 2017 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya National Search, while Bagundol Family of Barangay Cantugbas, Maria, Siquijor, placed fourth in the regional level. They were judged based on the criteria that include strong family ties and harmonious relationship while upholding Filipino values despite the challenges of poverty; family practices and promotes healthy living and environment care; family involvement in community activities; family as inspiration to others in the community, and strives to improve living conditions amidst difficult situation. This year’s provincial winner, is an active beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) known to be of good standing in the community
The Taroc Family of Barangay Liloan, Maria, Siquijor as the 2019 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya provincial winner. (PIA7-Siquijor) with no derogatory records and whose income do not come from gambling, prostitution, child labor, extortion and other similar illegal resources. Most importantly, the family complies with all the program’s conditionalities like attending monthly Family Development Session (FDS) and regular vaccination for children, among others. Dante, the father is working as a plumber at Lilo-an Water Cooperative while his wife Ria, dedicated her time as a Day Care Worker, teaching Day Care pupils in the barangay. The children Deiserie, Deanril and Daeisha all contributed and shared in household chores while the eldest son, Dexlier is already working as an assistant cook in Lacosta Beach Resort in Larena,
Siquijor. The Taroc Family maintains a God-centered life, demonstrates positive Filipino values, and creates an impact to their community. Having grown up in a religious family, Ria models her family to be active in church services and activities. She has been an active catechist since her teenage years and continued to serve even after having a family of her own, making sure that her family members will follow her path in serving God through catechism. Ria was also a barangay secretary and never failed to involve her family in the barangay activities. They have reportedly been to page 4