‘Bag for Life’: making a living out of old newspapers and scratch papers in Brgy. Tuntungin Putho

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by Colyn Brizuela ​The bags that you can use for life and at the same time help other people’s lives – these are the bags made by a group of women who turned old newspapers, magazines, and scratch papers into … Continue reading

Brgy. Tuntungin-Putho Climate Action: Banning charcoal-making

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by Marisha Beloro “Nalungkot yung asawa ko dahil alam niyang wala na kaming ikabubuhay.” Recalled Nestor Ropelo, commonly known as Bong, a 47 years old Barangay Tuntungin-Putho resident as he shared his family’s initial reaction when he decided to finally … Continue reading

Brgy. Pansol starts 120-day feeding program for mothers

by Xyla Charisse S. Alinsod

Pregnant and lactating women of Barangay Pansol, Calamba City started their 120-day feeding program on August 1, as part of the 2016 Nutrition Month Celebration last July.

For the 38 mothers who joined the feeding activity, Brgy. Pansol allocated 30 pesos each for 120 days. This budget came from the barangay’s budget and from Non-Government Organization’s (NGO) donations.

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