“Kaagapay ko ang Pantawid Pamilya at Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) sa mag-isang pagtataguyod ko sa aking anak,” said Evelyn David.

A solo parent for seven (7) years, Evelyn, 29, has single-handedly taken care of Jhaliyah Ashley, 7 years old, an incoming grade 2. “It was really hard for me then and I even thought of working abroad to support my child,” Evelyn added.

In 2013, Evelyn’s family was among the families of Victoria, Tarlac who were identified for the Set 6 of Pantawid Pamilya. And in May 2015, she availed of capital assistance under the SLP which she invested in “bigasan”. From her successful bigasan business, Evelyn now operates her own sari-sari store.

“Nakabili na rin ako ng 100 sq. meter lot mula sa kinikita ko sa bigasan at sari-sari store. Secured na rin ang kinabukasan ng anak at hindi ko na rin kailangang magtrabaho pa sa ibang bansa upang matustusan ang kanyang pag-aaral. Salamat sa tulong ng DSWD at nagkaroon ng liwanag ang aming buhay. ### (SMU)