MSWD - Alcala, Pangasinan

28/08/2026

The MSWD Office and the Municipal Operations Office successfully conducted RECONNECT: A Moral Values Formation last August 25, 2026, at Pindangan National High School.

The activity aimed to provide every youth with a meaningful space to reflect on the importance of good character, respect, responsibility, empathy, integrity, and making positive choices in their everyday lives. 💙

Through meaningful discussions and interactive activities, they were encouraged to reconnect not only with their values but also with their sense of purpose, relationships, and responsibility to themselves, their families, and the community. Because shaping a better community begins with young people who know their worth, understand their values, and choose to do what is right.🌟

31/07/2026

Tagumpay na Pinaghirapan, Kinabukasang Pinapangarap: Ang Paglalakbay ni Bhernardine Calaus Tungo sa Paglilingkod

May mga tagumpay na hindi lamang sinusukat sa diploma o lisensya. May mga tagumpay na hinuhubog ng lupaing sinasaka, ng pawis na pumapatak sa bukid, at ng mga panalanging ibinubulong sa gabi habang tahimik ang paligid.

Sa Barangay Macayo, Alcala, Pangasinan, lumaki si Bhernardine Joy Bautista Calaus sa isang pamilyang ang pangunahing sandigan ay pagsasaka—simple, sapat, at madalas ay salat. Minsan silang naging benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), isang programang naging tulay upang ang pangarap ay hindi tuluyang malunod sa kahirapan.

Hindi naging madali ang kanilang buhay. Ngunit sa bawat Family Development Session at sa bawat paggabay ng mga social worker, unti-unting nabuksan ang mga pintuan ng oportunidad. Nasaksihan ni Bhernardine kung paanong ang 4Ps ay naging sandigan ng kanilang pamilya upang maipagpatuloy nilang magkakapatid ang kanilang pag-aaral.

Isa sa kanyang mga kapatid ang nagtapos ng Bachelor of Physical Education. Ang isa naman ay nakapagtapos ng Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Ang bunso ay kasalukuyang kumukuha ng BS Criminology. Ang mga tagumpay na ito ay hindi lamang bunga ng sariling pagsisikap, kundi pati na rin ng malasakit at paggabay ng lahat ng naging katuwang ng kanilang pamilya sa bawat hakbang.

Doon nagsimulang tumubo ang isang tahimik ngunit matatag na pangarap.

Doon niya nakita ang tunay na mukha ng Social Work—hindi lamang bilang propesyon, kundi bilang bokasyon. Isang propesyong nagbibigay-boses sa mga hindi naririnig. Isang propesyong umaalalay sa mga pamilyang nangangarap. Isang propesyong nagiging instrumento ng pag-asa sa gitna ng pangamba.

Hindi rin maikakaila ang impluwensya ng kanyang ina, si Jonah B. Calaus, dating Parent Leader ng 4Ps sa kanilang barangay. Sa murang edad, nasaksihan ni Bhernardine ang dedikasyon ng kanyang ina—ang pakikilahok sa mga pagpupulong, ang pagbibigay-gabay sa kapwa magulang, at ang paninindigang ang edukasyon ang susi sa pagbabago ng kanilang kinabukasan.

Ngunit ang paglalakbay ay hindi naging tuwid. May mga araw ng pagod, may mga gabing puno ng pagdududa, at may mga sandaling tila napakalayo ng pangarap. Gayunman, pinili niyang magpatuloy.
Hanggang sa dumating ang araw na ang lahat ng sakripisyo ay nagbunga—si Bhernardine Calaus ay naging isang Registered Social Worker (RSW).

“Nagkaroon ng malaking pagbabago sa aking buhay matapos kong makapasa sa board exams at makapagtapos ng pag-aaral. Mas lumawak ang mga oportunidad at mas nagkaroon ako ng kumpiyansa sa sarili. Ito ay patunay na ang lahat ng sakripisyo at pagsisikap ay nagbunga,” aniya.

Ngunit para sa kanya, ang lisensya ay hindi dulo ng kwento—ito ay simula pa lamang.

“Plano kong gamitin ang aking kakayahan upang makahanap ng maayos at matatag na trabaho na makatutulong sa pangangailangan ng aking pamilya. Nais kong maibalik ang tulong na aming natanggap noon bilang benepisyaryo ng 4Ps.”

Ngayon, dala niya ang kaalaman sa case management, counseling, at community organizing—hindi lamang bilang mga teknikal na kasanayan, kundi bilang mga kasangkapang gagamitin upang maghatid ng pag-asa sa iba.

Sa pagbabahagi ng kanyang sariling karanasan—ang mga pagsubok, kabiguan, at tagumpay—nais niyang patunayan na ang kahirapan ay hindi hangganan, kundi panimulang guhit lamang ng isang mas malawak na kwento.

“Ipapakita ko sa kanila na posible ito sa pamamagitan ng sipag, tiyaga, at pagtitiwala sa sarili.”

Ang pangarap na minsang itinanim ng isang ina ay ngayon ay namumunga sa anyo ng isang propesyong may layuning maglingkod.

At sa bawat pamilyang patuloy na nangangarap, ang kanyang kwento ay paalala:

Ang kahirapan ay maaaring maging simula, ngunit hindi kailanman ang wakas.
Kapag ang pangarap ay sinamahan ng sipag at pananalig, ito’y nagiging misyong handang magpabago ng buhay—hindi lamang ng sarili, kundi ng buong komunidad.

John Patrick G, Maggay
Municipal Link
Macayo, Alcala, Pangasinan

23/07/2026

National Disability Rights Celebration 2026

The Municipality of Alcala celebrated National Disability Rights Celebration at the Alcala Auditorium, Alcala, Pangasinan, highlighting the talents and abilities of persons with disabilities through the PWD Got Talent competition and spreading joy through a Gift Giving activity.

Together, let us continue to promote inclusion, equal opportunities, and respect for the rights and dignity of every person with disability.

20/07/2026

Hakbang ng Pag-asa, Ang Pag-abot ng Pangarap

“Ang pagbabago at pag-asa ay nasa pagsisikap. Magsikap lang sa pag-aaral na kahit mahirap, mukhang malabong mangyari, matagal ang proseso, ang matamis na tagumpay ay tiyak na makakamtam.”

Isang Pantawid benepisyaryo ng Barangay San Pedro Ili, Alcala, Pangasinan si Angela Mae G. Vergara. Noong taong 2012 napabilang ang kanilang sambahayan sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.

Bilang isang anak na nagmula sa pamilyang ang pangunahing pinagkukunan ng kabuhayan ay ang pagtatrabaho bilang magsasaka, malaking tulong ang 4Ps upang matugunan ang mga gastusin sa bahay at ang pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan ng kanilang pamilya. Ayon nga kay Angela Mae, “Thankful ako sa 4Ps dahil nakatulong ito sa financial crisis namin”.

Ang sakripisyo ng kanilang ama na si Felizardo Vergara at ng kanilang Tita na si Fe Vergara, na buong tapang na tumayong ilaw ng tahanan matapos pumanaw ang kanilang ina, ay hindi matatawaran. Sa kabila ng mabigat na responsibilidad, buong puso nilang tinanggap ang tungkulin upang maitaguyod ang pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan ng pamilya at matiyak ang pagpapatuloy ng pag-aaral ng mga bata. Ang kanilang pagtitiyaga at pagsusumikap ay unti-unting nagbunga ng magagandang resulta. Sa ngayon, “Nakakatulong na rin ako sa mga gastusin sa bahay, at sa pag-aaral ng mga kapatid ko”.

Si Angela Mae Vergara ay nakapagtapos ng kursong Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in Filipino. Siya ay naging Dean’s Lister, nakatanggap ng Academic Distinction Award noong taong 2024, at nakapasa sa Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) noong Marso 2025. Ang tagumpay na ito ay may kaakibat na mabigat na responsibilidad, ayon kay Angela Mae, “Bilang anak, nakaranas ako ng matinding pressure nang maipasa ko ang Licensure Examination for Teachers dahil mahirap din makapasok sa pampublikong paaralan.”

Sa halip na tumambay sa bahay nang matagal, mas pinili ni Angela Mae na maging praktikal at pagtuunan ng pansin ang kanyang hangaring makatulong sa kanyang pamilya sa aspetong pinansyal, upang mabawasan ang bigat na kanilang dinadala, lalo na ng kanyang Tita at ama. Sa kasalukuyan, si Angela Mae ay nanunungkulan bilang Finance Admin sa J&T bilang isang permanenteng empleyado, “Naging praktikal na lamang ako kaysa tumambay sa bahay ng napakatagal bago makapasok sa public (na paaralan).”

Iba man ang tinahak na larangan ni Angela Mae, hindi ito nangangahulugan na ang kanyang mga pinaghirapan at pinagsikapan ay mawawalan ng saysay. Bagkus, ito ay nagsisilbing hakbang ng pag-asa; isang simula ng pag-abot sa kanyang mga pangarap at unti-unting pagtupad sa kanyang mga mithiin.

by:

Kristal May C. Fernandez
Municipal Link
San Pedro Ili, Alcala, Pangasinan

13/07/2026

𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐀 📝

In line with the continuing commitment to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Development and to ensure that every young learner is equipped with essential educational materials as the school year approaches, the Provincial Government of Pangasinan conducted the Ceremonial Awarding of School Bags and School Supplies for day care pupils in the Municipality of Alcala.

As part of this initiative, the Municipality of Alcala received sets of school bags and school supplies for the benefit of 950 day care pupils enrolled in the 25 Child Development Centers within the Municipality. This initiative was made possible through the generosity and leadership of Governor Ramon 'Mon-mon' V. Guico, III, by the presence of Mr. Jesus Basco, Consultant to the Governor, and Mr. Richard Dizon, Project Evaluation Officer III of the Provincial Government of Pangasinan who formally turned over the educational assistance to the Local Government Unit of Alcala, reaffirming the Provincial Government's steadfast support for programs that promote the welfare and development of children.

On behalf of the Municipality of Alcala, Municipal Mayor Atty. Manuel T. Collado conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to Governor Guico and the Provincial Government of Pangasinan for their continued support of the municipality's early childhood education programs. He emphasized that this initiative is a meaningful investment in the future of every child, as it not only provides them with the necessary learning materials but also eases the financial burden of parents and guardians in this school year, and further expressed his appreciation for the Province's unwavering partnership with LGU Alcala in promoting accessible, inclusive, and quality early childhood education.

Also, MSWD Officer, Evangeline Del Castillo, remarks her sincere appreciation to the Provincial Government of Pangasinan for its unwavering support of the municipality's ECCD Programs. She underscored that the provision of school bags and school supplies goes beyond the distribution of educational materials, as it is a tangible investment in children's future, fostering school readiness, encouraging regular attendance, and creating a more conducive learning environment for every day care learners.

The successful implementation of this initiative reflects the strong collaboration between the Provincial Government and the Local Government Unit of Alcala in advancing programs that uphold the welfare, education, and holistic development of children. Through sustained partnerships and a shared commitment to public service, the Municipality of Alcala remains steadfast in its mission of building a brighter future for every Alcalenean child.

Pangasinan, ang Galing! ✌️💙
Alcala, ang Galing! ✌️💙

07/07/2026

Success Story #20

Janine Negrillo's Story of Grit, Gratitude, and Giving Back

LAOAC, ALCALA, PANGASINAN – At 24 years old, Janine V. Negrillo holds two vital things in her hands: a license as a Professional Teacher, and a heart full of determination to uplift her family and community. But her journey to become a professional was neither easy nor instant. It was paved with late-night reviews, hard work, and a government program that refused to let her dream die.

Janine is a monitored child of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Growing up, her parents’ income was unstable. But through 4Ps, Janine’s family received conditional cash grants that helped keep her in school. The program required them to follow conditionalities, which Janine now credits for shaping her values. “4Ps didn’t just give us cash grants,” she recalls. “It gave my parents hope that their daughter could finish school.”

And finish she did. Janine earned her degree in Education. She took the Licensure Examination for Teachers not with expensive review center materials, but with self-discipline, prayer, and sample exams printed as favors from friends. When the results came out, her name was there—JANINE V. NEGRILLO, LPT.

Today, while waiting for her permanent teaching position application to be processed by the Department of Education (DepEd), Janine works as a part-time tutor for the Aral Program of DepEd. The program helps learners who are behind in reading and numeracy. “It’s not a permanent post yet, but for me, it’s a mission,” she says. Every morning, she sits with different students who struggles, and she sees herself in them—children who just need someone to believe in them. “I don’t want to just be a teacher inside a school,” Janine explains. “I want to be a teacher in the community—someone who shows learners that poverty is not a wall, but a detour. If I made it, they can too.”

“The road is hard; buy you are harder. Use every bit of help—whether from government, neighbors, or your own sweat—and turn it into fuel. One day, you won’t just be a passer of board exam.” Janine’s story is a living testament that the 4Ps program is not a dole-out but a lifeline. It didn’t hand her a career; it handed her a chance. And she grabbed it with both hands, studied with all her might, and passed the board exam not for fame, but for family. Now, she uses her license to help her parents’ pay bills, but more importantly, to inspire the next generation. Janine V. Negrillo is not yet a permanent DepEd teacher. But in her community, she is already a role model. And soon, when her classroom assignment comes, she won’t just teach lessons—she will teach lives. Just as her own life was taught to rise.

Michael Bryan E. Villanueva
Municipal Link
Barangay Laoac, Alcala, Pangasinan

30/06/2026

10/06/2026

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08/06/2026

The Municipality of Alcala, Pangasinan - Admin 2025-2028 joins the observance of 2026 Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week on June 7-14, 2026, with this year's theme, "Love Makes a Family."

This observance highlights the significance of providing every child with a safe, nurturing, and loving family environment where they can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. It reminds us that families are established not merely by blood but also by care, commitment, acceptance, and LOVE.

As we celebrate this meaningful week, the LGU reaffirm our support for programs and initiatives that fosters adoption and alternative child care, ensuring that every child is given the opportunity to experience the warmth, security, and belonging of a family.

Let us continue to advocate the rights and welfare of children and create a community where every child feels loved, valued, and protected.

Every child matters. And every child deserves the chance to belong.

Love Makes a Family!🩵💙💜

NACC RACCO 1 - Ilocos Region

05/06/2026

Bilang bahagi ng patuloy na pagsusulong ng kapakanan at karapatan ng mga bata, kababaihan, at pamilya, matagumpay na pinangunahan ng Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office ngayong araw, June 5, 2026 ang 'Orientation on Republic Act No. 11642 (Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act), Republic Act No. 11222 (Simulated Birth Rectification Act), Republic Act No. 11313 (Safe Spaces Act), at Republic Act No. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act).'

Ang nasabing aktibidad ay dinaluhan ng Barangay VAWC Desk Officers, BHWs, BNS, Child Development Workers, at Parent Leaders na nagkaroon ng mahalagang kaalaman tungkol sa tamang proseso ng adoption, pagwawasto ng simulated birth records, pagprotekta laban sa gender-based sexual harassment, at mga legal na mekanismo upang maiwasan at matugunan ang karahasan laban sa kababaihan at kanilang mga anak.

Sa aktibidad na ito, mas napalawak ang kanilang kaalaman bilang duty bearers hinggil sa mga karapatan at responsibilidad sa paglikha ng ligtas, inklusibo, at child-friendly na komunidad. Naging daan din ito upang higit na mapalakas ang koordinasyon at pakikipagtulungan ng iba't ibang sektor sa pagsusulong ng child protection, gender sensitivity, at family welfare.

Isa sa mga tampok ng aktibidad ang makabuluhang 'testimonial' ng mga foster parents na nagbahagi ng kanilang personal na karanasan, mga hamon, at mga natutunang aral sa pag-aaruga at pagbibigay ng pansamantalang tahanan sa mga batang nangangailangan ng pagmamahal, gabay, at proteksyon. Ang kanilang testimonya ay nagsilbing inspirasyon sa mga kalahok at nagbigay ng mas malalim na pag-unawa sa kahalagahan ng foster care bilang isang makatao at makabuluhang paraan ng pagtulong sa mga bata na nangangailangan ng kalinga at suporta.

Gayunpaman, binigyang-diin ni Municipal Mayor Atty. Manuel T. Collado ang kahalagahan ng patuloy na pagpapalakas ng mga programa at inisyatibang nagtataguyod ng kapakanan ng mga bata, kababaihan, at pamilya. Ipinahayag din niya ang kanyang buong suporta sa mga gawaing nagpapalawak ng kamalayan hinggil sa child protection, women empowerment, at family welfare, bilang mahalagang hakbang tungo sa pagbuo ng isang ligtas, makatarungan, at mapagkalingang komunidad para sa lahat.

Taos-pusong pasasalamat ang ipinaaabot ng MSWDO sa ating mga resource speakers mula sa National Authority for Child Care (NACC) RACCO I – Ilocos Region, sa katauhan nina Ms. Ryan Alyssa D. Espiritu, RSW, Social Welfare Officer III, at Ms. Merla Alyssa T. Alvior, Social Welfare Officer I, para sa kanilang mahalagang talakayan hinggil sa RA 11642 at RA 11222. Gayundin, ang aming pasasalamat kina PCPT Socorro F. Arciaga, Chief, Family Juvenile, Gender and Development Section ng Pangasinan Police Provincial Office, at PMSg Violeta I. Perez, WCPD PNCO ng Alcala Municipal Police Station, para sa kanilang makabuluhang pagbabahagi ng kaalaman tungkol sa RA 11313 at RA 9262.

Lubos ding pinasasalamatan ang lahat ng partner agencies, barangay officials, at mga kalahok na naging bahagi ng matagumpay at makabuluhang gawaing ito. Ang inyong suporta at aktibong partisipasyon ay mahalagang hakbang tungo sa pagbuo ng isang komunidad na may malasakit, paggalang sa karapatan ng bawat isa, at pagpapahalaga sa dignidad ng bawat kabataan, kababaihan, at pamilya.

💙 Sama-sama nating itaguyod ang mga batas na nagpoprotekta, nagbibigay ng pag-asa, at nagpapalakas sa ating mga mamamayan tungo sa isang mas ligtas, mas makatarungan, at mas mapagkalingang lipunan.