4Ps Success Stories Series #4 | “Abot-Kamay na ang Pangarap ni Nanay at Tatay”

 4Ps Success Stories Series (#4) | “Abot-Kamay na ang Pangarap ni Nanay at Tatay”

“Ang pangarap ng isang magulang para sa mga anak ay makita silang masaya at matagumpay sa buhay.” (A parent’s aspiration for her children is for them to see contentment in life and be successful), wika ni Ginang Ann Marie L. Castañeda, isang benepisyaryo ng 4Ps na nakatira sa Brgy. Manambong Sur, Bayambang, Pangasinan.

“Sobrang nagalak kami noong kami ay napabilang sa 4Ps dahil makakatulong ito hindi lang sa aming pang-araw-araw kundi pati na sa pag-aaral ng aming mga anak. Pinagpala kami ng aking asawa ng 4 na magaganda at malulusog na anak. Ang aking panganay na si Zsarhia Yvoune ay nakapagtapos ng kolehiyo sa PHINMA St. Jude College Manila sa kursong Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy." Kasama rin sa mga sumuporta sa kanyang pag-aaral at pagtatapos ang kanyang mapagmahal na lolo at lola, sina G. Rod Cariño at Gng. Cicelia Cariño. Sa kabila ng iba’t ibang hamon sa buhay, walang sawang ibinigay ng mag-asawa ang kanilang gabay, pagmamahal, at tulong, upang masiguro na si Yvoune ay magkaroon ng magandang kinabukasan. Ang kanilang sakripisyo at dedikasyon ay naging mahalagang bahagi ng tagumpay ni Yvoune sa kanyang pag-aaral. Siya ay kasalukuyang nagtatrabaho bilang nursing aide sa Gat Andres Bonifacio Medical Center. Pangalawa naman ay si Rhoan Mae na isang 2nd year college na nag-aaral ng kursong Tourism sa Arellano University. Pangarap daw niyang makapunta sa iba’t ibang lugar o bansa. Pangatlo naman ay si Camille Joy na kasalukuyang nag-aaral sa Bayambang National High School na nasa ika-12 na baitang. Siya ay pinarangalan ng "With High Honors" noong nakaraang baitang. At ang bunso ko namang anak na si Charee Gail ay nag-aaral din sa nasabing paaralan. Siya nasa ika-10 baitang. Siya rin ay sumasali sa iba’t ibang aktibidad sa kanilang paaralan. Kamakailan lang ay pinarangalan siya ng "With Honors" dahil sa matataas niyang marka.

(We are fortunate that we are part of the 4Ps beneficiaries because this will help not only to sustain our needs but also for the education and future of our children. We are blessed with 4 beautiful and healthy children. Our eldest, Zsarhia Yvoune, who graduated Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy at PHINMA St. Jude College Manila. Her loving grandparents, Mr. Rod Cariño and Mrs. Cicelia Cariño, were also among those who supported her education and graduation. Despite the various challenges in life, the couple tirelessly provided their guidance, love, and assistance to ensure that Yvoune would have a bright future. Their sacrifices and dedication became a significant part of Yvoune’s success in her studies. She is currently working as a Nursing Aide at Gat Andres Bonifacio Medical Center. Our second child is Rhoan Mae, a 2nd year college student who is currently studying at Arellano University. Her dream is to travel to different countries. Third is Camille Joy who is currently studying at Bayambang National High School and is in 12th grade. Last school year, she was awarded with high honors in their class. And our youngest is Charree Gail, who is in 10th grade in the same school as Camille Joy. Recently, she was awarded with high honors and Best in Mathematics. Charree Gail actively participates in different school activities.)

Taong 2019, naimbitahan kami sa Lungsod ng San Fernando, La Union para tumanggap ng parangal bilang isang Huwarang Pamilya. Ikinagagalak namin ito dahil sa dinami ng nakilahok ay kami pa ang pinalad. Ako rin ay nagsilbi bilang isang parent Leader sa loob ng labing isang (11) taon. Naging PTA President din ako ng siyam (9) na taon sa Manambong Sur Elementary School. Naging Barangay Health Worker din ako ng halos dalawang (2) taon. Sa kasalukuyan ako ay kabilang sa Masagana Sustainable and Livelihood Program Cooperative at itinalaga bilang chairperson ng naturang kooperatiba sa Bayambang, Pangasinan. Aktibo rin ang aking asawa na si Robert, dahil siya ang pinili na maging president ng Farmers' Association sa aming barangay.

(In the year 2019, we were invited in the City of San Fernando, La Union to receive an award of being the “Huwarang Pamilya” regional winner. We are thankful and honored because, of all the participants, we were selected to receive the award. I became a parent leader for almost 11 years. I also became the PTA President at Manambong Sur Elementary School for 9 years and a Barangay Health Worker for 2 years. Recently, I have been elected as a Chairperson of SLP Cooperative in Bayambang, Pangasinan and part of the Masagana SLP. My husband, Robert is also an active member and became the president of the Farmers' Association in our barangay.)

“Pag ina ka, lahat kakayanin mo dahil mas matimbang ang ngiti ng mga anak mo kaysa sa mga problema dito sa mundo. Sa kabila ng lahat ng hirap na aming nararanasan, pinagtutulungan naming mag-asawa na maitaguyod ang gastusin sa bahay at pag-aaral ng aking mga anak. Pinupursige ng aking asawa na magtrabaho sa bukid, at ako naman dito sa puwesto para magtahi at magtinda ng iba't ibang klase ng tela. Minsan kung may mga alok na dagdag kita ay pinapasok na rin naming mag-asawa."

(When you are a mother, you will be able to handle everything because your children's happiness is more important than the problems arising in this world. Despite all the struggles that we are facing, my husband and I are working together to sustain the needs of the family and our children’s education. My husband and I have the determination to work all day for our children. Sometimes, we also take side job offers if they can add to our family’s income.)

Onc upon a time, when the couple learned that their daughter Zsarhia Yvoune got pregnant, they felt unhappy because they thought that she would not be able to achieve her dreams. But Zsarhia proved that she could still continue studying and finish college. She is currently working as a nursing aide in Tondo, Manila and decided to take the board examination for Respiratory Therapist in February 2025. This is a step in her journey to work abroad someday to sustain the needs of the family in exchange of her parent’s sacrifices.

As the time goes by, Mr. Robert and Mrs. Ann believe that their children will attain their dreams someday not only because of their potentials and achievements in school but also their behavior or characteristics as daughters. A family will face many complex challenges over the years, but they learned that by developing resilience, creating goals, having perseverance, and supporting each other, they will overcome those obstacles in life. These were the thoughts that keep the family stronger and better.

(by: Daphne Gail S. Cadawas - PDO II/Municipal Link | Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program