“We are proud to show that even if we are women, we can practice and train people on DRRM and emergency rescues, which are mostly associated as a man’s job. It is a challenge, but if you are capable enough to do what is tasked of you and are properly trained for it, you can…

“Our association was formed as a commitment to one NGO (WorldFish) who saw how we really needed alternative livelihood opportunities after Super Typhoon Yolanda. In the town of Madridejos, Brgy. Mancilang has the most number of indigents who only relied on fishing for their livelihood. That is why most of our members are women; they…