A man who spent over 15 years homeless and scavenging in Metro Manila has returned home to Caraga with a fresh start, aided by a government social welfare program.<\/p>\n
\u201cRyan\u201d (real name withheld) was reunited with his family in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, early this month through the Department of Social Welfare and Development\u2019s Pag-Abot Program.<\/p>\n
The program, which assists people in street situations, also provided him with a PHP100,000 livelihood grant to start a hog-raising project.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith no permanent job and nowhere to go, Ryan resorted to scavenging. For years, he spent his days searching through garbage dumps, sidewalks, and alleys,\u201d DSWD-13 said in a statement on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Ryan expressed gratitude for the support after years of hardship.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was not choosy with work. As long as it was decent and could help me earn, I accept it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The hog-raising project aims to provide a steady income and reduce the risk of him returning to street life. The Pag-Abot Program will continue to monitor his progress. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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