Santa Ursula Church in Binangonan
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially declared the 225-year-old Santa Ursula Church in Binangonan, Rizal, a National Cultural Treasure (NCT) on March 2, 2025.
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NCCA declares Sta. Ursula Church in Binangonan, Rizal a National Cultural Treasure

A holy mass and a ceremony were held to commemorate the historical heritage declaration, attended notable personas including NCCA Chairman Victorino Mapa Manalo, Deputy Executive
Marjorie "Ghie" Samaniego
Marjorie Samaniego, better known as ‘Ghie’ became a beneficiary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) in 2015 and founded “Cesmar Enterprise,” a small business that specializes in ginger-brew. Almost a decade later, her product is being sold at 16 reseller outlets in Bataan, earning her an award from Gawad Sulong 2024, the first ever awarding body for the most outstanding SLP participants, employees, and partners.
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Real Life Stories: How DSWD’s livelihood program brews success for beneficiary’s ginger tea business

Success is sweeter when it is earned through hard work and perseverance. This mantra applies to Marjorie "Ghie" Samaniego, one of the recipients of the