The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (FO 1) – Ilocos Region has enhanced its Relief Prepositioning Agreement (RPA) with Local Government Units (LGUs) to speed up assistance during emergencies. Initially established years ago, the RPA is now being reinforced to ensure swift distribution of Food and Non-Food Items (FNFIs) to affected continue reading : DSWD FO 1 Boosts Relief Efforts with LGU Relief Prepositioning Agreement

Isa sa mga hamon na kinakaharap ng mga Local Government Units (LGUs) ay kung paano ang pagtukoy ng mga unang tutulungan na mahihirap na indibidwal o sambahayan sa kanilang nasasakupan alinsunod sa nakalaan nilang pondo. Ang hamon na ito ay isa sa mga tinutugunan ng Department of Social Welfare and Development Listahanan o ang National continue reading : Cabugao, Ilocos Sur – kauna-unahang LGU sa Ilocos Sur na may listahan ng mahihirap mula sa DSWD Listahanan

The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) 1 has officially clarified the definition of “affected families” to improve disaster response operations and ensure more accurate reporting of disaster impacts.This decision comes after several instances where varying interpretations led to discrepancies in identifying those most in need of assistance. Republic Act No. 10121, the continue reading : Region 1 DRRM Council Unveils New Resolution to Clarify ‘Affected Families’ for Better Disaster Response

The ultimate dream of all board takers is to pass the examination. However, for Alden Lloyd Moskito, he strongly believes that passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) is his ticket to break the chain of poverty tied in his family. All the stars aligned as he declared “LET me go!” coming from his family’s continue reading : LET Me Go

As part of its mission to deliver timely and adequate services to disaster-affected families, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (FO 1) – Ilocos Region upholds its mandate on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM). It ensures the availability of sufficient relief goods across 17 active regional and satellite warehouses while continue reading : DSWD FO 1 Mobile Command Center, featured in OPANL’s AGRIDAM

Mula noong mailunsad ang online registration para sa mga benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) noong 6 December 2024, umabot na sa 187 na indibidwal ang mga nagrehistro sa i-Registro sa Rehiyon Uno. Ang “i-Registro ang F1KD sa 4Ps” ay isang alternatibo at makabagong paraan ng ahensya para sa mas mabilis na pag-update ng continue reading : DSWD FO 1 patuloy ang paghikayat sa mga 4Ps beneficiary na buntis at/o may anak na 0-2 years old na magrehistro online sa i-Registro

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (FO 1) – Ilocos Region’s commitment to building local governments’ capacity on emergencies is critical in ensuring a more organized and effective disaster preparedness and response across the region. As part of this effort, 43 Provincial and Local Government Units (P/LGUs) were successfully provided training continue reading : DSWD FO 1 CCCM and IDP Protection Training: Significant Support Acknowledged by LGUs

Jezrael “Rael’ Alonzo was outside their house while doing his best to finish his school requirements when the lights went off. His mother, Glady, checked on him and said in a calm voice concealing her worries, “Inikkat da metten tay saksakan, nakkong. Iyanos mo latta pay lang tatta nga awan pay bukod tayo a kuryente. continue reading : Light in the Darkness