31 October 2018 – The DSWD Field Office (FO) 1 continuously provides food and non-food items to local government units (LGUs) that need relief supply augmentation to be distributed to individuals and families who were affected by Typhoon Rosita. As of the latest data of Disaster Response Information Management Section (DRIMS), the Department has augmented continue reading : DSWD FO 1 augments relief supplies to Typhoon Rosita-affected families

At the onset of the monsoon rains enhanced by Tropical Depression ‘Josie’ last weekend (21 July 2018), the DSWD Field Office 1 immediately coordinated with the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) for the immediate transport of relief goods to the heavily flooded towns of Calasiao and Urbiztondo in Pangasinan. With direct instructions continue reading : DSWD FO 1 releases PhP11.15M worth of relief goods to monsoon rain victims

Fifty-one (51) PWDs who have successfully completed one-year social and vocational training courses at DSWD’s Area 1 Vocational Rehabilitation Center (AVRC 1) in Dagupan City are now ready to join the mainstream of workforce in Region 1. AVRC 1 management announced that most of the graduates this year are already employed. Such is among the continue reading : DSWD’s AVRC produces more skilled Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

Since 2016, the Cash for Work on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (CFW-CCAM) has reforested and protected at least 4,500 hectares of forest lands in Ilocos Norte. CFW-CCAM has also preserved  rivers/riverbanks/coastline  barangays  and provided temporary jobs in partnership with Ilocos Norte  Gov. Imee R. Marcos and the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO). continue reading : DSWD’s Php70.7M Cash for Work assisted Ilocos Norte Green Wall, water tributaries in span of 3 years

DSWD FO 1, as the lead Agency on response, early recovery, and rehabilitation of disaster victims in Region 1, trained 40 employees – the pioneer group –  on Basic Incident Command System (ICS), a standardized approach to emergency incidents. Led by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Region 1, other subject matter experts came from continue reading : DSWD FO 1 braces for Incident Command System (ICS)

Health at work is also given attention at DSWD FO 1. Despite voluminous tasks and functions, Dir. Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo directed staff and employees to join activities that promote healthier and stronger body and mind as these are designed towards good and balanced lifestyle. Just recently, the DSWD Basketball Season 5 was launched at continue reading : DSWD FO 1 hypes health and wellness activities

No to falsification of birth certificates (also known as simulation of birth) and yes to the legal process of adoption for children declared legally available for adoption was the central message of this year’s Adoption Consciousness Celebration (ACC). As Director Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo emphasized, the thorough assessment done by the Social Workers ensures the continue reading : DSWD FO1 advocates hashtag #SaADOPTIONMayFOREVER

Loving beyond differences and not being able to return the favor because of incapacities led to stronger bond between Estrella and her adopted child Angela. Their story stood the tests of time and love despite the many reasons to give up, which Estrella mentioned when she narrated stories of sadness and triumphs between her and continue reading : Fading Colors Turn into Rainbow (story of an adopted daughter who has special needs)