They are not just an ordinary couple collecting recyclable materials for a living, they are symbols of partnership blessed from above. A real inspiration to their family and community, Roberto and Madalena Mandigma of Naguilian, La Union brave the challenges of being poor together.The couple lives simply without electricity in a one-room house made of continue reading : Inseparable social pensioner- couple earns from recyclables
DSWD releases Php 5 million for disaster mitigating projects in Ilocos Norte
All cities and towns of Ilocos Norte will implement the Php 5 million-worth projects on planting mangrove, forest trees, fruit trees, and bamboo and production of bamboo planting materials starting on the last week of May 2015. With these projects, community safety is assured through the rehabilitation of facilities and structures with the goal of continue reading : DSWD releases Php 5 million for disaster mitigating projects in Ilocos Norte
Pantawid Pamilya Family Development Session improves husband-wife relationship
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program as the government’s strategy in alleviating poverty firms up its mechanisms as positive reactions are continuously gathered from ordinary beneficiaries such as in Mangaldan, Pangasinan. Among the positive testimonials, one came from Simona Gutierez who said that stronger relationship with her spouse was brought about by the series of Family continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya Family Development Session improves husband-wife relationship
Stories of transformation uphold Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries during Secretary Soliman’s visit in Region 1
The Parent Leaders’ Dialogue with DSWD Secretary ‘Dinky’ Soliman recently held in Urdaneta City was filled with stories of change from simple men and women representing 216,395 registered Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Region 1, now bearers of enhanced values, assertiveness, and active partnership in the local communities. Stories of change confirm that Pantawid Pamilya empowers. continue reading : Stories of transformation uphold Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries during Secretary Soliman’s visit in Region 1
DSWD Field Office 1 assists SAF PO2 Mejia and Nacionales
Financial assistance and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) sessions were provided to bereaved families of Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP SAF) PO2 Omar Nacionales and PO2 Ephraim Mejia during the visit of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas in Luna, La Union and in San Nicolas, Pangasinan, respectively, on continue reading : DSWD Field Office 1 assists SAF PO2 Mejia and Nacionales
215 Pantawid Pamilya Parent Leaders to get support from Kasama Ka sa Barangay Foundation Inc.
A Memorandum of Agreement sealed the partnership of DSWD and Kasama Ka sa Barangay Foundation Inc. (KKBFI) for entrepreneurial skills development of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Bayambang, Pangasinan. The partnership will provide various trainings maximizing the potentials of the beneficiaries, thus increased employment and job opportunities are its end goals.The KKBFI also tapped the Department continue reading : 215 Pantawid Pamilya Parent Leaders to get support from Kasama Ka sa Barangay Foundation Inc.
DSWD Field Office-1 lauds 2 cities, 2 towns as Convergence Champions
DSWD intensifies partnership with Local Government Units (LGUs) on strategized and effective program implementation to improve the lives of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries so that even after the Program, self sufficiency is sustained. The four Provincial Action Teams recommended Laoag City in Ilocos Norte, Vigan City in Ilocos Sur, Rosario in La Union, and continue reading : DSWD Field Office-1 lauds 2 cities, 2 towns as Convergence Champions
DSWD’s assisted street children learn baking techniques
While temporarily placed in the center for rehabiliation the residents who used to roam the streets are taught of basic baking techniques through the Productivity Skills Development. This is among the rehabilitative activities of the DSWD’s Haven for Children along with regular counseling, case conferences, spiritual and recreational activities, and regular and non-formal education. After continue reading : DSWD’s assisted street children learn baking techniques
