SANTA CRUZ, Ilocos Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1’s (DSWD FO 1) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) empowered armed conflict-affected barangays through the community-driven development (CDD) strategy. Since KALAHI-CIDSS utilizes the CDD approach, it facilitated communities to be in control over their continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS empowers armed conflict-affected barangays in Ilocos Sur town through CDD
Salamat Shopee: SLP women entrepreneurs embrace digital platform
The pandemic has forced societal changes around the globe. It limited human interaction, encouraged people to work from home, and restricted in-person business operations. It forced everyone to rely on digital platforms labeling it as the “new normal.” To keep pace with digitalization, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Regional Office 1 led continue reading : Salamat Shopee: SLP women entrepreneurs embrace digital platform
DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS PAMANA Program supports conflict-affected areas through disaster response sub-projects
SANTA LUCIA, Ilocos Sur – Insurgency has been existing in the country for more than fifty years now. It is present in the far-flung communities where the poorest of the poor and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) reside, and who are easily targeted by the communist terrorists’ groups or CTGs. These groups make these people believe in continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS PAMANA Program supports conflict-affected areas through disaster response sub-projects
DSWD@71: Sec. Bautista lauds Field Office 1’s outstanding employees, partners in service
In commemoration of the 71st Anniversary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the Field Office 1 (FO 1), Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista attended the region-wide celebration to laud outstanding employees and partners. With this year’s theme: “DSWD@71: Napapanahon na Pagtugon sa Suliranin ng Taong 2022 Kabalikat ng Katatagan ng Bawat continue reading : DSWD@71: Sec. Bautista lauds Field Office 1’s outstanding employees, partners in service
Woman-made furniture
A trunk of creativity, chiseled determination, and a toolbox of patience are just some of the secret ingredients of Marylin in creating fascinating tables, chairs, doors, windows, and many other types of furniture. Furniture making has been part of the everyday life of Marylin Estolas’ family since she dreamt of having a furniture shop 21 continue reading : Woman-made furniture
Geramie’s Fruit Shop thrives to the top
“Ang hirap ng sitwasyon namin noong kasagsagan ng quarantine dahil tatlong beses sa isang linggo lamang kami nakakapaninda rito sa palengke, kakapiranggot na lamang ang kinikita namin noon dahil wala rin masyadong bumibili dahil limitado ang galaw ng tao (Our situation during the height of the quarantine was very difficult because we could only sell continue reading : Geramie’s Fruit Shop thrives to the top
Estelita’s fish vending ain’t ending
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered people’s lives and business activities globally since 2020. The Philippine government responded by imposing enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to contain the spread of the virus causing the temporary shutdown of MSMEs in the country. Estelita Sarmiento is one of the fish vendors in Balungao market in Pangasinan who experienced continue reading : Estelita’s fish vending ain’t ending
Mr. Kwek rises real quick
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all. The outbreak limited the mobility of everyone due to the series of lockdowns to contain its spread. The economy was severely affected as businesses were forced to close down causing many to lose their job and livelihood. Mr. Kwek food carts is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Bergonia continue reading : Mr. Kwek rises real quick