“We are no poor now!” This is how some of the Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries of Anda, Pangasinan proudly describe themselves now that they can see the fruits of their sacrifices after investing into organic agriculture. Through the Self Help Group (SHeG) initiated by the Local Government of Anda with the supervision of Head Social Worker continue reading : Proud first time farmers in Anda, Pangasinan are Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries

Dreaming is free but it should be worked out. This is the guiding life principle of 20 year-old Loudemer C. Dolorso from Brgy. San Benito Sur, Aringay, La Union, an Out of School Youth (OSY) and a beneficiary of Sustainable Livelihood Program-Bottom Up Budgeting (SLP-BUB) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office continue reading : Loudemer, the kind-hearted dreamer

At least 600 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries are now indulged in their own micro lending activities through savings of their Self Help Groups (SHeGs). Capitalizing on own group savings, an average amount of  Php 42,000.00 and above  is earned by every SHeG with a   Php 20.00 weekly contribution for a year. Introduced by Panangaro Foundation and continue reading : Anda Pantawid Beneficiaries now on microfinance with SHeG approach

Six years of intensifying services by the Municipality of Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, poor families are assured of an improved quality of life. Through the Poverty Alleviation and Development for Rural Economy (PADRE) Program, the potential of the poor towards progress has been harnessed. The Local Government of Cervantes is among of the first to grab continue reading : Cervantes PADRE: a DSWD-Listahanan Data User

DSWD coordinated with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer (MSWDO) of Bauang, La Union and the Barangay Council of Acao of said town for the provision of proper interventions to the televised ‘Zaparita’ children (GMA’s Motorcycle Diaries). The abandoned Zaparita children are also victims of abuse and neglect by their parents. This caused John continue reading : DSWD FO1 assists ‘Zaparita’ Children in Bauang, La Union

Joining the whole nation and entire world to help ‘Mother Earth’ restore its natural healing as it combats effect of man-made environmental degradation, DSWD Field Office 1 also shut off its light on March 29, 2014 from 8:30- 9:30 PM. Believing on the good results of the Earth Hour, Dir. Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo and continue reading : DSWD FO1 Joins Earth Hour

“Stand out for your rights. Be ‘Juana’ for a change!” Thus emphasized by the Vice President of the Global Executive Committee International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, Hon. Mary Jane C. Ortega. This event marks the celebration of the 2014 Women’s Month and 9th Women with Disabilities Day at the Ortega Gym, San Fernando City, continue reading : DSWD promotes women’s rights