At least 3,900 indigent families identified by the (NHTS-PR) National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction Project or Listahanan were enrolled to PhilHealth during the simultaneous nationwide grand launching of the Alaga Ka (Alamin at Gawin) Para sa Maayos na Buhay Program at the Sports Center, recently. According to Mayor Victor Marvin Marron, all poor continue reading : NHTS-PR database identifies PhilHealth enrollees

Since it started 5 years ago, DSWD Field Office 1 continue to assist less fortunate families through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program which has reached 187,449 families to date. Thus, revealed by Director Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo in the Press Conference held recently with the following media institutions: DZNL-Aksyon Radyo, DZSO-Bombo Radyo, DZAG- Radyo ng continue reading : Pantawid beneficiaries now 187,849 – Director Castillo

In the beautiful ivory-sand coastline of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, lined up shellcraft stalls of women provided with DSWD’s capital assistance continue to showcase local novelty items giving an inch in the growing tourism industry. Over the years, convergence of services from among the government offices such as DSWD, DOT and Local Government of Pagudpud continue continue reading : Access Sustains Success

At the age of 91, living alone in a one-room house not well-kept, eating at least twice a day, cooking outside his abode, and visiting his neighbours complete the daily routine of social pensioner Mamerto Pascua of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur. Mamerto’s life had no trails of regrets. Born from a poor family, he tasted education continue reading : Alone In the Claws of Poverty

The ‘Gacayan’ family whose three (3) children died due to house fire in San Gabriel, La Union was immediately assisted by DSWD-Crisis Intervention Unit with food assistance and stress debriefing session. The Gacayan’s house made of light materials turned into ashes on the night of March 3, 2014 when the parents Mark and Almelita visited continue reading : DSWD assists San Gabriel, La Union fire victims

The manpower of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO1) do not only excel in the implementation of social protection programs but also in showcasing their talents. All the employees celebrated the Department’s 63rd anniversary through a talent showdown during the socialization night. Various talents were unleashed in the Sayawikit continue reading : Talent showdown: DSWD’s 63rd anniversary socialization night

Twenty (20) Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries who recently received assistance from the LGU of Vigan City   are now starting up their small businesses through the Pagsapulan: Raniag iti Masakbayan Project. This aims to  attain  zero poverty in Vigan City through the provision of livelihood projects. Various microenterprise projects identified by the beneficiaries were proposed and assessed continue reading : 20 Pantawid Beneficiaries to build small businesses, thanks to Vigan City

Sustaining the vigor and rigor on social protection programs implementation, DSWD is now on its 63rd founding celebration. Graced by DSWD Assistant Secretary Teodulo Romo, Jr. and Roy Calfoforo, CSO Focal Person from the Office of the Secretary, the event was  held   at  Oasis Country Resort Hotel, San Fernando City, La Union recently. The event continue reading : DSWD Turns 63