It was a picturesque morning in Brgy. Sasaba Santol, La Union. The skies were blue, and the sun was beaming bright. Bendot “Ben” Esislo, a banana farmer and a father of five (5) lovely children, woke up early with excitement and prepared for his work because after months of waiting, his banana trees finally bear continue reading : The Lifesaving Power of Interventions
DSWD Field Office 1 Haven for Women celebrates its 20th Anniversary
The year 2019 marks the 20th anniversary since the Department of Social Welfare Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) Haven for Women (HFW) was established in 1999. Since then, DSWD FO 1 HFW has a total of 1,486 beneficiaries served and continuously provides temporary shelter and protective custody to women ages 18 – 59 years continue reading : DSWD Field Office 1 Haven for Women celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Gender and Development (GAD) Corner
GAD Accomplishment Reports CY 2018 (DSWD FOI CY 2018 GAD Accomplishment Report and CY 2018 GAD AR) CY 2017 (DSWD FO1 CY 2017 GAD Accomplishment Report) Resolutions RGAD-TWG Resolution Regional Gender and Development Technical Working Group (RGAD-TWG) SO RGAD-TWG
ESGPPA graduate gears up for work
“I am expecting for the best, but I am also prepared for the worst,” 20-year old Pio Angelo Ballesteros courageously claimed as he starts establishing his career path after his graduation this year from the Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-South La Union Campus. Second child to an unemployed father and a barangay secretary mother, continue reading : ESGPPA graduate gears up for work
Listahanan Conducts Orientation of Punong Barangays in Sudipen, La Union
Recognizing the vital role of every Punong Barangay in all the activities being undertaken in their own area of jurisdiction, particularly in the 2nd Round of Household Assessment of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction/Listahanan of the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office I, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer continue reading : Listahanan Conducts Orientation of Punong Barangays in Sudipen, La Union
Pantawid Pamilya – a strong evidence of government reforms, says KOMPRe
“Through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), government reforms are appreciated by the beneficiaries themselves who are experiencing changes for a better way of living. Reform should be felt by the people for them to appreciate the government’s programs and services for continuation of the next administration,” continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya – a strong evidence of government reforms, says KOMPRe
Two Pantawid Pamilya valedictorians in San Gabriel, LU to pursue teaching
Both graduated high school with flying colors and took poverty as their inspiration in achieving their dreams through hardwork and perseverance. Kankana-ey girls, Alyza Joy Supanga and Denia Sung-ag, wanted to be successful someday in the professional world that is why they strived hard in their studies that led them to graduate as valedictorians of continue reading : Two Pantawid Pamilya valedictorians in San Gabriel, LU to pursue teaching
Being a Valedictorian is destined for me — Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary HS graduate
“My actions dictate my destiny. I did all my very best that is why I made it as the Class Valedictorian, so this is really for me because I worked hard for it and I deserve it,” Luvy Ramos says. Luvy led her batch during their commencement exercises at Don Eulogio de Guzman Memorial National continue reading : Being a Valedictorian is destined for me — Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary HS graduate