A “kubo” or “bahay kubo” is a useful native Filipino shelter. It has proven its value to Filipinos then and now. Today, it is proving its worth once again to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries in the Municipality of Dingras, Ilocos Norte especially in the conduct of the Family Development Sessions (FDS). FDS activities are continue reading : “Bahay Kubo” customized for FDS

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

Otherwise known as Grassroots Participatory Budgeting Process (GPBP), this Bottom-Up Budgeting (BUB) was introduced in Region 1 and has claimed approval among the community folks, LGU counterparts and government agencies to include DSWD with its goal of inclusive development among poor communities.  From the project name alone, people from community were involved in several processes continue reading : DSWD-assisted-Php 11.7 M Bottom-Up Budgeting Projects Gain LGUs counterpart

Despite life’s challenges and imperfect family, Caila stays strong focusing more on studying hard and finding the love of a father through her loving uncles. Born on March 5, 2002, Caila and her twin brother were taught to be God fearing, respectful to the elders and learn to value education. Despite the situation, Caila fully continue reading : Young Idol

Recognizing efforts of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in supporting the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program implementation, the DSWD – Field Office 1 recently named Vigan City as the very first winner in its Search for Best LGU – Pantawid Pamilya implementer. The search was opened to all cities and municipalities where they competed to become continue reading : Vigan bags DSWDs first CCT Best LGU Award

Fathers given seminars on parenting skills through DSWD- Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities (ERPAT) are now creating positive results and trends in solidifying families in Anda, Pangasinan.   At least 30 ‘fathers’ were trained by DSWD on ERPAT. Since then, they became more active in the activities of their communities and the municipality of Anda continue reading : The Rise of ‘Father-Transformers’ in Anda, Pangasinan