In the sugarcane-laced fields of San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, where the scent of fermenting molasses once fueled a historic uprising, a new kind of revolution is quietly brewing. At its heart is 57-year-old Virginia “Virgie” P. Piano, a proud daughter of Ilocos, who’s turning tradition into transformation. Just as the 1800s Basi Revolt saw Ilocanos continue reading : From Revolution to Reinvention: Combatting Poverty with Sugarcane Innovations

Amid the cobblestone streets and Spanish colonial allure of Vigan City, Ilocos Sur—a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich cultural and culinary heritage—Ursula “Dang” Arce found her purpose where tradition simmers and stories sizzle: in her kitchen. For Dang, longganisa and bagnet are more than just food. They are tradition, memory, and survival continue reading : A Taste of Heritage, A Recipe for Change: Vigan Longganisa and Bagnet by Dang Arce

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 – Ilocos Region (DSWD FO 1), led by Regional Director Marie Angela S. Gopalan, has partnered with St. Joseph Drug to enhance the provision of medical assistance to individuals in crisis across Region 1. Through the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), St. Joseph continue reading : DSWD FO 1 Collaborates with St. Joseph Drug to Assist Individuals in Crisis Situations

Mahigit isang milyong mahihirap mula sa lalawigan ng Pangasinan at La Union ang natukoy ng Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) – Ilocos Region Listahanan o ang National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction ang napasakamay ng Lyceum Northern Luzon (LNL) sa naganap na Data Sharing Agreement kamakailan. Ito continue reading : Lyceum Northern Luzon kumuha ng listahan ng mahihirap sa DSWD FO 1 Listahanan para sa TES ng CHED

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office (FO) 1 – Ilocos Region Mobile Command Center (MCC) Deployment Team established MCC strike teams across the four (4) provinces in the Region to enhance disaster response operations. These teams will help streamline communication and coordination during disaster deployments, particularly in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged continue reading : DSWD FO 1 Mobile Command Center Team boosts Provincial Disaster Preparedness with Region-Wide Orientation

With its commitment to service excellence, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) – Ilocos Region advocates for faster, and more accessible social services. This is being emphasized in the celebration of  Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month in line with this year’s theme, “Red Tape to Red Carpet: continue reading : Putting People First: DSWD FO 1 Simplifies Services for Better Access

“Siyak laeng ditoy balayko idi Bagyong Egay. Pirmi ti buteng ko ta naikkat dadduma parte ti bubong ken na-uklap tay side ti balayko (I was alone inside my house when Typhoon Egay hit. I was very scared because part of the roof was blown off and the side of my house was damaged),” recalled Leonarda continue reading : Caring Beyond Aid: How DSWD FO 1 ECT Makes Well-Being a Priority

Protecting children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers during disasters is a core mandate of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in its role as the Vice-Chair for Response and Early Recovery, and lead agency for Camp Coordination and Camp Management and Internally Displaced Persons Protection (CCCM-IDPP) and Food and Non-Food Items. The DSWD continue reading : Enhancing Child Safety: DSWD Trains CCCM-IDPP Teams on CEPC Protocols