Twenty-two Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Luna, La Union who are suffering from cancer, kidney failure, congenital heart disease, cardiomegaly, and depression, among others were given assistance for their medical needs. The Local Government Unit (LGU) initiated and conducted a benefit fun run to generate funds to support and augment the medical demands of these underprivileged continue reading : Benefit Fun Run provides medical support to ill Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries
ESGP-PA Honor Grads to march this year
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) produced honor graduates this year through the Expanded Students’ Grants-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA). Out of the 386 graduates, two are Magna Cum Laudes, 24 are Cum Laudes, and 11 are With Distinction. The Magna Cum Laudes are Bachelor of Science continue reading : ESGP-PA Honor Grads to march this year
DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS builds support systems
Kalahi-CIDSS, the country’s largest Community-Driven Development (CDD) Program implemented under the Department of Social Welfare and Development, recently conducted the DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Partners’ Forum. The Partners’ Forum aims to strengthen partnership between and among DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS and its external partners ranging from the Media, the Academe, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and Peoples Organizations (POs) present continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS builds support systems
Alaminos City residents thankful for DSWD’s core shelter units, Mayor Celeste’s support levered
The initial awarding of 20 core shelter units at Pangapisan, Alaminos City is a part of the 500 units amounting to Php 65M worth of Core Shelter Assistance Program (CSAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1, with Php 130,000.00 for each core shelter unit. Alaminos City’s counterpart was made possible continue reading : Alaminos City residents thankful for DSWD’s core shelter units, Mayor Celeste’s support levered
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries compete for the Best Bio-Intensive Garden
To augment daily needs in food and nutrition, some Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries grow various vegetables through Bio-Intensive Gardening and they aim to topnotch this year’s Search for Model Bio-Intensive Garden (BIG). Representing their respective parent groups of 20 or more, regional contenders proudly showcased their bountiful vegetable gardens in Brgy. Pila, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries compete for the Best Bio-Intensive Garden
DSWD FO1 goes healthy towards productivity
DSWD’s ‘May Malasakit’ branding is not only for the beneficiaries and partners but is also applicable to its staff and employees who are now engaged in various healthy activities. The Medical Section spearheaded activities such as ‘Basketball Tournament’, ‘Dance-Zumba,’ and distribution of medical kits and health booklet to promote health and wellness among the staff. continue reading : DSWD FO1 goes healthy towards productivity
Home for the Elderly soon to rise in La Union
In response to the needs of the older persons who are poor, without a family, abandoned, neglected, and rejected by relatives and families due to illness and financial burden, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) will establish a Home for the Elderly in Sta. Rosa De Lima continue reading : Home for the Elderly soon to rise in La Union
La Union Media captures DSWD’s hashtag (#) ‘May Malasakit’
“DSWD’s hashtag ‘May Malasakit’ is its new branding that carries the administration’s call to reach all groups of people needing assistance popularizing the message “Gikan sa masa para sa masa (from the masses to the masses). At Field Office 1, series of campaigns is being done to provide information on programs and services for better continue reading : La Union Media captures DSWD’s hashtag (#) ‘May Malasakit’
