Brgy. Mabileg, Sigay, Ilocos Sur topped the first ever Regional Search for Model Bio-Intensive Garden (BIG). It bested Brgy. Oya-oy, Bacnotan, La Union; Brgy. Salvacion, Sto. Tomas, Pangasinan; and Brgy. Pila, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte which landed as runners-up, respectively. Parent Leader Leonila Solimen, also a member of Bago Tribe, boasted their “Paksiw Garden” composed continue reading : DSWD FO 1 spots pioneer BIG Winner
SECURITY GUARD TRAINEES MARCH TO A SECURED FUTURE
Nineteen security guard trainees stood proud as they hold their certificates of completion during the Pre-Licensing Training Course on Security Guard (PLTC) graduation ceremony on 10 July 2017 at the City of San Fernando, La Union. The said trainees, who are from Sinait, Santa Lucia, and San Esteban towns of Ilocos Sur, are Pantawid Pamilya continue reading : SECURITY GUARD TRAINEES MARCH TO A SECURED FUTURE
Benefit Fun Run provides medical support to ill Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries
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