In commemoration of the 71st Anniversary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at the Field Office 1 (FO 1), Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista attended the region-wide celebration to laud outstanding employees and partners. With this year’s theme: “DSWD@71: Napapanahon na Pagtugon sa Suliranin ng Taong 2022 Kabalikat ng Katatagan ng Bawat continue reading : DSWD@71: Sec. Bautista lauds Field Office 1’s outstanding employees, partners in service
College Dean, a former 4Ps beneficiary
“I saw how my parents rolled their sleeves under the scorching heat of the sun for us to finish our studies. I was deeply inspired with their sacrifices so, I took up Bachelor of Science in Agriculture to start plowing and cultivating my dreams. I made it with flying colors. And now, I’m reaping the continue reading : College Dean, a former 4Ps beneficiary
Woman-made furniture
A trunk of creativity, chiseled determination, and a toolbox of patience are just some of the secret ingredients of Marylin in creating fascinating tables, chairs, doors, windows, and many other types of furniture. Furniture making has been part of the everyday life of Marylin Estolas’ family since she dreamt of having a furniture shop 21 continue reading : Woman-made furniture
DSWD FO 1 pilot tests Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) in the entire Philippines
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) together with the World Bank implemented ECT in the Municipality of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. It is the second municipality to implement ECT in the entire Philippines to conduct an actual trial designed to test and refine procedures on its operations manual and to evaluate the effectiveness of continue reading : DSWD FO 1 pilot tests Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) in the entire Philippines
4Ps beneficiaries in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan forms Youth Group
A Youth Group composed of 4Ps children formally organized in Brgy. Maticmatic, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan. It was spearheaded by the DSWD Field Office 1 – 4Ps Regional Program Management Office aimed at having a regular of Youth Development Session. Specifically, with the formation of Youth Group was initiated to develop leadership abilities of the youth; continue reading : 4Ps beneficiaries in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan forms Youth Group
Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) brings hope after Typhoon Maring in Region 1
For the past four years, Typhoon Maring caused the worst flooding experienced in Region 1 displacing a total of 230,443 families with 917,300 individuals affected in 1,286 barangays according to the DSWD Field Office 1 terminal report. “Nagkaroon kami iti trauma idiay Bagyong Maring. Nagtulid idiay balaymi diay dakkel nga bato, kunak nu agtulid kinyami continue reading : Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) brings hope after Typhoon Maring in Region 1
Geramie’s Fruit Shop thrives to the top
“Ang hirap ng sitwasyon namin noong kasagsagan ng quarantine dahil tatlong beses sa isang linggo lamang kami nakakapaninda rito sa palengke, kakapiranggot na lamang ang kinikita namin noon dahil wala rin masyadong bumibili dahil limitado ang galaw ng tao (Our situation during the height of the quarantine was very difficult because we could only sell continue reading : Geramie’s Fruit Shop thrives to the top
Estelita’s fish vending ain’t ending
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered people’s lives and business activities globally since 2020. The Philippine government responded by imposing enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to contain the spread of the virus causing the temporary shutdown of MSMEs in the country. Estelita Sarmiento is one of the fish vendors in Balungao market in Pangasinan who experienced continue reading : Estelita’s fish vending ain’t ending