Amidst the threat of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), some 4Ps beneficiaries choose not to stay home to serve the community in their own simple initiatives while still observing precautionary measures to protect themselves from being infected. “Mayaman man o mahirap, matuto tayong tumulong sa kahit anong paraan dahil apektado tayong lahat. Ito ang aming continue reading : 4Ps beneficiaries serve the community during health crisis

Kervin, not his real name, who fully denounced his membership from the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) has surrendered at the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur in September 2020. Assisted by a PNP officer, he visited DSWD Field Office 1 satellite office in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur continue reading : DSWD FO 1 continuously provides assistance to end local insurgency

“Noong napunta ako sa Haven for Women, parang bagong silang ako na bata. Wala akong anumang alam. Wala akong sinumang masasandalan. Para akong bumagsak ng mag-isa. Pero nandiyan ang Haven for Women para sa akin, para gabayan ako at mabalik iyong dating ako (When I entered in Haven for Women, I was like a new-born continue reading : Moving On From Dark Experiences: A Haven for Women former client story

In the midst of the pandemic due to the Coronavirus Disease – 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, mass gatherings are prohibited which include attendance to Family / Youth Development Sessions (FDS) of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries to protect them from being infected. To sustain the learning process among beneficiaries despite community quarantine and the absence of face-to-face set continue reading : Learning continues thru FDS from Home

DSWD Field Office 1 through Human Resource Management and Development Division – Learning and Development Section (HRMDD-LDS) conducted orientation on expressive arts as a tool for self-expression and exploration for its staff. As frontline workers who exert full effort in the delivery of social services in this battle against the COVID-19 crisis, this kind of continue reading : DSWD FO 1 staff showcase creativity through expressive arts

Embracing the new normal, the DSWD FO 1 – Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) conducted an awarding ceremony to recognize the diligence of its residents who successfully completed School Year 2019-2020 in the junior and senior high school. The program aimed to reinforce positive behavior and celebrate academic milestones of its clientele. The awarding continue reading : Milestones and Victories: RRCY Celebrates Annual Achievers’ Day and Sports Fest Culmination

To transition to digital platform and accelerate information dissemination with the “new normal” setting, DSWD Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) launched its first ever digital information caravan entitled DSWD Uno, Balita at Kwento live streaming via DSWD Field Office 1 Facebook Page today. The said video live streaming runs every Tuesday from 11:00 AM continue reading : DSWD FO 1 launches its 1st ever Digital Marketing Campaign

In promotion and observance of the diverse and rich cultures of the Indigenous Peoples, DSWD Field Office 1 actively participates in the celebration of the National Indigenous Peoples Month by wearing ethnic attire and/or any IP accessory every Monday for the whole month of October 2020. This year, the celebration is guided by the theme continue reading : DSWD FO 1 promotes Indigenous Peoples culture