DSWD’s Php 78.9M funds Climate Change and Adaptation and Mitigation (CCAM) projects

DSWD Field Office 1 has released Php78,998,200 to 41,578 persons who engaged in Cash for Work Projects in various parts of the Region. These CCAM projects implemented in 38 Local Government Units (LGUs) aim to eliminate or reduce the long-term risks and hazards of climate change to human life and properties. Their intensification this year continue reading : DSWD’s Php 78.9M funds Climate Change and Adaptation and Mitigation (CCAM) projects

DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS municipalities take over CDD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) convened the Local Government Units (LGUs) of the 11 partner-municipalities to prepare them for the upcoming Cycle 4 dubbed as LGU-led Program Implementation where they will be the prime facilitators of the processes continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS municipalities take over CDD

DSWD’s cash assistance amounting to Php 237M for typhoon–affected families on simultaneous release in Region 1

DSWD FO1 is set to complete the release of Php 237,116,850.00 additional cash assistance to typhoon victims through ‘cash cards’ to 32,603 families by the end of November this year. At present, a total of Php 164,256,500.00 was already released to 22,192 families in the Region. It can be noted that last year, immediate release continue reading : DSWD’s cash assistance amounting to Php 237M for typhoon–affected families on simultaneous release in Region 1

DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS breeds community trailblazers

In investing on human capital and honing capabilities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Community-Driven Development (CDD) Program, the Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS), recently conducted the Leadership Training for the community volunteers and members of the Barangay Subproject Management Committee (BSPMC) and officials continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS breeds community trailblazers

Sison, Pangasinan Tribes are proud IPs

Various Indigenous Peoples (IPs) Tribes and Women flocked together to commemorate the National IP Month at the Sha-la Hall, Sison, Pangasinan. Coming from Barangays Agat, Sagunto, Calunetan, Labayug, Asan Norte, Asan Sur, Bila, Cauringan, Dungon, Esperanza, Alibeng, Inmalog, and Paldit, 383 IPs and Women attended the IPs’ and Women’s Caravan conducted by the Pantawid Pamilyang continue reading : Sison, Pangasinan Tribes are proud IPs

Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries delight Family Day Celebration

With the theme, Pamilyang Pilipino: Handang Tumawid sa Pag-Unlad, a total of 368 beneficiaries enjoyed Family Day Celebration at the Jose D. Aspiras Hall Gymnasium, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University South La Union Campus, Agoo, La Union. Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2017 Provincial Winners were introduced to the crowd. They are as follows: Mendoza Family continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries delight Family Day Celebration

Ornamental Propagation Business: Blooming and booming

“Awan lugina, no adda man malungsot a mula ket masukatan met laeng (There is no bankruptcy, withered plants are easily and cheaply replaced),” answered Pricila Resuello, 49, an ornamental propagator, when asked why she has chosen ornamental propagation as her family’s main source of living. Ornamental propagation has been one of the most common livelihoods continue reading : Ornamental Propagation Business: Blooming and booming

Liwanag SLPA in Pangasinan to receive candle orders for Halloween

Strong Catholic devotion for Our Lady of Manaoag in Manaoag, Pangasinan, both for locals and tourists, has opened great opportunity for candle industry to prosper in the area. A wide variety of candle design is sold by the locals on the street, brought home, and/or lit at the famous Shrine of Our Lady of Manaoag’s continue reading : Liwanag SLPA in Pangasinan to receive candle orders for Halloween