All Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in San Fabian, Pangasinan are now assured to be covered by the Social Security System (SSS). This is after the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was inked by the Local Government Unit of San Fabian, Pangasinan and the SSS. Based on the Social Welfare Development Indicator (SWDI) result administered by the Department continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in San Fabian, Pangasinan claim Social Security
DSWD partners with CSO and DepEd on YDS Implementation
“This partnership is for the youth, as the Department of Education (DepEd) seeks to nurture and develop children. As teachers, this partnership is a commitment and compassion for the children.” This was the statement of Dr. Maria Celia J. Fernandez during the signing of the Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Department of Social continue reading : DSWD partners with CSO and DepEd on YDS Implementation
CFDS Module for Indigenous Peoples on its first draft
Tribal Leaders and Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs) in the Region were convened by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 through Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program to draft Community Family Development Session (CFDS) Module for Indigenous Peoples. These Tribal Leaders and IPMRs from the tribes of Kankana-ey, Bago, Ibaloi, Itneg, Tinguian, Yapayao, continue reading : CFDS Module for Indigenous Peoples on its first draft
DSWD holds Earth Hour and similar measures protecting Mother Earth
Once again, the DSWD Field Office 1 joined the Earth Hour switch-off on 25 March 2017 at 8:30 to 9:30 PM simultaneously done in 187 countries. Believing on the good results of the Earth Hour, as it contributes to Mother Earth’s natural combat to the effects of environmental degradation, Dir. Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo adhered continue reading : DSWD holds Earth Hour and similar measures protecting Mother Earth
DSWD-FO1 promotes gender equality on Women’s Month
In celebration of the Women’s Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office I (DSWD-FO1) organized and led the “Community Outreach Program cum Information Caravan” and the “Orientation on the Programs and Services for Filipino Women Migrant Workers and Blood Letting Activity” recently. The “Community Outreach Program cum Information Caravan” event is continue reading : DSWD-FO1 promotes gender equality on Women’s Month
Rice Subsidy for Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries starts March 2017
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO1) announces the provision of additional cash grant to all Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries worth Php600.00 a month as rice subsidy based on approved General Appropriations Act 2017. It is a top-up to the usual health and education grants they receive. Rice subsidy provision covers continue reading : Rice Subsidy for Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries starts March 2017
Kalahi-CIDSS hones culture-sensitive communities
In facilitating harmony among different cultures existing in the communities, Kalahi-CIDSS has been effectively using the Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach in its implementation. Kalahi-CIDSS, one of the core poverty alleviation programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), gives strong emphasis in the participation of the vulnerable sectors, which include the Indigenous Peoples continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS hones culture-sensitive communities
Community Volunteers train in resolving conflicts the CDD way
Kalahi-CIDSS encourages communities to be vocal about their feelings and reactions on the initiatives contributing to their development. The Program believes that everyone should be involved in maintaining peace and settling disputes in their communities. In the recently conducted Skills Training on Proper Grievance Handling, Recording, and Reporting, community volunteers belonging to their respective Barangay continue reading : Community Volunteers train in resolving conflicts the CDD way