To refrain from sedentary lifestyle, DSWD Field Office 1 (FO 1) has introduced a 3 o’clock habit of dance moves cum stretching executed by its employees simultaneously done in the alleys of the 2-floor office. Five minutes before the call-time, music is played over the built-in paging system, the Front Desk Officer announces the upcoming continue reading : DSWD FO 1 boosts health among employees
New Pantawid Pamilya GRS access number now available
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has announced the new Grievance Redress System (GRS) access number for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program – 3456. For matters concerning the Program, this text format should be correctly followed: DSWD<space>4Ps<space>Name of Beneficiary<space>Message and then sent to 3456. Example: DSWD 4Ps Juana dela Cruz Kulang ang natanggap kong cash continue reading : New Pantawid Pamilya GRS access number now available
RCDA to compile PWD inspiring stories
The Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) aims to feature in a journal the life changing stories of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who are benefitting from welfare services availed from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its partner agencies. DSWD Field Office 1 Regional Director and RCDA Chairperson Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo continue reading : RCDA to compile PWD inspiring stories
Through every storm
It takes guts, willpower, and stamina to walk for eight hours to reach Tio-angan, the farthest barangay in Bagulin, La Union but the unyielding passion of a volunteer is tougher than the obstacles along the way. Jun Balas, upon the introduction of Kalahi-CIDSS, understood that the Program demands active and full participation of every resident continue reading : Through every storm
The Leading Light
With a small flashlight as a weapon, Crestie L. Navida braves every dark night to lead her ka-barangays in every Kalahi-CIDSS activity into realizing their dreams. Ate Crestie, as fondly called by her ka-barangays in San Miguel, Burgos, Pangasinan, is a true-blue Bayani who does not care much about her safety as long as she continue reading : The Leading Light
DSWD’s Bottom-Up Budgeting Projects in Ilocos Norte get Php54.8M share
In the Province of Ilocos Norte, DSWD’s BUB poured in Php54.8M worth of projects for the repair of 45 Child Development Centers (CDCs) and construction of 20CDCs, 4 Women/Children Crisis Center, 2 Bahay Pag-asa, 12 handwashing facilities, a Barangay Health Center, and an Office of Persons with Disability Affairs (OPDA). Bottom-Up Budgeting Projects encouraged synergized continue reading : DSWD’s Bottom-Up Budgeting Projects in Ilocos Norte get Php54.8M share
DSWD’s Unlad Kabataan Program firms up help to the youth sector
Regional Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (RPYAP) under the Unlad Kabataan Program is opening more opportunities for youth to show as strong sector joining the campaign efforts of the government. On its recent regional event hosted by the City Government of San Fernando, DSWD emphasized that programs for the youth are preventive measures to continue reading : DSWD’s Unlad Kabataan Program firms up help to the youth sector
Serving Beyond Duties
Serving for the greater good of others may make a person a public servant. However, a public servant who goes beyond his call of duty can be considered a “BAYANI”. This is true with Punong Barangay Freddie B. Pecsoy, a simple man who chose to be forever single and devoted his time helping his fellowmen. continue reading : Serving Beyond Duties
