In the recently conducted Regional Recognition for Innovative and Excellent Practices held at Manila City, Kalahi-CIDSS Field Office 1 brings home the Gawad Kalahi Award for Innovation and Breakthrough in CDD Management for Effective Engagement with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP). The partnership between the Department of Social Welfare and Development and NCIP continue reading : DSWD-NCIP Partnership Garners Recognition

Every mother wants the best for her children and always brings out the best in them. As they say, “Mother knows best.” Milagros S. Gascon, 46, Parent Leader, and a mother of three, from Brgy. Buyong, Calasiao, Pangasinan believes this mother-child ideology. She said, “Ang tungkulin ko sa aking anak, asawa, at miyembro ay lalo continue reading : FDS lover mother sets Pantawid Pamilya-inspired rules in her house

Burgos, Pangasinan recently conducted its hand-over ceremony for the five remaining sub-projects completing the six Kalahi-CIDSS sub-projects in the Municipality. The full ownership of the sub-projects is now handed to the community. Bundled with this, the responsibility of maintenance, safekeeping and sustenance is now in the shoulders of the barangay members. Earlier this year, Burgos continue reading : All done for Burgos, Pangasinan

110 Pantawid Pamilya students (in all levels) were officially enrolled during the launching of early enrolment recently held at the Sudipen Vocational High School, La Union. They were enrolled free of charge sponsored by the Department of Education (DepED) Voucher Program and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) educational cash grant.  Actual enrolment continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya student-beneficiaries now officially enrolled

“Hindi ko kailanman inisip na lumaban pa dahil sa mga masasakit na salitang binato sa akin. Pinili ko na lang na tumahimik dahil naniniwala akong tama ang ginagawa ko. Gusto ko lang namang tumulong sa mga nangangailangan sa aming barangay (I never thought of fighting back for the harsh words thrown at me. I just continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary fights for peace and for the poor

DSWD’s accreditation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that are at least 3 years in operation prove their legitimacy and assessment for possible access to government agencies’ funds and technical expertise. Thus was announced during the radio guesting of Wensley B. Sandi, Project Development Officer III of the Standards Unit of DSWD FO1. This Accreditation of continue reading : DSWD calls CSOs for accreditation

1,700 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries from the 31 barangays of Dingras, Ilocos Norte convened to show their support for the passing of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Bill through a community walk. The Parent Leaders organized the community walk with the guidance and assistance of the Municipal and Provincial Operations Offices. Carrying their posters and streamers continue reading : Parent Leaders unite in a Community Walk for CCT Institutionalization

Rebel no more! As young as 13 years old, Armelina Garaña from Dumalneg, Ilocos Norte was enticed to be a part of a rebel group for five years until she decided to return and is now an active partner-beneficiary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office I (DSWD-FO1). “Idi immurnos met continue reading : Rebel turns into partner beneficiary