Partnership with the Local Government Units (LGUs) always leads to successful implementation of all programs and services for the poor and vulnerable clients. Thus, being underscored by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO1) Regional Director Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo to all the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinators (MPDCs) of continue reading : Dir. Castillo Calls on LGUs Support to DSWD’s Listahanan Database
When Strength Is Gone
Single and loner Dolores Sucapen, 80 years old, is a mirror of strength among poor senior citizens in Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, particularly those who are also managing living alone until the end of their days. Living in the heart of this mountainous town bounded north by the Amburayan River, Dolores is determined to thrive more continue reading : When Strength Is Gone
Left Home Not To be Left Behind
Both living in Brgy. Banga, Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, Hyacinth Joy R. Singasing, 12, a Grade 8 student and Eleanor A. Luvida, 16, a fourth year student are determined and dared to trek the winding, slippery road and stride their legs for an hour or more just to reach Sugpon National High School and pursue their continue reading : Left Home Not To be Left Behind
Political Aspirants Not To Use Pantawid Pamilya Program- Dir. Castillo
DSWD is now on-guard to the Pantawid Pamilya Program’s vulnerability to be used again for political intent as the Barangay and Sangguninang Kabataan Elections is coming near. Thus, said Director Marcelo Nicomedes J. Castillo in response to the allegations that the Pantawid Pamilya Program was used to draw in more registrees/voters with the notions that continue reading : Political Aspirants Not To Use Pantawid Pamilya Program- Dir. Castillo
DENR’s National Greening Program assists Pantawid Beneficiaries produce 250,000 seedlings
At least 250,000 seedlings were grown by 25 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries at Villacorta, Mabini, Pangasinan engaged in the DENR’s National Greening Program intended for the reforestation of said barangay. These beneficiaries were organized as Villacorta Green Thumb Self Employment Assistance Kaunlaran Association. DSWD awarded then with capital assistance amounting to Php 200,000.00 which was used continue reading : DENR’s National Greening Program assists Pantawid Beneficiaries produce 250,000 seedlings
Day Care Workers’ Convention gathers 486 Child Advocates
Region 1 Day Care Workers convened recently for the 2nd Convention of the Regional Federation of Day Care Workers, Inc. giving highlight on the Early Year’s Act, Awarding of Loyal Day Care Workers (at least 30 years in service), and Contests on Birit King/Queen and Story Telling. The crucial role of Day Care Workers in continue reading : Day Care Workers’ Convention gathers 486 Child Advocates
DSWD Calls for More Foster Parents – RA 10165
In adherence to Republic Act 10165 otherwise known as Foster Parents Act, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 announced the need to increase the number of foster parents. Foster parents shall be responsible to take care of the abused, abandoned, neglected and surrendered children from DSWD as stipulated in RA 10165. continue reading : DSWD Calls for More Foster Parents – RA 10165
A Turning Point (DSWD’s Poverty Reduction Programs Story)
Thus, the statement of Nory Lalaguna, a Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary who braved the challenges of being a poor with no one to lend a hand until DSWD’s poverty reduction programs came to assist her and family. Nory at 49 lives a simple life with her 8 children and husband Jose at Barangay Guyoden at Santiago continue reading : A Turning Point (DSWD’s Poverty Reduction Programs Story)