In Rosario, La Union, 979 Day Care children deviate from the usual junk foods sold near their school because of Supplementary Feeding Program’s (SFP) hot meal served during regular school. “Aside from nutritious food the SFP encourages children to eat vegetables during the 120-day feeding, thus, making these delicious over time,” said Day Care Parent continue reading : Supplementary Feeding Program junks food-like snacks of Day Care children
SFP prevails in Batac City, IN
City Social Welfare and Development Officer (CSWDO) Lilibeth Maligsay proudly stated that nothing hinders the timely implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte. According to her, feeding sessions are conducted at the right time because of usual standard operating procedures in the City. If delay of funds happens, the Day continue reading : SFP prevails in Batac City, IN
DSWD, PNP confiscate illegal solicitation paraphernalia
Expired solicitation paraphernalia are illegal. Thus, the focus of the Presidential Decree 1564, otherwise known as the Solicitation Permit Law, and the Administrative Order No. 14 series of 2007 otherwise known as the Revised Omnibus Rules and Regulations on Public Solicitations. The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO1) regulates public continue reading : DSWD, PNP confiscate illegal solicitation paraphernalia
Barkada-fanatic now an ALS achiever
Dats (not real name) considers education as a weapon to combat adversities in life especially after his rehabilitation at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) at Urayong, Bauang, La Union. Prior to the realization, Dats values his barkada (frat) so much that he likened them to gold. “Sobrang mahalaga parang ginto (very important like continue reading : Barkada-fanatic now an ALS achiever
Media visit DSWD’s Convergence results in Solsona, IN
More families are now gaining good economic status because of DSWD Field Office 1 (FO1) and the Local Government Unit’s converged efforts. In Solsona, Ilocos Norte, vermiculture was identified as a priority income-generating project of the Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries from their Cash for Work Project’s wage for a 10-day work (with Php 1,900.00 each) in continue reading : Media visit DSWD’s Convergence results in Solsona, IN
PNP ReCom Chaplain contributes to girl-residents’ rehabilitation
Thirty-eight girl-children at the Home for Girls, mostly victims of sexual abuse, are monthly provided with spiritual strengthening activities by Philippine National Police Chaplain PCI/ Fr. Heinje Cañete of Regional Command, San Fernando City, La Union. As part of PNP’s Outreach Program, Thanksgiving Mass and Christian learning modules are provided to the girl-residents along with continue reading : PNP ReCom Chaplain contributes to girl-residents’ rehabilitation
PaskuJuan: Showcase of products, avenue to help
Showcasing products and services of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries from different municipalities in the Region, DSWD-FO1 held the nationwide holiday bazaar dubbed as PaskuJuan: Salu-Salo sa Pagbabago Festival and Bazaar in the City of San Fernando. Initiated by the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the DSWD, PaskuJuan is an opportunity to market beneficiaries’ products and inspire continue reading : PaskuJuan: Showcase of products, avenue to help
DSWD launches Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago Campaign social media accounts
Aiming to gather Pantawid Pamilya stories of positive change, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the “Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago” Campaign official social networking sites. An information and empowerment campaign, the Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago aims to communicate the “pagbabago” due to the Department’s programs and services especially the Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries. In continue reading : DSWD launches Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago Campaign social media accounts