As the country struggles with the spread of COVID-19, modern-day heroes line up on the frontlines to battle, save lives and control the spread of the disease. Among these extraordinary individuals are Camille and Lurilyn, former Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) child beneficiaries. Each having challenged poverty, each with a story to tell.   “Camille” continue reading : 4Ps on the frontlines

Noong ika-9 ng Abril, 2020, nasa 1,754 na pamilya mula sa limang barangay ng Alicia, Isabela ang tumanggap ng halagang P5,500.00 mula sa Social Amelioration Program (SAP) ng Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 02 (DSWD-FO2).   Ang mga tumanggap ay ang mga napapabilang sa mga pamilyang higit na nangangailangan at mayroong isa continue reading : SAPat para sa pang-araw araw

Alicia, Isabela – A total of 13,270 recipients of the government’s Social Amelioration Program (SAP) are expected to receive their grant in this town starting today, April 09, 2020 as personnel from the DSWD Field Office 02 and partners from the Local Government Unit (LGU) Alicia commence distribution to qualified beneficiaries. The payout of beneficiaries continue reading : DSWD starts distribution of SAP in Region 2

With her wiry knobbly hands, she steadily guides the thick colourful fabric along the precise pulse of the electric sewing machine. Occasionally blinking through her poor eyesight, she uses her muscle memory and skill in maneuvering through the sharp corners and delicate string of what will become a face mask.   She is Erlinda Pascual, continue reading : Never too old to help

During the Enhanced Community Quarantine, it is a common occurrence for motor vehicles traversing the streets to be temporarily halted for disinfection prior to entrance to a village. In Brgy. Sta Catalina, City of Ilagan, Isabela, motorists entering the barangay are met by a team of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials ready with their knapsack of continue reading : “Spray ng SK”

The third week of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) has just begun and with it come newer set of challenges. The news reports of health workers getting sick after being exposed to patients infected with the virus. At the same time, calls are made to private individuals to donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to hospitals continue reading : Pillars behind the frontlines: masks on demand

Hindi nangangamba si Armalyn Langit ng Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya sa limitasyong dulot ng Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) sa kanila. Bagamat isang benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) simula noong 2013, aminado siyang hindi sapat ang mga grants na natatanggap lalo na’t ang isa sa dalawang anak ay kinakitaan ng pisikal na kapansanan at continue reading : Pag-asa sa gitna ng sakuna

Nueva Vizcaya – As the entire Luzon was placed under the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) on March 16, 2020, the government’s attempt at preventing the spread of COVID-19, households belonging to the vulnerable  such as daily wage earners and informal settlers were faced with the dilemma of sourcing out means for a living.   Even continue reading : Taking care of their own: 4Ps beneficiaries respond to COVID-19

Tuguegarao City – Pinasimulan na ng Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 02 (DSWD FO2) ang pay-out ng cash grants para sa mga benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) sa mahigit sampung bayan ng rehiyon ngayong araw, March 25, 2020.   Ito ay kasunod ng pagpasok ng kanilang grants sa indibidwal na continue reading : 4Ps pay-out nagsimula na sa mahigit sampung bayan ng rehiyon

Tuguegarao City – Workers employed for the conduct of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) 3rd Round of Household Assessment started receiving their salaries yesterday, March 25, 2020, at the field office compound. A total of 199 encoders of the program will receive their compensation until today, with a total amount of continue reading : Listahanan 3 field workers receive salaries despite COVID-19 challenge