“Kaya kong maging huwarang magulang at miyembro ng aking pamayanan!” This was the statement of the participants during the Parents’ Congress last April 30 and May 2, 2014 at Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, Sustainable Livelihood Program and Core Shelter Assistance Project from the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela attended the continue reading : Beneficiaries of DSWD’s programs join Parents’ Congress

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 02 formally welcomed its new regional director in the person of Director Remia T. Tapispisan during the Installation and Turn-Over Ceremonies last February 6, 2014 at Valley Hotel, Tuguegarao City. Witnessed by Assistant Secretary Javier R. Jimenez, representatives of different National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government continue reading : DSWD installs new director for Field Office 02

In line with the 63rd Founding Anniversary celebration of the Department of Social Welfare and Development with the theme “DSWD @ 63: Kaagapay sa Pagbangon at Bagong Simula,” the Field Office 02 had prepared a one-day festivity which included the showcasing of talents and awarding of recognitions among DSWD employees last January 24, 2013. The continue reading : DSWD celebrates 63rd Founding Anniversary, honors loyalty awardees

In photo: Aling Mely Andres ventures on vegetable vending as she is one of the recipients of SEA-K program in Cordon, Isabela.   “Action indeed is the key foundation to all success. “ This is how Mely P. Andres shares her ideal in life that in able to attain success in life, one must act continue reading : DREAMS DO REALLY COME TRUE

In photo: Regional Director Violeta A. Cruz and Division Chief Lucia S. Alan assess the damages brought by Typhoon Vinta in one of the Core shelter sites in Gonzaga, Cagayan. Photo by Rommel Gamiao, SWO II Tuguegarao City (November 1, 2013) —Just after the onslaught of Typhoon Vinta which occurred yesterday affecting Northern Luzon particularly continue reading : DSWD FO2 supports Typhoon Vinta’s victims

Tuguegarao City—Cognizant of the important role of older persons in nation building, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 02 in collaboration with the Regional Coordinating and Monitoring Board led the culminating activity for the week-long celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week celebration on October 10, 2013 at Crown Pavillion, Tuguegarao City. This continue reading : DSWD, RCMB culminate elderly Filipino week celebration

“I think this is my calling, this is my commitment, I am happy being in service of other people especially to our elderly persons. I help without expecting something in return for this came from the heart”. This is how Aling Remedios or Emie as she prefers to be called by her peers started our continue reading : I help without expecting something in return—a volunteer says

One positive thought in the morning can change how a whole day unfolds. Yes, life offers lots of tribulations that can make anyone kneel on their feet, but if one person can still manage to smile amidst the hardship, then his spirit will not be easily swayed no matter how strong the wind is. Through continue reading : FEATURE: In Their Own “Eden”

The National Household Targeting System (NHTS) conducted an Essay Writing Contest for national government agencies (NGAs) on June 14, 2013 in Tuguegarao City. Seventeen NGAs joined the said contest with the representatives of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Education (DepEd) and National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) as the top three continue reading : NHTS conducts Essay Writing Contest for NGAs

“This amount will be a lot of help to the children of RSCC, especially on their medical needs. We are very grateful for this donation that you extended to us,” said DSWD Field Office 02 Regional Director Violeta A. Cruz after receiving the check amounting to P1, 193, 270. 00 from PhilHealth during the Turn-Over continue reading : RSCC receives P1M check from PhilHealth