The Department of Social Welfare and Development affirms its commitment to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) sector in their quest for accessible tourism on April 14, 2016 during the Seminar on How to Handle Persons with Disabilities in Tourism Industry. The advocacy effort was spearheaded by the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) in partnership with continue reading : DSWD supports ‘Accessible Tourism for PWDs’
FEATURE: A Mother’s Tale of Hope
Indeed, age is just a number. It is never too late for anyone to fulfill his dreams as long as the passion continues to ignite within his heart. A 34-year old mother to seven children from Mallig, Isabela proves this as Catherine Mallillin, a grantee of Students’ Grants in-aid for Poverty Alleviation or SGP-PA finished college continue reading : FEATURE: A Mother’s Tale of Hope
FEATURE: The Wait is Over
“Walang salita ang makakapaglarawan sa hindi matumbasang saya na nararamdaman ko ngayon,” Aurora started, with her eyes that beams of joy and excitement. Aurora Dumapis, a 24-year old lass from Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya, is in cloud nine right now for finishing college at the top of her class. She was awarded as cum laude in continue reading : FEATURE: The Wait is Over
DSWD launches results of the 2nd nationwide assessment
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) releases today the profile of targeted poor families based on the result of the LISTAHANAN second round of assessment implemented in 2015. The second assessment, which covered 15.1 million households, identified 5.1 million targeted poor households nationwide. This latter figure translates to 5.5 million targeted poor families continue reading : DSWD launches results of the 2nd nationwide assessment
DSWD’s Listahanan identifies 1.5-M Pantawid Pamilya families lifted from poverty
The recent second round of household assessment for Listahanan or the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) showed that a total 1,511,320 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program have improved their status to “non-poor”. This figure represents a large percentage (36%) of the continue reading : DSWD’s Listahanan identifies 1.5-M Pantawid Pamilya families lifted from poverty
Parent Leaders’ Training on Leadership and Advocacy conducted
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office II conducted a training on Leadership and Advocacy for some parent leaders of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Hotel Kimikarlai, Tuguegarao City on March 30-31, 2016. The two-day training was filled with modules and exercises about Leadership, Building the Core and Effective Communication. These topics equipped continue reading : Parent Leaders’ Training on Leadership and Advocacy conducted
Local officials cannot remove beneficiaries from Pantawid Pamilya – DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterates that barangay officials do not have the capacity to delist households from the roster of beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. This came after the Department received reports that there are some barangay captains threatening beneficiaries of being taken out of the program if they continue reading : Local officials cannot remove beneficiaries from Pantawid Pamilya – DSWD
SLP continues to provide various skills training to program participants
Joining this month’s graduates were 151 Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) participants of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from 5 municipalities in Cagayan. In Sanchez Mira and Pamplona, Cagayan, 71 Pantawid Pamilya and SLP program participants benefited from various technical vocational trainings such as Computer Hardware Servicing NC II, Automotive Servicing NC II, continue reading : SLP continues to provide various skills training to program participants
Outstanding IP women leaders honored during Women’s Month celeb
Nagtipunan, Quirino– Indigenous Peoples (IP) women leaders shine during DSWD FO 02’s Women’s Month celebration on March 16, 2016 as they receive their award as outstanding IP leaders. Four (4) strong and determined women were recognized not only for their active participation in different activities in their communities but most importantly by sharing the best continue reading : Outstanding IP women leaders honored during Women’s Month celeb
Residents, staff of Haven for Women and Girls shine during Women’s Month celeb!
This year’s observance of the Women’s Month showcased women empowerment as the Haven for Women and Girls (Haven) gives recognition to exemplary staff and residents. Among the highlights of the celebration was the participation of residents to the Search for Ms. Haven 2016 where five (5) residents competed for the title, parlor games and awarding continue reading : Residents, staff of Haven for Women and Girls shine during Women’s Month celeb!