The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office II is now accepting donations in cash or in kind for the Yolanda-ravaged provinces of Leyte and Samar. A donation desk is already installed at the DSWD Field Office 02, Regional Government Center, Carig, Tuguegarao City. Aside from cash, donations may also include drinking waters, blankets, continue reading : DSWD FO 02 accepts donations for Yolanda-devastated areas

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan- The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office II engages in a Memorandum of Agreement with eight Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) today. The CSOs signed a MOA for taking part in the implementation of Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) and in the four areas of engagement namely: Bantay, Gabay, Tulay and continue reading : DSWD Field Office II inks MOA with CSOs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office II in partnership with the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) capped the celebration of Children’s Month through a Regional Children’s Forum at Holiday Plaza Hotel, Tuguegarao City on October 29-30, 2013. Around 60 children beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in the region continue reading : Pantawid children beneficiaries compete for Poster Making, Essay Writing Contests

In preparation for the 2nd region-wide household assessment, LISTAHANAN has conducted screening of applicants for the field staff. LISTAHANAN in coordination with the Human Resource Development Unit started screening started screening for the positions of Area Coordinator, Area Supervisor and Enumerator in August until this end of the year. The screening consists of written examination, continue reading : FO2’s LISTAHANAN conducts screening of applicants for field staff

“Ang buhay po ay parang pelikula, pangit man po ang simula, nasasayo po yun kung papano mo pagagandahin ang istorya, para po maging happy ending,” said the ten-year old who wowed audience with her impeccable acting skills. When the clapperboard kisses each other, she begins to enunciate her dialog with feelings. She moves across the continue reading : FEATURE: Keeping The Faith Alive

DUMAGATs. These people are believed to be the earliest settlers in Palanan, Isabela. They look exactly like Agtas- with the black skin and kinky hair. They also have common lifestyle; they are nomads who move from one place to another in search of food. These natives do not have their own homes. Also, neither do continue reading : FEATURE: The First Dumagat Teacher

Just like the picturesque mountains that conquered the test of times, she stands with pride and grace. Just like the fluffy clouds that kiss the royal blue skies, she thinks of big dreams with eyes that shine with determination. “Ang buhay naman ay parang pelikula, pangit man ang simula, nasasayo yun kung papano mo pagagandahin continue reading : FEATURE: Halfway There

LISTAHANAN! This is now the new brand of the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS – PR), a special project of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. It is coined from the words “Listahan” which means list and “tahanan” which means home or family. The new brand name comes with a new continue reading : NHTS – PR is now “LISTAHANAN”

  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 02 spearheaded the week-long celebration of the National Family Week with its theme “Unity Across Generations: A Strong Family, A Strong Society” or “Nagkakaisang Henerasyon: Matatag Na Pamilya, Matatag na Lipunan” from September 20 to 27, 2013. A kick-off program was held last September continue reading : DSWD FO2 leads Family Week Celebration

“Ang mga boses ninyo bilang mga benepisyaryo ay napakahalaga sa implementasyon ng programa, dapat yang kilalanin at marinig,” stressed Assistant Regional Director and Pantawid Pamilya Deputy Project Manager Ponciana P. Condoy during the Skills Enhancement Training of Parent Leaders as Program Advocates which was conducted in two batches this month. Forty-two Parent Leaders (PLs) from continue reading : Training for Parent Leaders as Advocates Commences