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
FO2’s LISTAHANAN conducts screening of applicants for field staff
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
DSWD, RCMB culminate elderly Filipino week celebration
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 help without expecting something in return—a volunteer says
“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
FEATURE: Keeping The Faith Alive
“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
FEATURE: The First Dumagat Teacher
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
FEATURE: Halfway There
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
NHTS – PR is now “LISTAHANAN”
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”
DSWD FO2 leads Family Week Celebration
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
Training for Parent Leaders as Advocates Commences
“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