Despite the ban on disbursement of public funds implemented by COMELEC, the Department of Social Welfare and Development ensures the public that delivery of services and implementation of programs for the poor will continue. In a statement, DSWD IX Regional Director Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo confirmed that the release of grants to partner beneficiaries will continue reading : DSWD programs uninterrupted amid election ban
DSWD holds graduation rites for PWD trainees
Nine (9) Persons with Disabilities (PWDS) graduated at DSWD-AVRC today after completing the 6-9 months vocational courses. DSWD IX Regional Director Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo, represented by Asst. Regional Director for Operations Consejo Usman, confirmed the 9 graduates for 2016 led by the outstanding graduate Nathaniel Victor C. Valdez, who finished a course in massage continue reading : DSWD holds graduation rites for PWD trainees
From baby-sitting to teaching
The sleepless nights were not dedicated to books and pens, but to cradle a baby in order to support her dreams fastened. The story of Melona Dumayon of Barangay Tiogan, Leon Postigo, Zamboanga Del Norte ironically tells us her struggle before a college diploma has landed in her grip. She was 4th among the 9 continue reading : From baby-sitting to teaching
DSWD ties up with ZC LGU, PWD sector for new project
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region IX has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Zamboanga City LGU and PWD sector for the implementation of Community-based interventions for the PWDs on April 15, 2016 at the Conference Room in City Hall. The project, dubbed as Community Action and Resources for Accessible, Better and Leverage continue reading : DSWD ties up with ZC LGU, PWD sector for new project
DSWD sends some 1,400 food packs to Basilan
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office 9 sent 1,468 family food packs to the internally displaced families in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan yesterday. Each family will be provided with two food packs that each contains six (6) kilos of rice and other food items. The said assistance worth Php675,280 serves as augmentation aid to 734 continue reading : DSWD sends some 1,400 food packs to Basilan
DSWD trains Parent Leaders on Leadership and Advocacy
Pantawid Parent Leaders across the region gathered in two-day training on Leadership and Advocacy for the Institutionalization of the Conditional Cash Transfer on April 5-7,2016 at Roderics Resort, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province. The activity sought to capacitate Parent Leaders to build up leadership skills and to connect their roles in the advocacy works which are continue reading : DSWD trains Parent Leaders on Leadership and Advocacy
CSOs lead consultation confab on CCT Institutionalization
A simultaneous consultation conference on the Institutionalization of the Conditional Cash Transfer was held in cities of Zamboanga and Pagadian on April 1. The participants who are Pantawid Pamilya Parent Leaders were provided with essential updates and status on the passage of the CCT bill. It also aimed to identify, clarify points and concerns raised continue reading : CSOs lead consultation confab on CCT Institutionalization
She hopes to heal what used to hurt: A sexual assault survivor uses her voice with hopes of empowering others
Life changed in an instant for Sarah (not her real name), as a result of choosing to face her fear and break a painful silence. She was 15 then when she became a victim of sexual abuse. The alleged perpetrator is no stranger to her. He was even part of her second family where she continue reading : She hopes to heal what used to hurt: A sexual assault survivor uses her voice with hopes of empowering others
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