The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the KALAHI-CIDSS Program, held a joint stakeholders’ meeting with the Jose Rizal Memorial State University (JRMSU) on July 31, 2025, to review the implementation of the Cash-for-Work (CFW) Program and discuss preparations for its culmination activity.

Attended by representatives from the DSWD Regional Program Management Office, JRMSU administration, faculty, and student-beneficiaries, the meeting served as a platform to evaluate the program’s progress, address ongoing challenges, and recognize the impact of CFW across the different campuses.

Key topics covered during the meeting included:

𝑷𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔

JRMSU presented its consolidated accomplishments as of August 31, 2025, which highlighted the successful engagement of over 600 students and graduates from the university’s campuses. The presentation showcased not only the financial disbursements and outputs completed under the CFW Program but also emphasized the practical skills and work experiences gained by beneficiaries.

𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚

Plans for the upcoming culmination activity were also discussed, which aims to celebrate the achievements of the CFW Program and recognize the contributions of students, university staff, and partner agencies. The activity is set to feature success stories, testimonials, and a reflection on the partnership between JRMSU and DSWD.

𝑰𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒆𝒔, 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕

Stakeholders openly shared challenges encountered during implementation, such as logistical constraints, documentation issues, and the need for more structured work placements. Despite these, the overall feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many participants affirming the program’s impact on personal growth, professional readiness, and financial relief. The CFW initiative was praised for offering meaningful employment to students while instilling a deeper appreciation for public service and community engagement.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthen collaboration between DSWD and JRMSU in future endeavors and to ensure a smooth and meaningful culmination of the program.