Joan France, a 24-year old gal, is from Balangasan, Pagadian City. She is the eldest daughter of Julieta Nillas-Piedad and Francisco Piedad. Just like any other teenager, she dreamed of finishing her college degree. Her parents want to make her dream possible. Even her father works as laborer and her mother is a housewife; they continue reading : A Heart’s Desire
KIA beneficiaries receive livelihood aide through DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program special projects and Presidential Management has awarded the dependents of the Killed in Action soldiers on September 6, 2019 at LM Metro Hotel, Zamboanga City. As can be recalled, an encounter between the Abu Sayyaf militant group and the 44th Infantry Battalion continue reading : KIA beneficiaries receive livelihood aide through DSWD
Home for the Elderly inaugurates CRCF projects, celebrates 30th year
The Home for Elderly of the Department of Social Welfare and Development on Monday, August 19, 2019 celebrated its 30th year anniversary as a residential facility for the aged. Established on August 15, 1989 in partnership with Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, the Home for the Elderly is a regional facility operated by DSWD Field continue reading : Home for the Elderly inaugurates CRCF projects, celebrates 30th year
DSWD Capacitates SLP Implementing PDO on Good Practice and Knowledge Management
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IX conducted training on Good Practice Documentation and Lessons Learned cum Orientation on Knowledge Management for Sustainable Livelihood Program Field Implementing Project Development Officers (PDOs) on August 13-16, 2018. Thirty Five Monitoring PDOs were capacitated in a 4-day training workshop held in Bamboo Garden, Dipolog continue reading : DSWD Capacitates SLP Implementing PDO on Good Practice and Knowledge Management
Region IX Kalahi-CIDSS Volunteers’ to join 3rd National CV Congress in CARAGA
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Office IX will be sending Seven Community Volunteers to the 3rd National Community Volunteers’ Congress cum 5th Bayani Ka Awards on August 12-16, 2019 to be held in CARAGA. This year’s National CV Congress will be anchored on the theme “PADAYON, Kalahi-CIDSS” which will see exemplary Volunteers all continue reading : Region IX Kalahi-CIDSS Volunteers’ to join 3rd National CV Congress in CARAGA
Empowered Aling Carmen
Carmelita Polinar, 51 is commonly known as Aling Carmen. She is a mother to her four loving children- Marj, Drin, Mica and Joyjoy. She is married to Alfredo Polinar, a full-time farmer. The couple raised their family through pure hard work and perseverance. Carmelita was a Barangay Secretary for almost nine years and spends her continue reading : Empowered Aling Carmen
Haligi ng Tahanan
“Daghan pangarap sa buhay pero kay pobre og kulang sa financial, ako gihapon kayanon para sa mga anak.” Said Geneboy. A hardworking husband and a loving father of three children, Gene Boy D. Ojas, 43 grew up in Libuganan, San Miguel, Zamboanga Del Sur. Gene Boy’s wife, Evelyn Ojas, 37 is a resident of Manila continue reading : Haligi ng Tahanan
Buug Subanen Workers Association (BSWA) placed 3rd in the Sulong Bayanihan 2019
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Program Management Office conducted Sulong Bayanihan 2019: Solidarity and Innovations in Bridging Opportunities for Livelihoods (SIBOL) in Sequoia Hotel, Quezon City, Metro Manila. The 3-day activity was attended by beneficiaries coming from the different regions of the Philippines wherein they showcased and competed through various kinds of micro-enterprises continue reading : Buug Subanen Workers Association (BSWA) placed 3rd in the Sulong Bayanihan 2019