My Son, My Classmate

Remember how as a kid in kindergarten, your mom or dad would bring you to class and wait outside the classroom until your class is done? Norberto Kuan feels exactly just like that all over again. But this time, his mom will no longer wait outside but rather sit with him inside his (or should continue reading : My Son, My Classmate

DSWD, DepEd strengthens partnership for 4Ps

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has conducted a stakeholder’s forum with the Department of Education to further support and strengthen the good practices in the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program particularly on the education component. 78 DepEd employees from across the region were gathered last February 27-28, 2019 in Zamboanga continue reading : DSWD, DepEd strengthens partnership for 4Ps

4Ps Fathers form group to protect Women and Children

Male household head members of the country’s conditional cash transfer program have recently organized a group committed to protect the welfare, security, and safety of women and their children in the community. This was the result after the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program conducted a training entitled “ERPAT” or the Empowerment and Re-affirmation of Paternal Abilities continue reading : 4Ps Fathers form group to protect Women and Children

DSWD FO IX celebrates 2019 Adoption Consciousness Week

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IX kicks-off its 2019 Adoption Consciousness Celebration at City Mall, Tetuan, Zamboanga City with theme “Pagmamahal Palaganapin, Legal na Pag-aampon Ating Gawin” (Spread Unconditional Love through Legal Adoption). This is in line with the department’s advocacy on promoting legal adoption. Yearly, the Adoption Resource Referral Section continue reading : DSWD FO IX celebrates 2019 Adoption Consciousness Week

DSWD: Don’t use 4Ps for political gains

In reference to the upcoming national elections, the Department of Social Welfare and Development warns government officials on using the country’s conditional cash transfer program as propaganda to gain supporters. The department sees that since the program covers 4.4 million households nationwide, it might be used by public officials for their own political interests. DSWD-9 continue reading : DSWD: Don’t use 4Ps for political gains

PWDs graduate from short-term courses

A total of 55 Persons with Disability have graduated today from various short-term courses/training under the Area Vocational and Rehabilitation Center (AVRC) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The courses that were offered are Agriculture, Beauty Care, Commercial Arts, Garments Technology, Industrial Arts, Massage Therapy, Pre-vocational services, and Online Livelihood Computer Program continue reading : PWDs graduate from short-term courses