DSWD concludes Women’s Month with MusiKababaihan

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA— As part of the month-long celebration of the Women’s Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will hold the second year of the MusiKababaihan, a musical variety show featuring songs and performances from and that empower women, on Friday (March 31). Prior to this, the Department has spearheaded many other activities continue reading : DSWD concludes Women’s Month with MusiKababaihan

No Read, No Write No More

The pen stares at her, patiently waiting to be picked up by her old, wrinkly hands. The paper lays there neatly without a trace of ink. Then her grandchild spoke, “grandma, write your name,” she heard the boy say. Siyang Esnaji Batuna, 53, from Taguisian, Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay Province had never once tried to pen continue reading : No Read, No Write No More

DSWD addresses online queries on 4Ps registration

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA— With the ongoing registration of Set 12 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a conditional cash transfer program that is implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), netizens ask how to become members of the said program and why they have not been chosen despite having been interviewed continue reading : DSWD addresses online queries on 4Ps registration

4Ps registration for new members starts February

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA— The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started registering new household beneficiaries to the country’s conditional cash transfer program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) last February 24, this year. The regional program management office of the 4Ps conducted the pilot registration in Barangay Latuan in Zamboanga City. Out of the targeted continue reading : 4Ps registration for new members starts February

The Indigenous Dream

Indigenous – a term that refers to something that is native; something that originates or occurs naturally in a particular place. This also applies to our dreams. As human beings, it is natural for us to dream and aspire for something that we long to achieve. Others achieve their hearts’ desires easily, while others find continue reading : The Indigenous Dream

“AYO! PALIT KO!”

“Ayo! Palit ko,” their customers would often utter. This Visayan phrase has now been an often-heard sound for Esther and her group since they started managing a sari-sari store in their community. From the familiar scent of everyday products like detergent powder and cooking oil to the busy sound of coins being knocked by customers continue reading : “AYO! PALIT KO!”

Bayanihan rehabilitates Paeng-affected areas in ZC

ZAMBOANGA CITY – In the spirit of bayanihan, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) together with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Special Operations Task Force 511.2 U.S. Marine Corps spearheaded a Clean-Up Drive to rehabilitate the areas affected by flood brought about by the tropical storm, Paeng. The team commenced the continue reading : Bayanihan rehabilitates Paeng-affected areas in ZC