San Pedro, Godod, Zamboanga del Norte – A historic milestone unfolded in Barangay San Pedro as the community celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its very first high school building—a 1-unit, 2-classroom facility funded under the DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS KKB CDD Cycle 2 program. This momentous event marks the fulfillment of a long-held dream: continue reading : Education Breakthrough: IP Community to build first high school building in San Pedro, Godod, ZDN
Double Success, Double Celebration: Mother and Son Duo, Hired On The Spot!
Zamboanga Peninsula — On July 16, 2025, amid the busy lines and hopeful crowds of a local job fair, Florabel N. Cordero, 38, and her 22-year-old son Nelvin, walked out with more than just job offers — they walked out with a dream fulfilled, a testament to years of perseverance, sacrifice, and unwavering family unity. It continue reading : Double Success, Double Celebration: Mother and Son Duo, Hired On The Spot!
A Bridge of Hope: Sama Badjao Community steps towards safer, brighter future
Isabela City, Basilan Province – In the coastal barangay of Kaumpurnah Zone III in Isabela City, a modest structure has become a monumental symbol of progress, unity, and hope. The the rhythmic lapping of waves against the shore is a constant reminder of both life’s beauty and its challenges. The newly constructed concrete footbridge—built through continue reading : A Bridge of Hope: Sama Badjao Community steps towards safer, brighter future
A beacon of hope: The ALS learning center brings education and dignity to the Badjao community
Isabela City, Basilan Province – In the quiet coastal Barangay of Tampalan, a newly constructed Alternative Learning System (ALS) Center stands as a symbol of resilience and hope for the Badjao community. On July 1, 2025, the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Learning Center was inaugurated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s KALAHI-CIDSS program, continue reading : A beacon of hope: The ALS learning center brings education and dignity to the Badjao community
Press Release: DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS Pag-Abot holds procurement workshop for two (2) Zamboanga BLGUs and community volunteers
Zamboanga City – To ensure transparency and efficiency in community-driven projects, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) KALAHI-CIDSS program conducted recently a two-day procurement training at the Barangay Hall of Sinunuc. The activity, attended by members of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), Head of Procuring Entity (HOPE), and Technical Working Group (TWG) continue reading : Press Release: DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS Pag-Abot holds procurement workshop for two (2) Zamboanga BLGUs and community volunteers
New footbridge connects dreams and opportunities in Barangay Guinlin, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
Zamboanga City – The community of Barangay Guinlin celebrated a significant milestone as the newly constructed footbridge was officially turned over in a ceremony held recently. The project, made possible through the 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃) 𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐈-𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐒𝐒 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 (𝐊𝐊𝐁) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, stands as a testament to the power of continue reading : New footbridge connects dreams and opportunities in Barangay Guinlin, Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur
4Ps Region 9 Opts Cash Card Over Digital Wallets
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA—Among the 760 respondents of the survey conducted in 2024 with 4Ps beneficiaries on their preparedness for digital financial transactions, 712 or 94% said that they prefer using their cash cards when receiving grants from the DSWD. The survey was conducted to determine the reception of the 4Ps beneficiaries to the current direction of the Department continue reading : 4Ps Region 9 Opts Cash Card Over Digital Wallets
AVRC-III Empowers PWD Clients, Staff with Life-Saving Water Search and Rescue Skills
In a proactive move to enhance safety and emergency preparedness, Forty-four (44) center staff and sixteen (16) clients from the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center-III (AVRC-III) completed an intensive Water Search and Rescue (WASAR) training program for Persons with Disabilities held on July 10-11, at the LM Metro Hotel in Zamboanga City. This specialized training aimed continue reading : AVRC-III Empowers PWD Clients, Staff with Life-Saving Water Search and Rescue Skills
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