Convergence, in this context, is when two or more organizations unite in addressing specific social welfare concerns of a family/ies. It is often said that no man is an island. The same is true with social services delivery especially if the target is poverty alleviation. Not one agency will be able to do the job continue reading : Success: a result of convergence
Listahanan field personnel in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi to undergo training as part of Validation and Finalization Phase’s reassessment of households
Zamboanga City – A total of 80 enumerators will undergo a three-day orientation and training in the Province of Sulu on November 18-20 in preparation for the assessment and reassessment of households as part of the Listahanan 3 Validation and Finalization Phase. In addition, 60 enumerators will also be trained for the Province of Tawi-Tawi continue reading : Listahanan field personnel in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi to undergo training as part of Validation and Finalization Phase’s reassessment of households
DSWD, UNICEF conduct mission visit to Basilan Province; monitor ongoing Listahanan assessment/reassessment of households
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) headed by Director Andrew J. Ambubuyog of the National Household Targeting Office (NHTO) together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) led by Atty. Anjanette Saguisag conducted a mission visit to the Province of Basilan on November 8-12 to observe and monitor the ongoing continue reading : DSWD, UNICEF conduct mission visit to Basilan Province; monitor ongoing Listahanan assessment/reassessment of households
Rise up like a Phoenix
The world defines success in many forms. Others view it as acquiring wealth, fame, and power. But for some individuals who had to strive every single day to provide food on their table, success is also determined on how they rise up from the ashes of their past and move forward to improving their well-being continue reading : Rise up like a Phoenix
DSWD pleas against fake news
The Department of Social Welfare and Development appeals to social media influencers and content creators to be factual and cautious in their posts regarding the Department and its programs and services. This is after several social media contents were observed to contain erroneous information and misconceptions about DSWD programs. It has been observed that a continue reading : DSWD pleas against fake news
DSWD CELEBRATES FAMILY DAY 2021
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 60 declaring the last week of September as the National Family Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the lead agency in ensuring the welfare of the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized families, will be holding a FAMILY DAY Celebration activity on September 28, 2021 anchored on the theme continue reading : DSWD CELEBRATES FAMILY DAY 2021
DSWD serves indigenous community in PCUP mini caravan at Lakewood, ZDS
Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur – The DSWD Field Office 9 participated during the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) Mini Caravan held on September 20 at the Municipal Gym of Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur. Around 300 residents of the municipality’s IP-dominated Brgy. Baking were chosen as beneficiaries of the said activity. The caravan aimed continue reading : DSWD serves indigenous community in PCUP mini caravan at Lakewood, ZDS
CSC confers DSWD Field Office IX with PRIME-HRM Bronze Level II Maturity
Zamboanga City – DSWD Field Office IX’S Human Resource Management and Development Division (HRMDD) was conferred with Bronze Level II Maturity under the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on September 17 during the Virtual PRIME-HRM Awarding Ceremony. In her speech, Field Office IX’s continue reading : CSC confers DSWD Field Office IX with PRIME-HRM Bronze Level II Maturity