In response to the regular occurrences of both the natural and human-induced calamities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in partnership with the Office of the Civil Defense Region IX conducted an intensive Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Training to Kalahi CIDSS-NCDDP Area Coordinators and RPMO Staff on February 20-24, 2017 at Dipolog, continue reading : Kalahi CIDSS-NCDDP Staff undertakes CBDRRM Training

A 54-year old farmer from Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur was recently named as region IX’s Modelong Ama ng Pantawid Pamilya 2017. Modelong Ama is an initiative of the Department of Social Welfare and Development under its cash-conditional transfer program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Dario Aligaya, father of 4, bested three other contenders/representatives from continue reading : Zambo del Sur farmer bags Modelong Ama title

The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Region IX in partnership with TESDA, and Molave Agri-Industrial Technology Inc. culminated its skills training program today with a Graduation Ceremony in MRPS Molave, Zamboanga del Sur.   288 Sustainable Livelihood Program participants received their certificate of completion today under Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Bread and Pastry Production, and continue reading : DSWD-SLP Skills Training Graduation in Molave

The Department of Labor and Employment officially turned-over on Febuary 2, 2017 the 300 thousand worth of Canteen Establishment cum Bread and Pastry Livelihood Assistance to the Area Vocational Rehabilitation Center-III of Department of Social Welfare and Development- Field Office IX. The said project will be managed and benefited by 40 PWD members of the continue reading : DOLE turns-over 300k worth livelihood assistance to PWDs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IX has prepared series of activities that will highlight the Adoption Consciousness Celebration this Month. The celebration that will run from February 11-19, 2017 is anchored on this year’s theme:” Pagmamahal Palaganapin, Legal na Pag-ampon ating gawin. “ DSWD Regional Director Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo urged continue reading : DSWD readies Adoption Consciousness week activities

The partnership between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Metrobank continues in this year’s collaboration project dubbed as “Bag of Blessing (BoB)” in line with the celebration of the Chinese New Year. The project is funded by the GT Foundation, a foundation established by business tycoon George Ty, owner of Metrobank, to continue reading : DSWD, Metrobank tie partnership to help poor

The Department of Social Welfare and Development through the General Administration and Support Services Division (GASSD) and Policy and Plans Division (PPD) hosted the week-long Sportsfest in celebration of the department’s  66th Anniversary with theme “Sama-samang paglilingkod na may malasakit” from January 23-26, 2017 at Tebi and Sean Recreational Center. The festivity kicks-off with a continue reading : DSWD kicks-off 66th Anniversary Sportsfest

The Department of Social Welfare and Development officially opened the “DSWD Tiangge” on January 17, 2017 at DSWD Field Office  IX grounds in celebration of its 66th year anniversary. Various food and non-food products from Sustainable Livelihood Program and Area Vocational and Rehabilitation Center’s Sheltered Workshop are featured in the said Tiangge.   A garage continue reading : DSWD-9 Anniversary Tiangge opens to Public