Nine (9) Persons with Disabilities (PWDS) graduated at DSWD-AVRC today after completing the 6-9 months vocational courses. DSWD IX Regional Director Atty. Araceli F. Solamillo, represented by Asst. Regional Director for Operations Consejo Usman, confirmed the 9 graduates for 2016 led by the outstanding graduate Nathaniel Victor C. Valdez, who finished a course in massage continue reading : DSWD holds graduation rites for PWD trainees
From baby-sitting to teaching
The sleepless nights were not dedicated to books and pens, but to cradle a baby in order to support her dreams fastened. The story of Melona Dumayon of Barangay Tiogan, Leon Postigo, Zamboanga Del Norte ironically tells us her struggle before a college diploma has landed in her grip. She was 4th among the 9 continue reading : From baby-sitting to teaching
DSWD ties up with ZC LGU, PWD sector for new project
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region IX has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Zamboanga City LGU and PWD sector for the implementation of Community-based interventions for the PWDs on April 15, 2016 at the Conference Room in City Hall. The project, dubbed as Community Action and Resources for Accessible, Better and Leverage continue reading : DSWD ties up with ZC LGU, PWD sector for new project
DSWD sends some 1,400 food packs to Basilan
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office 9 sent 1,468 family food packs to the internally displaced families in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan yesterday. Each family will be provided with two food packs that each contains six (6) kilos of rice and other food items. The said assistance worth Php675,280 serves as augmentation aid to 734 continue reading : DSWD sends some 1,400 food packs to Basilan
DSWD trains Parent Leaders on Leadership and Advocacy
Pantawid Parent Leaders across the region gathered in two-day training on Leadership and Advocacy for the Institutionalization of the Conditional Cash Transfer on April 5-7,2016 at Roderics Resort, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Province. The activity sought to capacitate Parent Leaders to build up leadership skills and to connect their roles in the advocacy works which are continue reading : DSWD trains Parent Leaders on Leadership and Advocacy
CSOs lead consultation confab on CCT Institutionalization
A simultaneous consultation conference on the Institutionalization of the Conditional Cash Transfer was held in cities of Zamboanga and Pagadian on April 1. The participants who are Pantawid Pamilya Parent Leaders were provided with essential updates and status on the passage of the CCT bill. It also aimed to identify, clarify points and concerns raised continue reading : CSOs lead consultation confab on CCT Institutionalization
FEATURED PHOTO: DSWD’s EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION SERVICES
On Monday, DSWD staff under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) went to E-Media Productions, a local TV network in Zamboanga City to discuss one of the tracks of the program, the Employment Facilitation. Questions on the processes, benefits and industry partnership were addressed during the one-hour program entitled Servicio Todo-Todo anchored by media personality, Arvie continue reading : FEATURED PHOTO: DSWD’s EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION SERVICES
FEATURED PHOTO: RJJWC Bi-Monthly Meeting
The Department of Social Welfare and Development, through its Regional Juvenile Justice for the Welfare and of the Children continues to partner with other agencies to ensure that Children in Conflict with Law and Children at Risk are protected. Yesterday, April 7, 2016, together with City Social Welfare and Development Office, Department of Justice, Public continue reading : FEATURED PHOTO: RJJWC Bi-Monthly Meeting
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