(A 4Ps Beneficiary Testimonial) In the humble municipality of San Pablo in Zamboanga Del Sur province, we have met CRISTITA VILLARICO GEMIDA, a 42-year-ol mother of two and a beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Her husband, Roque C. Gemida, was originally from Cebu City. He moved to the province to look for a simpler continue reading : More than just grants
4Ps families: Not lazy, just need access
“We are not lazy, we just need access and opportunity,” this is the cry of many beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). How can we equate poverty with indolence? How dare we belittle the hard-work of each poor individual who works relentlessly in the farm, covered with sweat and mud under the heat continue reading : 4Ps families: Not lazy, just need access
4Ps goes digital in addressing complaints
Digital transformation is the approach newly adopted by the DSWD-IX to address issues and grievances filed under its flagship program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Last November 12, the Department launched its newest grievance mechanism that utilizes the technology and the internet to capture reports and complaints and act on such. The 4Ps TRACKS continue reading : 4Ps goes digital in addressing complaints
Success: a result of convergence
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
Cutting Through the Pandemic
Dili babag ang pandemya sa atuang mga panganduy, kailangan ra nato mag kugi ug mag tinabangay para mulambo Isnain Zorillo, LAG Beneficiary A father of two and a responsible and loving husband. Mr. Isnain Diano Zorilla 37, a native of Godod was married to Ms. Rosalie Cuico Saja also a native from Godod, Zamboanga Del continue reading : Cutting Through the Pandemic