DSWD’s 4Ps reinstates face-to-face monthly meetings

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA— The country’s conditional cash transfer program, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) under the DSWD, reinstates the physical attendance of its beneficiaries to the monthly Family Development Session (FDS) starting August 2022. It can be recalled that the physical attendance to the FDS was discouraged by the DSWD since the onset of the Covid-19 continue reading : DSWD’s 4Ps reinstates face-to-face monthly meetings

Zambo Del Sur’s Vegetable Pancit wins DSWD’s Cooking Contest

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA—“SarGuCit” or Sari-saring Gulay Na Pancit, an original recipe created by Rodora Acdal from Guipos, Zamboanga Del Sur was hailed as champion in the region-wide cooking competition hosted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IX. Pancit as a staple dish in Filipino parties was given a unique twist and flavor continue reading : Zambo Del Sur’s Vegetable Pancit wins DSWD’s Cooking Contest

Non-poor 4Ps members get re-validated

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA— Following the marching order of its newly-installed Secretary, Hon. Erwin Tulfo, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will conduct a validation household assessment to the 1.2 million households that belong to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). These households were found to be ‘non-poor’ by the Listahanan as of the recent household continue reading : Non-poor 4Ps members get re-validated

Second Chance at Life

Decision- making is often left to adults in the assumption that they know better from their life experiences. But what happens when a decision must be made by a minor? Not to mention it also involves a baby’s life. Looking back, Cristy Joy Manalo, a young lady from Zamboanga City, must have had one of continue reading : Second Chance at Life

4Ps marks 3rd year with LGUs, NGAs

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR—Marking its 3rd year after it was enacted into law, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will celebrate its anniversary together with its National Government Agency (NGA) partners, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and local chief executives (LCEs) of the cities and municipalities in the Zamboanga Peninsula region on July 22 in Pagadian, Zamboanga continue reading : 4Ps marks 3rd year with LGUs, NGAs

National Election MOA Forging Between DSWD, DILG, and COMELEC

    ZAMBOANGA CITY— With the upcoming national and local elections on 9 May it is important to regulate and establish guidelines to ensure a safe and honest elections for the beneficiaries of the programs and services of the DSWD. A tripartite Memorandum of Agreement between Region 9’s DSWD, Department of Interior and Local Government continue reading : National Election MOA Forging Between DSWD, DILG, and COMELEC