Rose from Pauper

Life is like a wide open sea where everyone has their own battle of wave to compete with. Anna is one of the wanderers who are determined to never embrace inconvenience and difficulties of life.   Anna Rose was originally from Negros Occidental, circumstances forced her to put an end to her education in high continue reading : Rose from Pauper

BIG INSPIRATION FROM SMALL ACTION

Who would’ve thought that a simple endeavour would cause ripples of inspiration in the community? That’s exactly what happened to the Sta. Maria Small Farmers Association in Zamboanga del Norte. Their endeavours in their communal Bio-Intensive Gardening (BIG) have brought about many other projects with various partner-stakeholders that would benefit not just Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries continue reading : BIG INSPIRATION FROM SMALL ACTION

105,972 indigent households qualify for UCT program

The Field Office 9 is currently preparing for the upcoming notification and registration of 105,972 households as eligible beneficiaries of the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) program. “As of now, we are finalizing the budgetary requirements to be submitted to Central Office for the implementation of the notification, registration, and payout of the Listahanan – UCT continue reading : 105,972 indigent households qualify for UCT program

Field Office 9 inaugurates new SWADT building in Isabela City

“This building shall stand as a symbol of the agency’s core value of Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo,” expressed Aisyl A. Sagoso, Social Welfare and Development Team (SWADT) leader during the inauguration of the two-storey SWADT Building on July 24 at Brgy. Sunrise, Isabela City, Basilan. “Finally, our clients, beneficiaries, and partner stakeholders will no longer take continue reading : Field Office 9 inaugurates new SWADT building in Isabela City

“Weaving the Future”

Along the roads of some barangays in Ramon Magsaysay Municipality, you will see rolled weaved bamboo strips displayed that will catch your attention. These are called “Amakan”. Amakan production is known to be the livelihood of people in this area. One of the residents known for making quality Amakan is Jocelyn M. Arias, 47.   continue reading : “Weaving the Future”

DSWD-9 hails Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya and Exemplary Pantawid Children 2018

After a thorough quest conducted across the region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IX (DSWD-9) has finally named this year’s Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya and Exemplary Child. A humble family from Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur, Hamol-awon Family, was hailed as Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2018 while a 14-year old girl, Jane Marian R. continue reading : DSWD-9 hails Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya and Exemplary Pantawid Children 2018

A Blessing to Nurture

They say happiness can be described in many ways. It can be the love and support from your family, a catch-up from your long distance friend, or just a one-scoop ice cream on a cone, but for the Pasil Family, it is the trust, dedication and hard work for the betterment of every member of continue reading : A Blessing to Nurture

DSWD capacitates SLP Monitoring PDOs on Knowledge Management

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IX recently conducted a training on Knowledge Management Cum Technical Session on Monitoring Tools for Sustainable Livelihood Program Field Monitoring Project Development Officers (PDOs) on July 3-6, 2018. Thirty Five Monitoring PDOs were capacitated in a 4-day training workshop held in Bamboo Garden, Dipolog City, continue reading : DSWD capacitates SLP Monitoring PDOs on Knowledge Management