Ashamed, dependent and pessimistic. This is how Eric describes his self before when he was stricken by a poliomyelitis during his growing up years. While her four other siblings were living a normal life, Eric was struggling with his condition. He felt like he was constrained by his disability and so he confined himself to continue reading : Determination triumphs over disability
Redeeming children’s dreams
June 30, 2015 – “Gusto naku mahimug piloto!”(I want to be a pilot) Johan gleefully answered when asked what he wants to be when he grows up. Like the five-year old Johan, children oftentimes will tell you their ambitions without any hesitation whenever asked. But how are they going to realize these dreams when even continue reading : Redeeming children’s dreams
UNSR visits Zambo IDPs, lauds gov’t efforts
The United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights on Internally Displaced Persons Dr. Chaloka Beyani visited the transitory sites in Zamboanga City early today. Beyani together with DSWD Assistant Secretary Vilma Cabrera, LGU representatives, IOM and the other delegates of the UNSR roamed around Transitory Sites in Mampang and Rio Hondo, where families affected by continue reading : UNSR visits Zambo IDPs, lauds gov’t efforts
DSWD continuously aids ZC LGU in recovery efforts
The Department of Social Welfare and Development took part in the decommissioning of Grandstand Evacuation Center last July 20, 2015 as part of the rehabilitation efforts done towards building back better. The remaining IDPs were transferred to transitory sites in Kasanyangan and Mampang. However, some of these families opted to return to their place of continue reading : DSWD continuously aids ZC LGU in recovery efforts
DSWD to provide assistance to IPs affected by demolition in Dipolog
July 15, 2015 – DSWD Field Office IX committed to augment assistance for the Subanen families affected by the demolition in Dipolog City. Ma. Eva Avila, SWADT (Social Welfare and Development Team) Leader of Zamboanga del Norte together with Rosalie Casinillio, AICS (Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation) coordinator went to the demolition site this continue reading : DSWD to provide assistance to IPs affected by demolition in Dipolog
DSWD to hold search for Pantawid Model Families
In line with the National Family Week celebration this September, The Department of Social Welfare and Development recently opened the Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya in Region IX. The said search aims to recognize family – beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program who maintain strong family ties, demonstrate positive Filipino values, and have a positive continue reading : DSWD to hold search for Pantawid Model Families
Listahanan enjoins public to become watchdogs, conducts photo contest
ZAMBOANGA CITY –As the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) embarks on the second round of household assessment this 2015, the department enjoins the participation of the public by helping in monitoring and ensuring that the assessment is conducted based on the prescribed protocols and processes. The DSWD, through the Listahanan project, had just continue reading : Listahanan enjoins public to become watchdogs, conducts photo contest
Three Zambosur munis aim to generate jobs, income through ASAPP
PAGADIAN CITY– The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as team convenor, launched on May 26 the Accelerated Sustainable and Anti-Poverty Program (ASAPP) of the government through “Salubungan” at Chandler Suites, Pagadian City. “Salubungan is to create employment and increase productivity and income” said NAPC Undersecretary Jude Esguerra to continue reading : Three Zambosur munis aim to generate jobs, income through ASAPP
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