DSWD addresses online queries on 4Ps registration

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA— With the ongoing registration of Set 12 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a conditional cash transfer program that is implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), netizens ask how to become members of the said program and why they have not been chosen despite having been interviewed continue reading : DSWD addresses online queries on 4Ps registration

4Ps registration for new members starts February

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA— The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started registering new household beneficiaries to the country’s conditional cash transfer program, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) last February 24, this year. The regional program management office of the 4Ps conducted the pilot registration in Barangay Latuan in Zamboanga City. Out of the targeted continue reading : 4Ps registration for new members starts February

The Indigenous Dream

Indigenous – a term that refers to something that is native; something that originates or occurs naturally in a particular place. This also applies to our dreams. As human beings, it is natural for us to dream and aspire for something that we long to achieve. Others achieve their hearts’ desires easily, while others find continue reading : The Indigenous Dream

“AYO! PALIT KO!”

“Ayo! Palit ko,” their customers would often utter. This Visayan phrase has now been an often-heard sound for Esther and her group since they started managing a sari-sari store in their community. From the familiar scent of everyday products like detergent powder and cooking oil to the busy sound of coins being knocked by customers continue reading : “AYO! PALIT KO!”

Bayanihan rehabilitates Paeng-affected areas in ZC

ZAMBOANGA CITY – In the spirit of bayanihan, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) together with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Special Operations Task Force 511.2 U.S. Marine Corps spearheaded a Clean-Up Drive to rehabilitate the areas affected by flood brought about by the tropical storm, Paeng. The team commenced the continue reading : Bayanihan rehabilitates Paeng-affected areas in ZC

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