My DSWD 6 Family: I never thought I would be making a repeat performance here in Region VI. When I returned to DSWD Field Office VII last January, 2016, I was already starting to plan for my retirement. However, no matter how detailed and beautiful our plans are, there is Someone up there, who knows continue reading : Director’s Message
91 LGUs in Region VI now using DSWD-NHTS database
All local government units in Western Visayas may soon be using synchronized data in choosing beneficiaries of their social protection programs. Records of the National Household Targeting Unit of the Department of Social Welfare and Development VI show that out of 133 local government units in the region, 91 or 68 percent have already signed continue reading : 91 LGUs in Region VI now using DSWD-NHTS database
Igbaras LGU awards children achievers of Pantawid Pamilya
THE local government unit of Igbaras, Iloilo recently recognized 35 children-beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program who achieved top academic honors during the school year 2012-2013. Elena Capangyarihan, Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer of Igbaras, said the recognition aims to inspire children to continually excel in their classes despite of their family’s financial difficulties. continue reading : Igbaras LGU awards children achievers of Pantawid Pamilya
DSWD targets to feed 180,335 daycare kids
At least 180,335 daycare children in Western Visayas will benefit from this year’s Supplementary Feeding program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. The Department targets to release P281,322,600 for the implementation of the program at the 5,557 daycare centers in the region for 120 days. Beneficiaries of Supplementary Feeding in Ajuy, Iloilo continue reading : DSWD targets to feed 180,335 daycare kids
Pantawid beneficiaries avail of SM Foundation’s training program
FIFTY beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Murcia, Negros Occidental availed of the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) farmers training program of the SM Foundation Inc. Municipal Link Grace Barsabal said the Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries are part of the 124 total farmers and agriculture students who underwent some three months of training on farming at continue reading : Pantawid beneficiaries avail of SM Foundation’s training program
WV social pensioners to receive P119M
A total of P119 million is set to be released this year for social pensioners in Western Visayas. A social pensioner Records of DSWD6 revealed that the amount will be given to a total of 19,904 senior citizens with age from 77 years old and above. According to Judith Marte, focal person on Social Pension, continue reading : WV social pensioners to receive P119M