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DSWD vows to ensure fast, equal delivery of services to needy; affirms support to Pres. Duterte’s people-oriented gov’t
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo vowed to the public that the Department will continue improving its programs to ensure that the needy sectors have equal opportunity to avail of its services. In a press briefing yesterday to report on the first 100-day accomplishments of DSWD, the Secretary emphasized that continue reading : DSWD vows to ensure fast, equal delivery of services to needy; affirms support to Pres. Duterte’s people-oriented gov’t
Rehabilitation for ‘Ferdie’-struck families to start this month
After being hit by the strongest typhoon this year, rehabilitation for the families struck by Typhoon ‘Ferdie’ in Batanes will finally start this October following the intense planning and assessment made by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Provincial Government of Batanes, and other member agencies of the National Disaster Risk Reduction & continue reading : Rehabilitation for ‘Ferdie’-struck families to start this month
DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo leads culminating activity of Elderly Filipino Week 2016; emphasizes thrust to improve programs, services for seniors
An estimated 600 older persons from the local government units in the National Capital Region and senior citizens’ associations like the Confederation of Older Persons’ Association of the Philippines (COPAP), Coalition of Services for the Elderly (COSE), and Federation of Senior Citizens Associations in the Philippines (FSCAP) participated in the culminating activity of Elderly Filipino continue reading : DSWD Sec. Taguiwalo leads culminating activity of Elderly Filipino Week 2016; emphasizes thrust to improve programs, services for seniors
Outstanding older persons given tribute through Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards
This year’s SUN awardees were recognized for their outstanding contribution in the fields of health, education, cultural preservation, helping persons with disabilities (PWDs), women and fellow older persons, and disaster response work. Among the awardees were (1) Marcial T. Angkok, 74, Caloocan City, Metro Manila; (2) Alejandro L. Baluyut, 60, Los Banos, Laguna; (3) Agatona continue reading : Outstanding older persons given tribute through Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda Awards
Walk for Life ushers in the Elderly Filipino Week celebration
DSWD Assistant Secretary Aleli B. Bawagan (4th from left) and Protective Services Bureau Director Pacita Sarino (3rd from left), with the representatives from the different local government units, during the Walk for Life, kick-off activity of Elderly Filipino Week, held at SM Mall of Asia Music Arena on October 1. Aside from the 17 LGUs continue reading : Walk for Life ushers in the Elderly Filipino Week celebration
Tacda family wins 1st runner-up in National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
The Tacda family from Brgy. Panobolon, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras won 1st runner-up in this year’s National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya. The awarding ceremony was held in Quezon City over the weekend. “We are very glad to receive the award. Thank you for the great opportunity that was given to us” , Rosell Tacda said. continue reading : Tacda family wins 1st runner-up in National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
Guimaras women shine in carpentry
CARPENTRY has always been presumed to be a man’s job. But not in Sibunag, Guimaras. Janice Cabrillos, a native of the municipality, says that she knows carpentry. In fact, she has been receiving successive orders. “We know how to use hammer, saw and other tools in carpentry,” said Janice. Janice is only one of the continue reading : Guimaras women shine in carpentry