SECRETARY Corazon “Dinky” Soliman of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) observed the conduct of the Family Development Session (FDS) with beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program during her visit in Antique province recently. The FDS is a monthly assembly of parent-beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya where topics on effective parenting, home management, husband-wife continue reading : Family dev’t session with Sec. Soliman
The rope that saved 400 lives
MUNICIPAL LINKS Liza Camacho and Zyanne Mae Souribio (in red DSWD vests) of Panay, Capiz cited the usefulness of the 50-meter rope that was issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VI (DSWD6) to its field staff in helping save more than 400 people during the onslaught of super typhoon Yolanda. continue reading : The rope that saved 400 lives
Pantawid Pamilya mothers embrace roles beyond the confines of home
THEY are ordinary women who go through the daily routines of being a housewife and mother. Given the opportunity however, Elma Alavaro and Jocelyn Almado of Panay, Capiz proved that they too, could find fulfillment in the roles they learned to embrace. That is, to serve others. NANG ELMA Her life once centered on being continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya mothers embrace roles beyond the confines of home
Prioritizing their family’s basic needs
FOOD and clothing remain the top commodities that beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program spend their cash grants on. Photo shows Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Pan-ay, Capiz stopping over an array of merchandise spread outside the Municipal Gym after the pay-out to buy vegetables, fruits and shorts for their children. More than P4.4 million was continue reading : Prioritizing their family’s basic needs
New job helps Pantawid Pamilya fathers regain self-worth
FATHERS are often expected to lead the responsibility of providing the necessities of the family, especially of their children, being the household head, the lead provider, and the problem solver. There are times, however, when the fruit of a father’s hard work could still barely suffice the needs of his family. Johnny Malahay and Pikinari continue reading : New job helps Pantawid Pamilya fathers regain self-worth
Onward to better lives
IT ALL started in 2009. Diolenda Garsola patiently lined up along with more than a thousand others in the municipal gym of Isabela in Negros Occidental to be validated for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). With four young children then and relying heavily on her husband’s continue reading : Onward to better lives
DSWD6’s director named Ambassador for Peace
AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE. Regional Director Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VI (DSWD6) was named Ambassador for Peace by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) in a ceremony held in Iloilo City on April 12, 2014. The citation acknowledges “individuals whose lives exemplify the ideal of living for continue reading : DSWD6’s director named Ambassador for Peace
Far better than before
RUNNING a sari-sari store and keeping it afloat despite the mushrooming of competitors nearby can be very difficult. Prizes have to be kept competitive. The “suki” (avid buyers) have to be sustained. Stocks should be readily available. To edge up on the competition, Lerma Hidayawan uses diligence and careful planning in managing her sari-sari store. continue reading : Far better than before
World Bank lauds implementation of Pantawid Pamilya in Region VI
“VERY impressive.” Such was the reaction of Aleksandra Posarac, the leader of the World Bank team who visited three towns in Region VI, after a field validation and assessment on the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Region VI. The nine-member team of the World Bank, along with staff from the National Program continue reading : World Bank lauds implementation of Pantawid Pamilya in Region VI
DSWD6 honors ‘Yolanda’ volunteers, partners, employees
The DSWD Field Office VI highlighted the celebration of the agency’s 63rd founding anniversary by recognizing the effort of people who helped the victims of calamities that recently hit the region. With the theme “Kaagapay sa Pagbangon at Bagong Simula,” more than a hundred–representing individuals, companies and institutions–were honoured during the celebration. DSWD employees who continue reading : DSWD6 honors ‘Yolanda’ volunteers, partners, employees