The Philippines Against Child Trafficking-Iloilo chapter joined the observance of the International Day Against Human Trafficking through an activity entitled, “Magbugtaw, Hibalo-on, Ipakigbato ang Imo Kinamatarong Batok sa Human Trafficking” at the San Pedro, Molo covered gym in Iloilo City. In this photo, children were among the participants to the activity, which was highlighted by continue reading : Renewing the commitment vs human/child trafficking
DSWD ties up with Habitat to provide shelter for Yolanda survivors
ROXAS CITY–The Department of Social Welfare in Development, in partnership with UN Habitat for Humanity, is implementing a core shelter project for families in this city who lost their homes to Typhoon Yolanda. Recently, the DSWD 6, through Regional Director Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre released a total of P6,020,000.00 to 86 residents of Barangay Milibili, continue reading : DSWD ties up with Habitat to provide shelter for Yolanda survivors
P2.5M worth of BUB projects inaugurated in San Carlos City
SAN CARLOS CITY—The Department of Social Welfare and Development recently inaugurated several projects in this city with a total funding of P2.5 million, which will benefit hundreds of young children. DSWD 6 OIC Assistant Regional Director for Operations Rebecca P. Geamala led the inauguration of Lupao Daycare Center in Barangay Quezon, Bairan Daycare Center in continue reading : P2.5M worth of BUB projects inaugurated in San Carlos City
Rice in relief packs are of good quality –DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assures the public that the rice it is giving as part of relief assistance to calamity-affected families are of good quality. In this photo, typhoon-affected families in Ajuy, Iloilo receive P30,000 as emergency shelter assistance and 25 kilos of rice each from the DSWD regional office. “You continue reading : Rice in relief packs are of good quality –DSWD
Igbaras mayor: “We always give priority to the Listahanan poor”
Seeing the importance of serving the “real poor,” an Executive Order giving priority to Listahanan-identified poor in the implementation of local programs and services is now in effect in the Municipality of Igbaras. Mayor Vicente Escorpion, Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 10-18, which orders all the government and non-government organizations in the municipality continue reading : Igbaras mayor: “We always give priority to the Listahanan poor”
Bugasong women’s groups unite for progress
By Wenna B. Bendol BUGASONG, ANTIQUE—“Maghirupay”(unite), “Ugwad” (progress) and Forward. Three different words, but when joined together means “unity towards progress.” These are the names of women’s groups in Barangay Bagtason, Bugasong town in the province of Antique. They are three different groups that are working together towards a common goal. “Nagaburuligay kami. Indi bale continue reading : Bugasong women’s groups unite for progress
Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries lead in ‘Ruby’ operation
Luckily spared from the wrath of Typhoon Ruby, some beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program voluntarily submitted themselves to the different repacking sites in Iloilo to help in the repacking operation. The Department of Social Welfare and Development 6 (DSWD-6) has recorded 160 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries out of more than 700 volunteers who joined the continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries lead in ‘Ruby’ operation
Resonating success through making chips
By Wenna B. Bendol SAN REMIGIO, ANTIQUE–An array of newly-washed aprons in pink and blue colors neatly hanged in the clothesline in the front yard greeted visitors from the DSWD one fine Tuesday morning. Inside the small bamboo house was another refreshing sight to behold: a husband busy cleaning and preparing the raw materials for continue reading : Resonating success through making chips
Volunteers for relief operations recognized
Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre, regional director of Department of Social Welfare and Development 6 (DSWD-6) thanked more than 700 volunteers coming from different organizations who voluntarily helped the department in repacking of relief goods in four established repacking sites in Iloilo for immediate food assistance to evacuees of Typhoon Ruby. “We are thankful to all continue reading : Volunteers for relief operations recognized
P19.7M worth of relief aid released to typhoon-affected families
The regional office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development has released a total of P19.7 million assistance through the provision of food packs to families who were affected by Typhoon Ruby in Western Visayas. As of 9:00 AM today (December 10), the DSWD Field Office VI has already completed the distribution of 62,551 continue reading : P19.7M worth of relief aid released to typhoon-affected families