“Ang pag-abot sang Kalahi-CIDSS ang umpisa para kanamon kang legasiya nga i-duhol namon sa amon mga kabataan kag nanda sa iba pa nga masunod kananda.” (The coming of the Kalahi-CIDSS is the start of a legacy for us, to our children, and to all the generations that will come after them.) Mylene Canatoy, daycare worker continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS Center: Starting a Legacy

Far off trails and rough terrains of Anini-y stood a small hut surrounded by lush green foliage and several native houses. The hut was made of bamboo poles tied together to support scraps of thin metal roofing with patches of nipa leaves to avoid the raindrops intruding inside whenever it rains. The walls were also continue reading : Building a Center and Molding the Future

The Department of Social Welfare and Development 6 (DSWD-6) has been recognizing media partners in helping advocate for the welfare of the poor and vulnerable sector through disseminating reliable information on DSWD services and programs particularly the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Recently, 30 media practitioners and outlets were awarded for Best Supportive Media Partners as continue reading : DSWD-6 awards Most Supportive Media Partners

NABAS, AKLAN — Sitting on the floor, playing her old guitar, strumming her favourite tunes, 21 years old Jerose Magsico tells her story on how did the 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) provided her hope despite uncertainties as a poor.   Magsico said her challenge of hopelessness started when she was still a baby.   “My mom continue reading : 4P’s giving hope to hopelessness

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VI warns the public on improper usage of Social Media in times of Disaster. “People should not post fake news amidst typhoon,” says Rebecca P. Geamala, DSWD6 Regional Director. In a memorandum issued on Friday, Geamala called on its employees to only post validated and factual continue reading : DSWD6 chief warns public on fake news amidst typhoon

THE head of the Regional Center for Women (RCW) called on Ilonggos to help put a stop to abuse. Haydee  Canilla, head of RCW, said that an early stand to say no to abuse usually deters further occurrence. The RCW, a center managed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI, continue reading : RCW: stop abuse in the early stage

THE DSWD Field Office VI has started releasing family food packs numbering to 17,000 for Boracay closure-affectedfamilies. “This is the first time that we are releasing goods in boxes here in the region. Most of the rice are in vacuum sealed packs,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, regional director. The households, based on registered Disaster Assistance continue reading : DSWD releases 17T family food packs for Boracay

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD FO 6), through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) released a total of P66.6 million livelihood assistance for the residents of Boracay Island. The first batch of releasing catered 1,323 SLP beneficiaries last May 31, 2018; 1,635 beneficiaries for the second batch (June 22); 891 beneficiaries for the continue reading : DSWD releases P66.6 million for livelihood assistance in Boracay

A community volunteer uses what she has learned from Kalahi-CIDSS to better serve the barangay. #DSWDMayMalasakit #PatasNaPagtratoSaKomunidad #MaagapAtMapagkalingangSerbisyo #SerbisyongWalangPuwangSaKatiwalian #SamaSamangPagkilosNgMayMalasakit

A barangay captain reiterates the importance of unity in the success of the community. #DSWDMayMalasakit #PatasNaPagtratoSaKomunidad #MaagapAtMapagkalingangSerbisyo #SerbisyongWalangPuwangSaKatiwalian #SamaSamangPagkilosNgMayMalasakit