(The following piece is a personal testimony of Shaira Joy Edavid, 12 years old, of Brgy. Taytay, Igbaras, Iloilo during the first ever Pantawid Pamilya Family Day celebration. English translation was made by Alma Jornadal-Estember, Pantawid Pamilya Information Officer) EACH one of us was born without any notion as to what our status in life continue reading : ‘Education is our only wealth’
Antiqueno wins battle against poverty
BY MAY RAGO-CASTILLO SAN REMIGIO, Antique-Scarcity in life has stalled success among most poor families. But for an Antiqueno and his family, they have won the battle. Fifty-three-year-old Vicente Rubino of Brgy. Vilvar, San Remigio, Antique could only shake his head as he recalled how his first four children have not reached college or even continue reading : Antiqueno wins battle against poverty
DSWD to Pantawid Pamilya grantees: Non-compliance to conditions reason for lower cash grants
No compliance, no cash grants. This the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VI (DSWD6) stressed ane [Under Pantawid Pamilya, children with age 0-5 years must receive regular preventive health check-ups and vaccines] Under Pantawid Pamilya, children with age 0-5 years must receive regular preventive health check-ups and vaccines w to beneficiaries of continue reading : DSWD to Pantawid Pamilya grantees: Non-compliance to conditions reason for lower cash grants
74 areas in WV eligible for NCDDP implementation
The Philippine government is now pushing for the community driven development (CDD) approach as a national strategy for poverty alleviation, as seen by its implementation of the National Community Driven Development Program (NCDDP). CDD has been tried and proven effective in Kalahi-CIDSS. It gives citizens control over decisions and resources so they can undertake localized continue reading : 74 areas in WV eligible for NCDDP implementation
Mina opens Balay Paglaum for CICL, other sectors
ILOILO Province – THE municipality of Mina here yesterday opened its Balay Paglaum, a center for Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL), women and children. Built through Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of Senator Pia Cayetano channeled through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) amounting to P2.5 million; PDAF of Cong. continue reading : Mina opens Balay Paglaum for CICL, other sectors
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