The National Household Targeting Unit of the Department of Social Welfare and Development 6 is now conducting a special validation of the areas that were affected by the ‘Hanging Habagat’ (southwest monsoon) last year. Twenty-seven enumerators and four area supervisors, who were hired for the activity, recently underwent training at the Eon Centennial Hotel in continue reading : NHTU conducts special validation on ‘Habagat’ affected areas

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is warning the public especially the beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program against unscrupulous individuals who are circulating fake P500 and P200 bills. The warning came after one Pantawid Pamilya beneficiary from Badiangan, Iloilo reported that her P500 bill was found fake when she intended to use continue reading : Public warned against fake money bills

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is urging the public to remain vigilant in reporting political candidates who are using the programs of the national government, particularly the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, to advance their political ambitions. DSWD Field Office VI Regional Director Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre said their office had set in continue reading : Bawal ang ‘epal’ in DSWD’s Pantawid Pamilya program

The regional office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development has released more than P94,000 worth of assistance to the families who were affected by a fire that hit Sitio Sinikway, Barangay Tabucan, Mandurriao, Iloilo City last Saturday. The DSWD-6 provided augmentation support such as plastic mats, blankets, used clothing, bottled water and family continue reading : P94,000 worth of aid released to fire victims

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) condemns the hooligan acts of  Barug Katawhan and its supporters for the senseless destruction of government property and the stealing of relief goods in its Regional  Office in Davao City. In the morning of February 26, members of Barug Katawhan and allied groups bearing the banners of continue reading : “Dialog, not destruction” –DSWD

DON SALVADOR BENEDICTO, Negros Occidental-A day care worker here has realized the positive results of the Supplementary Feeding program being implemented by the national government led by DSWD. According to 39-year-old Josephine Alabate of Purok Casto, Brgy. Bagong Silang, Don Salvador, Benedicto, the program has improved the nutritional status of pre-schoolers whom she has been continue reading : Day care workers sees gains of Supplementary feeding program

The scene at Rizal Park that hot Saturday morning was typical of any weekend – children running around, their laughter echoing, while parents keep an eye on them lest they hurt themselves or wander too far. Below the huge statue of Lapu-Lapu, a crowd clad in pink shirts and carrying pink balloons sing “I love continue reading : Loving beyond differences

Photo caption: MOST CHILD-FRIENDLY LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS. DSWD Regional Director Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre award the plaque and P50,000 each Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia (top) and La Carlota City Mayor Juliet Marie D. Ferrer to winners of the Presidential Search for Most Child-Friendly LGUs in the Regional Level. Bacolod is a highly-urbanized city while continue reading : DSWD gives plaque, cash to child-friendly LGUs

Poverty exists anywhere—be it in urban or rural areas. While it is a fact that most of the poor families are residing in rural areas, it also cannot be denied that many of those who live in urban areas are lacking not only in their basic needs but also in basic social services. This is continue reading : KALAHI GOES URBAN:Kabankalan City chosen as pilot area