CALUYA, Antique – In a remote Island of Caluya in Antique, Gavilo family chose to live their simple life in a small nipa hut situated in Barangay Imba. The couple started their love story when the two of them met in Cavite, where Bessie works as a Day Care Worker while Victor makes use continue reading : Island boys back mom on a crisis
A pair of shoes: From a houseboy to a social worker
Dione during his graduation day – one of the happiest moments of his life. DON SALVADOR BENEDICTO, Negros Occidental – “Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.” -Sholom Aleichem For Dione Bautista Taberos, 26 years old, of Purok Ipil-Ipil, Brgy. continue reading : A pair of shoes: From a houseboy to a social worker
DSWD-6 recognizes “resilient” efforts of LGUs, partners in disaster response
ILOILO City — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI, being the Vice Chairman for Response of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council VI, remains committed and assures the continuous effort in disaster response and rehabilitation operations in the region. This was assured by the Assistant Regional Director for Administration continue reading : DSWD-6 recognizes “resilient” efforts of LGUs, partners in disaster response
A compassionate Social Worker becomes a catalyst of change
CAPIZ — Being a Registered Social Worker (RSW) is her greatest achievement for Debra Ann Reala of Guimaras. She never thought that she will reach that profession despite the challenges she encountered during her college years. Social work is neither her first choice nor her first course. She doesn’t even know the course when she continue reading : A compassionate Social Worker becomes a catalyst of change
MAY GINTO SA “IBOS”
DINGLE, Iloilo – Ako po si Mary Ann Hornada, taga Dingle, Iloilo. Tulad ng mga karaniwang magulang ay isa lang din akong ordinanryong ina na ang tanging kagustuhan ay makapagtapos ang aking mga anak. Isa po akong tindera ng kakanin at gulay sa palengke ng halos 20 na taon na rin. Meron po akong walong continue reading : MAY GINTO SA “IBOS”
Tapacon: Taking the Step to Move Forward
Barangay Tapacon is the farthest barangay from the town proper of Bingawan, Iloilo. Their everyday experiences were not easy – transporting their crops and other products was hard; going to the town proper for medical check-ups was hard; sending their children to neighboring barangays to attend school was a lot even harder for them. Tapacon continue reading : Tapacon: Taking the Step to Move Forward
100 DSWD beneficiaries avail SM’s Farmers’ Training Program
AROUND 100 beneficiaries coming from different programs of DSWD have availed of SM Foundation’s training program for farmers. The program, called Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan, was launched early today through an Orientation for beneficiaries held in Brgy. Balcon Maravilla, Jordan, Guimaras. The beneficiaries are a mix of those receiving assistance continue reading : 100 DSWD beneficiaries avail SM’s Farmers’ Training Program
Escalating the flow of progress
For a long time, Barangay Gama Grande in Calinog, Iloilo did not have a single day without any discomfort especially when it comes to their water supply. Gama Grande was hardly provided with water system since the barangay is located in higher terrain. The residents can only trudge slippery and dangerous paths just to reach continue reading : Escalating the flow of progress
Former drug users find way out through volunteerism
SOME say their faith guided them out of drug addiction. Others say they had to undergo rehabilitation program with support from their families. For 214 persons who used illegal drugs, one way of finding their way out is through volunteerism. As of this writing, Persons Who Used Drugs (PWUDS) have signified their intent to join continue reading : Former drug users find way out through volunteerism
Press Statement
DSWD welcomes 4Ps institutionalization ILOILO City — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) welcomes the institutionalization of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) as it was already signed into law. Signing the Republic Act 11310 institutionalizing the government’s flagship poverty reduction program is the realization of the long-time clamor of beneficiaries to make continue reading : Press Statement