ANTIQUE – Sherryl Bargola was raised by her grandmother in an Indigenous People (IP) community of Brgy. Sagua, Anini-y, Antique after her parents separated. Back then, she has been dreaming to become a teacher – to teach children the importance of a family, education and health. During her elementary days, she even taught her fellow continue reading : IP staff regains confidence working at DSWD
Kaitlinn: A local child H.E.R.O. (Has Exceptionally Rendered Oneself
PAVIA, Iloilo — From the historic town of Santa Barbara, Iloilo – the birthplace of freedom, bravery and heroism in the Visayas- comes a modern- day warrior who fights against poverty, illiteracy, garbage, deforestation and illegal drugs. Inspired by local hero General Martin Delgado who fought for freedom, 14-year-old Kaitlinn Cayne “Kikay” Lubrico, a Grade continue reading : Kaitlinn: A local child H.E.R.O. (Has Exceptionally Rendered Oneself
4Ps staff undergo GAD Paralegal Training
ILOILO City — Around 60 Pantawid Pamilya staff undergo two-day GAD Paralegal Training on Women’s and Children Laws in Iloilo City on December 10-11, 2018. Asst. Regional Director for Operations Delia Bagolcol said staff should familiar with the existing laws particularly on women and children so that they should know what to do to protect continue reading : 4Ps staff undergo GAD Paralegal Training
167 MOA Pantawid Pamilya staff up for contractualization
ILOILO City — It would be a merry Christmas for 167 MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) Pantawid Pamilya staff as they will be contractualized starting January next year. This was confirmed by no less than ARDO Delia Bagolcol before the 270 staff regionwide who attended the Year end Program Implementation Review at Hotel del Rio in Iloilo City continue reading : 167 MOA Pantawid Pamilya staff up for contractualization
Bahandi sang Kalahi: honoring exemplary community volunteers
The Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan or Kalahi-CIDSS of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD FO VI) recently conducted its 5th Regional Bayani Ka! Awards to celebrate the gains and success of the program and to honor its exemplary community volunteers. The Bayani Ka! Awards is the annual and highest recognition given by the continue reading : Bahandi sang Kalahi: honoring exemplary community volunteers
Livelihood support empowers women
Enterprising women in San Dionisio, Iloilo took interest in growing and processing of herbal plants since 2013. Their early business venture, however was a failure for lack of proper trainings and facilities. With the help of Kalahi-CIDSS and other government agencies, they gradually got their footholds. Kalahi-CIDSS, one of the government’s poverty reduction program being continue reading : Livelihood support empowers women
DSWD6 inks strong ally with partners, stakeholders
AKLAN — We are here to do the work of God because our profession is sacred,” says RD Rebecca Geamala as she addresses some issues and concerns of staff and partner implementers during the Parners’ Forum at Sampaguita Gardens Convention Center in New Washington, Aklan today. Geamala also said that staff and partners should work together particularly through continue reading : DSWD6 inks strong ally with partners, stakeholders
Pantawid RPMO team conducts spot checks in Guimaras
GUIMARAS — Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries of Brgy. Lanipe, Nueva Valencia in Guimaras listened to the discussion of RPC Belen Piad Gebusion during the Family Development Session (FDS) yesterday. Gebusion reminded parents of their major roles in the program implementation particularly in the compliance of 85% school attendance. The three-day spot checks of school facilities, and FDS venues, continue reading : Pantawid RPMO team conducts spot checks in Guimaras
Hard work always paid off: From funeral agents to business owners
MURCIA, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – “The family that prays together, stays together.” This is the strong matra of Bohol couple Jocelyn and Allan of Brgy. Cansilayan, Murcia, Negros Occidental who was blessed with seven children. For them, it is their faith that keeps their family strong and better foundation for their children’s future. The mother Jocelyn, continue reading : Hard work always paid off: From funeral agents to business owners
DSWD releases 1.4M for MCCT-IPs
AKLAN — A total of P1.4 million was released to 548 beneficiaries of Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Indigenous Peoples (MCCT-IPs) under the Cash for Work (CFW) program in Madalag, Aklan. The CFW program includes clearing and brushing of barangay roads, canal and pathways with minimum wage rate of P323.50/day for eight days only. According continue reading : DSWD releases 1.4M for MCCT-IPs