THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI earlier today reminded the Ilonggos to take care of their elderly. “A government facility for the senior citizens is the last recourse. Each family is expected to take care of their elderly,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, regional director of DSWD Field Office VI. Geamala continue reading : DSWD: take care of the elderly
Jay’s Journey: From Community Volunteer to Permanent Employee
By Fe P. Cofreros, Financial Analyst III Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan- Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) not only builds infrastructures to develop communities; it also empowers individuals to help them realize their fullest potential. At age 20, Jay was a young, carefree, fresh graduate looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. continue reading : Jay’s Journey: From Community Volunteer to Permanent Employee
DSWD6 reminds Ilonggos to value family
Geamala reminds Ilonggos to value family THE head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI called on Ilonggos to give value to their families. “With many challenges confronting the familiies, it is important the we pause, reflect and be thankful for the families that we have,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, continue reading : DSWD6 reminds Ilonggos to value family
Tay Simoy: More than a Volunteer
Tay Simoy: More than a Volunteer By Reyky A. Pelonia, Area Coordinator Had Kalahi -CIDSS not cometo his corner of the world, Zosimo “Tay Simoy” Galvez, 62, would probably be content producing charcoal and working his little parcel of land to feed his family by day and quietly contemplating sunset come eventide. An elementary school continue reading : Tay Simoy: More than a Volunteer
Sitio Balingasag: A Kapit-Bisig Story
By Pauline Dominique C. Tarrazona, Area Coordinator-Jordan (TSP) Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP or Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services-National Community-Driven Development Program is a special program implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for poverty reduction, community empowerment and continue reading : Sitio Balingasag: A Kapit-Bisig Story
Blasco: Convergence on a Hanging Bridge
By Cindy Joy D. Blasurca, CDO III – Aklan Barangay Blasco is an upland barangay of hospitable and generous people whose houses dot the corn-strewn hills and mountains. It is a mere nine kilometers away from Poblacion, Pilar, Capiz. Yet its proximity to the continue reading : Blasco: Convergence on a Hanging Bridge
DSWD6 to new social workers: be a blessing to others
THE head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 6 today called on new social work board passers to “be a blessing to others.” Rebecca P. Geamala, regional director, was one of the guests during the oath taking ceremony early today at Casa Real, Iloilo Provincial Capitol. “Look around and see the continue reading : DSWD6 to new social workers: be a blessing to others
Capiz student is 2017 regional ‘Exemplary Pantawid’ child winner
A Grade VIII student from Don Ynocencio A. Del Rosario National High School in Roxas City in Capiz was declared regional champion in the 2017 Regional Search for Exemplary Pantawid Children held in Iloilo City recently. Jopay Pelayo, 14, of Brgy. Dayao, Roxas City brought home of P8, 000 cash prize and a plaque plus continue reading : Capiz student is 2017 regional ‘Exemplary Pantawid’ child winner
MARANDIG: Joy and Discovery
By Thomas Rainier Gales, CDO II The road ends at Barangay Supanga, Calinog town. Beyond that, you have to go on foot. But with stamina and good deal of determination, a four-hour plod will bring you to Shangrila-like hidden valley blessed with a clear river providing fresh drinking water and fish. It’s a village continue reading : MARANDIG: Joy and Discovery
Tay Simoy: More than a Volunteer
By: Reyky A. Pelonia, Area Coordinator Had Kalahi -CIDSS not come to his corner of the world, Zosimo “Tay Simoy” Galvez, 62, would probably be content producing charcoal and working his little parcel of land to feed his family by day and quietly contemplating sunset come eventide. An elementary school graduate, this father of seven continue reading : Tay Simoy: More than a Volunteer