The Inter-country Adoption Board (ICAB), attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is currently conducting a capability building workshop for social workers based in Region VI. “It is a rare occasion that ICAB came to provide technical assistance to our social workers, so grab this chance to learn and maximize your continue reading : ICAB holds training for Region VI social workers
Batuan Rises
By Leilani L. Ledesma, MUNICIPAL MONITOR, DFAT When super typhoon “Yolanda” cut a wide swathe of destruction across Northern Iloilo 2013, the town of Balasan was one of the most affected with all of its 23 barangays suffering from various degrees devastation. One area that was greatly affected by the calamity was Barangay Batuan. In continue reading : Batuan Rises
DSWD6: no worker will be displaced
THE head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI assured workers of the dissolved Negros Island Region (NIR) that nobody will be displaced. “Nobody will be displaced. That is what I can assure,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, director, during today’s meeting of key staff of Region 6 and the abolished continue reading : DSWD6: no worker will be displaced
Cabualan family is 2017 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya ‘National Grand’ champ
The Cabualan family from Leon, Iloilo was declared grand champion in this year’s National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya after competing 17 other regions nationwide. The award was personally given to Cabualan couple – Romulo and Remia together with their four other children, during the National Family Day celebration at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex continue reading : Cabualan family is 2017 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya ‘National Grand’ champ
DSWD: take care of the elderly
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