DSWD Assistant Secretary Aleli B. Bawagan (4th from left) and Protective Services Bureau Director Pacita Sarino (3rd from left), with the representatives from the different local government units, during the Walk for Life, kick-off activity of Elderly Filipino Week, held at SM Mall of Asia Music Arena on October 1. Aside from the 17 LGUs continue reading : Walk for Life ushers in the Elderly Filipino Week celebration
Tacda family wins 1st runner-up in National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
The Tacda family from Brgy. Panobolon, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras won 1st runner-up in this year’s National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya. The awarding ceremony was held in Quezon City over the weekend. “We are very glad to receive the award. Thank you for the great opportunity that was given to us” , Rosell Tacda said. continue reading : Tacda family wins 1st runner-up in National Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
Guimaras women shine in carpentry
CARPENTRY has always been presumed to be a man’s job. But not in Sibunag, Guimaras. Janice Cabrillos, a native of the municipality, says that she knows carpentry. In fact, she has been receiving successive orders. “We know how to use hammer, saw and other tools in carpentry,” said Janice. Janice is only one of the continue reading : Guimaras women shine in carpentry
DSWD pushes for child participation in disaster preparedness
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office 6 is calling Local Government Units (LGUs) to engage children in disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation activities. “It is our job to put them in the circle of not only as individuals who get protection but also have role in decision-making. Since they see continue reading : DSWD pushes for child participation in disaster preparedness
DSWD6: home is the safest place
THE head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) region 6 called on Ilonggos to give time to their family. “Home is still the safest place on earth. So spend time with your family,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, regional director. Geamala spoke in front of agency workers based in Panay Island during the continue reading : DSWD6: home is the safest place
DSWD provides cash-for-work to El Nino-affected residents in Quirino
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that through its Field Office II in Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, it has been able to provide assistance to Filipinos affected by the El Nino phenomenon in the region. DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo said that the department was prepared for contingencies such as this and continue reading : DSWD provides cash-for-work to El Nino-affected residents in Quirino
DSWD promotes a Gender-Inclusive Workplace
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recently released a memo on Fostering a Gender-Inclusive Workplace. Undersecretary for Institutional Development Group (IDG) Mae Fe Ancheta-Templa released the memo addressed to all executive and management committee members and all regional directors and attached agencies of the DSWD instructing them to be conscious of gender continue reading : DSWD promotes a Gender-Inclusive Workplace
Individuals nabbed in a drug session in Benguet, not minors
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), through the validation of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), reports that four out of the five individuals arrested in a drug session in Tuba, Benguet are not minors. The report was clarified by the Crisis and Intervention Section Satellite of the Social continue reading : Individuals nabbed in a drug session in Benguet, not minors
Model family campaigns vs. maternal death
Cases of maternal deaths in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) are increasing thus, preventing it is the advocacy of Tacda couple Rosell and Roel in Brgy. Panobolon, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. Rosell is a Barangay Health Worker (BHW) while Roel is a Tanod Commander. The couple was blessed with three children. Both couple have good continue reading : Model family campaigns vs. maternal death
C25plane brings more assistance for Batanes
A C25 plane airlifted additional ready-to-eat brown rice bars, candles and bottled water for Basco, Batanes. (Disaster Relief Assistance Update) #ReliefPH #DSWDMayMalasakit #FerdiePH #HelenPH