MIMAROPA – In a firm step towards strengthening collaboration for sustainable livelihood, the DSWD FO MIMAROPA, through the Sustainable Livelihood Program successfully conducted its 1st Quarterly Consultation Dialogue for 2025, bringing together a wide array of partner stakeholders across the region. The consultation series was held on March 19, 25, April 3, 10, and 14 continue reading : DSWD MIMAROPA Strengthens Regional Synergy for Sustainable Livelihood
“Not only have you provided us with capital, but you’ve also infused us with hope.” These heartfelt words resonated from Alice Mendoza, the association’s president, encapsulating the essence of their journey. Heal Tea Shine Barcenaga SLPA primarily comprises 17 Pantawid active and graduate beneficiaries, whose household incomes typically range from low to average. Engaged predominantly continue reading : SLP KWENTONG SIBOL | FLAVORS OF HOPE: A Glance of an Inspiring Journey of Heal Tea Shine Barcenaga SLPA
From a family who once counted every grain of rice, he rose to electrify the top ranks of a national board exam. Mustufa R. Ali, once a monitored child under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), now holds the title of Top 2 in the April 2025 Electrical Engineers Licensure Examination. At the crowded fish continue reading : FROM 4PS TO TOP 2: HOW A SON OF A FISH VENDOR ELECTRIFIED THE NATION
This Labor Day, we honor not only those in factories and offices but also the silent strength of community builders like Lynie Libero from Coron, Palawan—a woman whose journey from hardship to hope shows us the true meaning of work, dignity, and love. Lynie Libero once described her family’s life as being like fireflies—tiny lights continue reading : From Flickers to Flames: A Labor Day Tribute to the Quiet Strength of Lynie Libero
The Provincial Operations Office of the Sustainable Livelihood Program in Marinduque successfully led the Consultation dialogue with partner stakeholders at PESO Hall, Capitol Compound, Bangbangalon, Boac, Marinduque last April 15, 2025. Among the key partners who attended the activity are the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), DMDC Farm, Marinduque State University (MarSU), and Palawan Pawnshop. continue reading : SLP Marinduque Holds the 1st Quarter Provincial Consultation Dialogue with Partners
DSWD Field Office MIMAROPA recently held the first hybrid (virtual and face to face) 4-day rollout training of the recently issued Memorandum Circular Series No. 3 Series of 2025 or the Omnibus Guidelines of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) at Selah Garden Hotel, Pasay City from April 22 to 25, 2025. The new guidelines aim continue reading : DSWD MIMAROPA Holds First Hybrid Rollout Training on the Sustainable Livelihood Program Omnibus Guidelines
Occidental Mindoro — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office MIMAROPA reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining neutrality and strictly adhering to Commission on Elections (COMELEC) guidelines prohibiting electioneering and the use of government resources for political gain. This statement comes as the COMELEC initiates an investigation into the involvement of an incumbent continue reading : 𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠
Armed with resilience, fueled by compassion, and driven by an unyielding sense of duty, Maricel Ordillano has turned personal hardships into a mission of service. For the past seven years, Maricel, a mother and widow from Buyabod, Santa Cruz, Marinduque has dedicated herself to serving as a Parent Leader of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program continue reading : STRENGTH, SERVICE, AND STORY OF SELFLESSNESS
