Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) MIMAROPA awards the Municipality of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro as the Best Local Government Unit (LGU) Implementer of Supplementary Feeding Program’s (SFP) 8th Cycle this year. “Patuloy po sana tayong magkapit kamay para i-promote ang children’s right to good health and proper nutrition,” [May we continue to work continue reading : San Jose, Occidental Mindoro wins big in the Regional SFP Awarding Ceremony
The Department of Social Welfare and Development MIMAROPA, through the Social Welfare and Development Team of Marinduque, paid a visit to the newly-elected governor Hon. Plesbitero J. Velasco Jr. on September 25, 2019 at the Marinduque Provincial Capitol. Helen Alcoba, SWADT Leader, headed the courtesy call as she discussed the overview and status of the continue reading : DSWD Marinduque Strengthens Partnership with the LGU
The Sustainable Livelihood Program in MIMAROPA piloted the conduct of learning and development intervention for the 14 livelihood workers in Occidental Mindoro, with the support of the local government unit headed by Governor Eduardo Gadiano. The initiative was held on August 28-29, 2019 at Maru’s Food Lounge and Beachfront in Mamburao. Last 2018 has been continue reading : SLP Occidental Mindoro Pilots Conduct of Training for LGU Livelihood Workers
“Mula sa tatlong biik mula sa SLP, nakapagpundar pa ako ng mga sisiw, at nang makapag-ipon pa ay nakapagsimula din ako ng sibuyasan,” ani Lizilita Ross, benepisyaryo ng Sustainable Livelihood Program. Hindi naging madali kay Lizilita na bumangon mula sa pagkaka-aksidente ng kanyang asawa kung saan siya ay gumastos ng higit sa isandaang libong piso. continue reading : Ang mga Biik, Sisiw, at Sibuyas ni Lizilita: Isang Kwento ng PagSIBOL
Naujan, Oriental Mindoro — “Tinitingnan ko lang po ‘yung picture, alam ko na kung paano gawin,” answered Ronjo Cayetano, the elected secretary of Creations SLP Association, when asked about his inspiration in handicraft making. The association is a startup microenterprise established by 15 members based in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. Colorful bags and wallets made of continue reading : No excuses for the PWD who makes things PosSIBOL
“Noong bata ako, hindi ko napapansin na may kapansanan ako. Noon na lamang po na lumalaki ako hindi na ako sinasali sa mga field demonstration. Nakikita ko ‘yung mga kaklase ko sumasali sa street dancing,” narrated the 34-year old Mc Dommel Aldaba of San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro. Mc Dommel was stricken by poliomyelitis or polio, continue reading : The Inspiring Ride of Mighty Mc Dommel: Student-Turned-Instructor of San Teodoro
Gasan, Marinduque – In line with the celebration of the Holy Week, beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development in MIMAROPA, particularly Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and Sustainable Livelihood Program, put up a booth for the conduct of product display in the municipality. Through the help of the local government unit and Municipal continue reading : DSWD Beneficiaries Conduct Product Display on ‘Semana Santa’
“Dito kasi sa trabaho ko, hawak ko ang oras ko. Hindi naman kasi lahat ng gustong magtrabaho ay applicable sa kanila ‘yung sabihin mong normal na office hours. Tulad ko na mayroong tatlong anak, hindi kakayanin ng oras ko na magfull-time lalo at nagtatrabaho din ang asawa ko. Walang mag-aasikaso sa mga anak namin. Kailangang continue reading : Massage on the Beach: A Sustainable Livelihood for a Working Mom
