Hard work and determination can go a long way. But if given an opportunity, opens a lot of doors in making things happen as the case of one simple girl who is now working towards achieving her dreams. Cherry Vergara, 20, lives with her parents and five siblings in their humble abode in Palawan. A continue reading : An opportunity is what it takes
Voters’ Education for DSWD staff is happening now at Regional Learning Resource Center of DSWD IV-MiMaRoPa. In order to make sound and intelligent judgement this coming election, May 9, 2016, DSWD staff rate the National and Electoral Candidates based on the VERITAS Matrix Score Card crafted by Julieta M. Flores, Project Evaluation Officer IV. VERITAS, continue reading : Voters’ Education for DSWD Staff
MAKATI CITY- It rained recognition during the drought on the islands of MiMaRoPa as Kalahi CIDSS MiMaRoPa snagged five out of nine awards on the recently conducted KC MCC National Gender and Development (GAD) Congress last May 1 to 3, 2016 at Asian Institute of Management Conference Center in Makati City. With the theme “Empowering continue reading : DSWD MIMAROPA Bags Five Awards on the KC MCC National GAD Congress
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman led the Parent Leaders Dialogue on May 1, 2016 in Puerto Princesa City and Narra Palawan. Activity aims to know and address the issues and concerns of Pantawid Parent Leaders and to inform them of the status of Conditional Cash Transfer Bill.
To address the issue of hunger and malnutrition among schoolchildren in the Philippines, Department of Social Welfare and Development, through its Supplementary Feeding Program, has allocated P1,560.00 per child for 120 feeding days. Supplementary Feeding Program is the provision of food, in addition to regular meals, to the child-beneficiaries — two to four years old continue reading : SFP: A Powerful Weapon Against Hunger and Malnutrition
Malate, Manila – As of 5:00PM, 26 April, there are 20, 704 affected farmers/fisherfolks in 57 municipalities of MiMaRoPa. Department of Social Welfare and Development has already provided a total of Php 4,715,664.65 relief assistance to 5,600 affected families in MiMaRoPa. Among the 20,329 affected farmers/fisherfolks, 823 are from Oriental Mindoro; 3, 941 are from continue reading : DSWD provides assistance to El Niño-hit areas in MiMaRoPa
Malate, Manila – Despite the continuous impact of El Nino weather phenomenon in MiMaRoPa, 11,043 affected farmers/fisherfolks have remained resilient and optimistic that drought is ephemeral and will eventually end. Department of Social Welfare and Development has consistently been part of this unwavering hope. Department has committed to unswervingly provide relief assistance to the affected continue reading : MiMaRoPans bracing selves from El Nino
Malate, Manila – Quick Response Team Orientation for Department of Social Welfare and Development Officials and Staff facilitated by Concepcion P. Deymos, Social Welfare Officer. Orientation aims to heighten awareness, preparedness, and involvement of staff during disaster particularly for El Nino Phenomenon in MiMaRoPa.
