Malate, Manila – “We need to fully comprehend what the New Normal is and how our Region can cope in terms of preparedness and response to changes in weather conditions,” the Regional Director Wilma D. Naviamos of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) IV – MIMAROPA was quoted saying in the recently concluded continue reading : DSWD IV-MiMaRoPa holds forum on disaster response
Yolanda breeds new species. There is a blinding truth to the all-too-familiar belief that when one suffered an excruciating pain, one comes back a changed person. Ever-resilient. Ever-hopeful. Eternally optimistic. Six months ago, TS Yolanda wreaked havoc to a small island-barangay of Malawig in Coron, Palawan. On the very island where survivors witnessed the merciless continue reading : The stronger ‘link’
The working class. The tired. The small-earners. The ever-hopeful. The perpetually optimistic. The dreamers. These people are among us. They are the mirroring image of an economically challenged nation – a spitting reflection of a struggling Juan. The poor. The receiving end of charity works. Poverty may have crippled many a people, but to a continue reading : The wisdom of the poor
Occidental, Mindoro – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region IV – MiMaRoPa led recently the Lakad Para sa Pag-aampon ng Bata, a fun walk promoting awareness on legal adoption in San Jose, last March 25, 2014. Various stakeholders including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) from continue reading : DSWD Region IV-MiMaRoPa celebrates adoption consciousness
Written by: Ruth Tamara Encarnacion, Municipal Link Healed wounds when scratched relive the pain that was once felt. It is but a constant reminder of what made us become the person we are today. It might sound hurtful, but to experience such cruelty will definitely make one rethink how safe and secure we are in continue reading : A second chance: An account on woman empowerment
Pola, Oriental Mindoro – Mayor Leonardo Panganiban Jr. headed recently the launching of Alkansssya Program – a microsavings program designed for informal workers seeking social protection in Pola Municipal gymnasium, March 12, 2014. The event was attended by 100 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries who are new members of the Alkansssya program. The project is a collaboration continue reading : 100 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries gain access to social insurance
Loud music playing. Colorful banderitas hanging. People cheering. These are signs of piyestang bayan (festival) celebrated in municipalities and provinces. For the Southernmost part of Oriental Mindoro, Bulalacao, their festival this year brought a new flavor to their municipality. The Panginhas Festival of Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro started some 20 years ago, but was never celebrated continue reading : Taking part in every aspect
MALATE, MANILA— Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) IV-MiMaRoPa held a consultation dialogue with Puerto Galera Mayor Hubert Dolor, Stairway Foundation and TESDA MiMaRoPa in the DSWD-led initiative to reinforce anti-human trafficking campaign in the municipality, February 26, 2014. The dialogue aimed to device a strategic plan addressing the existence of human trafficking cases continue reading : Puerto Galera LGU to offer livelihood options to Pantawid beneficiaries and human trafficking survivors
