The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Field Office in the CALABARZON Region, temporarily suspends various activities in its centers to protect the residents from the threats of the COVID-19 and in compliance with strict precautionary measures of the health department and the protocols of the enhanced community quarantine over Luzon. The continue reading : Visits, outreach activities temporarily suspended in DSWD centers

Small things go a long way. “Tumatak sa isip ko sa isa sa mga FDS (family development sessions) na matutong mag-impok dahil hindi natin alam kung ano ang maaaring problemang dumating,” shared Rosa Rodriguez, 40, a beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from Brgy. Suba in Majayjay, Laguna Province. She started saving little by continue reading : Saved by their ‘savings’ during the Covid-19 community quarantine

Their source of income might have been suspended amidst the enhanced community quarantine over Luzon, but life goes on for 39-year-old Carmela Cabrera and the rest of the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in Brgy. Concepcion in the small town of Plaridel in Quezon Province. “Kailangan lang talaga, madiskarte ka,” a very committed continue reading : Gulayan sa Barangay is source of hope amidst community quarantine

A senior citizen’s hope of getting up again after the Taal Volcano eruption. Their new home is totally different. Venus Anillo, 69, lives with his family in a temporary shelter in Brgy. Talaibon in Ibaan, Batangas Province. It’s been more than a month now that they have been adjusting to the life in one of continue reading : Starting a new life at 69

A family’s effort to rebuild their life after the Taal Volcano eruption When their life depends on the Taal Lake all these years, starting anew is a huge struggle. Estelita Gonzales’ family used to be a resident of Brgy. Pulo in Talisay, Batangas Province. The said barangay is situated on the Taal Volcano island, which continue reading : Para sa pamilya

In celebration of its 69th Anniversary, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) committed to continuously provide assistance to families and communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption last January 12. This commitment was made during the simple celebration conducted by the Department with the affected families staying at the provincial temporary shelter in continue reading : DSWD commits continuous support to Taal Volcano eruption-affected families