The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has no lump sum or discretionary funds amounting to P102.6 billion in the 2015 General Appropriations Act (GAA). “How can that be when the budget of the Department is already P107.8 billon? We do have a budget for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses amounting to P102B, and continue reading : DSWD clarifies lump sum in its 2015 budget
Doing everything for the children’s future
A BETTER LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. Children of Brgy. Del Rosario in Tagkawayan, Quezon Province now enjoy a good classroom—a far better learning experience as compared to sharing with two to three grade levels and even sharing chairs with each other. Through the help of the community residents of the said barangay, the Del Rosario Elementary School continue reading : Doing everything for the children’s future
A gift for her fellow ‘Jomaligins’
When she heard of a job opening for enumerators for the DSWD’s Listahanan Targeting System, 24-year-old Camille Sarmiento took a chance. A graduate of Practical Nursing and still dreaming to pursue a Biology course, Camille, a resident of Brgy. Talisoy (Poblacion), Jomalig, Quezon Province, saw the job opportunity to save money for her education. A continue reading : A gift for her fellow ‘Jomaligins’
Quezon LGUs intensify support to final stages of Kalahi-CIDSS
Towards shaping resilient communities. Kalahi-CIDSS National Program Manager Benilda Redaja expresses gratitude to the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Quezon Province for their support to the Kalahi-CIDSS implementation in their respective municipalities during a DSWD-led Mayors’ Forum held last June 25-26 in Quezon City. According to her, the LGUs have promoted well the community-driven principle continue reading : Quezon LGUs intensify support to final stages of Kalahi-CIDSS
50 youths complete internship program in DSWD
A total of 50 youths from the CALABARZON Region were employed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from April to June 2015 under the Government Internship Program (GIP). The GIP is a component of the government’s Kabataan 2000 program and is open to 18 to 24 years old male or female youths continue reading : 50 youths complete internship program in DSWD
DSWD, NCST sign partnership for skills training, employment
SKILLS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYMENT. DSWD IV-A Regional Director Leticia T. Diokno (2nd from right) and NCST President and Executive Officer Emerson Atanacio (3rd from right) sign a Memorandum of Agreement for the provision of skills training on Certificate in Manufacturing Technology for the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. The said agreement is part continue reading : DSWD, NCST sign partnership for skills training, employment