“Sobrang saya nila.” Alfreliza Zapanta, 31, cannot forget the joy in her five children’s faces as they picked their much-needed school supplies despite being in the middle of the school year. “Noong nakatanggap po kami ng unang grant galing sa 4Ps, talagang sinama ko po sila sa tindahan at sila mismo ang pumili ng mga continue reading : Becoming a more confident parent
The DSWD, through the Quezon Provincial Operations Office, continuously explores partnerships with the local government units (LGUs) and local councils of Quezon Province in addressing issues that are hampering the improvement of the level of well-being of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in the province. Last February 27, the DSWD lobbied for support continue reading : DSWD continuously strengthens network to promote the rights of 4Ps children and women
For Lola Luisa, being happy and content every day is a breeze despite being inside a government’s residential facility. Maria Luisa Baltazar, 74, a resident of the Haven for the Elderly for six years, shares how she found a safe and happy home with her co-residents and staff at the center. “Masaya ako rito dahil continue reading : A safe home for Lola Luisa
She used to be a housewife whose days were limited inside the confines of their cramped home in a squatters’ area in Tondo, Manila. Her days would revolve around constantly worrying about their day-to-day finances and simply waiting for her husband’s income as a truck driver to provide for their needs. Twelve years later, Medilyn continue reading : Gaining ‘power’ as a woman
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office IV-A, entered into a partnership last February 19, 2024 for the implementation of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Asia Social Protection (ASP) CATALYZE PH in the CALABARZON Region. The ASP CATALYZE PH aims to promote social protection, health and wellbeing, continue reading : DSWD, CATALYZE PH ink partnership for upskilling and employment of 4Ps youth
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IV-A highlighted the collaboration of various stakeholders in the delivery of social welfare services in the CALABARZON Region during the Field Office’s celebration of the agency’s 73rd anniversary. Last February 15, a total of 56 partners from national government agencies, local government units, and non-government continue reading : DSWD recognizes CALABARZON stakeholders in 73rd anniversary celeb
