Because of the massive number of reports coming in regarding alleged anomalies and irregularities in the way its relief packs are being distributed as part of efforts to help Filipinos affected by Typhoon Lawin, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today emphasized the law stating that tampering with relief packs is a criminal continue reading : Tampering with DSWD relief packs constitutes a criminal offense – DSWD
Sama-Bajau beneficiaries: ‘wala na kami sa lansangan’
Sama-Bajau beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) proved that they are no longer in the streets through a showcase of their talent and culture in the Pesta Igal 2016, a cultural presentation of Sama-bajau dance and music. This was held last October 24, 2016 in Batangas City Convention Center. The Pesta continue reading : Sama-Bajau beneficiaries: ‘wala na kami sa lansangan’
DSWD commends support, LGU partnership for the poor
The DSWD commended the support of all local government units (LGUs) in the CALABARZON Region in the delivery of programs and services to help improve the wellbeing of the beneficiaries. In a series of dialogues with LGUs conducted by the DSWD, Regional Director Leticia T. Diokno thanked all local chief executives as well as the continue reading : DSWD commends support, LGU partnership for the poor
It takes three to make a family
With only three members, the Castillo Family proves that happiness is never about the number. Their humble home resounds of their laughter and is filled by love, respect and shared responsibility. And though they do not have all the comforts the world has to offer, their simple life is enough to make them all contented continue reading : It takes three to make a family
4 Quezon towns receive Kalahi-CIDSS incentive grant
Four local government units (LGUs) of Quezon Province are granted with a total of PhP26.92 Million by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as an incentive for successfully adapting the community-driven development (CDD) strategy of the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS). The said LGUs are Tagkawayan, continue reading : 4 Quezon towns receive Kalahi-CIDSS incentive grant
Finding courage to grow old alone
“Mahirap pala talagang tumandang mag-isa.” Remedios Seda, 69, details how lonesome and hard it is for senior citizens like her to brave every waking day alone. Lola Remedios, a resident of Brgy. Sapang 1 in Ternate, Cavite Province, has been living by herself for over 30 years now. She did not marry and has no continue reading : Finding courage to grow old alone