Sama-Bajaus in tribal communities in the CALABARZON Region thanked the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the assistance provided to their tribe, particularly in helping them improve their living condition. In a recently conducted Program Review and Evaluation Workshop facilitated by the DSWD Field Office IV-A, Sama-Bajaus in communities in Batangas City and continue reading : Sama-Bajaus acknowledge help from the gov’t
An elderly woman’s secret to a happy life
For 66-year-old Fe Oronan, serving the people is her life’s inspiration. Despite her age, she still has the strength to juggle several responsibilities because of the contentment she feels in helping their community. “Malaking bagay ang makatulong sa kapwa. Kaya ang pagkakataong makapaglingkod ay malaking biyaya para sa akin,” said Fe, a resident of Brgy. continue reading : An elderly woman’s secret to a happy life
DSWD learning network promotes child online safety
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Social Welfare and Development (SWD) Learning Network encouraged students and teachers to become more responsible online users in the recently conducted Online Safety Forum in the University of Rizal System in Rodriguez, Rizal Province. The said forum, attended by more than 300 university students and continue reading : DSWD learning network promotes child online safety
DSWD, partners promote better programs, services for IPs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Field Office IV-A, together with local government units (LGUs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) implementing programs and services for the indigenous peoples (IPs), continuously promotes strengthened programs and services for the improved living condition of the IPs. During the recently held Social Welfare and Development Forum continue reading : DSWD, partners promote better programs, services for IPs
NTSB celebrates 46th anniversary
In celebration of the 46th founding anniversary of the National Training School for Boys (NTSB), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to push for the equal opportunities for the children, particularly those in conflict with the law. The NTSB, a residential institution in Tanay, Rizal Province managed by the DSWD Field Office continue reading : NTSB celebrates 46th anniversary
Dumagats work together for better access to their community
Forty members of the Dumagat tribe in Brgy. Puray in Rodriguez, Rizal Province had completed the trail renovation project providing better access to their tribal community. This project is identified by the beneficiaries of the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the said town. The MCCT is a component of the continue reading : Dumagats work together for better access to their community